Atty. Dent Morriss
Dent Morriss is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution. Dent received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Dent Morriss is an Asst. Dist. Atty. based in Springfield, Tennessee. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1976). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Western Kentucky University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Springfield, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dent Morriss is a lawyer practicing criminal prosecution
- Dent received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Dent practices in Springfield, TN
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Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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