Atty. John A. Shoaf

Atty. John A. Shoaf

John A. Shoaf is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, criminal law, conservatorship.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About John A. Shoaf at a glance

John A. Shoaf is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at John A. Shoaf. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, juvenile, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1976). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1976) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John A. Shoaf is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, criminal law, conservatorship
  • John A. received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John A. practices at John A. Shoaf in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Shoaf's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Shoaf handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Juvenile Law

John A. Shoaf is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Tennessee →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

John A. Shoaf is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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 Chattanooga 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Shoaf

Where is John A. Shoaf's law office located?
John A. Shoaf's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is John A. Shoaf. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Shoaf handle?
John A. Shoaf focuses on criminal defense, juvenile, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John A. Shoaf practiced law?
John A. Shoaf has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John A. Shoaf go to law school?
John A. Shoaf earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact John A. Shoaf for a consultation?
You can contact John A. Shoaf directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John A. Shoaf received?
John A. Shoaf's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1976
B.S.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1976

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