Atty. John A. Shoaf
John A. Shoaf is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, criminal law, conservatorship.
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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
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John A. Shoaf is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →
John A. Shoaf is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Tennessee →
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 →
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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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