Atty. John A. Shoaf

Atty. John A. Shoaf

John A. Shoaf is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, guardianship, juvenile.

Signal Mountain Signal Mountain 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (423) 468-5623 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John A. Shoaf at a glance

John A. Shoaf is a criminal defense, poa, juvenile, and elder law attorney based in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1977). Serands clients in Signal Mountain, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John A. Shoaf is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, guardianship, juvenile
  • John has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices in Signal Mountain, 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.

John A. Shoaf is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Power of Attorney

John A. Shoaf is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Tennessee →

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 Signal Mountain 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 Signal Mountain, Tennessee. 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, poa, 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 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
How can I contact John A. Shoaf for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1977

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