Atty. John C. Sorrels
John C. Sorrels is a lawyer practicing criminal law.
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John C. Sorrels is a Shelby Co. Dist. Atty. Gen. based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1992). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1988) and Mississippi State University (B.B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John C. Sorrels is a lawyer practicing criminal law
- John received a B.B.A. degree from Mississippi State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 34 years
- John practices in Memphis, TN
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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 Memphis 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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