Atty. John Michael Deakins

Atty. John Michael Deakins

John Michael Deakins is a lawyer practicing adoption law, construction law, criminal law - defense and 7 other areas of law. John has been licensed for 5 years.

Dayton Dayton 5 yrs experience 5 year
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About John Michael Deakins at a glance

John Michael Deakins is a trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Dayton, Tennessee. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2021). Serands clients in Dayton, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael Deakins is a lawyer practicing adoption law, construction law, criminal law - defense and 7 other areas of law
  • John has been licensed for 5 years
  • John practices in Dayton, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Deakins's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

John Michael Deakins is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family 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 Dayton 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 Michael Deakins

Where is John Michael Deakins's law office located?
John Michael Deakins's law practice is located in Dayton, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Deakins handle?
John Michael Deakins focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Michael Deakins practiced law?
John Michael Deakins has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
How can I contact John Michael Deakins for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2021

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