Atty. Kathryn Ratliff

Atty. Kathryn Ratliff

Kathryn Ratliff is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Kathryn received a A.S. degree from Indiana University at South Bend in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Cookeville Cookeville 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Kathryn Ratliff at a glance

Kathryn Ratliff is a criminal defense attorney based in Cookeville, Tennessee. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Nevada (Inactive) (1992) and California (Inactive) (1993). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Indiana University at South Bend (A.S., 1983). Serands clients in Cookeville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kathryn Ratliff is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Kathryn received a A.S. degree from Indiana University at South Bend in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Kathryn practices in Cookeville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Kathryn Ratliff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathryn Ratliff 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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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 Cookeville 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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Where is Kathryn Ratliff's law office located?
Kathryn Ratliff's law practice is located in Cookeville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kathryn Ratliff handle?
Kathryn Ratliff focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Kathryn Ratliff practiced law?
Kathryn Ratliff has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Kathryn Ratliff go to law school?
Kathryn Ratliff earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.S., 1983).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1992
A.S.
Indiana University at South Bend
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Nevada (Inactive)
Admitted: 1992
California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1993

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