Atty. Mark Joseph Shafer

Atty. Mark Joseph Shafer

Mark Joseph Shafer is a lawyer practicing juvenile, criminal defense, arbitration and 1 other area of law. Mark has been licensed for 29 years.

Nashville Nashville 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (629) 900-7274 Book Appointment

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About Mark Joseph Shafer at a glance

Mark Joseph Shafer is a criminal defense, juvenile, government, and adr attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1997). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mark Joseph Shafer is a lawyer practicing juvenile, criminal defense, arbitration and 1 other area of law
  • Mark has been licensed for 29 years
  • Mark practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Joseph Shafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Joseph Shafer 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.

Mark Joseph Shafer is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Juvenile Law

Mark Joseph Shafer is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Mark Joseph Shafer is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Mark Joseph Shafer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Nashville 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 Mark Joseph Shafer

Where is Mark Joseph Shafer's law office located?
Mark Joseph Shafer's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Joseph Shafer handle?
Mark Joseph Shafer focuses on criminal defense, juvenile, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Mark Joseph Shafer practiced law?
Mark Joseph Shafer has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
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Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1997

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