Atty. Michael Jeffrey Whitt

Atty. Michael Jeffrey Whitt

Michael Jeffrey Whitt is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi. Michael has been licensed for 35 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Michael Jeffrey Whitt at a glance

Michael Jeffrey Whitt is an Attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Whitt, Cooper, Trant & Hedrick. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1991). Educated at Samford University, Cumberland School of Law (JD, 1991). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Jeffrey Whitt is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi
  • Michael has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at Whitt, Cooper, Trant & Hedrick in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Jeffrey Whitt's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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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 Knoxville 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 Michael Jeffrey Whitt

Where is Michael Jeffrey Whitt's law office located?
Michael Jeffrey Whitt's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Whitt, Cooper, Trant & Hedrick. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Jeffrey Whitt handle?
Michael Jeffrey Whitt focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Michael Jeffrey Whitt practiced law?
Michael Jeffrey Whitt has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael Jeffrey Whitt go to law school?
Michael Jeffrey Whitt earned their education at (JD, 1991).
How can I contact Michael Jeffrey Whitt for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

JD
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1991

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