Atty. Michelle Matthews

Atty. Michelle Matthews

Michelle Matthews is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal law - defense, criminal law - prosecution and 8 other areas of law. Michelle.

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About Michelle Matthews at a glance

Michelle Matthews is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, employment, and ssd attorney based in Cookeville, Tennessee. Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 2011). Serands clients in Cookeville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michelle Matthews is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal law - defense, criminal law - prosecution and 8 other areas of law
  • Michelle
  • Michelle practices in Cookeville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle Matthews's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Michelle Matthews is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

Michelle Matthews is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Family Law

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

Michelle Matthews is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michelle Matthews is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Michelle Matthews is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle Matthews

Where is Michelle Matthews's law office located?
Michelle Matthews's law practice is located in Cookeville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle Matthews handle?
Michelle Matthews focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, employment, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Michelle Matthews go to law school?
Michelle Matthews earned their education at (J.D., 2011).
How can I contact Michelle Matthews for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Nashville School of Law
- 2011

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