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17 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous
Excellent, timely response to our needs. Handled the case in a very professional way with good results. Very helpful and caring staff.
Would highly recommend this attorney to others and will use his services again in the future if need arises.
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02 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
I highly recommend Mr. Grant and his law firm. Everyone there was very professional and easy to work with. Mr. Grant kept me informed through every step of the process. When Mr. Grant was in court it was like seeing a professional athlete in an all star game. He is very knowledgeable and is definitely in the profession that he was called to be in.
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02 May, 2017 by William
I have been in a domestic marital circumstance for almost 9 years that 3 other attorneys, either unresolved or did a sub par job, that had me in a bad situation that I needed desperately resolved.
After calling Mr. Grant and explaining my complex situation, he spent over an hour in a free consultation explaining his ideas and expertise on my case. Attention I had never gotten in a paid hour with other attorneys. With that confidence, I retained Mr. Grant, and he resolved the issue in 7 weeks without stepping into the Chancery Court.
I will never call another Jackson Attorney except Mr. Grant and it was the first time I finished with an attorney and said it was money well spent.
Would recommend him to anyone in Jackson with a divorce, custody and support case as complex as mine or as simple as mine started.
I wish I called him 9 years ago.
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16 Oct, 2016 by Kesha
He's one of the fares defense criminal lawyers my brother was fasle accused of robbery and had to take it to trail and he did a awesome job with the case
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28 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Appointed client. Wished been told you're located in Jackson. I need to talk to you! I have no DLS already. No way will I be able to get to another county. Especially the courthouse. Thanks see you soon.
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29 Sep, 2011 by Anonymous
He was very dedicated to help my family. He charged us very reasonably, especially for what he did. He would answer any questions we had, was very clear on what we needed to do in order to get the desired results, and told us beforehand that we may not win the case, but whatever happened would be far better than what the people thought our sentence should be. In the end we were far happier knowing that we had helped a hard-working man, rather than a local law firm. It was the best decision we could have ever made. Thank you, Lee.
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16 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
April worked with an organization I am closely involved with that assists families. She is extremely professional and genuinely cares about her clients. It is rare to see an attorney that is as aggressive but caring at the same time. I highly recommend hiring April for your family. She will take care of you!
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4.9
29 Reviews
27 May, 2024 by Eddie williams
11 Jan, 2024 by Penny mcgarity
Kortney is awesome, amazing, and very great lawyer. I love her. I just adore her. She's a angel. If anyone needs a lawyer she's the one. I prayed hard for a good lawyer and God sent her. Thank you.
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23 Sep, 2023 by Pigrum 3
07 May, 2024 by Daisy oden
01 Feb, 2024 by Rene' casey
He’s the worst. Didn’t even show up for court the first time. Charges a lot of money but very hard to get him to help you in any way. I DO NOT recommend him. If you really need help and need a good attorney who cares and who you can trust to help you then look elsewhere or you’ll probably be sorry like we were.
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23 Jan, 2024 by Alyssa etheridge
My husband and I were facing some pretty lengthy jail time, but thanks to Mr. Johnson our charges were dropped and no jail time, highly recommended him for your criminal matters.
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4.7
34 Reviews
06 Sep, 2024 by Ashley
Mr. Taylor is professional, calm, and efficient. He was able to negotiate my charges from 4 Felonies to 1 Misdemeanor. He will give you honest and realistic advice. If you are dealing with the TN Comptroller's office, you ned to call him! Do not talk to the comptroller, they are not are your side. They like to say things like, " Let's wrap this up" or "I just need to ask you a few questions". Do not speak to them without an attorney. Mr. Taylor can walk you through the process and communicate with the district attorney on your behalf. He is affordable and worth every penny!
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16 Aug, 2024 by Phyllis umberger
Sara was great to work with. She helped me understand and answered any questions I had about what I needed to do. I feel like I have gained a new friend. I highly recommend her!!
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19 Jun, 2024 by Michelle ouellette
I couldn’t have chose another lawyer better than Sara Barnett. From the first time we met, I knew I was in good hands. She made me feel very comfortable with my decisions. She is very personable, kind and knowledgeable. She helped me from start to finish. I can guarantee that if I ever need a lawyer she is my go to person. Thank you so much Sara for taking my case and leading me to the end.
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30 Mar, 2024 by Mamie mcclellan
29 Feb, 2024 by Christie haley
Verner is hands down the best lawyer in this area. He calls back when he says; puts the work in that he promises; is affordable and the best part, has morals. He knows the laws and how to put them in effect. I 100% recommend him if you want the case handled the right way.
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16 Dec, 2023 by Trent wilbanks
4.2
15 Reviews
4.9
29 Reviews
27 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
My niece informed me of what happened in the office firm September 27,2024 and I was absolutely shocked and devastated that such behavior would come from a licensed attorney.
My niece is 27 years old, educated , articulate and understands ,comprehensively. She was trying to help on the behalf of my brother . Kortney Simmons did not lead by example per what was explained to me.
Definitely not a good representation of Casey & Simmons Law Firm . Threatening in tone , condescending to someone younger , cruel to someone with a disability and their ability to process information .
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26 Sep, 2024 by Melanie
Very nice firm, however would not recommend Kourtney Simmons as a point of contact for an attorney. I experienced her as very quick tempered. Talks more than she listens and gets flustered easily during problem- solving - resolution tasks. I also don’t appreciate her openly discussing the matter in the lobby area of the firm instead of in her office when she got frustrated . Her voice began to rise first , and her facial expressions were flustered . Meaning, everyone in the office heard her and heard us . Not client confidential at all .
I believe if she could be more empathic in nature , and patient she could assist clients better with the needs of all parties involved , which could strengthen her reputation for the brand of this office .
Maybe it was due to her busy schedule so she wanted quick - cut - paid - deal when I finally got to see her, bringing my dad .
There was a misunderstanding - and instead of using critical thinking skills to full assess the root needs and even misunderstandings , she immediately jumped into defense , but not in the best way .
I have an elderly father with 2 strokes, I already communicated that to her , a little slow in understanding , and she tried to spin my questions of clarity into coercion .
Other than that, I believe the staff are quite friendly and are awesome at following up and scheduling .
I hope in the future Kourtney can treat all of her clients with disabilities and non disabilities , black or white , young or old the same care as it’s given in previous reviews .
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27 May, 2024 by Eddie williams
08 Feb, 2024 by Lucky mcluckerton
Lanis Karnes was hired by my ex wife and that God forsaken mother of hers to terminate my parental rights. She filed a motion to cease my visitation with my child. I filed an 11 page response with exhibits to EE that literally destroyed ever facet of their case. Mainly because their entire case was based on conjecture, heresy and camp fire tall tales. I sent her exculpatory evidence for an allegation my XMIL made up. She had an ethical obligation to present the evidence to the judge. Instead she postponed court as my ex wife went on a desperate man hunt for someone, anyone willing to say anything negative about me. They had a woman pretend to be my girlfriend for a year so she could get close enough to have me arrested. Ms. Karnes concocted a a very complex plan requiring all 4 women performing different tasks to inevitably get me behind bars. All 4 women escaped unscathed by hiding behind the VAWA as I am accepting reality that I will never receive any justice not whip. I ever hear someone call me dad. People love to tell me karma will get them . I have to laugh because there ain’t enough karma. I reported her twice to the bar for ethics violations. That’s how I learned attorneys decide for themselves if they practice ethically.
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01 Jul, 2016 by Anonymous
Ive never needed a lawyer before. I live in East tn, and I suddenly found the largest, most powerful bureaucracies in the state, lined up against me with both barells! They acted as if they were above the law. I'm referring to child protective services. I went to them for help for a child in a bad situation as a mandated reporter. Then they turned on me like a pit bull. It was my worst nightmare. They just arbitrarily determined I was guilty of a crime based on the word of a derelict abusive parent. They never contacted me at all during their "investigation" of me. And they broke many more of their own rules and policies. No one would help. No one would listen to me. Family knew the truth but that didn't matter. I stood to have my name on a list, a publicly searchable database as someone who did something that never happened. They had NO CASE AT ALL but it never stopped them. I stood to be ruined by reputation, lose my ability to serve God in the capacity that I had for years. Then I found Ms. Lanis Karnes. A lawyer in the family had advised me to find one with experience in the area of administrative hearings for CPS. AND FALSE "indications" as they call them. Best advice ever. Over the months b4 hearing her staff and herself, walked me thru all that was needed, I sent them all the info and some q&a, but it was the best feeling in the world once the hearing started. All the months of worry and anger melted away as I watched her brick by brick destroy what passed as their case against me. Finally someone who was on my side (aside from witnesses and family) she was professional but tough as nails and prepared! She hit them figuratively speaking with a 10 lb hammer over and over till they had no choice but to dismiss b4 it ever even came to the point of mine and witness testimony. I just sat there in awe as she worked over this cps crew. They were stuttering and stammering and covering Their own tails. HIRE HER!
HIRE HER!
HIRE HER!
HIRE HER!
R. FROM EAST TN
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22 Jan, 2016 by Bret
As a provider of homeschool curriculum, we sometimes find ourselves trying to help families whose civil rights are violated by the out-of-control child protective system. We have worked with Lanis, and she is knowledgeable, diligent and truly cares about the families with whom she works. Not only that, but as a family who has adopted 8 special needs children, she was instrumental in helping us deal with a recent situation we had with a child who ran away from home. I cannot think of an attorney that I would rather have helping me with a case involving child protective services.
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04 Aug, 2023 by Carrie
I had a difficult legal situation and really thought my case was hopeless. Ms. Cash was professional and thorough and examined areas of my case that I had not considered. She effectively worked with the opposing counsel, and I was pleased with her negotiations and the end result. She gave me my life back. I am so glad that stress is behind me.
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12 Jul, 2023 by Rich
I was stopped along I40 and taken to Madison County Jail where I was told it be the next day b4 I’d even receive a bond for DOR, and a couple moving violations,ticket for hands free Tennessee (trooper said I was on my phone) this was on a Friday morning around 9-10 am, once at the jail I contacted my family whom got referrals from a couple lawyers here in Memphis to Contact Ms.Cash, she was more then fair which her retainer fee and had me out on an O.R. bond in very short order. Long story short she was as polite and nice every time I spoke with her as anyone could be and she got all my charges nollied without any type of court cost… I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER if you find yourself needing an experienced lawyer.
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23 Jul, 2019 by Anonymous
I went to Anna Cash after being misrepresented in lower court. When I was bound over my charges went from schedule VI drug charge and unlawful carrying of a firearm “both misdemeanors” to schedule VI w/ intent and firearm used in dangerous commission of a felony “both felonies”. Anna worked hard with me over a few months timespan putting our brains together and working together. I am very pleased with the end result because she got my case settled without having to go to trial with a Simple Possession charge & an Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm which are both misdemeanors. I highly recommend Anna Cash she knows her law and what she’s doing.
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14 May, 2024 by Adrienne bayless
We would never recommend this lawyer. Either his secretary isn’t passing on his messages or he is plain refusing to respond. I have called 4 times and left messages from handling my deceased grandmothers estate. And sent one email and got ZERO calls back. Find a lawyer that truly cares and isn’t just looking for money.
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04 Mar, 2023 by Lora harmon
09 Mar, 2022 by Nikki sutton
Attorney Larson listened intensely, we formed a game plan, and he executed it. Well done!!!!
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12 Oct, 2021 by Kevin white
One of the best in the business and actually cares about his customers.
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11 Nov, 2020 by Kc nash
I have the documentation the FOIA for my case. Mr. Weinman told me when I received it to contact him and he would take a look at it but would not guarantee he would take the case. When I sent him the documents he was extremely rude and Non professional in my professional opinion. I have been in the corporate world for 10 years. I’m 31 and the customer always has come first. I was always nice and polite because that’s how you handle business. I just wanted him to take a look at the documents I got. First it was once you get the right to Sue call me. Then it was once you get the FOIA documents contact me and now it’s I don’t want your business stop contacting me. This shows you how this business operates. I offered to pay. Still absolutely disrespectful. Don’t come to this law firm they just want an easy W and easy money If they have to work they tell you to kick rocks. 0 stars
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26 Aug, 2020 by Theresa a
Highly recommend!!! Have worked with Michael for over 25 yrs. Knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, works extremely hard for his clients.
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25 Dec, 2023 by Anonymous
Poor Service
Poor Representation
Little to no contact with clients
Poor Professionalism all the way around
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02 Aug, 2017 by Shane
I was very dissatified with service. I would call for weeks with questions about my divorce and would get no answer. Had to make an appointent to get help after paying him. Paralegal was a disappointment also. I would never recommend this law firm.
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17 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
Ok at first; explained things well then quit communicating. When I attempted to communicate he would become quite aggressive, stating I did not trust him and even went as far as to threaten to drop me as a client if I did not leave things alone. I had questions and would get ambiguous responses. I would then ask a follow up question, because it did not make sense, but he just belittled me and told me how every question cost me money (but without ever answering my original question). I expected a direct, honest response but received the opposite- except for the first consultation where I chose to hire him...and yes, paid the retainer.
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What a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Do for You
A criminal defense lawyer provides legal representation to individuals or organizations accused of criminal conduct. If you're facing criminal charges, a defense lawyer will work to protect your rights, build a defense strategy, and ensure you receive a fair trial. Their primary goal is to reduce or dismiss charges, secure an acquittal, or negotiate a favorable plea deal.
Criminal defense lawyers have extensive knowledge of criminal law and court procedures. They investigate your case, identify weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence, and represent you in court, ensuring that you have the best possible defense.
When Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
It’s crucial to hire a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible if you are facing any criminal charges. Some situations in which you should seek legal representation include:
- Arrest or police questioning: If you've been arrested or are under investigation, hiring a lawyer early on can prevent self-incrimination and protect your rights during police questioning.
- Felony charges: Crimes such as murder, assault, drug trafficking, or robbery carry severe penalties, including long prison sentences. A defense lawyer is essential in these cases.
- Misdemeanor charges: Even for less serious offenses like DUI, theft, or simple assault, a lawyer can help reduce penalties, negotiate alternatives to jail, or get charges dismissed.
- Plea negotiations: If you’re considering a plea bargain, a lawyer can evaluate the deal, advise you on its consequences, and negotiate for more favorable terms.
- Probation or parole violations: If you’ve been accused of violating probation or parole, a lawyer can defend you against additional penalties or revocation.
- Juvenile offenses: For minors charged with criminal acts, a criminal defense lawyer can protect their future by minimizing legal repercussions or keeping the case in juvenile court.
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do?
Criminal defense lawyers provide comprehensive legal services to protect their clients’ rights throughout the criminal justice process. Their duties include:
- Case evaluation and investigation: Reviewing the evidence, interviewing witnesses, and investigating the facts to develop a strong defense strategy.
- Legal advice: Advising you on your rights, the charges you’re facing, and potential defense strategies, including whether to take a plea deal or go to trial.
- Negotiating plea bargains: Working with prosecutors to negotiate a plea deal that could reduce charges or minimize penalties.
- Court representation: Representing you in all court hearings, including bail hearings, pretrial motions, trials, and sentencing hearings.
- Filing motions: Filing motions to dismiss charges, suppress evidence, or reduce bail, depending on the specifics of your case.
- Trial preparation and defense: Preparing a defense strategy and presenting arguments, evidence, and witnesses during trial to contest the prosecution's case.
- Appeals: If you are convicted, a defense lawyer can appeal the conviction or sentence, arguing errors in the trial process or legal rulings.
How Are Criminal Defense Lawyers Paid?
Criminal defense lawyers generally charge clients in one of three ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Payment structures include:
- Flat fee: For straightforward cases (e.g., minor misdemeanors), some lawyers charge a one-time flat fee that covers all aspects of the defense.
- Hourly rate: For more complex or ongoing cases, lawyers may charge by the hour, with rates varying based on the lawyer’s experience and geographic location.
- Retainer fee: In cases where extensive work is expected, the client may pay a retainer fee upfront. The lawyer then bills against that retainer for their work on the case.
The cost of criminal defense services can vary greatly, so it’s important to discuss fees during your initial consultation.
How Much Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a criminal defense lawyer depends on several factors, including the severity of the charges, the complexity of the case, and the lawyer’s experience. General cost guidelines are:
- Misdemeanor cases: For relatively minor offenses, such as a DUI or petty theft, a flat fee may range from $1,500 to $5,000.
- Felony cases: More serious charges, such as assault or drug trafficking, can range from $10,000 to $100,000 or more, depending on the complexity and duration of the case.
- Hourly rates: For cases billed by the hour, lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on their expertise and the case's location.
- Additional expenses: You may also be responsible for other costs, such as filing fees, expert witness fees, or the cost of private investigators.
Be sure to clarify the lawyer’s fee structure and any potential additional costs during your consultation.
Top Questions to Ask a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Before hiring a criminal defense lawyer, you’ll want to ensure that they’re a good fit for your case. Here are key questions to ask:
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What is your experience with cases like mine?
Make sure the lawyer has a strong track record with the specific type of criminal charges you’re facing, whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, or violent crimes. -
What is your fee structure?
Ask how the lawyer charges for their services and whether you’ll be responsible for any additional costs. -
What are the potential outcomes of my case?
A good lawyer should provide an honest assessment of your case and the likelihood of dismissal, a plea bargain, or conviction. -
How many cases have you taken to trial?
While many criminal cases settle with a plea deal, it’s important to hire a lawyer with courtroom experience in case your case goes to trial. -
Who will handle my case?
Ask if the lawyer will be personally involved or if other attorneys in the firm will handle most of the work. -
How do you communicate with your clients?
Be clear on how often and through what channels you can expect updates on your case.
How to Check the Credibility of a Criminal Defense Lawyer
To verify the credibility of a criminal defense lawyer, take the following steps:
- Check their standing with the state bar: Confirm that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with your state’s bar association. Look for any past disciplinary actions or complaints.
- Read online reviews and testimonials: Platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google can provide insights from previous clients about the lawyer’s communication, professionalism, and case outcomes.
- Ask for references: A reputable lawyer should have past clients or other professionals who can speak to their competence and work ethic.
- Review their case history: Look at the lawyer’s website or professional profile to see their experience with criminal cases, including high-profile or complex cases.
- Look for trial experience: If your case might go to trial, make sure the lawyer has a strong history of courtroom advocacy and success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your first consultation with a criminal defense lawyer, bring the following:
- Details of your case: Be prepared to provide a detailed account of the charges against you, including any documents related to your arrest, police reports, and court dates.
- Criminal history: If you have any prior criminal convictions, inform your lawyer so they can understand how that may affect your current case.
- List of witnesses or evidence: If there are any potential witnesses or evidence that may support your defense, share this information during the consultation.
- Questions for the lawyer: Prepare questions about their experience, legal strategy, and fees to ensure you understand how they will handle your case.
- Bail or release documents: If you’ve been released on bail, bring any paperwork related to your release conditions or restrictions.
By being well-prepared, you can help your lawyer quickly assess your situation and begin building an effective defense strategy.
