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John C Barnes

John C Barnes

Top quality legal services at a price you can afford.
  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Personal Injury
  • Tennessee
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We care about doing a great job and making sure our clients are well informed and well taken care of throughout the legal process. Being charged with a crime, suffering an injury, or getting divorced are stressful experiences. The last thing you need is to worry about what your lawyer is doing with your case. We promise to be responsive, open, and honest about every aspect of your legal matter. The Barnes Law Firm is committed to providing you a first class defense at a cost people can afford. We regularly practice in courts in Knox, Blount, Sevier, Loudon, Roane, Morgan, McMinn, Union, Jefferson, Anderson, and Campbell Counties.

Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
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6th Circuit
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Tennessee Supreme Court
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United States District Court – Eastern District of Tennessee
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Barnes Law Firm
- Current
Attorney
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
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Attorney
The Law Offices of James A.H. Bell, P.C.
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Education
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D. (2009)
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Honors: Honors Graduate Dean's List Robert W. Ritchie Criminal Defense Scholarship
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University of Tennessee - Knoxville
B.A. (2006) | Political Science
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Honors: Dean's List
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Awards
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40 - Trial Lawyer
National Trial Lawyers
Client's Choice Award and 10.0 Rating
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Professional Associations
Tennessee Trial Lawyers
Current
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American Inns of Court
Current
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Tennessee Association for Justice
Current
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National College for DUI Defense
Member
- Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Tennessee Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Knoxville Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Life Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Chapter 13: What's an Appeal and Do I Want One?
Tennessee DUI and Criminal Law Handbook for Citizens
Demystifying the DRE
For The Defense (TACDL)
Tennessee Criminal Defense College
For The Defense (TACDL)
New Ignition Interlock Law Aims for Fail-Safe Drivers
For The Defense (TACDL)
Speaking Engagements
Mock Trial, Loudon County Citizen's Police Academy
2012
Certifications
Certificate in NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Impaired Driving Specialists
Websites & Blogs
Website
John Barnes' Website Profile
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Top Quality Representation When You Need It
Blog
Barnes Law Blog
Contact & Map
Barnes & Fersten
109 S. Northshore Drive
Suite 310
Knoxville, TN 37919
Telephone: (865) 805-5703
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Evenings: By Appointment; Weekends: By Appointment.