After more than 30 years of military and commercial helicopter flying, in 2018, Dan decided to leave aviation and pursue his true lifelong dream of becoming an attorney. He attended Lincoln Memorial University Law School, where he graduated with honors. After successfully passing the TN Bar and receiving his license, Dan joined The Garza Law Firm, one of East-Tennessee’s highest-rated criminal defense firms. For three years, Dan dedicated himself to gaining invaluable experience in criminal defense representation and completed numerous educational courses, specifically in DUI defense and trial representation, preparing himself to provide the highest level of service to his clients. His hard work has paid off, as Dan has been voted by his peers as a City View Top Attorney in DUI Defense and Criminal Defense in 2022 and 2024.
Education
Troy University, Alabama, B.S., Business Administration and Management, 1996
Lincoln Memorial University, Duncan School of Law, J.D., 2021
Court Admissions:
Tennessee State Bar
United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Professional Bar Associations & Memberships:
Knoxville Bar Association
Tennessee State Bar Association
National Bar Association
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
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Affordable flat-rate fees! (most cases $3500-$6500 in General Sessions Court) - Credit Cards Accepted
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- Garza Law is based in Knoxville, TN and offers DUI defense, criminal defense, personal injury, and social security disability legal services.
- Lincoln Memorial University - John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law
- J.D. (2021) | Law
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- Troy University - Dothan campus
- B.S. (1998) | Business Management
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- Q. I was arrested for DUI in TN. I take a few prescription medications that could be sedating. What are the maximum charges
- A: In Tennessee, the statute for DUI generally requires the state to prove 3 things: (1) that you were driving or in physical control of any automobile, (2) that you were on any of the public roads and highways of the state, and (3) you were under the influence of a substance or combination of substances that impaired your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle by depriving the driver of the clearness of mind and control of oneself that the driver would otherwise possess.
It's important to remember that in order to convict you, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt ALL the elements of the offense. It's not illegal to take your medications, but it could be an issue if those ... Read More
