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Biography
Marcos Garza is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee College of Law.
After serving as a Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps as a Captain, he started his firm in December, 2007. He has become known as the "go to" guy in the field of DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury law in East Tennessee.
The Garza Law Firm strives to treat "Clients like Family," so you can be assured of the very best customer service. With a team of five attorneys with approximately 100 years of legal experience, you can feel confident that they have all your basis covered and have the experience know what to do no matter how unique the situation may be that you find yourself.
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
- Social Security Disability
- Juvenile Law
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Workers' Compensation
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Additional Practice Areas
- Auto Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Tennessee
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- 6th Circuit
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner
- Garza Law Firm, PLLC
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- Tennessee Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law
- Judge Advocate
- United States Marine Corps
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Education
- Vanderbilt University
- B.S. | Psychology
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- University of Tennessee-Nashville College of Social Work
- M.S. | Social Work
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- University of Tennessee College of Law
- J.D. | Law
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Awards
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2019
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2014
- Captain
- United States Marine Corps
Professional Associations
- Tennessee State Bar # 021483
- Member
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- Tennessee Association for Justice
- Board Member
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- American Association for Justice
- Member
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- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Life Member
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Life Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Tennessee Bar Association
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- DUI Book
Speaking Engagements
- Gas Chromotagraphy and Other Issue of Science, McMinn County Bar Association, Athens, TN
- McMinn County Bar Association
Certifications
- Lawyer Scientist
- American Chemical Society
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test
- Certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test Training Certificate
- LaPier & Associates
Websites & Blogs
- Blog
- Garza Law – Knoxville, TN
- How do I handle my motorcycle accident?
September 20, 2023 - Hallie Dyer Joins Garza Law’s Criminal Defense Practice Group
September 12, 2023 - Philip La Nasa Recognized by Million Dollar Advocates Forum
August 30, 2023
AV(r) Preeminent(tm) Rated Attorney Marcos M. Garza A-21366264
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
- Q. When does low class misdemeanor deferred judgement end (how soon after agreed upon fine paid)
- A: In order to answer your question, we would need to know what level of low class misdemeanor you were put on deferred judgement. (i.e. Class A misdemeanor, B misdemeanor or C Misdemeanor). If it were an A misdeanor, you would likely have to pay your court costs and/or any applicable fines and would, in most cases, be eligibile to begin the process of expungment after 11 months 29 days; for a B misdemeanor, that time period would likely be 6 months; and for a C misdemeanor, the time period would likely be 30 days. Expungment of records is not automatic and I would recommend hiring a local lawyer to make sure your expungment is processed correctly and timely. I hope this helps and good luck! ... Read More
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