S. Joanne Sheldon

Our firm's practice is focused upon the effective representation of clients facing criminal charges in both the Tennessee and Federal Court systems. Ms. Sheldon, who herself was previoulsy a State Prosecutor, has handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases including pleas and jury trials. Additionally, due to extensive training, she is now Death Penalty qualified in the state of Tennessee. Other firm areas of practice involve Family and Juvenile Law. We welcome you to contact our office for a free consultation to properly evaluate your case. Allow us the opportunity to represent your legal needs during this trying time.

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Tennessee

Since 2001

6th Circuit

Since 2007

Federal Circuit

Since 2002

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2009

Sole Practitioner

S. Joanne Sheldon Attorney at Law

2003 - Current

Assistant Prosecutor

Attorney General's Office - 4th Judicial District

2002 - 2003

Responsible for misdemeanor and felony prosecutions in both the Session and Circuit Courts.

Partner

Stapleton & Ellis, P.C.

2001 - 2002

Partner under former name of S. Joanne Ellis.

University of Tennessee College of Law

J.D | Law

1997 - 2000

Honors: High Honors in Pretrial Litigaiton, Trial Practice and Criminal Pretrial Litigation

Carson-Newman College

B.S | Accounting

1994 - 1997

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude

NCDD - National College of DUI Defense

Active Member

2009 - Current

NBA - Newport Bar Association

Active Member

2003 - Current

TACDL - Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Active Member

2001 - Current

NACDL - National Association Criminal Defense Attorneys

Active Member

2001 - Current

TBA - Tennessee Bar Association

Active Member

2001 - Current