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Marcos M. Garza

Hire someone experienced in handling DUI cases, and committed to protecting your license and future.

The Best of the Best.

- a DUI client

More than Just a Lawyer

- Kelly, a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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56 Reviews

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45 Peer Endorsements

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Contributor level 15

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Practice Areas

70% DUI / DWI
12 years
15% Criminal Defense
12 years
15% Personal Injury
12 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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The Garza Law Firm, PLLC

550 W. Main Street, Suite 340

Bank of America Building

Knoxville, TN 37902

Office: 865-540-8300

Office: 865-540-8300

Fax: 865-474-9397
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www.garzalaw.com

Languages Spoken

English

About Me

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Mr. Garza is a native of East Tennessee. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He obtained his Masters of Science from the University of Tennessee and his... more

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“The Best of the Best.”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2009-09-03 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: There is much to say about Mr. Garza. He quickly became more than a lawyer, he was a true friend that actually bailed me out in a time of need. He... more

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“More than Just a Lawyer”

Posted by: Kelly, 2010-04-20 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: After receiving my DUI in the summer of 2009 I became determined to fight the system and try to keep my record clean. As a graduate student trying to... more

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Peer Endorsements

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45 endorsements

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I full endorse and recommend Mr. Garza. He is well-respected in the legal community. He is a skilled litigator and negotiator. You will be well-... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Lawson , Atlanta (GA), 2 months ago

I have known Marcos for years and he has always done a great job!

Endorsement from lawyer: Brent Snyder , Knoxville (TN), 3 months ago

Résumé

License

11 years since Marcos M. Garza was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Tennessee	Authorized to practice law	2001	04/07/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Owner at The Garza Law Firm, PLLC	2007–present
Associate at The Law Offices of James A.H. Bell, P.C.	2005–2007

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
UNIV TN		Law	2001
University of Tennessee	Social Work	Master of Science in Social Work	1998

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Forensic Gas Chromatography Course	American Chemical Society-Axion Labs-Drs. Harold McNair & Lee Polite, Justine McShane & Josh Lee	2011
Learning at the Footsteps of the Master - Cross Examination	Terry MacCarthy & Josh Lee	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Tennessee College of Law Alumni Advisory Council	2006-present
Member	American Association for Justice

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 15

Answers:	26	Legal Answers
	0	Best Answers
	12	Answers marked as good
Guides:	381	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

DUI & Possession of a Handgun while impaired

Outcome: Reckless Driving

.20 Blood Alcohol, Poor performance on Field Sobriety Tests, Stumbling in Parking Lot

Outcome: Dismissed Upon Payment of Court costs

Client passed out at red light with throw up on pants with blood alcohol test of .09.