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Sara Elizabeth Compher-Rice

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 75% DUI / DWI
    10 years
  • 15% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
    10 years
  • 10% Criminal Defense
    10 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Oberman & Rice
    550 W Main Ave
    Suite 730
    Knoxville, TN 37902
    Office: 865-249-7200
    Fax: 865-540-1696
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About Me

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Sara Compher-Rice received her B.A. from Denison University in 1999 with a major in Political Science and a minor in English Literature. Sara attended the... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Best Possible Outcome!”

Posted by: a DUI client, 16 days ago.

Client Review: Sara took care of my issues with no inconvenience to me and obtained the best possible results in a timely manner, all the while keeping me informed.
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5 star rating

“Traffic/Speeding-Insurance”

Posted by: a Speeding Ticket client, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: After careful consideration in retaining an attorney for my traffic violations I was very confidiant in my choice in retaining MS. Sara Compher-Rice.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

11 endorsements


Richard Scott Lawson

I fully endorse Sara. She has developed a strong reputation in the legal community as a top-rated DUI Lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Lawson , Atlanta (GA), About 1 month ago
Brent Steven Snyder

Absolutely top notch for DUI defense!

Endorsement from lawyer: Brent Snyder , Knoxville (TN), 6 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

10 years since Sara Elizabeth Compher-Rice was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Tennessee Authorized to practice law 2002 05/04/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Oberman & Rice 2008–present
Associate at Daniel & Oberman 2002–2008

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Denison University Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1999
UNIV TN law

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Mid-South Super Lawyers 2010
Elected to the Order of the Coif University of Tennessee College of Law 2002
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Hearing Committee Member Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility 2011-present
Vice-Chair National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, DUI Committee 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Investigating the DUI Case: Things to Do, Places to Go, People to See The Champion Magazine 2009
Have You Told Your DUI Client . . . ? Dicta 2008
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
DUI Legislative Update: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Taking Care of Business-DUI Seminar 2010
DUI Case Law and Legislative Update Strategies in Defending DWI and DUI Cases in Tennessee 2009
See all 9 speaking engagements