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Sara Elizabeth Compher-Rice

Sara Elizabeth Compher-Rice

10.0

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Contributor level 7

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 75% DUI / DWI
    11 years
  • 15% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
    11 years
  • 10% Criminal Defense
    11 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


“Amazing!”

Posted by: a DUI client, 11 days ago.

Client Review: Sara Compher-Rice could not have impressed me more. She is obviously very dedicated to her job and will stop at nothing to get the outcome you want.... more
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“Review of Sara E Compher-Rice”

Posted by: Steve, 22 days ago.

Client Review: Increadable access and handeling of details. Sara informed me of details the court might require before the trial started and made an appearance in... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

13 endorsements


Herbert Ira Ellis

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Herbert Ellis , Freehold (NJ), 6 months ago
William Alton Young Jr.

Sara's knowledge and understanding of Tennessee's DUI and related laws is staggering. If you or a loved one need a skilled, knowledgeable DUI defense... more

Endorsement from lawyer: William Young , Memphis (TN), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

11 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 03/17/2013

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
See all 7 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1 Answer 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