I am an actively practicing attorney in Georgia and Tennessee, concentrating on the defense of criminal charges, and could be available in other jurisdictions on a single-case basis upon approval of the local court. Please visit my office website: www.McCrackenPoston.com
Practice areas
36 years
McCRACKEN POSTON
7713 Nashville Street
Suite C
Ringgold, GA, 30736
McCRACKEN POSTON
707 Georgia Avenue
Suite 101
Chattanooga, TN, 37402-2020
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 1999 | 01/18/2021 |
GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1985 | 12/21/2020 |
Legal answers | 77 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Selected to "Top 100 Georgia Trial Lawyers" list | American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) | 2007 |
2006 Georgia Super Lawyers | N/A | 2006 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2006 |
"The Legal Elite: Georgia’s Most Effective Lawyers” | N/A | 2005 |
2004 Newsmaker of the Year | The Fulton County Daily Report | 2004 |
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Charles Weltner Award | Common Cause Georgia | 1993 |
Charles Weltner Award | Common Cause Georgia | 1992 |
Five Outstanding Young Georgians | Georgia Jaycees | 1991 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Offices of McCracken Poston | 1989 - Present |
State Representative | Georgia House of Representatives | 1989 - 1997 |
Associate | Law Offices of Clifton M. Patty | 1988 - 1989 |
Assistant District Attorney | District Attorney's Office, Lookout Mountain Circuit, Georgia | 1986 - 1988 |
Associate | Wiggins Law Offices | 1985 - 1986 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2007 - Present |
Litigation Counsel of America | Charter Fellow | 2006 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Life Member | 2005 - Present |
Chattanooga Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Life Member | 1998 - Present |
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Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges | Member | 1997 - Present |
Lookout Mountain Bar Association | Member | 1985 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1985 - Present |
Georgia House of Representatives | Elected Member | 1989 - 1997 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Georgia Defender | "Erosion of Support for Procedural Protections of the Bill of Rights" | 1984 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Georgia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
U.T. Chattanooga | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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South Asian Law Student Association (SALSA) | "Rampant Misidentifications of Indian Defendants in 'Operation Meth Merchant' (U.S. Dist. Ct. Northern Dist. of GA)" | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v.JLMc, 15cr00584, Whitfield (Georgia) Superior Court | Not Guilty Verdict |
State v. SDG, 2012-CR-38, Walker (Georgia) Superior Court | Not Guilty Verdict |
State vs. P. F., (#19988) Gordon (Georgia) Superior Court | Not Guilty (DUI) |
J.L.H. V. THE STATE | Judgment Reversed |
State vs. C.C.M. (06CR22209); State vs. L.M.(06CR22210), Walker (Georgia) Superior Court | All charges dismissed |
United States v. S.P. (4-05-CR-033 HLM), U.S. Dist. Ct., Northern Dist. of GA | Dismissed (successful alibi defense) |
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United States vs. M.P. (4-05-CR-030 HLM), U.S. Dist. Ct., Northern Dist. of GA | Dismissed (successful alibi defense) |
State vs. J.W. (03CR00573), Catoosa (Georgia) Superior Court | Jury: Not Guilty (Cts 1,2,3, and 5); Guilty (Ct.4) |
State vs. E.R. (04CR13279); State vs. T.R. (04CR13328), Dade (Georgia) Superior Court | Not Guilty, Not Guilty (Jury Verdicts) |
State vs. T.R.B.M. (03CR20884,03CR20885,03CR20886,03CR20887), Walker (Georgia) Superior Court | Negotiated plea (after Supreme Court ruling) |
State vs. D.L.G. (99CR00830), Catoosa (Georgia) Superior Court | Not Guilty (all counts) |
State vs. K.M.S. (00CR11669), Dade (Georgia) Superior Court | Jury: Not Guilty (all counts) |
State vs. J.D.M. (99CR00826), Catoosa (Georgia) Superior Court | Jury Verdict: Not Guilty (all counts) |
State vs. A.E.R. (98CR00836), Catoosa (Georgia) Superior Court | Jury Verdict: Not Guilty (all counts) |
State vs. W. "Billy" M. | Pre-Warrant Hearing: Dismissal |
State vs. R.M.B. (94CR24897), Catoosa (Georgia) Superior Court | Jury Verdict: Not Guilty |
State vs. D.D. (94CR17094), Walker (Georgia) Superior Court | Not Guilty (all counts) |
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Joshua Teague, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 21, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
McCracken and I worked as co-counsel on an especially difficult case. He is an excellent Attorney, willing to hold the Government accountable, and not afraid to fight for his Clients.
Sarah Illg, Criminal defense Attorney on May 8, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
McCracken is an exceptional attorney who cares about each of his clients. He fights hard for his clients, leaving no stone unturned. We worked together on a matter and he was critical to the defense team. Hiring McCracken is one of the smartest things you can do.
Jeremy Jones, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Poston is one of the main reasons I became a lawyer. I've known him for over 20 years and gladly sent my friends to him when they needed a lawyer in the past.
Robert Gilligan, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse McCracken. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
I have known Ken Poston for some time. I have always found him to be cordial, intelligent and unafraid to take on anyone. I endorse Ken without reservation.
Edward Willis, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
McCracken is a true asset to the criminal bar. He is very professional and knows how to effectively communicate with other attorneys and clients. I endorse this lawyer
Hubert Hamilton, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Sara Khaki, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 2, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Poston's experience, knowledge, and passion for criminal law is unmatched. Not only is Mr. Poston very caring and personable towards his clients, but he also fights fiercely for them. His years of experience and success rate in his area of law speaks for itself. I give him the highest recommendation for anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney.
Kevin Chastine, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 2, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Poston is an excellent attorney; definitely one of the best out there. We have worked together as co-counsel and I am always impressed. I highly recommend Mr. Poston to anyone in need of representation.
Richard Wagner, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 18, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. We worked on a federal case where we were able to negotiate a great deal for our client charged with distributing over 500 grams of meth. We worked together and were able to get our client a plea agreement under the federal mandatory minimum sentence.
Ronald Cordova, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 28, 2008
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the privilege of serving as co-counsel with Ken Poston in several high-profile cases in Georgia and Tennessee. I know of no lawyer better suited to the task of defending a client in a hostile environment created by overzealous prosecution, media attention or community resentment. From the "Zenith Man" case to the Northwest Georgia crematory cases, I have followed Ken's handling of difficult matters with admiration as well as gratitude for the opportunity to work with him in some of these cases.
Stuart James, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2008
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Mr. Poston on complex litigation issues in both Tennessee and Georgia. He has been involved with our firm handling criminal matters when the arise from civil cases. His work ethic and knowledge of the law is unmatched by any other lawyer in the North Georiga area. Mr. Poston and I have handled complex cases in state and federal court, and his ability to respond to any situation is exceptional. His ethics are unquestionable, and his work ethic is oustanding. I would hire Mr. Poston as my lawyer if I ever needed one. Stuart F. James Goins, Carpenter and James 423-756-3646