I became an attorney to give voice to the voiceless. I saw too many little guys get kicked around by the big guys. I wanted to even the playing field. I have spent the last 18 years doing just that. Every job, every client has given me the experience I need to make sure that the big guys don't have an unfair advantage.
Practice areas
11 years
Ensuring that school systems provide appropriate educational services to children with special needs.
17 years
Former DCS attorney experienced in litigating dependency/neglect and termination of parental rights cases.
18 years
Experience in representing juveniles charged with delinquencies and ensuring that appropriate treatment services are provided.
15 years
16 years
11 years
Experience litigating divorce, custody, child support and post-divorce conflicts.
16 years
Languages spoken
English, French, German
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 1999 | 06/06/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Dean's Citation | University of Tennessee College of Law | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Office of Marjorie A. Bristol | 2018 - 2020 |
Legal Services Manager | Tennessee Department Of Children's Services | 2011 - 2017 |
Owner | The Bristol Firm | 2007 - 2011 |
Staff Attorney | Tennessee Justice Center | 2004 - 2007 |
Staff Attorney | Office of the Post-Conviction Defender | 1999 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Tennessee College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
Maryville College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Knox County Juvenile Court’s Extended CLE program | Juvenile Justice | 2017 |
Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services Conference | How to Work With DCS to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families | 2016 |
In Re Gault at 50 | Juvenile Justice | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Reid v. State | |
State v. Dellinger | |
ABU-ALI ABDUR’RAHMAN V. STATE | |
Burns v. State | Reversed and remanded. |
Workman v. State |
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Tamra Mezera, Juvenile law Attorney on May 4, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Marjorie has practiced law for many years and it shows. She often easily cites relevant case law and statutes from memory. She is an excellent litigator and a caring advocate. Marjorie served with me as co-counsel advocating for a parent in a difficult custody case. I learned a great deal from her.
Jennifer Hall, Juvenile law Attorney on Nov 27, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
With many years of experience in juvenile court as well as advocating for children with disabilities in the school system, Marjorie has a passion for helping the most vulnerable children in our community. I highly recommend her.
Tamra Mezera, Juvenile law Attorney on May 4, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Marjorie has practiced law for many years and it shows. She often easily cites relevant case law and statutes from memory. She is an excellent litigator and a caring advocate. Marjorie served with me as co-counsel advocating for a parent in a difficult custody case. I learned a great deal from her.
Jennifer Hall, Juvenile law Attorney on Nov 27, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
With many years of experience in juvenile court as well as advocating for children with disabilities in the school system, Marjorie has a passion for helping the most vulnerable children in our community. I highly recommend her.
Margaret Held, Juvenile law Attorney on Aug 10, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I've practiced with Marjorie as my opposing counsel for years and welcome her to private practice (from her prior career with the Department of Children's Services.) She has been a full-time advocate for kids all her life, and an excellent litigator and strategist!
Agnes Trujillo, Juvenile law Attorney on Jun 2, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Marjorie is one of the few attorneys in TN that really understands and has the ability to shape the juvenile justice system in Tennessee. She is incredibly smart, capable and compassionate. I endorse this lawyer.
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