George Travis Hawkins

George Travis Hawkins

also known as Travis Hawkins

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 31 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Probate, Litigation ... +2 more

The James Building, 735 Broad Street, Suite 305, Chattanooga, TN

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 20%

26 years | 100 cases

20%
Probate 20%

24 years | 30 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for < 1 year

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2026

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 9 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2017

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 31 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 28 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Hawkins Law Firm, PLLC

The James Building, 735 Broad Street, Suite 305, Chattanooga, TN, 37402

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George Travis Hawkins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 30 reviews

Posted by John Shuford | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

John Shuford

I am proud to call Travis Hawkins a friend as an attorney he is excellent he's very compassionate very understanding and will work very hard on your case to give you a positive outcome my case was very tough we had a very positive outcome thanks to Travis he's a very good man very good family man and... he cares about his clients I would recommend him as your attorney

George Hawkins

Replied last February 04, 2021

John, I likewise am proud to call you a friend! My door is always open. Travis

Posted by WILLIAM | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

1 Great law firm

I recommend Travis Hawkins for legal services. HE was referred to me by a friend of mine The Hawkins Law Firm took my case when no one else would help me, Mr. Hawkins went above and beyond he's not just an attorney but a great friend and I can't thank him enough for his services

Posted by Maurilio | October 20, 2020

Consultation

Attorney Hawkins is professional, experienced and honest. I will recommend attorney Hawkins for any legal matter, that requires the expertise of an attorney of this level of professionalism.

George Hawkins

Replied last October 20, 2020

Thanks, Maruilio! Call us any time we can be of service. Travis

Posted by Diana | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great attorney

Travis was exceptionally kind and detail oriented. My case was dismissed. He was dedicated to his work and still to this day 11 years later still offers support to things I may need. I didn’t feel pushed to the side and would gladly recommend him to friends and family

George Hawkins

Replied last April 24, 2020

Thank you, Diana. It was great to talk to you recently and know that you are soaring high!

Posted by Mary Perez | May 14, 2019

Greatly appreciated

Travis Hawkins, Is a great attorney and has a way to make good things happen The kindness of Travis and his assistant Debra showed is something I’ll never forget I highly recommend Travis and his staff to anyone needing Legal help in The Tennessee area Travis and his team will do anything they ca...n to help you. Thank You, Mary Perez

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George Travis Hawkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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David MacNeill

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Friend

"Travis has mastered the art of trial advocacy. His years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, in both the state and federal courts, inform every aspect of his sage advice. Travis understands the pulse of the courtroom, the language of procedure, and the power of jury trials. He cares deeply about his client's problems, and is acutely aware of the risk of loss that they face. Travis approaches his work with compassion, and will deliver his client's message without fear or hesitation. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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James Judkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Travis is very experienced in criminal defense. At a seminar, and with just a few minutes of preparation, I watched him destroy a governments witnesses testimony. That only comes from lots of experience. Travis has tried several criminal jury trials; one lasting several months. If you have a complex criminal matter, this is the lawyer you want."

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Richard Powell

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Mackler

Federal crime lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an extraordinary advocate. He never loses sight of what’s best for his client."

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James Ramsey

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Dyer

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Travis is a thorough and diligent criminal defense attorney. I would not hesitate to have him represent if I should find myself in need."

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John Cauley

Federal crime lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Travis for more than 20 years. He is an experienced trial attorney and gets great results for his clients. Recently, he obtained a "not guilty" verdict in what appeared to be a near hopeless federal matter. He works tirelessly for his clients and the results show it."

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Joshua Arters

Federal crime lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Travis is diligent, intelligent, and zealous advocate for his clients. His years of experience provide him with the tools to pursue the best results for his clients and I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of an advocate in the law."

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David Jones

Probate lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Travis Hawkins excels in the areas of Probate and Estate Planning. He is very professional and conscientious of his clients' needs."

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Manuel Russ

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dawn Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Travis on cases with mutual clients. I respect his professionalism and dedication to his clients. He is an expert in his field and I always know if I have a client with federal criminal charges, I can refer to Travis without hesitation."

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Lawrence Arnkoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Friend

"Although I am endorsing Travis for his criminal defense work he excels in other areas as well. He is a skilled civil and criminal litigator. Don't let his toughness as a litigator fool you because he is very approachable and considerate. Anyone looking for legal help would be fortunate to have Travis as their lawyer."

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David MacNeill

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Judkins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Neil Semple

Litigation lawyer

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James Mackler

Litigation lawyer

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Jeffrey Boehm

Litigation lawyer

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Christian Polniak

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Powell

Trusts lawyer

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William Shockley

Federal crime lawyer

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John Cauley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Arters

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Jones

Estate planning lawyer

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Manuel Russ

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dawn Garcia

Immigration lawyer

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Lawrence Arnkoff

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

1995

Dean's Citation for Extraordinary Contributions, U.T. College of Law

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, The Hawkins Law Firm

1997 - 1998

Law Clerk, Gannett Co., Inc.

1995 - 1996

Fellow, The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

1990 - 1999

Platoon Leader, United States Army Reserves

Associations

2000 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Tennessee v. T.B.

Dismissed.

United States v. Fredy Bonilla-Cruz

Not Guilty Verdict

United States v. Fredy Bonilla-Cruz

Not Guilty Verdict

State of Tennessee v. Ladd

Not guilty verdict

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Education

1995

University of Tennessee

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Tennessee College of Law

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1990

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

French

English

Spanish

Activity

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