Mary Sullivan Moore

Mary Sullivan Moore

4.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

622 Georgia Ave, Suite 101, Chattanooga, TN

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 10%

11 years

10%
Child Support 10%

11 years

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

11 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 32 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1994

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006

Location

Mary Sullivan Moore, Attorney at Law

622 Georgia Ave, Suite 101, Chattanooga, TN, 37402

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Mary Sullivan Moore's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jamie | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kind, compassionate, and very hard working for me and my legal issues!!!

I meet Mary while I was in custody due to not being financially able to post bail. I was shackled and weighed about 95 pds due to my addition. I felt very ashame, embarrassed, and didn’t think I deserved anything good in my life at the time, that’s when I meet her… Mary walked over to me and for reas...ons I didn’t t understand at the time she offered me help.. she really went to bat for me since day one and was able to get my bond reduced significantly so I then I was able due to her compassion and empathy to go to a 30 treatment program in Dallas Tx. It’s there where I first told Mary about my struggles with drugs and alcohol and where I currently was. She was such a huge supporter from the beginning! Told me that she has everything in Tennessee (upcoming court dates and working diligently on my case) all under control, that I only need to do was focus on the things I was working on there for my program of recovery! I was blown away by the kindness and generosity! She has been excellent at communications with me as well as always being 5 steps ahead of any questions or concerns that I may have regarding the case. Which has really relieved the anxiety surrounding these events in my life. I would like to say to anyone who is looking for an attorney that actually treats you with respect, dignity, and always kindness, then call Mary Sullivan Moore!! Oh!! I didn’t mention the good deed she’s doing also! She has let me know on several different occasions that I didn’t need to worry myself about the attorney fees! Then literally said to me, I’m so happy for you and just take care of your sobriety, that’s the most important thing! I’ve never experienced the kindness and a sense of comfort by someone who had never made me feel less than or have a better than attitude that let’s face it, most attorney’s are anything but humble or a true believer in ‘innocence until proven guilty’…. If the things I’ve written above matter to you as much as they do me, then I would tell you hire her!! 100x’s over!

Posted by Charde | May 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Angel in the courts

I was so pleased with Mary’s work as my attorney. She has very good at what she do. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t have gotten the proper justice from the courts.

Posted by Amy | March 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

More than we expected

Atty Moore is both a professional and a caring person. She not only got the charges dropped, but had them and a few previous ones expunged. She really went above and beyond!

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my career!

Mary did an excellent job. I knew exactly where I stood for the entire process. I understood the strategy and the possibilities start to finish. Mary was skillfully able to have the charges dropped against me by negotiating with the DA. I highly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kept me out of Silverdale

I was almost guaranteed to be handcuffed and straight to jail when the judge called out the docket. by lunch time, Mary managed to do a great job with the DA and i am glad to say I did not have to go back to that hell hole and am more than content with a year of probation and five days of community s...ervice. I highly recommend talking to Mary. She is well worth every penny.

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Mary Sullivan Moore's Lawyer Endorsements

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R. Best

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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Philip Coyle

Unknown lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mary Sullivan Moore's experience and track record speaks for itself. She is extremely well versed in numerous aspects of the law and is as competent an attorney as we have in Chattanooga. I proudly endorse Ms. Moore."

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Kenneth Lawson

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.

Censured issued in TN, 2006

updated on 09/21/2013

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Adjunct Professor, University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

2010 - Present

Attorney, Solo Practioner

2007 - 2009

Franchise Development Specialist, Krystal Company

2000 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Hamilton County Prosecutor

1997 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Luther Anderson

Associations

2011 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

Chattanooga Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Southeast Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State V. Chance Loftis

Not Guilty on 2 Counts, and Guilty of 1 misdemeanor

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Education

1995

Tulane University Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

1994

University of Mississippi School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Mississippi

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Current Health Issues Facing Our Families, Children, and Community

Children Navigating the Legal System

Languages

English

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