Meredith Mochel

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Meredith Mochel

4.7
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 23 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

809 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN

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About Meredith

Biography

Call Meredith Mochel for a serious and passionate advocate for your case.

For the best DUI defense in East Tennessee or North Georgia, contact Meredith Mochel.

For a serious advocate to defend your criminal case, call Meredith Mochel today.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

17 years

60%
Criminal Defense 40%

17 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 21 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2004

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 23 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Meredith Mochel

809 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402

mochellaw.com

Online Presence

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Meredith Mochel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Joe | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney

I hired Meredith to assist with a DUI that I received. I was very hesitant about spending the money on an attorney because I really saw no hope in getting out of my DUI. She let me know up front that I had an uphill battle, but she charged on through for me and won that battle. She is an excellent... attorney and fights hard for her clients. I will recommend her to anyone who needs help.

Posted by Greg | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

My thoughts

I found myself in a position that required representation after being arrested for DWI just over the state line in Walker County, GA. I called the only attorney I had used before hoping for an attorney I knew I was comfortable with. However, I found that focusing on cases in Tennessee, they were... not licensed for GA. So, I then did some online research to find someone in or near Chatt that could help me. With a list of about 5 numbers, I started calling. All but one of the receptionists took my name and number indicating they would call back with a time that the lawyer could meet me. Those meetings were from two to four weeks out. But, I was in a hurry. I didn't want to wait that long just to find out that I didn't want to hire someone! I was able to speak to one attorney on a first call. While he, too, wasn't licenses for GA; he gave a professional referral that I call Mrs Ziebold based off of his knowledge of her experience. When I did, I was able to hear back from her rather quickly. Considering, I wanted to get moving and she was highly recommended, we set an initial consultation. Looking back, that process seems somewhat rushed or wreck less. However, Mrs Ziebold had a way off making me comfortable in a situation that is embarrassing and frustrating. She thought of and asked many questions that might not have applied to my case. But, that showed me she is thorough. The consultation was rather long and she never rushed me out of there or to make a decision. To hire her took a set fee or the case- no matter how quick or how drawn out it was. I always thought that was a risky agreement for the client. But, I guess it is, too, for the attorney. Since previously talking to the other receptionists, it seemed pretty typical for this type of case. I'm sure that's a standard way to charge derived through experiences the legal industry has lived through by representing DWI charges. I say all that because I believe my case was one that ended up being postponed with many mornings in court and arroused frustration from me. Yet, Mrs Ziebold was consistently optimistic, professional, and diligent. In the end, we entered the court room with a picture of what we both believed was a best-case scenario. That best case scenario was the ruling. Her diligence paid off. Not for her- because she was already paid...but for me. She didn't waste time, but she took as much time as she thought needed. That seemed to be just the right amount. So, in summary...she was prompt, she was understanding and comfortable, her fee was fair, and she was thorough. I don't ever want to need her again (or any attorney for that matter). But, I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommend!!

Mrs. Ziebold represented me in two serious cases one being a DUI and the second being a vehicle lien settlement resulting from the DUI arrest. I have previously worked with two attorneys and by far she has been the best. I called her office Saturday and within a matter of minutes I had received a c...all back to schedule a consultation. During my consultation I could tell she was very confident in her abilities and knew I could trust her to represent me. She was always accessible, personable, and never gave me false hope. She worked diligently on my cases and always made sure to update me as they progressed. She was able to resolve my DUI case in less than three months with a remarkable outcome. The settlement case was resolved without me owing any additional money to the vehicle lien holder which was more than I could have asked for. Meredith came to me highly recommend and exceeded any expectations I had regarding my cases. I would recommend her to anyone who hopes to achieve the best possible outcome for their case.

Posted by Carrie | August 26, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Attorney

Mrs. Ziebold handled a Georgia DUI case for our son, did an outstanding job, would highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Defendant

I have hired Meredith for two different cases involving two separate unrelated charges at different times. I was referred by a friend and hesitant because I had not had pleasant experiences in the past with other lawyers, however, she was very professional when meeting and reassured me that she and h...er firm would do all possible that they could to save me from any charges and/or harsh punishment. My charges were public intoxication & disorderly conduct and a separate case of domestic assault. She had my public intox & disorderly conduct dismissed with a couple days of community service and then a year later when charged with domestic assault had it dismissed with a drug and alcohol evaluation (which was super easy). I would highly recommend calling Meredith if you end up in trouble because I guarantee she will do all she can to lessen the charges or get them dismissed. I have since referred a friend with a 2nd offense DUI charge, in which I feel sure will end with the best outcome possible for his scenario.

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Meredith Mochel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Womack

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Meredith is an ethical, hard working attorney who protects the rights of those she represents."

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Nii Amaa Ollennu

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Attorney Ziebold. A great litigator and advocate for clients. Call her for assistance with your criminal law issues."

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Jason Pollack

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Zielbold is an excellent and aggressive attorney. Her diligence and ability in the courtroom is very impressive and some of the best I've seen. I would recommend this attorney 100%.."

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Christopher Mutimer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ziebold is an aggressive litigator who fights for her clients. If you receive a DUI, don't hesitate, call Meredith."

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Joseph Scrofano

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of attending an SFST certification course with Meredith. She is a tough, smart advocate. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a DUI attorney in Chattanooga."

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Natalie Haymond

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith Ziebold is a hardworking and dependable attorney. Based on her experience and zealous advocacy, I would highly recommend Ms. Ziebold for any criminal defense needs."

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Lee Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith Ziebold is a top notch lawyer with a genuine regard for the wellbeing of her clients. She is a careful advocate that knows the courthouse well, but more importantly she cares for her clients."

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Robert Belvin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Friend

"As a lawyer, I am picky about who I refer my clients to when they have needs outside of my practice area. Over the last few years I've referred several of my clients to Ms. Ziebold and each of my clients thanked me for the referral and was pleased by the work that she did on their behalf. I know that she cares about getting the best outcomes for her clients and works hard to help them."

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Robert Gilligan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Brock

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is extremely knowledgeable in criminal law matters, specifically in the field of DUI. She is a wealth of knowledge on precedent case law and extremely savvy in the courtroom. I am happy to call her not only a mentor but a great friend!"

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Jennifer Lloyd

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is a top-notch attorney who will work diligently to resolve your case in a favorable manner. She is meticulous in her work and truly cares about her clients. As an attorney myself, I highly recommend Meredith Ziebold for your legal needs."

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Stevie Phillips

Unknown lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Annette Kelley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is an aggressive and excellent lawyer who will fight for the rights of her clients."

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Ryan Hanzelik

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith is a skillful criminal defense lawyer who handles herself with great professionalism. She gets great results for her clients."

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Johnny Houston

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Meredith has worked with me now for almost two years. I have found her to be engaging, hard-working and intelligent. She will leave no stone unturned. I would not hesitate to hire her."

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McCracken Poston

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Meredith Ziebold has the combination of ability and enthusiasm that any person facing a zealous government prosecution would want in their defense attorney. I have observed her work in Georgia and Tennessee, and I am confident that Meredith would be outstanding in any criminal case. McP"

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Ryan Womack

Personal injury lawyer

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Kristen Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Pollack

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Mutimer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Joseph Scrofano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Natalie Haymond

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gerald Webb

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandy Spurgin-Floyd

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lee Davis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Trevor Atchley

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James McKinney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregory Kanavos

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christina Mincy

Family lawyer

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Matthew Brock

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Heinsman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Clancy Covert

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrea Hayduk

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mi Belvin

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Jay Perry

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Stevie Phillips

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2017

10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Certification in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

2016

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

10 Best Lawyers, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2009

Pro Bono Honor Roll, Tennessee Bar Association

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Owner, Law Office of Meredith Mochel

2010 - 2015

Attorney, Houston & Ziebold

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Allen, Kopet & Associates, PLLC

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Luther Anderson

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2014 - Present

DUI/DLA

Member

2011 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

July 2017 - Possession of Dangerous Weapon and Aggravated Assault

Resolved for 2 misdemeanors on diversion and no jail time

July 2017 - Chatsworth, GA DUI reduced

Reduced to reckless driving

Blue Ridge Georgia DUI reduced

Reduced to reckless driving

April 2017 - .18 DUI reduced

Misdemeanor reckless endangerment plea

.16 DUI reduced

Reckless driving, zero jail

Hamilton County, TN, Leaving Scene of Accident

Case dismissed on first court appearance

North Georgia DUI Reduced

Plea to minor traffic offense and fine

DUI with drugs dismissed

DUI dismissed

Hamilton County DUI

DUI dismissed on first court date

Tennessee DUI .19 BAC

reduced to reckless driving

.16 DUI reduced to reckless driving

Reckless driving plea

April 2018 - GA burglary case settled

5 years probation, no jail

.14 DUI

Pled to non-DUI misdemeanor with 1 year probation and diversion

DUI Dismissed

Dismissed by negotiation

.17 DUI redcued

Reduced to reckless driving with diversion

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Education

2003

University of Tennessee

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of the South

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2018

Winterim

Problem Solving in a Legal Career

Languages

English

Activity

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