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 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Derrick Jordan Jr. | March 19, 2018 | DUI & DWI

My review

Back in January 2016 I had an unfortunate incident occur where I could potentially lose my license/CDL. I had made a mistake and while I was sitting there waiting for my family to help release me from jail with the support of my bondsman from a potential DUI, my mind raced with what my next step was.... God, thankfully pointed in me the right direction I felt by leading me to Meredith Ziebold, through my bondsman, Tony Boston. Upon. meeting her she showed great empathy towards my situation, but let me know immediately this is what she gets paid for and she is highly successful at what she does. She literally dug in and gave everything she had in helping me out in the situation not only from a professional aspect, but emotionally as well as this burden weighed heavily on me. She was highly supportive, and did not let me get down on myself, going above and beyond for me. Here I am 2 years later a renewed man, my spirit is greater then it ever has been, we were able to beat the case and I still have my license/CDL through God’s blessing, and I owe everything to him and Mrs. Ziebold. I fully have owned this mistake in my life, and am glad I have been given a 2nd chance. She has truly been a great friend and business partner through this process, and am hoping my words reach you if you are in a difficult situation and you do not hesitate to reach out to her.

Posted by Alric | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Words cannot express...

It has taken me more than a week to gather my thoughts and feelings as to how I can describe my experience with Meredith Ziebold. Words really cannot express what she has done for my family and I during these trying times. I was facing some very serious charges that would have taken me away from my f...amily for a long time. From our initial meeting, a few things were glaringly evident: highly professional, very down to earth, extremely concerned about my family and our welfare, and an uncommon trait of being straightforward. I left that meeting with a full understanding of what the gravity of my situation was, how she planned to strategize and attack it, and what my roles and responsibilities were to be throughout the process. What I proceeded to witness over the next 6 months was a tenacious and diligent approach to my case, with a complete feeling of always being in the loop and prepared for each phase of our plan. It has been a very difficult process to manage a family and all of the concerns of a pending felony indictment, but there is no way we could have held on or held together without the overwhelmingly vital role that Meredith has played in our lives and our well being. To say that we are forever grateful and indebted to her, although totally true, seems like such a failing expression of our deep appreciation for not only her skill set and patience, but of her complete caring and concern for us, as people, throughout this whole process. There will never be enough time or words to convey this message completely, but we hope she always knows that we love her and would never trust anyone else with any legal matters. She has become an extended part of our family and, because of her, I can raise my newborn and be here for the rest of my family! In summary, this was a situation where I realized that just having an attorney wasn't enough! It all had to do with having the right attorney with all of the giftings, abilities, and people skills to tackle a case of this magnitude. In one sentence: she under promised, and totally over delivered! She is the absolute best and I wish that everyone's family had the privilege of being represented by her. She concluded my case with such a favorable outcome, and brought such a level of peace to our household. Thank you Meredith, and we love you! Alric and Family P.S. I am forever available as a reference.

Posted by Jeff | June 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney

My DUI case was handled with professionalism and personal care. All questions were answered in a timely manner. All proceedings were clearly laid out for me to put my mind at ease during the process. I recommend Meredith Ziebold to everyone in situations similar to mine. Hiring Meredith is money ...well spent.

Posted by Karen | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Amazing lawyer

Meredith Ziebold is a great lawyer and a great person! I was in a car accident, which broke my back. I was referred to Meredith and heard good comments about her. During my entire case she genuinly cared about helping me. Meredith always promptly responded to my questions, phone calls, and emails.... Each time she made sure I understood every detail of my case. The advice she gave me about my options allowed me to make the best decisions for myself. From the beginning, Meredith always reassured me she would put more money in my pocket than hers, which she did by adjusting her profits lower to benefit me. She helped me make money from two insurance policies knowing she would not receive benefit from it. Meredith made this hard time bearable for me mentally and financially. She is a genuine, down to earth person. I trust her and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of an amazing lawyer!

Posted by Franklin | July 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Hire her!

"I hired Meredith Ziebold about 3 years ago when I was charged with rape. My charge resulted from a consensual encounter at my workplace. The woman with whom I was intimate later claimed our encounter was not consensual. Ms. Ziebold investigated the case and, through surveillance video, phone reco...rds, and other evidence, was able to show that my accuser was lying. Ms. Ziebold was able to get the case dismissed. Ms. Ziebold understood that the charge against me affected my career, my life, and my family, and she cared about getting the right outcome. I consider her not only a great lawyer but I now consider her a friend. I recommend Ms. Ziebold to anyone who finds themselves accused of a crime, especially one so emotionally charged”

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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

General practice lawyer

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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

Litigation lawyer

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Jay Perry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stevie Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer

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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