Clayton Maxwell Whittaker

Clayton Maxwell Whittaker

also known as Clay Whittaker

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

633 Chestnut, 1300 Republic Center, Chattanooga, TN

About Clayton

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Simply being accused of a crime can change your life. The penalties of a conviction can haunt you for years after you’ve served your sentence and may affect what kinds of jobs you’re able to obtain and even where you’re allowed to live. Call now.

50%
Divorce and Separation 25%

If you are looking to end your marriage, Attorney Whittaker can help you through this. Chances are good it will be an emotionally trying and difficult period in your life. You will need a lawyer that is compassionate yet aggressive.

25%
Family 25%

Attorney Whittaker is a premier family law attorney that can help you with your family legal needs. He has over 32 years of experience helping people in Tennessee through their family issues. Give him a call now.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 22 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2003

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 23 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2002

Special Member - Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 38 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Clayton Maxwell Whittaker

633 Chestnut, 1300 Republic Center, Chattanooga, TN, 37450-1300

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Clayton Maxwell Whittaker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kelly | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Responsive, accurate and personable!

Clay responded extremely quickly to a very sensitive issue. He was accurate and willing to take on a difficult situation and handled perfectly. He gave me details and let me know what the process was going to be as well as cost. He was to the point and very personable! He helped my family out tremend...ously.

Posted by James | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Family law. Child support

Mr Whittaker did a good job with our case given the manipulations that our legal system allowed. My only comment, which was made to him also, that he was to nice. But as we know, our legal system is not one for right or wrong but manipulation.

Posted by Cristy | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent at his job

He works hard to win the case and invested a lot of time into ours getting all the things so we could win our case and custody of our kids. We have had our kids for 2 years now going to trail for the final motion and partnering degree. Where he will still be representing us. I would recommend him to... anyone in custody cases. He's amazing and comes prepared to get the job done

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Clancy Covert

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Clay is a highly experienced well though of attorney in the Chattanooga area. In cases with Clay, I have noticed that he is always prepared and works diligently for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Certified Specialist Criminal Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

2003 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2001 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

1988 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States vs Flemister, 1:03cr145 eastern District of Tennessee (Verdict of Acquittal)

Verdict of Acquittal

United States vs Locklin, 1:04cr111, Eastern District of Tennessee (Verdict of Acquittal)

Acquittal

United States vs Michael L. Lewis, 1:08cr56, Eastern District of Tennessee (Verdict of Partial Acquittal)

Partial Acquittal

United States vs Franklin Kellogg, 1:97cr03, Eastern District of Tennessee (Verdict of Partial Acquittal

Partial Acquittal/ dismissal after sussessful appeal

United States vs Alexander, 1:13cr128, Eastern District of Tennessee (Verdict Partial Acquittal)

Partial Acquittal

United States vs Davis, 4:06cr71, Northern District of Georgia (Verdict Partial Acquittal)

Partial Acquittal

United States vs Duque, 4:05cr57, Northern District of Georgia (Verdict of Partial Acquittal)

Partial Acquittal

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Education

1988

Memphis State University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Univ Memphis

Languages

English

Spanish

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