John Patrick Cauley

John Patrick Cauley

also known as John P. Cauley, John Cauley

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 32 years

General practice Lawyer at Maryville, TN
Practice Areas: General Practice

576 S Foothills Plaza Drive #1046, Maryville, TN

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Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 75-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licensed in Tennessee for 32 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1994

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John P. Cauley

576 S Foothills Plaza Drive #1046, Maryville, TN, 37801

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John Patrick Cauley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anthony | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Breath of Fresh AIR

I found myself out of town in franklin county facing a simple possession case. With this being my first offense ever my mind was all over the place. I received a citation that night and received a court date in Williamson county court. I didnt know anyone in this area so of course i went to the inter...net.I quickly found out that this County was really strick on even a small case such as this.After looking and talking to several attorneys i came across Mr Cauley.I called his number and he picked up right away.I must tell you after we talked and i explained my case,he put my mind at ease .He explained to me the pros and cons and what he possibly do for me.I retained his services immediately .He went to the first court date for me and got it kicked out till after the holidays. By me being from out of town this was a plus. I arrived for court on Jan 10th 2017 and we met for the first time.Mr Cauley got to court early and spoke to the prosecutor before court and a deal was made on my behalf.By the time i went before the judge i was granted diversion and probation and court fines which was ok with me.I must tell you 3 people b4 me was given jail time for the same charge.So when i tell you Mr Cauley was the best money i ever spent is no lie. So even with something as small as simple possession in Williamson County i would recommend you giving Mr Cauley a call. He Truly Is A Breath Of Fresh Air..Thanks Again Mr Cauley For All You Did.

Posted by Rhonda | May 18, 2015 | Family

The wisest choice

I needed a lawyer quickly - one that understood the severity of my situation and would take action immediately. I was a panicked mother who had no choice but to trust a person I hardly knew. Based on his education and expertise, I decided to put all of my eggs in the John Cauley basket. It was the r...ight decision! From our first meeting, he put me at ease. He understood the situation immediately, listened attentively, returned all of my calls quickly, kept in touch, and did everything I was hoping he would do. His decisions changed the course of my family's lives, and I will always be grateful. I would refer anyone to him. He is a fighter for the good guys, and he has the intelligence and trustworthiness to back it up.

Posted by shahin | May 07, 2015 | Real Estate

A MAN CALLED JOHN CAULLEY

I met Mr John Cauley about 15 years ago , I was dealing with a real state fraud in Perry county , I was also dealing with a husband whom was a compulsive gambler meaning I could not work enough to cover the lost he was causing , Mr John Cauley took my case knowing I hardy have enough money to get to... his office , he worked so many long hours , drove to so many long distance offices to get depositions , exposed the bank and their activities so so badly that they wanted to run to their holes like "RATS" ..now you all out there tell me can you say who really " John Cauley " is with just a mark as " EXCELLENT " , there has to another words above excellent , I have not yet seen anyone like him as smart , kind and professional as he is , I never thought that I would be begging an attorney " oh please let me pay more " and the attorney saying " no you paid enough " , I must be crazy , thank you Mr John Cauley because of your hard work I am free , I am living in peace , I cannot thank you enough to give me my life back , you are priceless and beyond and above the word " EXCELLENT " , thank you

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense

He fought for me and won!!!

I was falsely accused of a felony. Having never experienced anything like this before I was very scared. John Cauley took my case and made a horrible time in my life very manageable. Mr.Cauley did his due diligence in finding the false information or in my case the lies that were being told. He handl...ed the case so well that it was quickly dismissed when he pointed out the falsities being presented against me. God willing I will never go through something like this again, but if I do I know John will fight for me with everything he's got!!!

Posted by Vasili | December 15, 2014 | Juvenile

Protection When You Need It

Mr. John Cauley been a tremendous a tremendous friend and ally for me through several difficult periods in life. I first met John when when I was placed in state custody as an adolescent due to some heavy abuse from my adoptive parents. At that point, I still had spent majority of my life outside of ...United States and had not known many people here in States as a teenager. John was a lifesaver acting as my guardian at litem. He was a wonderful friend, looking over my shoulder as I aged out of state custody and helped fight for me along the way. Then about four years after aging out of state custody, I had an incident occur with the Chattanooga Police. They were present at our apartment complex for an unrelated issue, but somehow ended up inviting themselves into several apartments in our building. We had a confrontation as I asked them to step out. They did not like being asked for a warrant and ended up getting physical with me and taking me off to jail. At this point I had no money and did not know what to do. John was a great friend and resource through this difficult time. During the initial hearing he did a tremendous job cross referencing the police officer. He caught him in several lies and did a wonderful job in illustrating the holes and contradictions in the officers story. He handled the situation with great professionalism and helped me move on with my life instead of getting bogged down in this conflict. All the charges dropped.

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John Patrick Cauley's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Hawkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know John in the courtrooms around Middle Tennessee for some 20 years, and I give him my highest recommendation. John is rock solid and will steer you right!"

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James Ramsey

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am familiar with John's extensive experience as a criminal defense lawyer throughout the past several years. He is proficient in both federal and state matters, and furthermore having had the opportunity to work within the AG's office early in his career, he is knowledgeable about the government's approach to prosecuting their cases and is able to represent his clients with the utmost proficiency."

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Jesse Lords

Unknown lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a highly skilled and respected attorney."

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Luke Evans

Federal crime lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an exceptional attorney."

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Lawrence Arnkoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Friend

"John is an experienced and highly skilled trial lawyer. We are on a panel of lawyers that compose the best criminal defense attorneys in Middle Tennessee. He provides zealous representation in a controlled and caring manner that produces great results for his clients. He is very well respected by the judiciary and his fellow attorneys and that also translates into a great benefit for his clients. I would recommend John to anyone seeking criminal defense counsel."

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George Hawkins

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Luke Evans

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Lawrence Arnkoff

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Board Member 10 Years, Criminal Justice Act Panel

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client's Choice, AVVO

2014

Client's Choice, AVVO

Work Experience

2002 - 2023

Trial Lawyer, State & Federal Courts

1995 - 2023

Attorney, John P. Cauley, Attorney

1985 - 1995

Marine, United States Marine Corps

Education

1993

Michigan State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Saint Vincent College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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