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

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 75-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Michael | September 10, 2015 | Juvenile

Honest

My son was taken to Juvenile Detention. I called John's number and he picked up. John did Not take advantage of me. I called in desperation, and he calmed me down and gave me knowledge of how the process works. He said the Judge's decision was probably going to be the same, with himself, present... or not. So he saved me some money, because of his Honesty. He said to call him back if the Judge made a decision that wasn't fair. You better believe that I will. I trust him. Thank you John Cauley.

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 Dolly | December 11, 2014

Not your typical lawyer

John Cauley is handling my husband's case, and I must say that his demeanor is like a breath of fresh air. He is the only lawyer I know of that takes the time to answer every email or text in a timely manner, never minding how 'elementary' the questions may be. He does not forget that the lay pers...on does not deal in the type of questions that come up when dealing with the court system. We have found him to be patient, knowledgeable, and thorough, while respecting our concerns, and even our faith. I have recommended him before and I will continue to do so in the future, I'm sure.

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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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