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James Franklin Ammons

also known as Franklin Ammons, J. Franklin Ammons
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Avvo Rating7.7
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed for 9 years
  • Free consultation
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About James

Franklin was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from West High School in 2006. He graduated from the University of the South, more commonly known as Sewanee, in 2010. While at Sewanee he participated in Residential Life and the Swim Team and earned several academic accolades. Following graduation from Sewaee, Franklin attended the University of Memphis for law school. While in law school he was a staff member of the University of Memphis Law Review and was recognized for academic achievement several times. Franklin has experience in criminal defense, civil litigation, juvenile defense, and immigration law.

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The Isaacs Law Firm

618 S Gay St Ste 300
Knoxville, TN, 37902-1640

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    TNActive201306/06/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Best Brief, Legal Methods IIUniversity of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law2011
    Best Oral Advocate, Legal Methods IIUniversity of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law2011
    Business OrganizationsCALI Excellence for the Future Award2011
    Dean's ListUniversity of the South2009
    Academic Honor RollSouthern Collegiate Athletic Conference2008
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AssociateThe Isaacs Law Firm2014 - Present
    AssociateThe Law Offices of Jamie B. Naini2014 - 2014
    ClerkThe Isaacs Law Firm2013 - 2014
    ExternShelby County District Attorney's Office2012 - 2012
    ClerkKnox County District Attorney's Office2011 - 2012
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Tennessee Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
    Hamilton Burnett American Inn of CourtBarrister2016 - Present
    Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2014 - Present
    Knoxville Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
    University of Memphis Law ReviewStaff Member2011 - 2013
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2013
    University of the SouthBA - Bachelor of Arts2010
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    RoundtablePost-Conviction Relief2021
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Micah Johnson v. State, No. E2021-00294-CCA-R3-PC, 2022 WL 261959 (Tenn. Crim. App. Jan. 28, 2022)Remanded for new trial
    Micah Johnson v. State, No. E2019-00491-CCA-R3-PC, 2020 WL 5362353 (Tenn. Crim. App. Sept. 8, 2020)Remanded to Post-Conviction Court

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    Professional and Prompt

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    Best defense attorney around

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    Amazing, responsive, and goes above and beyond

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    Prepared & Knowledgeable

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    Lawyer Kelly Dean Tanner

    Kelly Tanner, Criminal defense Attorney on May 17, 2019
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    I endorse this lawyer. Franklin does an exceptional job handling cases for his clients and does so with great skill.

    Lawyer James Richie Owen

    James Owen, Federal crime Attorney on Nov 17, 2017
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Kelly Dean Tanner

    Kelly Tanner, Criminal defense Attorney on May 17, 2019
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Franklin does an exceptional job handling cases for his clients and does so with great skill.

    Lawyer James Richie Owen

    James Owen, Federal crime Attorney on Nov 17, 2017
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Gregory Paul Isaacs

    Gregory Isaacs, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2017
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Ashlee Brooke Mathis

    Ashlee Mathis, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 16, 2016
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    Franklin is an extremely hardworking and creative attorney that puts his focus on ensuring the best results for his clients.

    Lawyer Ryan Christopher Smith

    Ryan Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Franklin Ammons is an intelligent and hardworking attorney. I highly endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jesse Pratt Lords

    Jesse Lords, Unknown Attorney on Mar 18, 2015
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    Franklin is a highly skilled and very respected attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer John Edwin Baugh

    John Baugh, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer. Franklin possesses a vigorous and professional demeanor in the courtroom. Combined with his superior work ethic, Franklin has the qualities that are necessary for the best representation possible. I'm certain that any potential client would feel highly satisfied by their representation from Franklin.

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