Forrest Leigh Wallace

Forrest Leigh Wallace

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice

1518 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN

About Forrest

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal trial specialist. I have represented clients on charges ranging from speeding tickets to first degree murder.

16 years

50%
Personal Injury 40%

Automobile Accidents, Premises Liability, Worker's Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Injury, Intentional Torts

16 years

40%
General Practice 10%

Investigations, Appeals, Wills and Powers of Attorney

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Forrest Wallace

1518 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN, 37917

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Forrest Leigh Wallace's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by PeterChoyce | May 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lucky me

I was very UN lucky when i first moved here to Knoxville. One night i was randomly pulled over by a very insecure cop who needed to take one out on me. I am just a poor starving artist from LA with particularly poor mental proclivities when randomly provoked, so wouldn't u know, for the very firs...t time in my law-abiding proper citizenly life, i find myself behind bars and at the mercy of a heartless state? Enter the title of this review. When u are assigned a court-appointed attorney, in the vast majority of cases, u are on your own, barely being able to even meet the lawyer 5 mins before your case, and LIFE, goes up before the Judge. Not only was i completely vindicated and set free that very hour of that very day, i hired Mr Wallace to represent me and charge the offending officer with false arrest. This man dazzled in court, heading off each and every thwart, sharply aware of any legal malfeasance the amateurs tried to throw at us and in spite of my own very-unaccustomed-to-court type behavior, walked out of there victorious, leaving judge and jury completely stunned. This man is not just a Lawyer. Trust me, he is a Law Artist!!

Posted by Jason | April 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer in Knoxville without question

Mr.Wallace took all the information my wife and I had about my case and turned all of it into a K.O. punch to the D.A. Forrest used his skill and talent to show the jury how the "truth" in a matter really is what the system was designed for. I hope anyone who feels that nobody will help or has your b...ack seeks this man out. Forrest has a friend for life in me..Jason G

Posted by james | January 11, 2011 | Criminal Defense

glad to have him on my side

well he is a great man besides attorney, always visit me,except my calls are responed back quickly as possible. fought unbeleavable for me. i felt i could trust him the moment we met. he was appointed by the court on my case thought oh god im done after along meeting with him i was more confort with ...him than any other lawyer i have had. this man went and talk to the victims as witnesses also. mr.wallace i couldnt been in no better hands than yours i think the for allowing you to be on my case you believe me and done a great job. want to think you for fighting for me even know you was appointed. you didnt let me plea when you interview the case. greatly apperciate you and the work you and keeping my family inform. people this is the man you want on your case he's strait up honest person that takes his cases serious.thank you so much and i know you will always be working hard and taking time for your clients question. my book your the best lawyer in knoxville. hope you sucess in this career you chose the right one. again thanks forrest not only as my attorney but a trust count on guy. your client mr.mills

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Forrest Leigh Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Tanner

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Wallace is a fierce advocate for his clients and really puts his heart into his work for them. One of the finer members of the Knox bar."

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Gary Dawson

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have the privilege and pleasure of practicing with Forrest Wallace for the last six years. He is ethical, competent and compassionate. He is an excellent trial lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Jedidiah McKeehan

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Mr. Wallace in action in court and I found him to highly competent, aggressive, and well-versed in the law. I endorse him without reservation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Forrest. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Russell Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Forrest fights for his clients with zeal and diligence. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Justin Lovely

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Henry

Unknown lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Forrest to be an honest and dependable attorney. I have worked with and around Forrest in court on many occasions, and am impressed with his ability as an attorney. I would recommend Forrest without hesitation."

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Jacob Lauser

General practice lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Tanner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Dawson

Personal injury lawyer

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Sarah Easter

Family lawyer

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Norman McKellar

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Forrest Wallace

2011 - 2021

attorney, Law Offices of Gary Dawson

2009 - 2010

Associate, The McKellar Law Firm

2007 - 2008

Intern, Knox County District Attorney

Associations

2014 - Present

Community Corrections Advisory Board

Board Member

2012 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2015

Tribe One

Board of Directors

2009 - 2011

Knoxville Barristers

Co-Chair Poverty Relief Sub-Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Drug conspiracy trial

Marijuana distribution conspiracy only, acquitted on remaining charges.

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Education

2009

Appalachian School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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