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Tawanda Marie Williams
also known as Tawanda Williams Law Office
About Tawanda
Biography
The Legal System can be overwhelming at times and it would be my pleasure to successfully guide you through this arduous process. I know first hand how frustrating it can be when seeking information on a loved one's case or trying to get an update on what's happening from the Attorney handling the case. I feel its imperative to keep clients and their families informed throughout the entire legal process. Rest assured that YOU will be my priority! I take pride in getting to know my clients as individuals not as just another case. I will ensure the Scales of Justice remain balanced and that your Constitutional Rights are protected at all times. I will work diligently to provide you with a thoroughly researched and negotiated case. My job as your Attorney will be to inform you of your options then allow you to make well informed decisions based on thorough and competent information.
I am licensed to practice Law in the State of Tennessee and have always been in good standing with the Board of Professional Responsibility. I currently practice Criminal Law and have handled thousands of cases in both the General Sessions and Criminal Courts in Memphis, TN.
I graduated from Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, MS where I received a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree. Also, prior to attending Law School, I graduated Cum Laude from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
18 years
DUI and DWI
25%
18 years
Domestic Violence
10%
18 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
5%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Tawanda Williams Law Office
242 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38103
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Quinsanto | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent attorney for hire
Ms. Williams is a excellent and experience attorney that handled my court case with her full experience as an officer of the court. I would use her services again if need be, and I advise that if you need an attorney that can answer all of your questions and needs with law, I highly recommend Ms. Taw...
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Replied last August 07, 2017Quinsanto it was a pleasure representing you and I'm glad to hear you would retain me in the future if need be. Thank you so much!
Posted by Bryan | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Defense Lawyer
If you have any doubts as to who you should hire for your lawyer, hire Ms. Williams. She responded quickly to my concerns, her office was very professional, she was extremely kind. She made the entire experience a pleasant one. The outcome of the case was great. I would hire her for any defense case ...
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Replied last November 03, 2015Bryan, thank you so much for this review. It was my pleasure representing you in this matter and I'm glad I exceeded all your expectations!
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"When you, or a loved one, find yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney it is important to retain an experienced, knowledgeable and competent lawyer. Ms. Williams is well respected in the legal community for those reasons."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best DWI Lawyer in Memphis, TN, Three Best Rated
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
2017
10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Avvo Top Contributor, Avvo
2016
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Memphis, TN, Three Best Rated
2016
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2016
Best Business of Memphis Award in Legal Services Category, Best Businesses of Memphis
2015
Avvo Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Best Business of Memphis Award in Legal Services Category, Best Businesses of Memphis
2014
Avvo Top Contributor, Avvo
2001
Cum Laude Honors, Christian Brothers University
2001
Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities, Christian Brothers University
1995
Magna Cum Laude Honors, State Technical Institute
1995
Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, State Technical Institute at Memphis
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Tawanda Williams Law Office
2016 - 2017
City Prosecutor, City of Memphis
2008 - 2013
Attorney-at-Law, Shelby County Government
2004 - 2008
Legal Intern, Shelby County Government
Associations
2013 - Present
Memphis Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Felony Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed - 5 counts CA: First Degree Murder, 5 counts Reckless Endangerment w/Deadly Weapon
Case Dismissed
Aggravated Robbery
Preliminary Hearing held and Judge ruled no probable cause in case and Client released from custody that same day.
DUI Reduced to Reckless Endangerment
Guilty plea to Reckless Endangerment
Dismissed Defective Affidavit
Case Dismissed
Robbery amended to Assault-Bodily Harm
Guilty plea to time served to Assault-Bodily Harm (A Misdemeanor)
Case Dismissed - Unreasonable Search & Seizure
Case Nolle Prosequi & Expunged
Dismissal of Case
Case Nolle Prosequi (dismissed)
Education
2016
Tennessee Association Criminal Defense Attorneys
Certificate of Completion
2006
Mississippi College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Christian Brothers University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1995
State Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
TN Rule Criminal Procedure 8(a)
TN Rule Criminal Procedure 8(a)
Publications
2013
Shelby County Public Defender's Office, Handout on Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 8(a)
Tennessee Rule Criminal Procedure - Rule 8(a)
2012
Shelby County Public Defender's Office, General Sessions Information Booklet
General Sessions Information Booklet
Languages
English
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If I have a court ordered no contact against someone and they continue to harass and cops refuse to make a report what do I do?
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