James Jeffrey Lee

James Jeffrey Lee

also known as Jeff Lee

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Sex Crime

1303 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

State (TN) Felonies and Misdemeanors, Defense, Robbery, Asset Forfeiture, Burglary, Child abuse, Diversion, Aggravated/Domestic Assault, Drug (Marijuana, Xanax, Cocaine, Heroin), DUI/DWI, False Report, Fraud, HMVO, Kidnapping, Parole hearing, Petition for Suspended Sentence, Shoplifting, Theft, Violation of Probation, Expungements, Traffic Tickets, and more

19 years

40%
Personal Injury 30%

Assault, Auto Accident, Bullying, Catastrophic injury, Intentional and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, Medical Malpractice, Slip and Fall, Tort

16 years

30%
Sex Crime 30%

Rape, Aggravated Rape, Sexual Battery, Patronizing Prostitution, Promoting Prostitution, Violation of Sex Offender Registry, Statutory Rape, Public Indecency, Indecent Exposure

19 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 19 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of J. Jeffrey Lee

1303 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38104-2325

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James Jeffrey Lee's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Car Accidents

Posted by Angela | December 03, 2014 | Car Accidents

Highly recommended

Mr. Lee represented me after I was involved in an auto accident. He was highly professional and well informed. He took the time to explain the legal process to me in clear terms and answered any questions that I had. He went above and beyond to not only provide excellent legal assistance, but to h...elp me resolve a very difficult situation in the least stressful way possible.

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James Jeffrey Lee's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Koon

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeff Lee! When I was a new lawyer, he was happy to let me pick his brain. He knows his stuff."

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Natalie Burston

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brecken Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I was present to watch Jeff develop a defense for trial. I had a first row seat to watch him put his skill on display and I was grateful for the expierience. I admire his ability and would recommend him to anyone."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Witherington

Unknown lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a fine attorney and straightforward in his dealings. I endorse him."

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Lakisha Dean

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is one of the smartest and compassionate lawyers I know. He works incredibly hard for his clients and is dedicated to meeting their needs. He is a brilliant advocate for his clients."

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Vonnie Dones

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Lee. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a hardworking, experienced attorney in the legal community."

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Terita Hewlett

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He fights hard for his clients!"

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Henry Reaves

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with attorney Lee on several criminal cases. If I had to describe him in three words they would be dependable, integrity, and dedicated. He is one of very few attorneys in TN who are actually certified in criminal law. This can be evidenced by his vast knowledge and experience in the area. He is my go to attorney when it comes to complex criminal matters."

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Robert Gilligan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lee is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Juan Fernandez-Barquin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Jeff at the National Criminal Defense College, an intensive two week trial practice seminar, in Macon, Georgia. Since then we have remained good friends. Jeff has an incredible passion for trial work. He is also an incredible advocate, very personable, and very intelligent. For these reasons I endorse Jeff without hesitation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Alicia Triche

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am happy to endorse Mr. Lee as an excellent and generous member of the Memphis legal community."

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Patrick Barnes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff Lee is silky smooth in court and as knowledgeable about the law as anyone I’ve ever met. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Katherine Oberembt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Natalie Burston

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brecken Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Witherington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lakisha Dean

Expungement lawyer

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Mark Clay

Immigration lawyer

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Terita Hewlett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Henry Reaves

Personal injury lawyer

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Joseph Torri

Personal injury lawyer

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Simon Kabzan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Rosenstein

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Fernandez-Barquin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Barnes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ruchee Patel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Gold

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Giulia Frasca

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John Fotopoulos

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

2015 Mid-South Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

One of Three Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Memphis, TN, ThreeBestRated.com

2015

Lead Counsel Rated, www.leadcounsel.org

2014

Certified Criminal Trial Specialist, The National Board of Trial Advocacy

2014

"10 Best" Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2007

Nomination for the Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student Program, American College of Bankruptcy

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Part-time Adjunct Professor, Concorde Career College

2011 - Present

Part-time Associate Faculty, The University of Phoenix

2010 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of J. Jeffrey Lee

2009 - 2010

Associate, Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC

2007 - 2009

Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office

2006 - 2007

Mediator, Main Street Legal Services

Associations

2007 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Memphis Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Toastmasters International

Competent Toastmaster

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S.A. v. Sadiq Altareb

Defendant received probation

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Education

2019

Stetson University College of Law

LL.M. in Advocacy

2017

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Certificate

2017

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Certificate

2016

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Certificate

2012

National Criminal Defense College

Certificate

2007

City University of New York School of Law

Juris Doctor

2000

University of Memphis

Master's

1997

University of Tennessee

Bachelor's

Speaking Engagements

2006

Frequent Guest Speaker

Persuasive Techniques in the Courtroom

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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