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Patrick Brooks has defended thousands of criminal cases in the Memphis and West Tennessee courts since 2012. Brooks Law Firm handles criminal charges at every level — from a traffic citation or first-time misdemeanor in General Sessions at 201 Poplar, to felony drug, domestic and violent charges in Shelby County Criminal Court and federal prosecutions in the Western District of Tennessee.
The practice is built around four areas. Criminal defense generally, covering theft, assault, weapons and probation violations. DUI defense, including first, repeat and felony charges, breath and blood test litigation, and the separate license revocation track that runs on its own ten-business-day deadline. Drug charges from simple possession through trafficking, where most winnable cases turn on the search rather than the substance. And traffic and commercial license defense for drivers whose job depends on the outcome.
Patrick appears in General Sessions and Criminal Court in Shelby County, the municipal courts in Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett and Millington, and the circuit courts of Tipton, Fayette, Lauderdale and Haywood Counties. In most traffic and misdemeanor matters he appears on the client's behalf so they do not have to miss work. He also served by special assignment on every case in the Shelby County Veterans Treatment Court and continues to represent veterans there.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
14 years | 4,000 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
14 years
Domestic Violence
10%
14 years
Violent Crime
10%
14 years
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 14 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2012
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Brooks Law Firm (Midtown)
2299 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38104
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Posted by Julian | August 18, 2013
Great Lawyer!!!
Mr. Brooks is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He knows the material and legitimately tries for the best outcome. He has built a friendly reputation with many other people in the court system, which also works to his clients advantage. Overall, he is well worth the time and money.
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, Brooks Law Firm
2024 - 2026
Veterans Court Attorney, Shelby County Public Defenders Office
Associations
2012 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Education
2012
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Memphis
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Tennessee Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Overview of criminal law for attorneys needing advice on practice and procedure used in Municipal, General Sessions and Criminal Courts of Shelby County, Tennessee.
Languages
Spanish
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