$ 350-500 per hour
Ruchee Janardan Patel
also known as Ruchee J. Patel, Ruchee Patel
About Ruchee
Biography
West Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
19 years
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
25%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 19 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
Location
Ruchee J. Patel - Attorney at Law
1545 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38104
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Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Making the difficult process of divorce more bearable...
I had spoken to another attorney at length about filing for divorce. I just felt unsure about the whole process. After one meeting with Ruchee, I had gotten far more information and felt like I knew exactly what I would be facing. She is extremely knowledgeable and has been helpful and kept me inf...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Dependable Lawyer
Ruchee J. Patel has provided her expertise for 3 traffic citations for my family. She is always dependable and is honest with you about what your options are. She always keeps me informed of the status of our citations and provides advice. She is flexible to work with and follows-up on her correspond...
Posted by Jay | October 11, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic ticket
Ruchee Patel did an outstanding job communcating with me and had my ticket dismissed with no court costs. I would definetly use her again. (although I hope I will not need her services again)
Posted by Nick | June 26, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Outstanding defense!
Ruchee saved me time and money! If you get a ticket in Shelby County, she's the one to hire. I have dealt with going to 201 Poplar for a previous ticket and her fee was worth every penny this time. She saved me from having to miss multiple days of work and actually saved me more money than if I ha...
Posted by Stephanie | June 20, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very helpful!
Ms. Patel was very helpful when I received a ticket and traffic court date. She communicated exactly what I needed to know in order to have the case resolved. I was at ease throughout the entire process.
Ruchee Janardan Patel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am an attorney in East Tennessee and needed some assistance for a client in Memphis. I contacted Ms Patel and she instantly began assisting my client and I. She was direct, knowledgeable, and professional. She saved my client unnecessary fees and provided honest advice. I was beyond impressed!"
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"I endorse Ms. Patel. She is a skilled criminal attorney who fights for her clients."
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"Ruchee is well prepared on the law"
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"I highly endorse this Attorney. Ms. Patel puts forth 100% plus in her representation of her Clients and has quickly build an excellent reputation in the Criminal Courts of Shelby County. Ms. Patel is an excellent Attorney that always appears well prepared, courteous and professional."
"I endorse this lawyer's work as she is well known and well-respected within the Memphis criminal defense community, especially down at 201 Poplar. I send many of my criminal defense calls and client matters her way as she is competent and affordable."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.
Probation issued in TN, 2011
updated on 01/21/2014Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Ruchee’s comment:
“Probation successfully completed.”
Honors
2022
Rising Star, Mid-South Super Lawyers
2013
Leadership Forum Graduate, Memphis Bar Association
2013
Volunteer of the Year, Fogelman YMCA
2011
Trial College Graduate, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Ruchee J. Patel Attorney at Law
2007 - 2008
Attorney, Ferrell Law Firm
Associations
2019 - Present
Playhouse On The SquareBoard Member
2008 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Memphis Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2007 - Present
Tennessee Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2000 - Present
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Memphis Alumnae ChapterMember
2012 - 2016
Fogelman YMCAAdvisory Board
2008 - 2010
Memphis Lawyers for the ArtsBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
United States of America v. Bates
All Counts Dismissed Without Trial
State v. Wayne Sanders
Aggravated Robbery reduced to jury verdict Aggravated Assault
State v. Ladell Walker
Felony Class C Aggravated Assault reduced at trial to Misdemeanor Assault
State of Tennessee V. Corey Fields
Nolle Prosequi
State v. Deangelo Thompson
Reckless Aggravated Assault
State of Tennessee v. Mary Vaught
Nolle Prosequi
State of Tennessee v. Mario Jones
Nolle Prosequi
State of Tennessee v. Claude Burkett
Defendant plead guilty
Clyde Chalmers v. State of Tennessee
Guilty Plea Set Aside
State v. Anthony Robinson
State v. Lorenzo Howard
State v. Deundra Matthews
All Charges Dismissed
State v. Michael Rimmer
State of Tennessee v. Robert Vargas
State of Tennessee v. Lamarrick Butler
Mack Jones v. State of Tennessee
Education
2007
University of Mississippi School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
Publications
2011
2011
Languages
English
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