Diana Alice Phillips

Diana Alice Phillips

also known as Diana Phillips

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile ... +2 more
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Diana

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Extensive experience in the area of criminal defense: from misdemeanors, dui's, assaults, thefts to the most serious felonies such as sexual crimes and murder. Tough in court. Compassionate with clients.

21 years | 6,500 cases

75%
DUI and DWI 15%

21 years | 1,250 cases

15%
Juvenile Law 5%

21 years | 300 cases

5%
Child Support 4%

17 years | 525 cases

4%
Appeals 1%

21 years | 53 cases

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Diana Alice Phillips's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 29 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Tom | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The right choice!

I am so happy that I chose Diana to represent me in my case. I had a Class C felony charge against me and was seriously nervous about my future. After meeting with Diana and discussed my situation, I knew she was the right attorney for me. She was honest, caring, and ready for the challenge ahead o...f us. In the end, she did what she said she would do and then some. My charges were eventually dismissed and my record was expunged. I HIGHLY recommend Diana for anyone who has any legal issues that arise. Thanks again Diana for helping me out.

Posted by Gary | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

You will be glad you hired her!!!

Diana was able to keep me from getting probation and got a diversion set-up. She did everything she said at the consultation and then some. She is a consummate professional. This was my first experience with an attorney and by far the best.

Posted by Richard | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Answer To Prayer

Recently I had one of my teenage children to get into some trouble. As any parent would be I was hurt, disappointed and shocked. The night before we were supposed to meet with the investigator for the initial interview I was made aware of the possibility of another unforeseen, and potentially serious...ly life altering charge to be brought against my child. I was devastated and in a panic. Just hours before the interview I began searching the internet for Juvenile Defense Attorneys. I came across Diana's name and began to read the reviews that had been left by her former clients and as I read the reviews I knew that I just had to get her to represent my child. The interview with the detective was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and it was now noon, I was panicking. I contacted Diana and I explained to her my situation. She asked me to come by her office and we talked further and within in 30 minutes she had rescheduled the interview so that she could be in attendance and represent my child. Charges ending up being filed against my child and a court date set. During this process Diana was always courteous, professional and on top of every aspect of the case. She was very detailed and thorough. The case is now over and the charges against my child have been dismissed. Space is limited here so I cannot rave about Diana as much as I would like to, I could literally write pages and pages. Let me say that Diana was always upfront and honest. She never sugar coated anything but was always optimistic and encouraging. What I love about Diana is that she treated my family like we were human beings and was genuinely concerned about obtaining the best possible outcome for my child. She went out of her way to encourage my wife and assure her everything would be okay. Diana truly was an answer to my prayers.

Posted by Allen | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wonderful Attorney

She was recommended to me by Judge Houston. I had a very complicated domestic case, that was in criminal and circuit court. She worked with a Assistant District Attorney who did not want to do her job. And she finally got my case dismissed, even bringing in a computer forensics expert. I would Highly... recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fast and Efficient

Diana got my daughter released from Jail to attend rehab and a sober living facility twice in a row. She had to deal with 3 different judges from 3 separate probation's that my daughter was on. She helped work a miracle both times and she did it efficiently and quickly. Thanks to Diana my daughter... is getting the professional help she desperately needs. Kudos to you Diana!!

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Diana Alice Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacquelyn Griffith

Juvenile law lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is always a pleasure to work with Diana Phillips. She is knowledgeable of the law and courtroom procedure. Diana is compassionate and always works hard for her clients. All the cases I have worked with Diana on have shown me she is an excellent attorney who gets great results for her clients."

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Cynthia Schemel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Diana for 10 years. We have been on the same side and opposite sides in cases. Diana is a very intelligent and strategic attorney as well as professional. She always goes the extra mile to help her clients because she truly cares. Other attorneys just care about the money but Diana cares about what’s in the best interest for her client. I recommend Diana wholeheartedly for any legal matter."

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Julie Moya

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana Phillips is a very knowledgeable attorney who does a great job for her clients, and is highly respected by her peers. In addition, she has a wonderful, comforting manner. I highly recommend her."

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Elizabeth Epps

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have enjoyed practicing with Diana as a fellow lawyer in Hamilton County. She is a compassionate and hard working attorney who is an advocate for her clients in court and out of court. She is also highly knowledgeable about the criminal justice system."

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Manzurakhon Talipova

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diana is one of the most caring attorneys I know. She really cares to help her clients. Diana is very knowledgeable in multiple areas of the law, and she is well respected in the legal community."

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Johnny Houston

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Phillips for about two years now. She is consistently prepared and works hard for her clients. She has my endorsement."

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Myrlene Marsa

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Phillips is an excellent, smart, capable attorney. But more than that, Ms. Phillips cares about her clients and gives them the attention they need."

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Joshua Weiss

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Phillips does her job and does it well. I have seen her counsel her clients outside a courtroom and advocate zealously for them in it. She has a keen understanding of the legal system, and I respect her knowledge and insights."

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Philip Coyle

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Phillips is a tremendous attorney with a proven track record. She is also an outstanding individual and a delight to work with. Anyone looking for a legal professional would benefit by looking to her for help!"

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Fisher Wise

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Julie Moya

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Natalie Haymond

Criminal defense lawyer

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R. Best

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Weiss

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

1987

Departmental Award, Emory & Henry College

1987

Cum Laude, Emory & Henry College

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Diana Phillips

2006 - 2015

Attorney, State of Tennessee

Associations

2016 - Present

Chattanooga Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

2015 - Present

Chattanooga Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Chattanooga Criminal Defense Attorney Association

2015 - 2017

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Founding Member

Sample of Legal Cases

High Profile Case

DISMISSED

Case Dismissed

Dismissed

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Education

1992

Washington and Lee University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1987

Emory and Henry College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

CACDL MEETING

DNA TRANSFER - SET UP AND INTRODUCED SPEAKER

2017

Chattanooga Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

DUI Update

2017

Chattanooga Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Orders of Protection

2016

CLE

DUI

2014

Lunchtime Presentation

Criminal Defense

Languages

English

Activity

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