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Janna Leigh Maples

3.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Litigation

About Janna

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 11 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2014

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Janna Leigh Maples's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Definitely recommend!

Did an excellent job! very helpful with my case, would recommend her to anyone needing legal help.

Posted by Karen | July 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very helpful, professional

I hired Janna several years ago to handle my case. She was extremely helpful and supportive and I got a great result. When issues arose later, she answered all my questions and provided a referral for the type of attorney I needed. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Cant get hired for certain jobs because she didnt finish hers

I hired Janna for a case that I wasnt guilty of. She appeared in court as the other lady did not making this a clear case of farley accused. Janna said she would do the paper work to have it cleared off my record. I just received a background report showing Janna Never filled any paperwork and it app...ears on my background..thus costing me the job. I have tried to find her to no avail. I will now have to file a formal complaint.

Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

UNPROFESSIONAL, DISAPPEARED

Janna sounded competent when I first spoke with her. I paid a hefty flat fee for a criminal matter that was ultimately dismissed. Janna didn't return phone calls or show up in court, and she hasn't finished work on my case. The first time I spoke to her on the phone was also the last time. After she... received my signed retainer agreement and payment, I never heard from her again. I have given her more than 8 months to finish the work she promised to do, or communicate to me some reason why she cannot finish my case, but she seems to have disappeared. I filed a complaint with the TN Board of Professional Responsibility. I am disappointed. The worst part is that I had no peace of mind during the pendency of the case because she wouldn't call me back and she didn't come to court. Now I have to hire someone else to finish the work.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional

Ms. Maples was hired for a case. We spoke anout it before the court date and I paid her. She never showed to any court date or meeting I tried to schedule with her. She would text me she had an emergency and could not attend. I was forced to testify myself at one date and terminated her contract. She... was reported to The Board of Professional Responsibility.

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Janna Leigh Maples's Lawyer Endorsements

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Philip Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

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"Janna is an aggressive advocate for her clients. She is well respected and I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Carter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Drew Bruner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Can't say enough good things about Janna. Highly recommend!"

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William Conway

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sherman Abdo

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Janna is a very knowledgable and passionate Criminal Defense attorney. She goes to bat for any of her clients. If I was in trouble in Tennessee I would give her office a call."

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Jesse Lords

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Maples is a highly respected and skilled attorney."

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Chase Brown

Unknown lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Janna is a motivated advocate who relentlessly pursues good results for her clients. Anyone would be lucky to have her in his or her corner."

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David Schuette

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Janna is a smart, tenacious, and skilled legal advocate who not only works hard for her clients, but she also demonstrates a unmatched level of care, compassion, and understanding."

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Sarah Digby

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Working alongside Janna I get to witness firsthand not only how hard she fights for every client in the courtroom, but also her ability to treat each client as a unique person who is facing stressful and potentially life-changing circumstances. Janna ensures that each person she works with understands exactly what charges they face and the possible consequences of these charges. She then thoroughly explains the options available so that her clients may feel confident in their legal decisions. I highly recommend Janna as a hard-working, compassionate criminal attorney."

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Seamus Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Janna is a tenacious advocate and a great asset to the Nashville legal community."

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John Kaman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Horwitz

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bethany Brasher

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Janna is a fantastic attorney who puts a lot of time, effort and care into each case to make sure each client is being given the best legal representation possible. Highly recommend her for any legal problems you have."

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Gibeault Creson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Janna Maples in the areas of Criminal Defense and Family Law. She is hard working and caring when it comes to her clients' needs."

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Robin Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Clients are fortunate when an attorney digs in to do the work and research necessary to protect his or her interests - that's exactly what you get when Janna is working on your case. She is a "do what you" say kind of attorney who works hard to protect her client's interests which is all you can ask."

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William Conway

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jesse Lords

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chase Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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Seamus Kelly

Litigation lawyer

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Gibeault Creson

Litigation lawyer

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Sarah Digby

Family lawyer

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Bethany Brasher

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Scholastic Excellence Award in Environmental Law, Vanderbilt Law School

Work Experience

2014 - 2017

Partner, Reist & Maples, PLC

2013 - 2013

Summer Associate, Gideon, Cooper, & Essary, PLC

2013 - 2013

Student Member, Vanderbilt Law School Appellate Litigation Clinic

2012 - 2012

Summer Associate, Rudy, Wood & Winstead, PLLC

2011 - 2011

Summer Intern, Clarksville Public Defender's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

St. Cecilia Mock Trial Team

Coach

2014 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Lawyers' Association for Women

Member

2012 - 2013

Vanderbilt Moot Court Board

Chief Justice

2011 - 2012

Vanderbilt Legal Aid Society

Public Interest Auction Co-Chair

Education

2013

Vanderbilt Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Auburn University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Law Day

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Languages

English

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