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Stephanie Gail Crippen
also known as Stephanie Crippen
About Stephanie
Biography
Stephanie G. Crippen practices in a number of areas, including family law, landlord tenant actions, probate matters and DUI. Her primary practice area is family law, including juvenile law, custody issues, child support, divorce, separation and orders of protection. Stephanie has handled a number of high asset family law cases.
She is an aggressive and experienced litigator that fights for her client’s rights. Stephanie is skilled in negotiations; often obtaining settlements for her clients. She has successfully obtained settlements up to nearly half a million dollars in divorce actions.
Clients have described Stephanie as “honest and dependable” and “very attentive” to their needs. Stephanie is able to work with clients through all aspects of their legal action, explaining their options, answering questions, and offering advice on the best course of action.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 12 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2014
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Posted by Jenny | March 11, 2020
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Stephanie is very thorough and easy to talk with about your life situation. She walks you through everything and you leave your time with her feeling hopeful. What more can you ask for in an attorney helping you through a tough situation. Grateful for her counsel! Highly recommend!! Wish I’d found h...
Posted by Bridgett | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Custody
Stephanie was amaxing in every aspect. She is very knowledgeable about the nuances of the law and won't just tell you what you want to hear. She gives her honest opinion. She worked bell to bell to make sure she effectively represented us and we will recommended her to everyone.
Posted by Juliet | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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She is very attentive to what your needs are. She gives great legal advice and guides you in the right direction. I've known Stephanie for 5 years now and I would highly recommend her.
Stephanie Gail Crippen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie has a wealth of knowledge about family law, especially juvenile law. She is compassionate but willing to fight as hard as necessary for her clients. She has an excellent reputation in the community, and it is well-earned."
"I recently had the honor of mediating a difficult child custody matter on which Ms. Crippen served as the Guardian ad litem. Her care and concern for the child at issue shown through the entire time. She was knowledgeable and professional and I could not have found a resolution to the matter without her aid and assistance. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Crippen to anyone needing a caring and compassionate family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Stephanie always gives 110% when representing clients. Her ability to negotiate and settle matters is unparalleled, but she also aggressively represents clients in litigation. She is not afraid to to take on complex matters and her passion for this field is apparent in every case. I absolutely endorse her!"
"While working alongside Ms. Crippen, I have witnessed first-hand the satisfaction her clients have expressed due to her diligent, fair, and effective representation in the area of divorce and legal separation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie works extremely hard for her clients and always gives reasonable, sound advice. She is a fierce advocate and will always go the extra mile."
"I have referred several clients to Stephanie over the years and they all were pleased with the advice, service, and representation they received. Stephanie is a great friend and a dedicated attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie worked very hard to resolve a very difficult family law case for which I was one of the attorneys. She is highly regarded among her peers and well respected by the Judges she appears before."
"Stephanie was prepared and a strong advocate for her client. I also found her to be professional and cordial. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Stephanie on many cases. She is always prepared, and fights for her client from beginning to end. I would highly recommend her."
"Stephanie is an exceptional person and this carries over into her career as an Attorney. She strives for the best regarding all of her clients. She is a wealth of knowledge for the firm regarding Juvenile Law matters. She also has training in Collaborative Divorce where she thrives. I endorse this lawyer unequivocally."
"Stephanie is a caring and hard working attorney. She has been co-counsel with me on several cases and I always enjoy working with her. She truly cares about her clients and their cases and fights hard for them in court. I highly recommend her work without any reservation or concern. I would be honored to have her as my attorney."
"Ms. Crippen is well-known and respected as a talented lawyer. She truly cares about her clients. I recommend her without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Nominee for Adoption Law, CityView Magazine
2012
Dean’s List, Duncan School of Law
2011
Dean's List, Duncan School of Law
2010
Dean's List, Duncan School of Law
2009
Dean's List, Duncan School of Law
2008
Summa Cum Laude, University of Tennessee
1997
Magna Cum Laude, University of Tennessee
1996
Normandy Scholar, University of Tennessee
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Breeding Carter Crippen, PC
2011 - 2012
Law clerk, Knox County Juvenile Court
2011 - 2011
Law clerk, East Tennessee Legal Aid
Associations
2019 - Present
Southeast Tennessee Lawyers Association for WomenMember
2019 - Present
Pellissippi State Community CollegeParalegal Advisory Board Member
2015 - Present
Interdisciplinary Academy of Collaborative Professiinals.Member
2009 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
National Court Appointed Special Advocate AssociationBoard member
2016 - 2017
East Tennessee Collaborative AllianceProtocols Committee Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Court of Appeals- Milton v. Harness, No E2017-00092-COA-R10-CV
won, both of the Trial Court's ex parte injunctions were vacated and custody was reinstated
Education
2016
Community Mediation Center
Certification in Domestic Violence in Mediation
2015
Tennessee Mediation School
Civil Mediation Certification
2015
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce Training
Collaborative Divorce Certification
2013
Community Mediation Center
Rule 31 Family Law Mediation Certification
2013
Lmu Duncan School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)
MS - Master of Science
1997
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
CLE
Maintaining Relationships as Relationships Dissolve
2019
CLE Knoxville
Child Custody and Child Custody Relocation
2018
Grandparents as Parents
Grandparents and Custody
2017
East Tennessee Collaborative Alliance
Collaborative Divorce
2009
American Diabetes Association
Living with Diabetes
Publications
2020
East Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women
Maintaining Relationships as Relationships Dissolve
2019
CLE materials
Child Relocations and Parenting Plan Modifications
2017
CLE materials
Collaborative Forms
2017
Westlaw
COA Milton v. Harness No. E2017-00092-COA-R10-CV
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My girlfriend of 10 yr won't let me see my son he has my last name I have been in his life every day......I signed BC.
04 Feb 2022
Q&A
My husband has filed for divorce and is trying to make me pay him rent until I get a place to go. The house is in his name.?
23 Sep 2019