John C Barnes

Top quality legal services at a price you can afford.

10+ Years of Experience

We care about doing a great job and making sure our clients are well informed and well taken care of throughout the legal process. Being charged with a crime, suffering an injury, or getting divorced are stressful experiences. The last thing you need is to worry about what your lawyer is doing with your case. We promise to be responsive, open, and honest about every aspect of your legal matter. The Barnes Law Firm is committed to providing you a first class defense at a cost people can afford. We regularly practice in courts in Knox, Blount, Sevier, Loudon, Roane, Morgan, McMinn, Union, Jefferson, Anderson, and Campbell Counties.

DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Tennessee
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
Since 2009
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Attorney
Barnes Law Firm
2014 –

Current

Attorney
The Garza Law Firm, PLLC
2011 –

2014

Attorney
The Law Offices of James A.H. Bell, P.C.
2009 –

2011

University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D. (2009)
2006


2009

Honors: Honors Graduate Dean’s List Robert W. Ritchie Criminal Defense Scholarship
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University of Tennessee – Knoxville
B.A. (2006) | Political Science
2002


2006

Honors: Dean’s List
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Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40 – Trial Lawyer
National Trial Lawyers
2014
Client’s Choice Award and 10.0 Rating
Avvo
2014
Tennessee Trial Lawyers

Current
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American Inns of Court

Current
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Tennessee Association for Justice

Current
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National College for DUI Defense

Member
2012 –
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
2011 –
Current
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Tennessee Bar Association

Member
2009 –
Current
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Knoxville Bar Association

Member
2009 –
Current
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Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member
2009 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
Chapter 13: What’s an Appeal and Do I Want One?
Tennessee DUI and Criminal Law Handbook for Citizens
2012
Demystifying the DRE
For The Defense (TACDL)
2012
Tennessee Criminal Defense College
For The Defense (TACDL)
2012
New Ignition Interlock Law Aims for Fail-Safe Drivers
For The Defense (TACDL)
2011
Websites & Blogs

Website
John Barnes’ Website Profile
Website
Top Quality Representation When You Need It
Blog
Barnes Law Blog

Barnes & Fersten
109 S. Northshore Drive
Suite 310
Knoxville, TN 37919
US
Telephone: (865) 805-5703
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Notice: Evenings: By Appointment; Weekends: By Appointment.