Marcos M. Garza
Garza Law Firm, PLLC
- Biography
Marcos Garza is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee College of Law.
After serving as a Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps as a Captain, he started his firm in December, 2007. He has become known as the “go to” guy in the field of DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury law in East Tennessee.
The Garza Law Firm strives to treat “Clients like Family,” so you can be assured of the very best customer service. With a team of five attorneys with approximately 100 years of legal experience, you can feel confident that they have all your basis covered and have the experience know what to do no matter how unique the situation may be that you find yourself.
- Practice Areas
- 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
- Social Security Disability
- Juvenile Law
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Workers’ Compensation
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Tennessee
- Since 2001
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Owner
- Garza Law Firm, PLLC
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2007 –
Current
- Tennessee Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law
- Judge Advocate
- United States Marine Corps
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2001 –
2005
- Education
- University of Tennessee College of Law
- J.D. (2001) | Law
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- University of Tennessee-Nashville College of Social Work
- M.S. (1998) | Social Work
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- Vanderbilt University
- B.S. (1996) | Psychology
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- Awards
- AV Preeminent Peer Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2024
- 2012-2018
- Elite Lawyer Award
- Elite Lawyers
- 2024
- 2022-2024
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- 2024
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2023
- 2017-2023
- Knoxville’s Top Lawyers
- CityView Magazine
- 2023
- 2012-2018
- Member
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- 2022
- Best Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Knoxville
- Expertise.com
- 2022
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2022
- 2013-2017
- Best DUI Lawyer in Knoxville
- Expertise.com
- 2021
- 2018, 2019
- Client Satisfaction Award
- American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
- 2021
- 2020
- Best DWI & DUI Lawyers in Knoxville
- ThreeBest Rated
- 2021
- 14 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Newsweek Magazine
- 2014
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2014
- 2010-2014
- Leading Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Newsweek Magazine
- 2013
- Legal Leaders – Tennessee’s Top Rated Lawyers of 2013
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2013
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- United States Marine Corps
- 2004
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- United States Marine Corps
- 2004
- National Defense Service Medal
- United States Marine Corps
- 2003
- Professional Associations
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Tennessee State Bar
 # 021483
- Member
- Current
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- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
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- National College of DUI Defense
- Sustaining Member
- Current
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- Knox County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Sevier County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Tennessee Association for Justice
- Board Member
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2007 –
Current -
- American Association for Justice
- Member
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2006 –
Current -
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Life Member
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2005 –
Current -
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Life Member
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2005 –
Current -
- American Bar Association
- Member
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2005 –
Current -
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Member
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2005 –
Current -
- Publications
- DUI Book
- 2016
- Websites & Blogs
- Lawyer Scientist
- American Chemical Society
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test Certification
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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