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Thank you for taking the time to look at the Avvo profile of Attorney Jim D. Owen.. Graduated from the University of Tennessee Law School in 1971 where he received the Order of the Coif and was a member of the Tennessee Law Review. He has practiced law in Knoxville, Tennessee and the surrounding area for over 40 years.  He is a member of the Knoxville Bar Association and the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.Mr. Owen began law practice with Banks, Daniel and Campbell after clerking for the firm during law school and joined as a partner during 1975.  In 1982 he and fellow attorney Bob Edwards began a successful private practice as Owen & Edwards law firm in Knoxville . In 1998 Mr.Owen joined the State of Tennessee Public Defender's office in the 6th Judicial District as an Assistant Public Defender and provided services to the indigent.  He retired from that State position in July, 2015 and has now returned to private practice.Mr. Owen is originally from Morristown, Tennessee and is an avid hiker of the Great Smoky Mountains.  Through his children he became active with Soccer programs and served the community as an AYSO coach and referee for 26 years.  From 1971-79 he proudly served his country as an MP is the U. S. Army Reserve.He is currently providing services in Knox, Jefferson, Hamblen, Sevier, Grainger and Greene Counties in East Tennessee.

I grew up In West Tennessee in a large family. I ventured off to college at Memphis State University where I learned the fine balance of how much fun you could have and still get into law school. I attended law school in Arkansas and also abroad at the University of London and University of Exeter. After graduation and passing the bar exam, I came back home, bought a building on the court square in 1992 and have been here ever since. My goal is to help people get out of sticky situations in a cost-efficient manner so that they can resume their lives and put their mistakes in the rear-view mirror. My law partner and I practice all over Tennessee and have been in more than 100 court systems in Tennessee.

Jere Mason is a disciplined advocate that believes every client deserves someone who will battle to protect their legal interests. Throughout his life he has used his "never quit" attitude and aggressive style to achieve success in the business world, martial arts realm, as a law enforcement officer, and now as your attorney. Mr. Mason stands ready to bring his years of experience to your aid and aggressively protect your interest.

I found myself drawn to the practice of law right out of high school and enjoy helping people and defending their rights.  Outside of my practice, I enjoy the outdoors.

After growing up in California, attorney Daniel A. Gillespie went to college in Virginia. Before his second year of college, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve. Later after joining the Army he was stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky. As a paralegal he learned the highly specialized area of military criminal law, before joining the Army reserves. While finishing college and spending time in the Army reserves as a paralegal, he was deployed several times. While serving in a special operations unit in Iraq, he spent time working in international operations law with the Army civil affairs. Upon returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom, he finished his undergraduate degree in Social Science before attending law school at Regent University in Virginia Beach. While in law school, he worked primarily with small firms in the area of family law and litigation.. Upon graduation from law school he was accepted into the highly acclaimed LLM in Trial Advocacy program at Temple University in Philadelphia. Deferring it for a year, he worked for a small firm in Maryland handling contract litigation, estate litigation, and civil RICO cases. In early 2010, after completing his LLM in Trial Advocacy, he opened The Gillespie Law Firm in downtown Knoxville.. After many years of successful practice in Knoxville, Daniel and his wife and daughter spent some time in Charlotte, NC area in order to help begin a congregation.  When that was completed, they moved back to TN to the Memphis area.  Where he opened his second practice focusing on helping people solve their problems.

Ben Hodges holds a BFA in Theatre from Otterbein University, is an alumnus of the Commercial Theater Institute, and holds a 2012 Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey. He is a licensed attorney in the states of New York and Tennessee, focusing on entertainment, contract, family, landlord/tenant, and estate planning law, with associated and necessary litigation.. Ben Hodges served as an editorial assistant for seven years on the 2001 Special Tony Honor Award-winning Theatre World, becoming the associate editor to John Willis in 1998 and editor in chief in 2007. Theatre World was for sixty-nine years the oldest, most complete annual pictorial and statistical record of the American theatre. Theatre World Volume 69: 2012-2013 was the last volume of the series to be published in hard cover.. The Commercial Theater Institute Guide to Producing Plays and Musicals which Hodges coedited with late Commercial Theater Institute director Frederic B. Vogel, was released by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books in 2007, and has become the definitive resource in its field.. Forbidden Acts, the first collected anthology of gay and lesbian plays from the span of the twentieth century, edited and with an introduction by Hodges, was published by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books in 2003 and became a finalist for the 2004 LAMBDA Literary Award for Drama. It has been adopted as a course book by New York University, Cornell University, and many other colleges and universities.. His Out Plays: Landmark Gay and Lesbian Plays from the Twentieth Century, edited and with an introduction by Hodges, featuring a foreword by Harvey Fierstein and a new introduction to The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley, was released by Alyson Books in spring 2008.. His The Play That Changed My Life, with essays by scores of America’s foremost American playwrights including Christopher Durang and Doug Wright, was released by Applause Books in 2009.. He also served on the New York Innovative Theatre Awards Committee, selecting outstanding individuals for recognition Off-Off-Broadway.. A native of Morristown, Tennessee, he currently lives in Morristown, located in Hamblen County, Tennessee, was appointed as an assistant public defender for the 3rd Judicial Tennessee, on September 1, 2022.

Facing criminal charges can be the worst time in a person's life. This is why Mr. Sene takes the time to know and understand his clients, regardless of the type of charges they face.. Determined to represent those who cannot represent themselves, Mr. Sene's upbringing emphasized serving the less fortunate and helping those in need. During law school, Mr. Sene served both Hawaii's and Arizona's underrepresented communities in both criminal and non-criminal matters.. Currently, Mr. Sene's areas of practice include misdemeanors, DUI's, vehicular crimes, drug offenses, on-going criminal investigations and felony charges.. Importantly, Mr. Sene knows that legal advocacy is not merely confined within the courtroom. In-depth knowledge of the law and trial skills are simply not enough, which is why Mr. Sene takes pride in thoroughly educating his clients throughout all facets of the case: from the investigation phase, up until trial and beyond. Hands-on representation requires a persistent level of commitment that entails walking a client through the process, and ensuring that he or she is fully aware of each step. This is the attitude Mr. Sene employs with each client he represents.. When you or your loved one needs diligent representation, Mr. Sene has the experience and track record to handle the case.

Brian DiPietro, a Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense attorney has more than 30 years experience defending clients in a wide variety of cases involving DUI, drug charges, theft, assault, fraud, domestic violence, and other major felonies and misdemeanors. He began his legal career as an assistant county prosecutor, and also as a contract municipal prosecutor for various communities in Maricopa County, Arizona where he learned the government’s process to prosecute cases. Mr. DiPietro now uses that information for the benefit of defending his clients charged with criminal conduct. He is focused and dedicated on making sure that his clients’ cases receive the best possible outcome. With his extensive experience conducting hundreds of trials, both felony and DUI/DWI cases, Mr. DiPietro has the ability to protect your rights to the fullest extent of the law.

Derek is ready to bring his experience to the table and provide you the best defense possible. Give Stone Rose a call today at to schedule your free consultation.. Derek Debus is a dedicated trial attorney with a passion for protecting the rights of his clients. Derek primarily practices in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, military law and veteran’s law.. Derek attended law school at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He graduated with distinction for pro bono service. He received recognition as a Trial Advocacy Fellow with the College of Law. While in law school, Derek served as a Staff Editor on law review and as Captain of a mock trial team. Additionally, Derek earned numerous awards for academic achievement, including being named a Willard H. Pedrick Honors Scholar and receiving CALI awards in Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and many other subjects.. Derek brings a great deal of prosecutorial experience, having worked for the Crown Prosecution Service in London, England, and city and county prosecutorial offices. In England, Derek worked on a variety of cases, ranging from simple assault to sexual abuse and terrorism. While working at the third-largest prosecutorial agency in the country, Derek prosecuted a wide range of cases — everything from DUI to homicide.. Derek is a service-connected disabled Marine Infantry veteran and former professional law enforcement firearms instructor and has developed a deep base of knowledge regarding firearms issues and self-defense. Derek also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Academe Grove, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing school safety. Derek also serves as a director for Bullshido, a media organization dedicated to debunking falsehoods in science, governance, and martial arts.. When Derek is not fighting hard for the rights of his clients in Court, he can be found expanding his nonprofit endeavors, writing, playing soccer or chess, or volunteering in his local community.

Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney Howard Dworman was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. In 2006, he earned his BA in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University. Howard enjoyed his years in college and was active in intramural ice hockey, roller hockey, and soccer. During his studies, he was an active member of the Criminal Justice Student Association and a Teaching Assistant for a variety of criminal justice and sociology courses. Howard proudly received a certificate of appreciation from the College of Arts and Sciences for his work as a teaching assistant.. Following graduation, Howard put forward his responsibilities as a parole and probation officer at the Michigan Department of Corrections in 2007. After two years Howard was promoted to Court Liaison where he represented his colleagues in court, conducted pre-sentence investigations, and drafted pre-sentence reports for high profile cases. His analytical thinking complimented his job as a Court Liaison Officer. In 2011, Howard relocated to Arizona. He continued his profession as a probation officer with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department and was immediately placed with an Intensive Probation Supervision team. While supervising probationers, Howard was an active member of the GIITEM task force (Arizona gang specialty team), and an adjunct defensive driving and defensive tactics instructor.. In 2013, Howard retired from community corrections to attend law school. After completing his first year he earned a merit-based scholarship for academic success and performance. During his studies, he was the president and founder of the Criminal Law Society and participated as a student defender for the Honor Court. He was elected by his peers as a delegate to the Student Bar Association, as well as advancing his integrity with the Phi Alpha Delta national law fraternity as chapter Marshal. In 2015 Howard was awarded the prestigious Danny A. Foundation Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Law. Howard graduated in 2015 earning his Juris Doctorate. He graduated near the top of his class and received several Dean’s List awards.. Howard began his career as an associate attorney with a local law firm and expanded his experience working for the Arizona Attorney General’s office and the Maricopa County Public Defender’s office, and another well-known and high profile private criminal law firms before starting Dworman Law.. Experienced in both misdemeanor and felony criminal law matters including; Criminal Defense, Civil Rights Restoration Cases, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended License, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana and Narcotic Drugs, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Assault, Probation Violations, Domestic Violence, Violation of Order of Protection, Disorderly Conduct, Gun Crimes, Computer Crimes, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Fraud, Theft of Property, Theft of Identity, Burglary, Robbery, Homicides, Kidnapping, Theft of Means of Transportation, and Injunction Against Harassment.. Additionally, Howard has drafted appellate briefs for state and federal courts, including special actions to the Arizona Supreme Court and briefs to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Howard has conducted trials, evidentiary hearings, probable cause hearings, and Initial Appearance hearings for clients in-custody.. ADMISSIONS. State of Arizona: June 2016United States Federal District Court, District of Arizona: October 2016The United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals: February 2017EDUCATION. J.D., Law. Graduated December 2015. B.A., Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology. Graduated April 2006. Western Michigan University.. MEMBERSHIPS. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL): 2018 – Present. National College for DUI Defense (NCDD): 2019 – Present. DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA): 2019 – Present