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Dominic Garduno

Mandy Hancock Law, PLLC - Century Bank Bldg
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Dominic Garduno
Mandy Hancock Law, PLLC - Century Bank Bldg
Knoxville,
 TN

Dominic Allen Garduño was born and raised in Prescott, Arizona. Dominic double-majored during his undergraduate studies at Northern Arizona University and earned his bachelor’s degrees in American Political Studies as well as Criminology and Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law in 2020.

During his time at the Duncan School of Law, Dominic led a primary focus on trial advocacy. Dominic served as the Executive President of LMU Law school’s Mock Trial organization where he was ultimately awarded Duncan School of Law’s Trial Advocacy Excellence Award for Best All-Around Advocate. During his studies, Dominic also served as a summer law clerk for the Honorable Charles A. Cerny, Jr.

Upon passing the Tennessee bar exam in 2020, Dominic joined the Garza Law Firm team where he is committed to serving his clients and building enduring relationships. At Garza Law, his practice includes DUI defense, United States LawShield representation, and other criminal defense matters.

In his free time, Dominic enjoys practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, fishing the Little Pigeon River, and watching minor league baseball games on summer evenings.

Education:

  • Northern Arizona University:
  • American Political Studies – BA 2017
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice – BA 2017
  • Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law – JD 2020

Court Admissions:

  • Tennessee State Courts
  • Kentucky State Court
  • United States District Court – Eastern District of Tennessee

Practice Areas:

  • Domestic Relations and Family Law
  • Estate Planning
  • Criminal Defense

Why did I decide to practice law?

To give overlooked people a real chance when the system is stacked against them.

Professional Associations:

  • American Bar Association
  • National Criminal Defense College
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Knoxville Bar Association
  • Knoxville Latino Bar Association

Awards:

  • Rising Star Top Rated DUI-DWI Attorney in Knoxville, TN – Midsouth Region – Super Lawyers
  • National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys – Top 10 Under 40
  • National Trial Lawyers Association; Top 40 Under 40 (Criminal Defense)
  • Elite Lawyers (Criminal Defense and Litigation; Domestic Law and Litigation)
  • Cityview Magazine, Top Attorney (DUI Defense)
  • Top 100 Magazine; Top 100 Attorney

Certifications:

  • Certified Estate Planner – National Institute of Certified Estate Planners

Community Involvement:

  • Adjunct Professor – Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law – Mock Trial

Licenses:

  • Admitted to Tennessee Bar in October 2020


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