Experience

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  Law Firm of James A.H. Bell, P.C.

  • 10 Emory Place Knoxville, TN 37917

  • Attorney at Law

    • Jan 2012 - Present
    • 10 Emory Place Knoxville, TN 37917

    While gaining experience in the area of personal injury cases involving information gathering, deposing witnesses, and trial preparation, ninety-five percent of my caseload is in the field of criminal defense, which entails the following: Meeting with and involving clients in the development of their defense throughout the pendency of their cases, Developing case strategies through independent investigation, analysis of evidence, research, and motions hearings,  Identifying and addressing issues specific to each client’s case which may affect the outcome or strategy of the defense, and Guiding and advising clients of their rights, options, and possible consequences of the decisions they make during the course of their journey through the criminal justice system.

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  National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

  • Board of Directors

    • 2012 - 2014

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  Law Office of Paula Ham

  • 205 Carter Street, Loudon TN 37774

  • Sole Practitioner

    • Jan 2006 - Dec 2011
    • 205 Carter Street, Loudon TN 37774

    As a solo-practitioner, my practice focused primarily on criminal defense, the majority of which was as a court-appointed attorney for indigent defendants. Consequently, I expanded my practice to areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, and orders of protection. In addition to managing an office and staff, I also served as guardian ad litem in numerous Dependency and Neglect cases, as a Rule 31 mediator in several divorce and child custody cases, as delinquent tax attorney for Loudon County, TN, and as a board member for the Loudon County Foster Care Review Board.

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  Knox County District Attorney General's Office

  • 400 West Main Street, Knoxville TN 379*01

  • Assistant District Attorney

    • Oct 1993 - Dec 2005
    • 400 West Main Street, Knoxville TN 379*01

    I prosecuted felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile delinquency cases, managed a consistently large caseload, and served as an instructor and legal adviser to law enforcement officers.