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Judkins Law Firm

3.5
7 reviews

1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 202, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6422, U.S.A.

Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Workers Compensation and 8 more

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About Judkins Law Firm

Judkins Law Firm is a law firm established in 1979 with an office in Oak Ridge, TN. At this office location, there are 2 lawyers practicing civil litigation, criminal law, workers compensation and 8 other areas of law.

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Value for Money
3.4
Wills and Probate
Posted by Hunter
June 25, 2026
Hired Law Firm

I’d give 10 stars if I could. Aaron, Joe, and Kaitlyn are all great at what they do. They’re all friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable. I talked to 9 other attorneys about my case and gave them the exact same information that I provided Aaron with. All 9 of the other attorneys either turned my case down, didn’t respond, or wanted an astronomical amount of money for their retainer because they said it would “be a tough case”. Aaron looked at my case and knew exactly what to do and didn’t try to rob me in the process. He found an effective, straight forward solution to my probate case when every other attorney I spoke to said it was a complex matter. If you need an attorney, Joe Judkins law firm is who you need. Thank you Aaron, Joe, and Kaitlyn!

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by Robert
March 06, 2023
Hired Law Firm

Joe Judkins is an excellent attorney and a great person. I have known Joe for many years and highly recommend him and his firm for your legal needs.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
September 02, 2010
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Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
March 26, 2011
Hired Law Firm

real nice and down to earth people

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 29, 2010
Hired Attorney Joe Judkins
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 21, 2025
Hired Law Firm

Working with this lawyer was stressful. He barely did anything, did not show up for the court dates, and stopped answering the phone. He was not looking out for our best interest but rather worried about the money only. A few weeks to a month of him being my "attorney" and he states the retainer of $5,000 is already "used up." In my opinion, he only cares about the money and once he gets it then he won't do anything. I asked if we could do counter suit or something and to him it was always a "bad idea." Please retire if you are not going to properly represent your clients that you charge out the butt.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 12, 2012
Hired Law Firm

they are not thorough and basically are only interested in money and leave most of the work to you

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Law
  • Workers Compensation
  • Family Law
  • Natural Resources 1
    • Mineral Law
  • Real Estate
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Business Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Negligence

Office Details

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1979

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: County Government of Morgan County, Tennessee; City of Wartburg; Plateau Utility District; Historic Rugby, Inc.; Unicorn Fund, Inc.; Community Action Services for Morgan County, Tennessee, Inc.; Oak Ridge, Tennessee Humane Society; Oak Ridge Track Club.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.judkinslawfirm.com

Judkins Law Firm

3.5
7 reviews

Central Park Building1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 202Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6422U.S.A.

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