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John Edward Eldridge

4.7
4 reviews

800 S. Gary St., Ste. 2100, Knoxville, TN 37929

Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Criminal Law - Defense and 2 more

About John Edward Eldridge

John Edward Eldridge is a lawyer practicing criminal law, civil rights, criminal law - defense and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Emory and Henry College in 1970, and has been licensed for 47 years. John practices at Eldridge & Gaines PLLC in Knoxville, TN.

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Family Law
Posted by Mitchell
June 14, 2025
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Hey Mr Eldridge I don't know if you remember me but you helped me a while back in Athens Tennessee I'm Mitchell Wesley delashmitt . I don't know if you have heard anything about the 15 Year old girl in meigs county Tennessee that just killed her dad because he was beating her and her brother that is autistic last week she has a court-appointed lawyer but I would like to ask you if you might look into this her mother is in prison for child abuse 25 to life going on 13 years now her dad has 4 count's of child abuse in meigs county Tennessee against him I don't know the hole story but I come to you because I know you can talk with her and maybe help her I fill in my heart that she really needs some help that she will not get from the court system this has set really hard on me and you was the first person that I thought maybe just maybe can help this young lady . Please please get back to me at 423-356-1615 Mitchell Wesley Delashmitt please help her??

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 10, 2010
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John Eldridge is a very skilled attorney that seems to actually care about his client's welfare.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 08, 2012
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Mr. Eldridge is the best attorney that my family or myself have ever used. He gets very satisfying results in his endeavors.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 26, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 2
    • Criminal Law - Defense
    • Criminal Defense
  • Civil Rights
  • Family Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Eldridge & Gaines PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1979, Tennessee
    1979, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
    Memberships
    TBA Members
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Tennessee
    Class of 1979
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Emory and Henry College
    Class of 1970
    B.A.

    Florida State University
    Class of 1973
    M.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1948
    Knoxville, Tennessee, May 29, 1948

John Edward Eldridge

Member at Eldridge & Gaines PLLC
4.7
4 reviews

800 S. Gary St., Ste. 2100Knoxville, TN 37929U.S.A.

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