Garza Law Firm PLLC Atty

After receiving my DUI in the summer of 2009 I became determined to fight the system and try to keep my record clean. As a graduate student trying to look for an accounting job I knew that a background check including a DUI would seriously hurt my odds of getting a job. While my case did not look good to most people, including several other lawyers, (I blew a .15) Marcos always gave me the feeling that he would still fight for me despite the odds. Don't get me wrong, he was still upfront about the fact that things might not go my way and never promised me things that were not certain, but he actually did fight for me!

I sat through many court hearing and watched some of the big name lawyers do absolutely nothing for their clients while I am sure they collected a large paycheck. Marcos was constantly working the room looking for the connection that may help win my case. It was kind of amazing actually to watch hinm get to know everyone there (especially since this case was in Chattanooga and he typically practices in Knoxville). In the end it was these things that helped us win my case. I dont' believe that any other lawyer could have gotten me the result that he did. Most of them would considered it hopefless with such a high BAC and told me to plead. I am a fighter and refused to give up and was so blessed to have a lawyer that feels the same way.

On a personal note Marcos really does get to know you as a person and it is genuine. He really does care about what is going on in your life and I truly believe he would still be there if I called him at 2 o clock in the morning. Basically if you are feeling like you just have to fight your case and want someone who will feel the same way you have to go with Marcos. It is just a benefit that he is great personally and will care about you as well as your case.

Thanks Marcos! I wish you the best of luck in the future!

I contacted Marcos on Christmas Eve because I had been arrested the night before for my first DUI. I had called a couple of other lawyers that day, but none of them had called me back. He took time away from his family to call me back that day for a consultation, explaining the situation, what I could expect. After talking to him for a few minutes I knew I wanted Mr. Garza to represent me. He explained his prices, and we set up a payment plan, which was very helpful because a DUI is expensive all around. His prices are slightly above the lawyers in Chattanooga, but with Mr. Garza you get what you pay for. When the time came for the initial trial, Mr. Garza came fully prepared with a video of the arrest, and he was able to point out everything that the arresting officer did wrong, much to the chagrin of the prosecution. During the months that it took for the trial to go the full length I managed to receive another DUI in Atlanta which I had to plead guilty to. The prosecution for the next trial in Chattanooga knew about it and wanted to throw the book at me and give me one month in jail. I would lose my job if that happened so I was very worried. After the prosecution saw how prepared to fight Mr. Garza was, they offered to reduce it to a 1st DUI with 20 hrs of Community service and 48 hours in custody. That was a better than the deal that I thought I would get, and I took it because I would be able to keep my job. In conclusion, I don't think that there is another attorney that I would rather have representing me in Tennessee.

I found Mr. Garza while Googling potential lawyers to help out in my first time DUI case. I gave his office a call and the next day someone on his staff returned my call and helped set up a meeting with Mr. Garza. He along with every member of his staff made me feel warm and comfortable when the time for the meeting came and seemed to genuinely care about me and my case which is something you can't put a price on. Mr. Garza handled my case with the utmost professionalism and always kept me updated on how my case was going; along with any and all pertinent information that I needed to know. The outcome to my case was beyond my wildest dreams and I know that without the hard work of Marcos and his staff it would not have been anywhere near as satisfactory. I can never thank Mr. Garza enough for all he has done for me during this difficult time and I would heartily endorse Marcos and the rest of the Garza Law Firm to anyone in need of legal aid or counsel. Thank you again guys, all of you are great!!!

I originally hired an attorney in Loudon, TN. Following the 1st hearing, all looked hopeless. It looked like I was going to lose my license & my job. The attorney I was working with had no direction and was too arrogant to even return phone calls. I decided to shop around for another attorney and thankfully I found Mr. Garza.

Mr Garza was very positive throughout the process. He let me know from the beginning he would do his best to come up with a favorable outcome and he delivered. He was very personable and he made me feel more at ease about the situation right from the beginning. Mr Garza is a classy individual and I cannot put into words how truly thankful I am to have had him represent me throughout this experience.

Do not let money be a factor. You get what you pay for. I wasted more money paying a inept attorney at the beginning of this process and had to start all over. The money I paid Mr. Garza was one of the most valuable purchases of my life.

Thank you Mr Garza

I have never had any need to work with a lawyer up until the past 3-4 months. I turned 21 years old about 7 months ago and had already been arrested for suspicion of DUI. Mr. Garza had been recommended to me by a family member who spoke very highly of him so I called his office to schedule an appointment. Being young and fairly ignorant on the matter, I had no idea of what to expect and I was very nervous. The first meeting with Mr. Garza went very well for me. He explained everything to me in ways that I could understand (instead of using difficult lawyer jargon) and this helped put to ease some of my nervousness. He even had visual aids to give me that helped me understand the situation and what was going to happen much easier.I knew during this first meeting that he would be the attorney I would hire to handle my case because of his thorough knowledge on the matter and he made me feel like an equal to him as opposed to just another case to make money off of. In the end, everyting turned out about as best as possible. Mr. Garza throughout the whole ordeal kept me from worrying and really put my nervousness at ease.He kept me informed on what they were doing and what was going on throughout the whole case and in the end it turned out about as best as possible.

Sat Nov 18th a speeding offense turned into a 2nd DUI. Monday the 20th Mr. Garza took my case at 8pm and handed me the comfort I needed to make through each day. His ability to mix professionalism with friendship is beyond what any word can describe. April 11th, we walked into court hopeful for resolution, instead we were notified that the case was amended to a 3rd offense DUI...facing 120 days in jail, the loss of my job, my home and my car. Mr. Garza had the case reset to another date so that he could take another look at the details and put his amazing staff to work. His office staff is amazing to work with even when it comes to the financial compensation of Mr. Garza. They seem to want to work with you no matter what your situation! They made it a pleasure calling his office any time I had questions.If for any reason you think you have no chance...you do!! He finds the innocence in you when the law refuses to!!

When you are facing any legal issue it is scary. In 2013 the THP arrested me on a bogus charge of aggravated assault. The charges were false from the beginning. My accuser made false accusations and lied under oath. And over a 2 year battle, I never went to trial and the case was eventually dismissed all due to Marcos' and his staff's due diligence. He even gave me his personal cell phone number and was there to answer my calls 95% of the time, and if he didn't answer he would usually text or call within a few hours. He is worth every penny and is there for you and truly cares about his clients. I could not ask for a better lawyer or friend!

If for any reason you think you have no chance...you do!! He finds the innocence in you when the law refuses to!!



Mr. Garza, you have given more back to me than you can ever imagine. "Thank you" doesnt describe the gratitude that you are owed.

There are simply no words to express my deepest graditute to Marcos Garza and his staff. My son and I met with Marcos when Andrew was charged with a DUI and several other criminal offenses. At the age of 21, Andrew had several encounters with the KPD all of which were in no means in Andrew's favor. He was facing a two year prison sentence and these new charges would certainly seal his fate. Naturally, I had very little hope of any type of defense for Andrew. Having dealt with several attorny's in the past, I honestly was expecting for this attoryney to be no different than any of the others. OH HOW WRONG I WAS! From the first moment Andrew and I entered his office, we were both treated with the utmost respect and consideration. Marcos began from the beginning when Andrew had his first encounter with KPD. Marcos was up front and forthright with my son's situation. It was not going to be easy and we certainly had an uphill battle. However, Marcos was confident in the fact that the circumstanses for the DUI Arrest could be challenged. He was very frank and explained everything in great detail. Andrew and I left the first meeting with a glimmer of hope. The very next day Marcos had his investigator working on the case. To my surprise, it was a very short time that the investigator had concluded his investigation. The end result, all charges against Andrew were dropped except for leaving his vehicle unattended! A true miracle! All due to his diligent efforts and personal investment in truly believing in my son. For that, I will be eternially grateful. Andrew did not go to prison but will continue his probation all because Marcos believed in Andrew and took every step possible to ensure he would not become just another statistic. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to you and your wonderful staff!!!!

i found marcos on the internet after my son had a dui offence in tennessee.

i live out of state, so you can imagine how difficult is was to choose an attorney via the internet. however, after calling and interviewing several lawyers, marcos was the attorney that we felt best suited our needs. it is a unique opportunity when you can feel confident with someone you haven't met in person and only spoke with on the phone. i was not led to believe that the case was guaranteed with outstanding results, i was told that he would defend my son and treat his case the same way he would treat his own son. and he did....and we WON!!!!

Went to court yesterday and he got my charge dismissed and will take care of expunging my record for me. He treats his clients like family and really cares about people. He set up a payment plan for me so I did not have to pay for it up front. I can't imagine having to go into a court room without him. It was a blessing that I found his law firm. Also, when I called to make an appointment with him his legal assistant Shannon got me in that day and he even offered to stay late if I needed him too. Shannon was also a big help through my ordeal. She made me feel better about the situation and kept assuring me that "Marcos is very good at what he does." She was correct. I feel like he really fought for me and I am very pleased with my outcome.

After a night on the road, and being in the wrong place at the wrong time, I walked out of Knox County Sheriffs Detention Facility the next morning with 5 new charges. One of those charges was Driving Under the Influence.These new charges brought upon me many concerns, because these were not the only charges I've picked up in the past. At the time, I was on State Probation for 7 felony charges, and had pending charges waiting on the grand jury. Violating my probation and being sent to prison was my biggest concern. Although that's what I expected to end up happening, I started to gain some hope after sending a message for help out to dui defense attourneys. Marcos Garza was the first to contact me, so I went to the free consultation he offered to me. When we met, I was by all means impressed with the way Garza had presented himself, the confidence he had in defending my all wacked out case, the methods said would be used in the investigation, and his sincerity was the most impressive I'd witnessed of all the many lawyers I'd come into contact with. Marcos Garza was just the attourney I was looking for to handle my caseload. When hired, Garza went straight to work. My situation was different than many others he's defended. Because I had been, and was in so much trouble at the time, my case would be more challenging to take on. Honestly, what prosecuting attourney has any mercy? None! But what prosecuting attourney would rather prosecute a known felon with everything they can throw at them than a first timer? I'd say, from experience..all of them. When it all came down to my charges, some how, some way, they miraculously dissapeared, with an exception to the minor class C misdemeanor offense of Unattended Motorized Vehicle, which, in reality, is pretty much equivelent to a city citation. Really, the truth is, I had A LOT of credible evidence that could've very easily led to my prosecution of DUI and 3 other charges, but behind the scenes, when it came down to it, Marcos Garza worked his magic, did what he does best, and proved to the legal system that I was not guilty of DUI, nor the other 3 offenses that were dropped. I've been in DUI court before, and I've seen the DUI prosecutors work, Some good terms to describe their prosecuting tactics are bitter and merciless. They don't care if you're guilty or not, if there's a will to prosecute you, then they will try to find a way. Garza did a great job keeping in touch. I knew what was going on with the case, and the investigation pretty much the whole time. I could rely on Garza to be at Court when scheduled. His office is conventiently located by the City County Building, so it's always nice that you could just walk to his office before court and discuss matters at hand before those tense moments in the court room. Garza has jawdropping knowledge and he has two conventient ways to share his knowlege: in advanced lawyer terminology, and easy for your average person to understand. If you're like me and you like to ask a lot of questions, the Mr. Garza is willing to listen, and answer your questions without showing any signs of becoming impatient. This I think, is a great gift. Overall I have absolutely NO REGRETS of meeting, hiring, or knowing Marcos Garza or any of his wonderful staff. Thank you again Marcos, for a 3rd chance in a world without chains and cages.

Around 8 months ago I went out to see a few friends before I moved back to attend college. That night to avoid bothering my friends in the morning to go get my car I had them drop me off at my car so I could have it come morning. I was underage and hadn't had any more to drink than a sip every now and then of my friends drinks, but nothing I believed could put me at risk or impair my driving. I had to drive my car less than a mile, just right down the road. In the parking lot of my friends apartment, right before I go inside lights come on behind me and I already think the worst. Before I knew it I had picked up 5 charges that could effect me the rest of my life, including a DUI and underage consumption. I hired Marcos Garza because he had been recommended to my family by a family friend. I expected the worst but hoped for the best. Marcos and his team worked to find any holes in my case that they could. I can easily say without his expertise and hard work that he put into my case I would not be where I am today. Four of the five charges I had picked up were expunged and I now only have a reckless driving charge on my record. Not only did he keep me out of jail and keep my license, but he gave me back all of the opportunities that I feared losing. I now can stay in school, keep my job, and focus on the future. If you are facing life changing charges and need an excellent lawyer, then look no further than Marcos Garza!

Mr. Garza was timely and professional throughout this process. Charged with a felony, I did not know where to turn. I reviewed many sites and after reading the reviews on this site I made my mind up. Timely, experienced, and professional are the words I would use to describe Mr. Garza. I was informed when I needed to be and all my questions were answered in a timely manner. He has a very timely and professional staff and I would recommend them to anyone. If you are in need of representation I highly recommend Mr. Garza.

Marcos Garza is an AMAZING attorney. He has handled cases for me, well multiple times. There wasn't any case that he didn't go over and above and do absolutely everything he could to benefit me/my case. I told him he was a magician this last time, I was facing jail time. He told me straight up that because of some stupid choices I had made that he really didn't know if he could completely get me out of this one. He made me a list of things to start doing until my court date, while he worked on things from his end. With his very high skill level and dedication to helping me get out of trouble, and all my hours of community service he suggested I do along with a few other things he had me do all to benefit me and help my case-- He got me out of trouble once again with not even a day in jail, and has since began the process of getting my record expunged. I am greatly appreciative to have had an attorney that was so extraordinary and superb at his line of work. He takes you seriously and gives 110%, He makes things happen. He saw me laugh, cry, hysterical at the thought of jail time, and something about him not just his words, always comforted me and made me feel that my situation was in the very best hands. He always at every meeting assured me he was doing everything he could for me and always, whether at a meeting or phone call, kept me up to date and in the know about what was going on. I feel like he takes the time to get to know the person he is representing more than most attorneys would. And he genuinely cares for his clients and the outcome of their case. He got mad at me when I was back in trouble and it was one of those times you could tell a person really cares. Because alot of people would love to see you in their office in trouble needing help all the time and not worry about it because they know they are going to get paid and do what they can but never really sincerely care for you as a client or person or care a whole lot about the outcome. Of course no lawyer wants to have alot of losses or bad ratings and some do really try, but Mr. Garza exudes confidence and care like no one I have ever encountered. Helping clients fix their mess ups and keeping them out of trouble is of course what any attorney strives for, but Marcos Garza I feel also genuinely wants to see his clients succeed and excel in life and he will literally do everything he can to achieve the best possible outcome in every case. He doesn't look at it like just a charge on paper, a case that he needs to come out on top in, he looks at it like a real person in a bad situation coming to him for aid and he cares about each individual and their case and the outcome, not because he knows it will make him look like the best attorney, but because he really wants to help people and come out on top because it means they will too. I am so very thankful and grateful for Marcos Garza! He is a super awesome attorney, the best attorney, and an extraordinary person in general. He gave me the opportunity to get my life together, he helped me over some bumps and a huge hill in the road. And thanks to Mr. Garza I was given the chance to start fresh with a clean slate. I recommend Marcos Garza to anyone and everyone needing an attorney. He works wonders and fixes things that you'd think weren't fixable. If it wasn't for him who knows where I would be today or what kind of record I would have. He's a very, friendly, honest person who is extremely devoted to any and every case that comes his way. Marcos Garza will not leave you disappointed, but he will leave you more than satisfied with case outcomes that only he could achieve. He's a fabulous attorney and a great person in general. And Marcos if you read this thank you thank you thank you for all you did for me!!

Marcos is an astounding attorney. Upon first meeting him, I instantly felt comfortable talking to him and knew that he was a professional who I could trust. I hired Marcos on two different occasions and he as represented me in two different counties. The outcome of both DUI cases was more than ideal, I couldn't have ask for better results. Thanks to Marcos, I still hold the security clearance needed for my career.

i was picked up 1 and 1 half hour after an auto accident for 3rd offence dui by thp. he handled it with an utmost professional manner and amazed the whole court room with his results. i would reccomend him to anyone who wants to win their case. absolutely positively the best attorney ever

Marcos Garza is a true gentleman. He is honest, trustworthy, and above all, he actually cares about his clients. He's all about service. Very well known because he knows people very well. No chip on this mans shoulder, only a thorough knowledge of the law. I highly recommend Marcos.

Mr. Garza was able to make a plea with the prosecuting attorney that satisfied both the court and myself. I was able to keep my license, which was very important to me. Mr. Garza is an extremely busy man. I was unable to reach him at times and felt that I was not as informed as I should have been; however, he was definitely worth hiring.

The facts in my case were not in my favor, but Marcos' attention to detail, calm nature, and perseverance gained a favorable outcome for me. During our initial discussions, my wife particularly appreciated how he made us feel comfortable, as well as his explanations and advice. Marcos was always accessible and willing to explain the process, options in my case, and recommend next steps to us.

His staff has a goal of perfection and it shows. They are an accurate, professional, and hard-working extension of Marcos. I felt they understood what needed to happen in my case and supported that goal.

I have to say, a few lawyer friends suggested I engage another attorney in my case, but I am completely satisfied with Marcos as my choice and don’t believe any other attorney could have done better. I truly don't believe any other attorney would have been as persistent or negotiated better to reach a positive outcome.