Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Timing is a crucial element in a criminal defense case. The police and prosecution begin building a case against you from the moment you are named as a suspect or arrested for involvement in a crime. The sooner you contact an experienced Tennessee criminal defense lawyer, the better your chances may be for a positive outcome.
• DUI/DWI
  If your money, vehicle or other property was seized due to narcotics, driving under the influence (DUI) or driving on a license revoked due to DUI, you must contact the Tennessee Department of Safety. If your property was seized due to suspected drug-related matters and for driving on a revoked license, you must file a Cost Bond of $700 for each filed claim.
• Traffic Violations
• Sex Crimes
• Burglary
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Not all crimes are created equal. When you are accused of breaking a state law, your case is heard in the Tennessee state court system. I regularly defend individuals against felony and misdemeanor charges in the state courts in Tennessee.
• Embezzlement
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
• Murder
• Probation Violation
• Homicide
• Arson
• Shoplifting
• Forgery
• Money Laundering
• Manslaughter
• Extortion
• Hit and Run

Business and Corporate Law

• Antitrust

Health Law

• Medical Malpractice
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Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Tax Law
  A native of Buffalo, New York, Michael J. Stengel graduated from the University of Rochester with his bachelor's degree in 1983 before heading south to Tennessee. He earned his law degree from the University of Memphis in 1986 and was admitted to the Tennessee Bar that same year. In 1994, Michael founded Stengel Law Firm in Memphis, where he combines his passion for criminal defense and tax law and fights to protect the rights of individuals accused of any crime, including tax-related crimes.