Dominic Allen Garduño was born and raised in Prescott, Arizona. Dominic double-majored during his undergraduate studies at Northern Arizona University and earned his bachelor’s degrees in American Political Studies as well as Criminology and Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law in 2020.

During his time at the Duncan School of Law, Dominic led a primary focus on trial advocacy. Dominic served as the Executive President of LMU Law School’s Mock Trial organization where he was ultimately awarded Duncan School of Law’s Trial Advocacy Excellence Award for Best All-Around Advocate. During his studies, Dominic also served as a summer law clerk for the Honorable Charles A. Cerny, Jr.

Upon passing the Tennessee bar exam in 2020, Dominic joined the private defense practice where he is committed to serving his clients and building enduring relationships. His practice includes DUI defense, contesting traffic offenses, and other criminal defense matters.

In his free time, Dominic enjoys practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, fishing the Tennessee River, and watching minor league baseball games on summer evenings.

Awards:

Rising Star Top Rated DUI-DWI Attorney in Knoxville, TN – Midsouth Region – Super Lawyers

National Trial Lawyers Association; Top 40 Under 40 (Criminal Defense)

Cityview Magazine, Top Attorney (DUI Defense)

Top 100 Magazine; Top 100 Attorney

Education:

Northern Arizona University, B.S., American Political Studies, 2017; B.S., Criminology/Criminal Justice, 2017

Lincoln Memorial University – Duncan School of Law, J.D., 2020

Court Admissions:

Tennessee State Courts

Kentucky State Courts

United States District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee

Professional Bar Associations & Memberships:

Knoxville Bar Association

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Tennessee Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division

National Rifle Association

Gun Owners of America

Second Amendment Foundation