Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Memphis Law Firm Since 1980
Since 1980, The Wharton Law Firm has prioritized quality legal representation and community engagement. Our team is dedicated to protecting clients' rights through personalized, integrity-driven service. With decades of combined experience, we handle complex cases across personal injury, criminal defense, and juvenile law. Our approach combines proactive advocacy with tailored solutions for each client's unique needs. As one of Memphis' oldest Black-owned law firms, we bridge client challenges with just outcomes. Founders A C Wharton Jr. and Ruby R Wharton established principles of integrity that remain central to our practice.We empower clients through customized representation while addressing broader public interest issues. Our attorneys have served as judges, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, reflecting our commitment to justice and service. We operate with small-town values of hard work and client care, expanded through generations of legal excellence. Our mission remains focused on improving lives through legal advocacy and strengthening the community through impactful representation.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Juvenile Court Representation
Probate Services
Misdemeanor Felony Defense
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of Memphis legal experience with personalized representation
- Our team includes former judges and community leaders with deep local knowledge
- We combine small-town values with large-scale legal expertise
- We handle complex cases across multiple practice areas under one roof
- Our commitment to justice extends beyond individual cases to community impact
What people say
Professional throughout the entire case
Recommend him and the Wharton Law Firm
Services
Personal Injury Law
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients injured through others' negligence in Memphis. We handle car accidents, slip/falls, and medical malpractice cases. Our team pursues compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain suffering while maintaining personalized client communication throughout the legal process.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges across West Tennessee. Our attorneys handle cases from initial investigation through trial and appeal. We protect constitutional rights while navigating state and federal courts for charges including assault, drug possession, and probation violations.
DUI Defense
Our DUI specialists handle first-time and repeat offenses with potential penalties including jail time and license suspension. We challenge evidence and negotiate with prosecutors while explaining Tennessee's strict DUI laws. We serve Shelby, Fayette, and surrounding counties with aggressive defense strategies.
Juvenile Court Representation
We represent juveniles in Shelby County and West Tennessee courts for delinquency matters and school disciplinary issues. Our attorneys handle transfer hearings to adult court while focusing on clients' rehabilitation. We also assist with custody and adoption proceedings prioritizing children's best interests.
Probate Services
Our probate attorneys handle guardianships, conservatorships, and powers of attorney. We guide clients through estate administration while protecting vulnerable individuals. Our services include creating legal documents for healthcare and financial decisions with personalized client education.
People
Ruby Wharton
Attorney
Experienced attorney focusing on personal injury and criminal defense cases with decades of Memphis legal practice.
Andre Wharton
Attorney
Skilled personal injury lawyer with proven track record in Memphis courts and client-centered approach to case management.
Alex Wharton
Attorney
Dedicated legal professional handling juvenile and criminal defense cases with community-focused representation.
Questions
What areas of law does The The Wharton Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, DUI cases, juvenile court representation, and probate services across Memphis and surrounding counties.
How does the firm handle first-time DUI offenses?
We explain Tennessee's mandatory penalties while challenging evidence and negotiating with prosecutors to minimize consequences like license suspension and fines.
What makes the firm experienced in juvenile court cases?
Our attorneys regularly appear in Shelby County Juvenile Court handling delinquency matters, transfer hearings, and school disciplinary issues with child-focused advocacy.
How does the firm approach personal injury cases?
We combine investigation of medical evidence with insurance negotiations to secure compensation for injuries while maintaining regular client communication.
What experience does the firm have with felony charges?
Our attorneys have 70+ combined years handling felony cases from initial investigation through trial in state and federal courts across West Tennessee.
