About Marcus
Marcus Lipham began his legal training in the classroom and in the courtroom. As a senior law student he held a Senior Law Student License in 2013 and served an externship at the 28th Judicial District Public Defender’s office. That early placement placed him on cases that required quick thinking and steady advocacy. It also offered him his first sustained exposure to trial work and client-oriented defense.
After completing his studies he entered criminal defense practice in Tennessee. He maintains membership in the State Bar of Tennessee and has built professional ties through several national and state defense organizations. He joined the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2015 and became a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2017. He also holds membership in the National College for DUI Defense.
The arc of his career runs through public defense into private practice. His experience at the 28th Judicial District Public Defender’s office is a throughline. There he saw misdemeanor and felony dockets and learned how to manage cases under time pressure. That practical grounding informs how he approaches cases today. He is comfortable in court and accustomed to handling hearings and trial preparation.
His practice concentrates on criminal defense work. Memberships in criminal defense groups and the National College for DUI Defense reflect regular involvement with DUI cases. Clients consult him on a range of criminal matters. He works on investigations, pretrial motions, plea negotiations, and trials when necessary. He aims to give clients clear explanations of the legal options available and the likely consequences of different choices.
Outside of court he keeps current on criminal law developments through continuing legal education and the professional networks the associations provide. He participates in discussions and materials that focus on defense strategy and defense-focused procedural issues. Those professional connections offer resources he can call on for complex cases.
He operates the Law Office of Marcus A. Lipham in Tennessee. The practice represents individuals charged with criminal offenses and DUI-related matters. He handles cases across the state and continues to maintain active memberships in the State Bar of Tennessee, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College for DUI Defense. His current practice focus is criminal defense and DUI representation in Tennessee.
