
The McDaniel Law Firm
About The McDaniel Law Firm
The McDaniel Law Firm has cultivated a trusted reputation across Memphis and surrounding areas through over four decades of delivering uncompromising legal excellence. Grounded in ethical advocacy and relentless preparation, the firm is known for personalized, strategic representation in criminal defense and personal injury law. Clients facing life-altering circumstances turn to The McDaniel Law Firm for skilled legal guidance rooted in honesty, experience, and proven courtroom performance.
The McDaniel Law Firm provides close, individualized attention to every client, taking time to explain legal processes with clarity and compassion. The team believes that successful outcomes are driven by legal knowledge and the strength of relationships and communication. From DUI defense and federal charges to complex injury claims and traffic violations, each case is approached with care, thorough investigation, and tailored strategy.
The McDaniel Law Firm is anchored by Mark S. McDaniel, Sr., a legal veteran with over 40 years of experience. He is widely respected for his courtroom command and deep commitment to client welfare. Alongside him, Mark McDaniel, Jr. brings dynamic energy and client-centered advocacy, fostering trust through honest counsel and steadfast representation. Attorneys Jake Weatherford and Chris Whitten further enrich the firm’s capabilities with their diverse backgrounds, legal proficiency, and dedication to achieving justice for their community.
The McDaniel Law Firm stands out for its full-service approach, spanning more than 30 areas of law while preserving the feel of a boutique firm. This collaborative legal team ensures clients benefit from a unified defense strategy, responsive service, and consistent communication from start to resolution. Testimonials praise the firm’s ability to make clients feel heard, supported, and empowered, even in the most challenging circumstances.
The McDaniel Law Firm remains firmly committed to client confidentiality, high-quality legal counsel, and the belief that everyone deserves a second chance and strong defense. With deep local roots, a history of success, and a forward-thinking legal mindset, the firm remains a cornerstone of legal advocacy in the Mid-South.
Practice Areas
- Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
- Passing Bad Checks
- Shoplifting
- Theft of Property
- Gun Charges
- Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
- Federal Charges
- DUI
- Disorderly Conduct
- Public Intoxication
- Alcohol Sales to Minors
- Selling Beer to a Minor
- Indecent Exposure
- Patronizing Prostitution
- Rape
- Sex Crimes
- Drug Charges
- Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Order of Protection
- Assault/Simple Assault
- Aggravated Assault
- Domestic Assault
- Harassment
- Stalking
- Vehicular Assault
- Vehicular Homicide
- Forgery
- Animal Cruelty
- Bail Bond Reductions
- Burglary
- Criminal Trespass
- Misdemeanor Citations
- Vandalism
- Warrant Recalls
- Speeding & Traffic Tickets
- Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
- Hit & Run
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- Reckless Driving
- Car Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Wrongful Death