Business Details
18 Years
experience
Experienced Criminal Defense & Family Law Representation
Established in 2008, Fisher Wise has built a reputation for delivering compassionate family law representation and aggressive criminal defense in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and surrounding counties. Our practice spans Hamilton, Rhea, Marion, Bradley, and Sequatchie Counties, with legal services available in both Tennessee and Alabama. We prioritize open communication, thorough preparation, and strategic execution to achieve favorable outcomes for clients facing DUI charges, drug crimes, domestic violence, divorce, child custody disputes, and other family law matters.Our founder, Fisher Wise, brings extensive litigation experience from his time at a major insurance defense firm, while paralegal Tabitha Wilfong provides dedicated client support. We serve clients in-person or at their location when needed, emphasizing transparency, constitutional rights protection, and personalized legal solutions tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Services
DUI Defense
Drug Crimes
Domestic Violence
Divorce & Alimony
Child Custody
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of combined legal experience in criminal defense and family law
- Our team serves multiple Southeast Tennessee counties including Hamilton and Bradley
- We prioritize transparent communication and case-specific strategy development
- Our founder maintains Tennessee and Alabama state bar certifications
- We provide flexible client meeting options including off-site consultations
What people say
Exceptional Criminal Defense Attorney
Highly Recommended
Outstanding Attorney and Team
Quick to respond
Will fight for you
Services
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense practice protects clients' driving privileges and future opportunities through strategic courtroom representation. We challenge evidence admissibility, question law enforcement procedures, and negotiate reduced charges when appropriate. With extensive experience handling first-time and repeat offenses, we help clients avoid license suspension, jail time, and excessive fines while maintaining their constitutional rights.
Drug Crimes
We defend clients against state and federal drug charges ranging from simple possession to trafficking and manufacturing allegations. Our approach examines search warrant validity, chain of custody issues, and forensic evidence reliability. We leverage prosecutorial relationships to secure diversion programs, reduced sentences, or complete charge dismissals while minimizing long-term criminal record impacts.
Domestic Violence
Our domestic violence defense focuses on protecting clients' reputations and future freedoms through aggressive courtroom advocacy. We challenge witness credibility, examine incident context, and address protective order implications. We handle both misdemeanor and felony charges, working to prevent conviction records that could affect employment, child custody rights, and firearm ownership.
Divorce & Alimony
We guide clients through Tennessee's divorce process with strategic representation for property division, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications. Our approach balances negotiation with courtroom readiness to protect clients' financial interests and parenting rights. We handle contested and uncontested divorces with transparent communication about legal options and potential outcomes.
Child Custody
Our child custody practice creates workable parenting arrangements focused on children's best interests. We develop visitation schedules, address relocation requests, and modify existing agreements when circumstances change. We prepare detailed case strategies for court presentations while helping clients understand Tennessee's custody factors and decision-making responsibilities.
People
Fisher Wise
Attorney
Licensed in Tennessee and Alabama, Fisher Wise brings 17+ years of legal experience to criminal defense and family law cases. After three years at an insurance defense firm, he founded his practice to provide personalized client advocacy. He focuses on constitutional rights protection and strategic courtroom representation for DUI, domestic violence, and family law matters.
Tabitha Wilfong
Paralegal
With over a decade of legal experience, Tabitha Wilfong provides client support after transitioning from health insurance to law. She earned an A.A.A. degree in Paralegal Studies and manages case logistics while maintaining compassionate client communication throughout legal proceedings.
Doctor Von Boarsbane
Pawralegal
Our lead Pawralegal holds dual doctorates in philosophy and psychology from the University of American Samoa. He provides instinctive guidance and steady support to the legal team while maintaining office morale through his calming presence and paw-based decision-making approach.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense (DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence) and family law (divorce, child custody, alimony) cases in Tennessee and Alabama.
Which counties do you serve?
We represent clients in Hamilton, Rhea, Marion, Bradley, and Sequatchie Counties across Southeast Tennessee and Northern Alabama.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide initial case evaluations to discuss your legal needs and develop a strategic defense or family law approach tailored to your situation.
Are you available for emergency situations?
While we maintain regular business hours, we prioritize urgent client needs and provide after-hours contact options for critical legal matters.
How does your billing process work?
We offer transparent fee structures with personalized payment arrangements. Specific costs depend on case complexity and required legal services.
Can you handle both contested and uncontested cases?
Our practice effectively manages all case types, from negotiated settlements to full courtroom trials, always prioritizing clients' best interests.
