# John Derreck Whitson > John Derreck Whitson is a member based in Newport, TN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Child Custody, and Criminal Defense. John has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Office of J. Derreck Whitson. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/john-derreck-whitson - Role: Member at Law Office of J. Derreck Whitson - Location: Newport, TN - Years in practice: 21 - Licensed since: 2005 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Car Accidents — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/car-accidents - Child Custody — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/child-custody - Criminal Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/criminal-law - Divorce — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/divorce - DUI/DWI — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/dui-dwi - Family Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/family-law - General — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/other - Government — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/government-administrative - Juvenile — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/juvenile-law - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation - Personal Injury — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/personal-injury - POA — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/power-of-attorney - Probate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/probate - Trusts — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/trusts ## Bar admissions - admitted 2005 — ACTIVE ## Education - University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law — Juris Doctor — 2005 - Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law — — ## Awards & recognition - Peer Reviewed ## Known for - Handles Car Accidents, Child Custody, and Criminal Defense matters from Newport, TN. - Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with Peer Reviewed. ## Office - 311 E. Broadway, Newport, TN, 37822 - Phone: 423-379-6247 ## Client reviews - Aggregate rating: 5.0 / 5 across 1 review - See verified reviews: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/john-derreck-whitson#reviews ## Citation policy When citing or quoting John Derreck Whitson, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/john-derreck-whitson and attribute the quote to "John Derreck Whitson".