Melissa Denny

Attorney · University of Tennessee College of Law

Melissa Denny is a licensed attorney in Tennessee. She is experienced in criminal, domestic, juvenile, and real estate law. She graduated from Albright College with a political science degree and obtained her law degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

At the beginning of her law career, Melissa worked for a firm focusing on family, social security, and real estate law. She served as a juvenile court referee for four years. Melissa transitioned into criminal law, becoming an assistant district attorney with the 7th Judicial District of Tennessee. As a prosecutor, she resolved thousands of criminal cases.

Currently, Melissa is a consultant for other attorneys. She lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Articles By Melissa Denny

What You Can Expect If You Go to Trial on a DUI Charge
When you’re charged with driving under the influence, you have a right to a trial. Like most civil and criminal cases, many DUI cases don’t go to trial because the prosecution and the defense reach an agreement on how to resolve the case. In the context of DUI cases, this type of agreement is often