There were six lawyers with active licenses to practice in Dekalb County as of May, according to the Supreme Court of Tennessee.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.
Although Tennessee’s active lawyer population has grown by 13.1% since 2014, the state saw a 0.6% decline between 2023 and 2024.
As of January 2025, the average salary for a starting lawyer in Tennessee was around $96,396 a year, which is below the national average.
Lawyers in Dekalb County With Active Legal Licenses in May
| Lawyer Name | Year of License Granted |
|---|---|
| Matthew Wayne Boss | 2020 |
| Andrew Norris Heggem | 2017 |
| Jeffrey William Melcher | 2007 |
| Steven Keith Michaels Jr. | 2007 |
| Margie Rigsby Miller | 1997 |
| Lena Ann Graves Buck | 1991 |
