John L. Dolan
Nonpartisan · TN
John L. Dolan Jr. is a Memphis criminal-defense attorney whose practice focuses on major felony cases. He has practiced law in Tennessee since 1981 and has also handled cases in Mississippi. Dolan earned his law degree from the University of Memphis and continues to represent defendants in Shelby County criminal proceedings.
Track record
Integrity and Ethics
· 7 records
The Tennessee Supreme Court reinstated John L. Dolan to the practice of law after his 30-day active suspension, conditioned on continued compliance with a practice-monitor agreement during probation.
May 2, 2022
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended John L. Dolan for one year, with 30 days active and 11 months on probation with a practice monitor, after he pleaded guilty to professional-conduct violations involving diligence, client communication, compliance with obligations, and misconduct.
March 24, 2022
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility publicly censured John L. Dolan for deficient appellate representation, including missed deadlines, failure to expedite an appeal, and failure to follow court rules and orders, violating Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 3.2, 3.4, and 8.4(d) and (g).
July 31, 2017
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court dissolved John L. Dolan's September 2008 suspension after he complied with the applicable reinstatement requirements.
September 8, 2008
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended John L. Dolan for two years, retroactive to May 26, 2005, with one year served as an active suspension and the second year on probation subject to monitoring and evaluation conditions.
February 15, 2007
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court temporarily suspended John L. Dolan from practicing law after he failed to respond to Disciplinary Counsel regarding a complaint, with the suspension continuing until dissolved or modified by the Court.
May 26, 2005
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended John L. Dolan for six months and an additional indefinite period until specified conditions were met, and the Board of Professional Responsibility publicly censured him for neglecting legal matters and failing to communicate with clients and the Board.
July 18, 1989
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
Legal Competence
· 4 records
The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended John L. Dolan for one year, with 30 days active and 11 months on probation with a practice monitor, after he pleaded guilty to professional-conduct violations involving diligence, client communication, compliance with obligations, and misconduct.
March 24, 2022Against
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility publicly censured John L. Dolan for deficient appellate representation, including missed deadlines, failure to expedite an appeal, and failure to follow court rules and orders, violating Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 3.2, 3.4, and 8.4(d) and (g).
July 31, 2017Against
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended John L. Dolan for two years, retroactive to May 26, 2005, with one year served as an active suspension and the second year on probation subject to monitoring and evaluation conditions.
February 15, 2007Against
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court suspended John L. Dolan for six months and an additional indefinite period until specified conditions were met, and the Board of Professional Responsibility publicly censured him for neglecting legal matters and failing to communicate with clients and the Board.
July 18, 1989Against
Source: docs.tbpr.org · researched July 14, 2026
Elections
- Criminal Court Judge Division VIII, District 30, Unexpired Term · August 6, 2026 · Shelby County, Tennessee
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.