Keaton W. Murphy has been an associate attorney at Goble & Yow, PLLC in Clarksville, Tennessee since his admission to the Tennessee Bar Association in 2019. Mr. Murphy accepts a variety of cases but focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense, as well as family and juvenile law, personal injury, and civil litigation. Mr. Murphy is an active member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL), a statewide organization dedicated to acting as a voice and support system for the criminally accused and the attorneys who represent them. Having practiced in more than a dozen counties across Tennessee, Mr. Murphy is willing to go wherever his clients need him.
Mr. Murphy is a 2019 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, where he completed a concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. While in law school, Mr. Murphy spent his time preparing for a career as a litigator by studying Advanced Trial Practice and working at the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, the Federal Defender’s Office of East Tennessee, and the University of Tennessee Advocacy Clinic.
Before attending law school, Mr. Murphy graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In his time there, Mr. Murphy was a radio host for 90.3 “The Rock” FM, a photographer for The Daily Beacon newspaper, and worked part-time at the Knox County Election Commission.
Mr. Murphy is proud to be a Tennessee native. Outside of practicing law, Mr. Murphy is an avid fan of the Tennessee Volunteers and Green Bay Packers, loves to play guitar, and is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast. While growing up in Knoxville, Mr. Murphy often spent his time hiking, camping, kayaking, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and Tennessee foothills.
Areas of Practice:
- Criminal defense
- Family Law
- Child Custody
- Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Child Dependency and Neglect
- Orders of Protection
- All Misdemeanor and Felony Offenses
- Murder and Homicide
- Drug Offenses
- Traffic Offenses
- Assault Crimes
- Robbery and Theft Crimes
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Violation of Probation
- Weapons Charges, Gun Crimes
- Vandalism and Destruction of Property
- Public Intoxication
- Expungement
- Landlord and Tenant Law
- General Civil Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Education:
- University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
- B.S. – 2016
- Major: Journalism & Electronic Media
- Minor: Political Science
Honors, Awards, and Service:
- Dean’s List – University of Tennessee College of Law
- Frank Benson Creekmore Memorial Award for future promise as practitioners of law in Tennessee – University of Tennessee College of Law
- Certificate of Recognition from the Tennessee Supreme Court for Pro Bono Service
- Moot Court Board
- UT Pro Bono Fundraising Board
- Ray H. Jenkins Trial Competition
- Multimedia Editor, The Forum: A Tennessee Student Legal Journal – University of Tennessee College of Law
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in the Federal Defender Externship – University of Tennessee College of Law
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Contract Drafting – University of Tennessee College of Law
- 300+ hours of Pro Bono Service – University of Tennessee College of Law
Professional Associations & Memberships:
- Tennessee Bar Association, 2019–Present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2019
- Montgomery County Bar Association, Active Member
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL), Active Member
