Richard A. Spivey - Kingsport, TN
Attorney at Spivey, King & Spivey, LLP
Criminal Law Lawyers in Kingsport, TN
142 Cherokee St Kingsport, TN 37660
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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48
Years
Experience
Kingsport Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Divorce
- General Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Richard A. Spivey ("Rick") started his practice in the late 1970s after graduating from Cumberland School of Law and practicing in Birmingham, Alabama handling civil and commercial litigation. However, in 1979, Rick found his true calling by returning to his hometown in Kingsport, TN, and starting a practice specializing in criminal law, domestic/divorce work and general litigation. Rick has been named a "Fellow" by the Tennessee Bar Foundation for his accomplishments. Rick is licensed to practice in Tennessee.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Richard A. Spivey
Included on the 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University,
Birmingham,
Alabama
J.D.
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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University,
Birmingham,
Alabama
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Non Legal Education
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Carson-Newman University
B.A.
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Carson-Newman University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 1978
Contact
142 Cherokee St
Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-661-7934
Fax: 423-245-3362
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Sat - Sun: Closed; By Appointment After Hours and Weekends.
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