Liza Wells - Knoxville, TN
Attorney at Garza Law Firm
DUI Defense Lawyers in Knoxville, TN
550 W. Main Street Suite 340 Knoxville, TN 37902
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Knoxville DUI Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- DUI Defense
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Liza Guben Wells was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Liza attended Florida State University where she graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Hospitality Administration. After her undergraduate studies, Liza attended Nova Southeastern University where she graduated cum laude and earned her J.D. During law school, Liza served as executive editor of the ILSA Journal of International and Comparative Law and was a member of Moot Court Society. Upon graduation, Liza was admitted to the Florida and Tennessee Bar.
Before moving to Knoxville, Liza worked as an Assistant State Attorney at the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office in the Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Unit. Liza joined the Knox County District Attorney General’s Office in January of 2022, where she worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the DUI unit. In 2025, Liza participated in community outreach by empowering young women at the University of Tennessee to make smart choices. Liza presented to the different sororities during Panhellenic Rush and stressed the importance of consent, and safe practices in the context of driving under the influence.
In her spare time, Liza enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and golden doodle, Penny. She also enjoys traveling, specifically to Miami to visit friends and family.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Cityview Top Attorney in DUI Defense, 2025
- Top-Rated DUI/DWI Attorney, Super Lawyers, 2025
Education
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Legal Education
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, 2020
Juris Doctorate
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, 2020
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Non Legal Education
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Florida State University, 2015
B.S.
Major: Hospitality Administration
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Florida State University, 2015
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 2021
- Florida, 2021
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee, 2025
Other Affiliations
- Knoxville Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Contact
550 W. Main Street
Suite 340
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-444-6124
Fax: 865-474-9397
Email: Send a message
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