Willow Van Skyhawk - Knoxville, TN
Attorney at Garza Law Firm
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Knoxville, TN
550 W. Main Street Suite 340 Knoxville, TN 37902
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Knoxville Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Willow Van Skyhawk was born and raised in St. Pete Beach, Florida, before moving to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Political Science and went on to earn her law degree from Lincoln Memorial University, Duncan School of Law, where she again graduated magna cum laude in 2024.
During law school, Willow received multiple CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and became a published legal author with her law review article Lethal Injections: Protocol Plagued with Secrecy and Flaws Ushering in the New Era of Botched Executions (2023).
Willow joined the Garza Law Firm in the summer of 2024, where she has worked on a wide range of criminal defense cases throughout Tennessee. She is also licensed to practice in federal court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, representing clients charged with federal crimes. Willow is certified in DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, which she uses to skillfully challenge DUI evidence and protect her clients’ rights. She is an active member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a graduate of the Tennessee Criminal Defense College.
A proud UTK alum and lifelong Vols fan, Willow enjoys giving back to the university community by speaking to students about important legal topics. She presented to UTK Gamma Chis about the real-world consequences of DUIs, underage drinking, and public intoxication.
Outside the office, Willow enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing with her dog Leia, and traveling with her husband to explore new places.
Education
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Legal Education
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Lincoln Memorial University, Duncan School of Law,
Knoxville,
Tennessee, 2024
J.D.
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Lincoln Memorial University, Duncan School of Law,
Knoxville,
Tennessee, 2024
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Non Legal Education
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University of Tennessee, 2022
B.S.
Major: Political Science
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University of Tennessee, 2022
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 2024
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee, 2025
Other Affiliations
- Graduate of the Tennessee Criminal Defense College
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
- Knoxville Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- NHTSA’s Standardized Field Sobriety Test Course, Impaired Driving Specialists, LLC
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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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