Andre C. Wharton - Memphis, TN
Attorney at The Wharton Law Firm
Criminal Law Lawyers in Memphis, TN
1575 Madison Ave. Memphis, TN 38104
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Memphis Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Personal Injury
- Employment
- Municipal Law
- Juvenile Law
- Probate Law
- Workers' Compensation
- Education Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Andre C. Wharton, was born March 30, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Hampton University, where he graduated with distinction.
After graduating from Hampton in 1999, Mr. Wharton journeyed to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to attend the University of North Carolina School of Law. He was a semifinalist in the intra-school trial competition during his first year. While at Carolina, Mr. Wharton also was active on the Holderness Moot Court Environmental Negotiation Team, receiving the honor of "Best Negotiator," and was a finalist in the 2002 National Competition in Richmond, Virginia.
Mr. Wharton also participated in the Carolina Criminal Law Clinic, where he tried several cases in Durham County District Court. He served two terms as the vice-president of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Carolina and actively coordinated numerous law school and community awareness seminars during his governance.
After a summer experience with the firm in 2000 and receiving his bar license in August 2002, Mr. Wharton rejoins the firm with his practice consisting of medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. Mr. Wharton is married to Mrs. Monica N. Wharton, who is also a practicing attorney in Raleigh.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Andre C. Wharton
Included on the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of North Carolina School of Law,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, May, 2002
Honors: Mock trial finalist
Honors: Best Negotiator
Honors: Finalist in the National Environmental Negotiation Moot Court competition
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University of North Carolina School of Law,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, May, 2002
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Non Legal Education
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Hampton University,
Hampton,
Virginia,
U.S., 1999
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Honors: Honors
Major: Marketing
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Hampton University,
Hampton,
Virginia,
U.S., 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Yates, McClamb, and Weyher, LLP
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
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Contact
1575 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: 901-910-1748
Fax: (901) 726-6844
Email: Send a message
Hours: M-F 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m., Other hours available by request
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