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Learn more about Sara Compher-Rice, a dedicated lawyer in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializing in criminal defense and DUI cases. Sara Compher-Rice is a prominent lawyer at the law office of Oberman & Rice in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she practices alongside Steve Oberman. She obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2002, graduating in the top ten percent of her class. Sara\s exceptional academic achievements led to her election to the prestigious Order of the Coif, the highest academic honor for law students. During her time at the University of Tennessee, Sara was the recipient of the Claire Garland Memorial Scholarship and earned numerous academic awards, including Dean\s List and Highest Honors. She was actively involved in various organizations, such as Phi Kappa Phi, the Moot Court Board, and the Constitutional Law Moot Court Team, where she competed nationally at William & Mary College of Law. Additionally, Sara served as a Vice-Magister for the legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi. Licensed to practice in all Tennessee courts, Sara focuses her practice on criminal defense and personal injury law, with a specialization in alcohol and/or driving-related cases. She is dedicated to staying abreast of the latest legal, legislative, and scientific developments in DUI law, regularly attending national DUI symposiums and assisting in the research and writing of DUI-related publications. Sara is a sought-after speaker on topics such as DUI Defense, Ethics, and Courtroom Technology, having presented to both local and national audiences. She has also authored several articles on DUI Defense. A member of the National College for DUI Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Sara actively participates in the DUI committee of the latter organization. Beyond her legal practice, Sara is involved in various community activities, including serving as Vice President of the Knoxville Delta Gamma Alumnae Group and as Province President of Province 14 for the international legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi. She also volunteers her time with the March of Dimes, demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the community.

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