Garth Best
Google Rating
4.9(636 reviews)
- 1257 Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37402
- +1-423-693-2378
- No email available
About:
Attorney R.Garth Best is a native of Cleveland, TN where he graduated from Bradley Central High School in 1998. He is an alumni from the prestigious Virginia Military Institute (Class of 2003). Upon graduation from VMI he received a degree in International Studies (B.A.) with a concentration in Middle Eastern Studies, as well as minors in Arabic and Business. During his studies at VMI, Mr. Best had the opportunity to study abroad in both Morocco and Egypt. His studies abroad concentrated on Arabic and Political Science while studying at the American University of Cairo. Upon graduation, Mr. Best came back to TN to work with his father in the jewelry business. After working in sales for about a year, Mr. Best made the decision to attend law school while he still worked full time with his father. During the second year of his studies at the Nashville School of Law, he decided to try an internship at the Public Defenders Office in Hamilton County, TN where he was granted a provisional license to practice law through their services by the Tennessee Supreme Court. After his internship had ended, and throughout the rest of his studies in law school, Mr. Best volunteered over 20 hours a week to indigent defense through the services of the Public Defenders Office. Mr. Best was also elected Vice President of the Honor Council of his law school in 2007 & 2008. By the time Mr. Best had graduated law school he had conducted preliminary hearings on Murder cases, defended violent offenders on probation violations, and had successfully negotiated over 200 cases. After attaining his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the Nashville School of Law 2008, he decided to go back to the "training grounds" of the public defenders offices where he was employed as an Assistant Public Defender until he went into private practice in 2010. Since Mr. Best has been in practice he has became a well respected member of the Chattanooga Legal Community. He has served as special judge on several o
Jurisdiction:Tennessee, Federal Circuit
Practice Area
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
Arabic, English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
B.A.
Awards
Top 40 under 40
Top 10 under 40
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Reviews
RATED 2.0
Aug 7, 2025via Google
Adam
"Wouldn't recommend."
RATED 5.0
Aug 7, 2025via Google
Zach Henderson
"Everyone kept telling me to go see Matt Brock because he’s one of the best in town. He was awesome to work with. Super down-to-earth, easy to talk to, and always kept me in the loop. He broke everything down so it actually made sense and never made me feel like just another case. You can tell he cares and knows exactly what he’s doing. If you’re dealing with something stressful and want someone solid in your corner, Matt’s your guy. He’s the real deal."
RATED 5.0
Aug 7, 2025via Google
Rodrigo Sanchez
"Matt Brock got my DUI completely dismissed, and I couldn’t be more grateful. From the beginning, he took my case seriously, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt informed and confident every step of the way. He was strategic, professional, and stayed on top of every detail. What stood out the most was his quiet confidence, he knows what he's doing, and it shows. If you need someone who will fight hard and get real results, Matt Brock is the attorney you want in your corner. I highly recommend him."
RATED 5.0
Aug 3, 2025via Google
meghan losh
"Absolutely Outstanding Representation I cannot thank my attorney Matt Brock enough for the exceptional work he did on my case. From the very first consultation, they were honest, knowledgeable, and reassuring. They took the time to explain everything clearly, kept me informed at every step, and fought hard for the best possible outcome. Their professionalism in and out of the courtroom gave me confidence during a very stressful time. Thanks to their dedication and experience, my case was resolved far better than I ever expected. If you’re in need of a strong, dependable, and compassionate criminal defense attorney, this is the person you want by your side. Thank you to Best and Brock."
RATED 5.0
Aug 3, 2025via Google
Myia Russell
"Great experience 10/10! Phill was amazing and really showed up for me today! He was very determined and passionate and made the overall experience feel comfortable and smooth. Thank you guys so much!"
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