Oscar A Butler

Oscar A Butler

also known as Butler Law, LLC

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 7 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Litigation ... +7 more

625 S. Gay St. Suite 630, Knoxville, TN

About Oscar

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 7 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2019

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Oscar A Butler

625 S. Gay St. Suite 630, Knoxville, TN, 37902

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Oscar A Butler's Reviews

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16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ayoub | May 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The best lawyer

On behalf of myself, i would like to thank Mr Oscar A. Butler for solving a big messy charges (DUI First Offense, Implied Consent, Speeding) to dismissed. Mr Oscar solved it in less than a minute at the court in the first court date. he has been always communicating and answering my questio...ns, and even when he is busy with other clients, he will find the way to call back. Also, It has been a pleasure working with Ms Lauren Bledsoe-Williams. she was really an excellent assistant. She was very helpful with all the paperwork I needed. Thanks Mr oscar again and all your Brandon D. Fersten.

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great guy

We retained the Barnes & Fersten law firm for help with an unfortunate situation. Our initial meeting with Oscar and Brandon was extremely insightful as they provided valuable advice, warnings, and a detailed explanation of our legal options. As newcomers to the criminal justice system, their expert...ise was truly refreshing. Following our consultation, we discovered that no charges had been filed at the courthouse. They even returned our retainer and declined any payment for their services. Despite this, charges eventually did appear. Oscar's strong professional relationships and understanding of the legal system allowed us to navigate through this situation successfully. He kept us informed, gave us guidance, and involved us in the process as necessary. He focused on his area of expertise and referred us to a skilled colleague for custody matters. The office manager, Lauren, was exceptional as well. She established an efficient system for information exchange and ensured that all communication was promptly relayed to Oscar. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the entire team at Barnes & Fersten, we were able to rectify a difficult situation. We are grateful for their assistance.

Posted by Matt | October 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Representation

My experience with Barnes & Fersten was nothing short of exceptional. The entire staff was extremely competent and professional, from beginning to end. Tim, the intake coordinator, was my initial contact and put me at ease during the process and was also of great help whenever I needed to coordinat...e with or contact the team. Lauren kept me informed of everything going on with my case as things moved forward, and her professionalism and patience were very much appreciated. When I first met with John and Brandon they immediately made me feel like my case was being taken seriously and that they had every intent to fight to make sure that I received the best possible representation. I never felt like I wasn’t a priority or that my case was just a number. They cared about my case just as much as I did. Lastly, I could not have asked for a better lawyer than Oscar Butler, who represented me in court. Oscar listened to my questions and concerns patiently, and took the time to answer them with care and intelligence. And Oscar really fought for my case, and got me a better result than I ever expected. I cannot recommend the Barnes & Fersten highly enough, they are not only consummate professionals, but also great people. Choosing legal representation can be tough, but if you go with Barnes & Fersten you are in the best possible hands.

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Brandon Fersten

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Oscar has a wealth of experience from clerking for a federal judge to working 4 years as a Knox County prosecutor to now working in private practice as a criminal defense and DUI lawyer. Oscar's experiences put him in the best position to get the best possible results for his clients. He understands what prosecutors are concerned about when they prosecute a new criminal case and uses that knowledge to put the prosecutor at ease when making a favorable offer for his clients. Oscar takes the additional time to learn about each of his clients to ensure their desires in seeking representation are not just met but surpassed. I know anyone who hires Oscar as their attorney will feel they made the right choice in hiring him at the conclusion of their case."

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Brandon Fersten

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2023

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Owner | Managing Attorney, Butler Law, LLC

2023 - Present

Associate Attorney, Barnes and Fersten, PLLC

2019 - 2023

Assistant District Attorney, Knox County District Attorney

Associations

2026 - Present

National Bar Association

Member

2026 - Present

LMU-Duncan School of Law Almuni Board

President-Elect

2023 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2019 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

2018 - Present

Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court

2016 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI Charge Dismissed after Preliminary Hearing

Case dismissed after preliminary hearing.

DUI Charge Dismissed

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Education

2019

Lincoln Memorial University - Duncan School of Law

J.D.

2015

Maryville College

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2025

Unspoken Rules of Practicing Law

CLE

2025

BLSA

Professionalism in the Practice

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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