Brandon D. Fersten

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Brandon D. Fersten

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 7 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Knoxville, TN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile

109 S. Northshore Dr. STE 310, Knoxville, TN

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Brandon

Biography

Protecting your future from the adverse consequences of a misdemeanor or felony charge is my top priority.

Protecting your future from the adverse consequences of a DUI is my top priority.

Protecting children charged with serious crimes' future is my top priority. Your child's education and future employment opportunities should not be effected by one mistake.

Protecting your future from the adverse consequences of a misdemeanor or felony charge is my top priority during your most difficult times.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 34%

34%
Criminal Defense 33%

misdemeanor, felony, federal, white collar, DUI, juvenile, drugs, violent crimes, theft

33%
Juvenile Law 33%

misdemeanor, felony, federal, white collar, DUI, drugs, violent crimes, theft

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 7 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Barnes & Fersten, PLLC

109 S. Northshore Dr. STE 310, Knoxville, TN, 37919

knoxcrimdefense.com/about-us/brandon-fersten/

Online Presence

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Brandon D. Fersten's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

5 star (38)
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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brandon Fersten highly genuine , reliable and professional

Mr.Fersten is a rare find in the legal profession. He is professional, highly effective, and deeply empathetic. He took the time to understand my situation and made me feel heard throughout the entire process. He secured a great outcome for my case, allowing me to finally move forward with my life an...d sleep peacefully again. I am so grateful for his help and highly recommend his services to anyone needing a lawyer who truly and cares. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my back and I can now begin to feel happy again with no worries. Thank you Brandon and team I can’t thank you enough !!

Posted by RM | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Service!

I was very satisfied with the service provided by Brandon and his team. I had never been in trouble to this magnitude before and was extremely stressed and worried about the outcome. Brandon was very reassuring and handled my case with excellent communication. He was attentive, supportive, and always... available to address my concerns. He truly went above and beyond and ultimately turned a very stressful situation into a positive experience. I would highly recommend Brandon and his firm to handle any case you may face, with full confidence that he will do everything in his power to achieve the best possible results.

Posted by W | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best criminal defense attorney in East TN!!!

Brandon is literally a truly amazing defense attorney. I hired him for a misdemeanor case that he was able to get dismissed against all odds. He went above and beyond and stood by me the entire time as I was a literal mess!! I wouldn’t think twice about hiring him for any civil case or criminal matt...er…misdemeanor or felony!! Hire Brandon only if you want the best!!!!!!!

Posted by Ralph | September 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trustworthy, reliable & professional!

We are exceedingly grateful to Attorney Fersten and the office personnel for representing us during what could have been a very harrowing vacation experience. From the initial virtual meeting to discuss our case through the preparation and to the court appearance, Mr. Fersten and staff were caring, ...efficient, professional, and adept in representing us. Plus, they communicated with us step-by-step through the process so as to ease our minds as to our responsibilities. We very highly recommend the Barnes and Fersten Law Firm. We cannot give enough positive feedback about the services we received from Brandon Fersten, Attorney at Law!

Posted by Jillian | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Competent, compassionate representation

I feel so fortunate to have found the team at Barnes & Fersten. Attorney Brandon Fersten & Brittany made my potentially horrible situation as easy & painless as humanly possible. They were quick to respond to all questions & concerns, and always provided a clear & realistic set of expectations & dire...ctions for me to follow. The day I was required to appear in person in court, I was touched by how kind & compassionate Brandon was. I was extremely anxious & worried about my outcome. He demonstrated sincere concern for my well-being, and this meant the world to me. I can't recommend him highly enough.

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Brandon D. Fersten's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jackson Fenner

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Fersten was opposing counsel on an eviction case. He was very prepared, did his research, and was very professional. His spot on legal arguments were frustrating for me at the time, but give me hope for the future of the legal profession."

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John Barnes

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I met Brandon after his first year of law school, and even that early in his education it was immediately apparent that he had great potential as a lawyer. Since then I've seen him build on that potential to become a fantastic young attorney. It is exceedingly hard to find the combination of intelligence, work ethic, and ability to communicate well with clients, attorneys, and judges that Brandon has. The satisfaction he gets from a job well done helping people through difficult times, along with those other qualities, made me certain that I wanted to work alongside him."

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Oscar Butler

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"While working for Brandon, I learned he is a hard working, dedicated, and knowledgeable attorney who cares about his clients. I endorse Brandon for all criminal matters and have seen first hand how his work ethic results in positive outcomes."

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Dillon Zinser

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege of working with Brandon on several criminal and juvenile cases. Brandon is fantastic lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. He is not only exceedingly hard-working, but he also takes the time to get to know his clients and connect with them on a personal level. One of Brandon's greatest strengths as a lawyer is the amount of hard work and effort that he puts into his case preparation. I highly recommend Brandon for anyone in need of legal representation."

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Matthew Ooten

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brandon is a great lawyer who works tirelessly to ensure his clients get the best results. He takes the time to listen to his clients and then develops solid case strategies based on the unique facts of every case. If you’re looking for an intelligent and aggressive lawyer to help you fight your criminal charges then Brandon is the lawyer for you. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew McClanahan

Unknown lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Brandon for a number of years. Even in law school, Brandon showed exceptional promise. As a practicing attorney, Brandon is ever the professional with judges, clients, and other attorneys. If you want to hire a client-focused, results-oriented attorney, Brandon is your man."

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Edward Holt

Litigation lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been practicing in the area of Criminal Defense for almost 30 years and I have seen a number of lawyers - some good, some not so - come and go. I couldn't have a better opinion of Brandon Fersten and his potential to be a truly great lawyer. I have observed him come up over three years as a law student, and I have seen first hand the time and effort he puts into any project. His work product is consistently thoroughly researched, well organized, and completely thought out. In simple terms, his work is first rate. In addition, Brandon has a genuine "down home" manner about him that clients find extremely comforting and appealing. I have no doubt that Brandon will be one of the most sought after lawyers in the area in just a few years."

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Oscar Butler

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Matthew McClanahan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Jerry P. Black, Jr. Student Clinic Attorney Award, University of Tennessee College of Law

2019

Excellence for the Future Award: Advocacy Clinic, CALI

2018

Excellence for the Future Award: Negotiation, CALI

2018

Excellence for the Future Award: Advanced Criminal Law, CALI

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Owner, Barnes & Fersten

2019 - Present

Associate Attorney, Barnes Law Firm

2019 - 2019

Student Attorney, University Of Tennessee College Of Law

2018 - 2018

Law Clerk, Mcdonald, Levy & Taylor

2017 - 2019

Law Clerk, Barnes Law Firm

Associations

2023 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2022 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2019 - Present

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2019 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Attorney

2019 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

Attorney

2019 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2016 - Present

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2019

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Tennessee v. EM

Dismissal of all criminal charges against client

State of Tennessee v. John Doe

Successfully reversed the trial court's decision on appeal

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Education

2019

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor: Magna Cum Laude

2016

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts: Political Science & Economics

Speaking Engagements

2021

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

DWI Means Defend with Ingenuity

2020

2020

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Settlement Brochures Made Easy

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers TACDL Annual Meeting

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Sentencing Hearings - the Right Way

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Case law update/Legislative Update

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Providing Alibi with Technology

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Mental Health Defense

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Prosecutorial Misconduct in Closing

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Disqualification of Prosecutors & Judges

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 404(b)

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers State v. Marshun Newell

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Defending Cold Cases

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Preparing The Client To Testify

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Defending Self-Defense Cases

2020

2020

2020

Rafi Law Webinar Motions in Limine

2020

Rafi Law Webinar Opening Statements Webinar

2020

Rafi Law Webinar Closing Arguments Webinar

2020

2020

2020

Knoxville Bar Association It's All a Game: How to Win at Trial

2020

Knoxville Bar Association Drafting Pleadings & Motions to Win

2020

Kentucky Justice Association Resolving Subrogation/Reimbursement Claims

2019

University of Tennessee Advocacy Clinic Advocacy Experience

Publications

2020

Amazon Criminal Defense in Tennessee: Straight Answers About Your Rights and What to Expect Next

2020

Amazon Juvenile Defense in Tennessee: Straight Answers About Your Rights and What to Expect Next

2020

Barnes Law The Citizen's Guide to Lawsuits in Knoxville and East Tennessee

2018

UT College of Law The U.S. Supreme Court Or Congress Should Eliminate Major League Baseball's Antitrust Exemption To Scrutinize Major League Baseball's Constitution: An Evaluation of City of San Jose v. Office of Commissioner of Baseball

Languages

English

Activity

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