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Dakota Lee Vermillion
About Dakota
Biography
Dakota brings a wealth of experience from every side of the criminal justice system to Barnes & Fersten. Prior to law school, Dakota worked as a police officer with the Metro Nashville Police Department for approximately five (5) years. While attending Nashville School of Law, Dakota worked as a law clerk in the Fourth Circuit Court of Davidson County, which is a primarily family law court. Following law school graduation, Dakota worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Knox County District Attorney’s Office in the DUI & White Collar units.
Thereafter, Dakota joined Barnes & Fersten in January 2026 to utilize his unique knowledge through experience as both a police officer and a prosecutor to provide the highest level of criminal defense to his clients. Dakota has quickly become an integral part of Barnes & Fersten providing exceptional service and incredible results for his clients.
Dakota is a member of the National College of DUI Defense.
Originally from Terre Haute, IN, graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Criminology from Indiana State University and played college football while attending Indiana State University.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 2 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2024
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Barnes and Fersten, PLLC
109 S. Northshore Drive #310, Knoxville, TN, 37919
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Experience
Honors
2024
Honorable Society of Coopers Inn, Nashville School of Law
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Attorney, Barnes and Fersten, PLLC
2024 - 2026
Assistant District Attorney, Knox County District Attorney
2021 - 2024
Law Clerk, Davidson County Fourth Circuit Court
2017 - 2021
Police Officer, Metro Nashville Police Department
Associations
2024 - Present
Knoxville Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
Education
2024
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2016
Indiana State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2026
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
SFST Officer Course
2026
National College of DUI Defense
DUI Defense Summer Session