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    Tennessee Has 2513 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 11499 Reviews

    Hunter Fowler

    Hunter Fowler

    5.017 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Everyone deserves diligent representation, whether you are fighting a criminal charge, or fighting for custody of your children. Hunter maintains everything you are looking for in a lawyer. Do not hesitate to call or e-mail today to schedule your ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Daniel Joseph Ripper

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    Daniel Joseph Ripper

    3.52 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Insurance, Ethics & Professional Responsibility and more
    Bio: I have learned over the time I have been a lawyer that good people fall on hard times and make mistakes. When they do, they need someone who will be there for them to help them out. I have also learned that law enforcement and the district attorne...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jonathan Roy Hamby

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    Jonathan Roy Hamby

    5.010 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, General Practice and more
    Bio: A native of Crossville, Jonathan R. Hamby graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Recording Industry Management. Upon graduation, Jonathan went on to attend Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Flor...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael Wayne Ritter

    Michael Wayne Ritter

    4.989 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Michael has had extremely diverse experience throughout his legal career. Although he excelled in both Personal Injury and Workers Compensation litigation, his primary focus and passion has always been Criminal Law and Civil Rights Litigation. Mic...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Gregory Scott Kanavos

    Gregory Scott Kanavos

    4.36 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Scott is direct, fair, and compassionate. He has assembled a team of great people who have helped me a few times over the years. Each attorney and staff member was kind to me when they did not have to be. I’m indebted more than they know."
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    Sean Thomas McKinney

    Sean Thomas McKinney

    3.919 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I came to Nashville on vacation and was arrested on Broadway for a domestic assault that didn't happen. It didn't even involve me, period. I hired Mr. Mckinney and he worked my case hard and somehow managed to get the whole thing thrown out and ke..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Caesar Anthony Cirigliano

    Caesar Anthony Cirigliano

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Caesar is made my entire scary process very easy on me. Once I retained his services for my civil case he handled all my paperwork and was on time to court promptly. He was confident in his ability to handle my case and helped me a lot. I would re..."
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    Robert Wesley Newman

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    Robert Wesley Newman

    5.03 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Adoption, Child Custody and more
    Review: "He is so knowledge and has a bull dog attitude. Doesn't back down."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Jonathan Paul Farmer

    Jonathan Paul Farmer

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Jonathan was extremely knowledgeable about the law and he kept me well informed about every step of my case. He responded immediately to my calls and emails. I think the thing that makes Jonathan stand out is that he is a compassionate and caring ..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Akiah Clinch Highsmith

    Akiah Clinch Highsmith

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Akiah is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Prior to joining Griffith McDaniel LLP in 2025, he worked for one of the largest law firms in the country with a focus on civil litigation and i...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Andrew Robert Edward Plunk

    Andrew Robert Edward Plunk

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in Memphis, TN. I attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville for undergrad, where I received a B.A. in Political Science. I returned to Memphis for law school, where I graduated in 2012. I passed the Tennessee Bar Exam...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Cynthia Sue Lyons

    Cynthia Sue Lyons

    5.05 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I provide skilled represenation to my clients, with over 30 years of experience to rely on, in matters of criminal defense, DUI, and domestic relations.
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jerry Jerome Fabus

    Jerry Jerome Fabus

    3.914 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "I have had the pleasure of working with Jerry Fabus on several legal matters, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most intelligent, thorough, and caring lawyers I have ever encountered. He is transparent and honest, demonstrating the u..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Charles Clifford Harrison

    Charles Clifford Harrison

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
    Review: "Charles is very attentive, informative and deeply dependable! He has been my lawyer for the past 2 years and he has been successful each time I've needed him. I would recommend him to any one who is needing legal advice or representation."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Robert Wesley Laxson

    Robert Wesley Laxson

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning
    Bio: Born and raised in Giles County, my roots in this community run deep, and they are the foundation of my legal practice. My grandfathers, though different, instilled in me the core principles that guide my work today. My father's father, who owned ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Michael S Rexroat

    Michael S Rexroat

    4.943 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: If you were playing the biggest game of your life how helpful would it be to have someone on your team who used to be on the opposing team? Someone who had been involved in every aspect of the other team‘s game and gameplan? What if the competitio...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Brad William Hornsby

    Brad William Hornsby

    5.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I was very happy with my time with Brad. He truly cares about your issue and it's obvious he is very knowledgeable of the law. I have complete confidence that Brad will handle my dad's issue in a very determined and professional way with positive ..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Jason Howard Arthur

    Jason Howard Arthur

    5.08 reviews Attention
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: I have enjoyed the practice of law in TN and VA since 2003. I enjoy getting to know my clients' and their individual needs. I am readily accessable to clients in person and via office phone, cell phone, email and text. I maintain a diverse practic...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jere Wayne Mason

    Jere Wayne Mason

    5.07 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Business
    Bio: Jere Mason is a disciplined advocate that believes every client deserves someone who will battle to protect their legal interests. Throughout his life he has used his "never quit" attitude and aggressive style to achieve success in the business wo...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Robert Lynn Parris

    Robert Lynn Parris

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
    Review: "The day after Christmas my son found himself alone, scared, and in jail. I called Mr. Parris and he immediately started arrangements for my son's release. As his case progresses, Mr. Parris is attentive and sensitive to what our family is going th..."
    Rating:  7.0
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