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    Tennessee Has 2514 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 11537 Reviews

    Jacob Walter Fendley

    Jacob Walter Fendley

    5.021 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Jacob, W. Fendley (Jake) father of four, began working for Rudolph, Ross and Fendley, Attorneys in 2003, at the age of 18. Jake started at the bottom of a law firm as a legal runner, then as a paralegal, then as a law clerk, graduating from law sc...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Claiborne Hambrick Ferguson

    Claiborne Hambrick Ferguson

    4.637 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: When you come to The Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm, you can rest assured that your case is in competent and reliable hands. Attorney Claiborne Ferguson is a Memphis criminal defense lawyer who has dealt with all kinds of criminal cases and is well e...
    Rating:  10
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Joseph Andrew McClusky

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    Joseph Andrew McClusky

    4.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime
    Quality & Experienced Criminal Defense Representation, That Protects Your Rights.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Thomas Stephen Santel

    Thomas Stephen Santel

    5.012 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: My law firm's practice areas are concentrated in both criminal defense and civil litigation. Every attorney at Parkerson | Santel PLLC has previously served as a state prosecutor and has a significant amount of experience in the prosecution of cri...
    Rating:  10
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    Kyle Fite Mothershead

    Kyle Fite Mothershead

    4.917 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Our firm provides elite representation with a focus on federal constitutional rights litigation, state criminal defense, and federal criminal defense. We also have a general civil practice with experience in personal injury, family, and civil liti...
    Rating:  10
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    David Miller Eldridge

    David Miller Eldridge

    5.06 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Eldridge was educated at the University of Tennessee, receiving his undergraduate degree in 1982. He graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Law, cum laude, in 1986. While there, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of its law review p...
    Rating:  10
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    Fisher Edward Wise

    Fisher Edward Wise

    5.022 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: I use the law to help people through some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Whether you are facing criminal charges, going through a divorce, dealing with child custody issues, or pursuing compensation after an injury, I work to prot...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Alexander Conrad Wharton

    Alexander Conrad Wharton

    5.09 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Government
    Bio: Alexander graduated Cum laude from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2007. While enrolle...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Douglas David Aaron

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    Douglas David Aaron

    5.023 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Social Security and more
    Review: "Mr. Aaron treated me and my family with respect and compassion. I hired him for a felony criminal defense. His work in court was impressive and professional. I did not expect him to be as aggressive as he was in x-examination. I liked that in defe..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    G. Earl Patton

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    G. Earl Patton

    5.015 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    When you have a lot to lose, Earl Patton has a lot to offer. DUIs, misdemeanors and felony charges.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Mark Libby Puryear

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    Mark Libby Puryear

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Former prosecutor with trusted experience who will aggressively defend your case.
    Rating:  8.6
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    Steve Girsky

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    Steve Girsky

    4.950 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Your Concerns Are Our Priority, Personalized Services To Meet Your Needs. Call 931-266-4261
    Rating:  9.5
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    Darren Drake

    Darren Drake

    5.0199 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: Call. Client satisfaction is my number one priority. I offer high-quality client-centered legal representation. As an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, I work hard to ensure that my clients 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendment protections o...
    Rating:  9.8
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    William Jordan Steed

    William Jordan Steed

    4.612 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have been providing excellent representation to clients in state and federal courts since moving to Nashville more than 18 years ago. After completing law school at Duke University in 1999, I joined the Office of the Public Defender, where I adv...
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas A. Ross

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    Thomas A. Ross

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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Thomas Ross is a Nashville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys who represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges throughout Nashville, Davidson County,...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Amanda J Gentry

    Amanda J Gentry

    4.117 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Nashville Born and Raised, I spent most of my time zealously defending the constitutional rights of citizens in and and out of the courtrooms all across Middle Tennessee.
    Rating:  10
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    Elizabeth Ann Russell

    Elizabeth Ann Russell

    5.03 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Trusted Reputation. Trusted Advice.
    Rating:  10
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    Lance Kristopher Baker

    Lance Kristopher Baker

    4.421 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The Baker Law Firm, well-regarded across East and Middle Tennessee, provides trusted legal services in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights. At the helm is our founder, Lance K. Baker, who brings a robust approach to so...
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey Hudson Jones

    Jeffrey Hudson Jones

    5.08 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Jeffrey Jones is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Jeffrey Jones. He has practiced law since 1977, dedicating his practice to providing representation in criminal cases, divorce cases, and injury claims. He is a 1974 pharmacy graduate of th...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Norman Delton McKellar

    Norman Delton McKellar

    5.034 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Norman D. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and federal criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax fraud and white collar federal crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and s...
    Rating:  10
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