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    Tennessee Has 2514 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 11558 Reviews

    Lewis Alvin Williams

    Lewis Alvin Williams

    5.017 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Review: "I had to find new legal counsel after my first lawyer's lack of experience became painfully obvious the first time in front of the judge. In my search for a new lawyer, Lewis Williams came highly recommended, and he made an immediate impact. My (n..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    David Larsen Clarke

    David Larsen Clarke

    4.822 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: David L. Clarke, Attorney at Law Dealing with a personal injury accident, being charged with a criminal offense, or navigating a DUI is a serious matter. It is, therefore, important to have trusted counsel by your side who will help you navigate t...
    Rating:  7.9
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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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    Benjamin Logan McGowan

    Benjamin Logan McGowan

    5.070 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "From the moment my wife and I met Ben, we were at ease. We knew we were in good hands. Ben is very trustworthy and very knowledgeable with Criminal Law. Being falsely accused and charged with shoplifting and my wife being charged simply because sh..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Michael Jeffrey Whitt

    Michael Jeffrey Whitt

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Jeff Whitt and team members at WCTH are my "A-Team", the "go-to" team! I have known Jeff Whitt for 4 years. During those 4 years, he has earned a great deal of respect from me. He was recommended to me through a family member when I needed an atto..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Richard Lewis Tennent

    Richard Lewis Tennent

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Appeals
    Bio: If you are accused of a crime, you want positive results--not your face on the front page of the paper. If you have been convicted and are fighting an appeal, you want a positive outcome--not hot air and a hole in your family's savings. Competent ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    W. B. Mitchell Carter

    W. B. Mitchell Carter

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Debt Collection and more
    Bio: Mr. Carter recieved his law degree from the Duke University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Carter worked at the U.S. Department of Justice as an A...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Patrick Mathisen Brooks

    Patrick Mathisen Brooks

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Brooks Law Firm offers rep­re­sen­ta­tion: Drug Conspiracy, DUI, Possession, Domes­tic Assault, Sus­pended License, Traf­fic Tick­ets, Theft, Pro­ba­tion Vio­la­tions, Orders of Pro­tec­tion, Felon Possesion of a Handgun, Offender Registry, Aggrav...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Nicholas Spring Davenport

    Nicholas Spring Davenport

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Elder Law and more
    Review: "I hired Mr. Davenport after I was involved in a cat accident. From the minute I walked in his office, in my Batman pajama pants, he made me feel as if my claim was the only one that mattered. He and his Secretary are amazing with their response ti..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Jonathan Scott Edwards

    Jonathan Scott Edwards

    5.03 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Jonathan is a graduate of the prestigious National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute. Furthermore, Jonathan has been nominated as 10 Best for Client Satisfaction in Criminal Law and DUI/DWI by the American Institute of Criminal Law...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Taylor Elias Cooper

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    Taylor Elias Cooper

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Taylor "Joe" Cooper, originally from Alcoa, Tennessee, is renowned for his unwavering commitment to his clients and community. A graduate of Alcoa High School's class of 2010, Joe was a key contributor to multiple state-championship football teams...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Matthew Jared Crigger

    Matthew Jared Crigger

    4.36 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Matthew Crigger, a native of middle Tennessee, opend Matthew J. Crigger PLC in 2014 after working for the Cool Springs Law Firm, formerly Todd Moore PLC, as an associate for two years. Pior to entering the practice of law, Matthew Crigger clerked ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Seth Morgan Segraves

    Seth Morgan Segraves

    5.05 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Attorney Seth Seagraves represented me when a tenant damaged my property, moved out and claimed illegal eviction. He was able to get a verdict on my behalf as soon as the complainants rested their case! It was very fortunate for me because the jud..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Amanda Wiggins Guy

    Amanda Wiggins Guy

    5.014 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mrs. Guy represented my young man & she not only handled the situation with care, she was able to get a very serious charge dropped & get his sentence suspended. She kept us informed even after her work was technically complete & help to get his s..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Andrew Chambers Beasley

    Andrew Chambers Beasley

    4.816 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys is Nashville's Highest-Rated Criminal Defense Law Firm* Founded by Nashville criminal defense attorney Andrew C. Beasley, the firm is dedicated exclusively to defending individuals facing criminal charges thr...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Joseph Scott Ozment

    Joseph Scott Ozment

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I recently had some trouble with the law. Being on probation, I was in a lot of trouble. My family depends on me every day and we thought our world was about to fall apart. Joe Ozment could’ve asked for a continuation when my probation officer was..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    David Martin Hopkins

    David Martin Hopkins

    5.05 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Appeals
    Bio: Since 1999, I have represented clients charged with crimes ranging from DUI to First Degree Murder. My other primary practice area is domestic law. While many cases are resolved without going to trial, I have served as lead counsel in over 30 jury...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Edward Stephen Ryan

    Edward Stephen Ryan

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been practicing law for 15 years after my former life as a police officer. Outside the practice of law, am an avid SCUBA diver, love to fly fish, camp and cook. I love all sports football team is the Titans, Baseball team life long Red Sox ...
    Rating:  10
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    Kara Lola Page

    Kara Lola Page

    5.023 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I graduated from California Western School of Law in San Diego in December 2010. Shortly thereafter, I moved from California to my hometown in Tennessee. In 2011 I was admitted to both the California and the Tennessee Bar. I now primarily handle d...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Taurus Martin Bailey

    Taurus Martin Bailey

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Taurus Bailey is a Memphis attorney and graduate of the University of Tennessee. He has clerked with the State of Tennessee Attorney General, and worked as case examiner in lawsuits against the state of Tennessee under $25,000 for the State of Ten...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Mark Alan Renken

    Mark Alan Renken

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I have had my own practice since 2006. I have worked in a variety of areas, including personal injury, probate, and general civil litigation, but criminal defense has always been the heart of my practice. I am able to have a serious positive impac...
    Rating:  8.2
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