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    John Patrick McNeil

    John Patrick McNeil

    5.010 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
    Bio: John McNeil joined the Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm in August of 2015 after graduating with honors from The University of Memphis School of Law. He received his undergraduate from the University of Memphis with a major in International Business. Du...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Clancy James Covert

    Clancy James Covert

    1.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
    Rating:  9.1
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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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    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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    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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    George Edward S. Pettigrew

    George Edward S. Pettigrew

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Custody and more
    Review: "he was very attentive, and impressive in court. he was agressive when need be and made me feel secure in a very akward situation. he follows up in an appropiate amount of time, and I feel he is a young and refreshed attorney with a great desire. I..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Brandi L. Murrell

    Brandi L. Murrell

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Anyone would be lucky to have an attorney half as talented, fierce and professional as Ms. Murrell."
    Rating:  7.6
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    John Gabriel Oliva

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    John Gabriel Oliva

    5.01 review
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Appeals and more
    Rating:  9.3
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    Donald Sheridan Hackett

    Donald Sheridan Hackett

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I grew up in middle Tennessee and has lived in Tennessee his whole life. I am passionate about serving the Memphis community and upholding justice within our state. I received his Bachelor of Arts in History from The University of Tennessee – Knox...
    Rating:  7.1
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    William Gerald Tidwell

    William Gerald Tidwell

    5.08 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Jerry’s 36 years practicing trial law as both a plaintiff’s and defendant’s attorney in a wide variety of civil cases gives him rare perspective on the strength of a case and how it might fare in court. Jerry has handled cases that range from stan...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Larry De Wayne Drolsum

    Larry De Wayne Drolsum

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice and more
    Review: "Larry is a great lawyer. He was able to get a felony reduced to a misdemeanor and has really helped me out. He is affordable, nonjudgmental, and incredibly experienced. He has a great relationship with the DAs and judges, and a whole lot of life e..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Kevin Wayne Shepherd

    Kevin Wayne Shepherd

    4.123 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Bio: Kevin W. Shepherd, Attorney At Law For most people, legal issues are stressful and confusing. They must make the most important decisions of their lives without truly understanding their legal rights, which may have changed recently due to the alt...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Gary Carl Tamkin

    Gary Carl Tamkin

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Gary Tamkin has represented thousands of men and women who were charged with misdemeanors and felonies in general sessions court and criminal court. In the majority of cases, he has successfully negotiated favorable plea settlements at the early s...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Sarah Heath Olesiuk

    Sarah Heath Olesiuk

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ms.Parker represented me in felony court under Judge Chuck Cerny and did an outstanding job for arguing my case on several occasions. I would personally recommend Mrs.Parker for anything and all needs pertaining to the justice system. Fantastic l..."
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    Mitch Grissim

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    Mitch Grissim

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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: Mitch Grissim's father, a prominent Nashville lawyer, taught him at an early age that it is the little things that make all the difference in the quality of the legal services offered and the level of client satisfaction. Simple but important acti...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Kevin Lee Hargis

    Kevin Lee Hargis

    5.010 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Kevin grew up in rural East Tennessee. His parents divorced when he was nine years old, but continued to feud throughout the remainder of his childhood, giving him unique insight into the needs of Family Law clients. As a result of that divorce, K...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Travis Darin Patterson

    Travis Darin Patterson

    5.015 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I currently reside in Union County, TN. I practice in several counties across East TN focusing on Criminal law, Family law, Juvenile law, and Wills and Estates And Property Law. I strive to show my clients the upmost respect and attention they des...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Kris Matthew Oliver

    Kris Matthew Oliver

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Debt Collection and more
    Bio: Thank you for viewing my profile. I am Kris Oliver, a partner at Wilson, Howser & Oliver, PLLC. The focus of my practice is helping my clients through tough situations. I primarly do this in the realm of defending my clients in criminal court and ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Richard Clinton Strong

    Richard Clinton Strong

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation and more
    Bio: I am an experienced criminal defense attorney serving all of Middle Tennessee, including Davidson, Sumner, and Robertson Counties. My goal is to provide my clients with the necessary advice to make the best decisions about their cases. I strive to...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Kent Kristopher Stanley

    Kent Kristopher Stanley

    5.07 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Kent K. Stanley is an Experienced High Stakes Criminal Defense Trial Attorney. With over 25 years experience, he has skillfully handled many cases with a positive outcome for his clients. Kent is knowledgeable about the criminal law in the State o...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Aaron Michael Kimsey

    Aaron Michael Kimsey

    4.714 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I highly recommend Aaron McKenzie for an attorney. He was very professional.. he was direct and got right on it! When he says he will take care of you that's what he means. He had on my case with evidence and was super professional. He did not giv..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Bryan Henry Hoss

    Bryan Henry Hoss

    2.36 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
    Bio: While Bryan Hoss concentrates his practice in the areas of federal criminal defense in Tennessee & Georgia and state court criminal cases in Tennessee and Georgia. Bryan appears frequently in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnatti, Ohio...
    Rating:  8.4
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