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    Stephanie Dawn Ritchie

    Stephanie Dawn Ritchie

    4.58 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Social Security, Personal Injury
    Review: "She defended me on a criminal case I had. She is smart & also does not care to shake up the courtroom if need be. Always on time & always notified me of any changes in my case."
    Rating:  7.3
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    James Noble Grant

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    James Noble Grant

    5.06 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Providing an effective defense for drug charges, sex crimes, and other felonies and misdemeanors.
    Rating:  6.9
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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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    William I Shockley

    William I Shockley

    4.73 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Government
    Review: "I was appointed this lawyer during a federal case and he was a God send!!!! He is an amazing person with very high morals and values..Very trustworthy and keeps communication open without watering down the outcome...I would recommend him to anyone..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Terita Hewlett

    Terita Hewlett

    4.821 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Ms. Hewlett Riley worked hard on my case. I came to her when I was facing serious consequences. I'm happy to say everything worked out and I would recommend her to anyone."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Craig Rodney Rouviere

    Craig Rodney Rouviere

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I began my legal career as a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County and spent fifteen years there handling thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases. Over that period, I tried almost 100 cases in front of juries ranging from DUI's to murde...
    Rating:  7.5
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    James Michael Shipman

    James Michael Shipman

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Nashville Attorney Michael Shipman began his legal career practicing criminal law in Chicago at the Cook County Office of thePublic Defender, Felony Trial Division at 26th and California. He assisted in the defense of many typesof felony criminal ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Joy Smith Kimbrough

    Joy Smith Kimbrough

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury
    Review: "After trying to be forced by a public defender to plead guilty to something I definitely did not do Ms K walked in that court room and I walked out a free man!"
    Rating:  7.3
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    Megan R. House

    Megan R. House

    4.824 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family
    Bio: Megan House Wilson, a native Memphian, started her legal career working at a small firm in Memphis handling a variety of matters including landlord-tenant disputes, juvenile court matters, criminal defense and divorces. Megan enjoyed her work but ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Daniel Joseph Cantwell

    Daniel Joseph Cantwell

    5.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am dedicated to ensuring that I take care of all of my clients, and that their legal needs are met and exceeded. I offer high-quality legal work and personal client service. I am committed to providing you with top notch legal support. I serve a...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Barbara Marie Penland-LaFevers

    Barbara Marie Penland-LaFevers

    5.07 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Guardianship and more
    Bio: Barbara Marie Penland LaFevers began her solo practice in September 2018. Prior to starting her own practice, Barbara practiced law as an Associate Attorney with the law firm Bulloch, Fly, Hornsby and Evans. Additionally, Barbara was a law clerk f...
    Rating:  7.9
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Janie Parks Varnell

    Janie Parks Varnell

    5.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Janie grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee before attending undergraduate at Auburn University. She received her Jurisdoctor from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in 2012. Janie lives in Hixson with her husband, Adam, and dog, Maggie. Janie was fea...
    Rating:  7.1
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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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    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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    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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