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    Rhonda D. Hooks

    Rhonda D. Hooks

    4.717 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Power Of Attorney and more
    Review: "I was in quite a situation with my upcoming case. The outcome looked expensive and grim. But Attorney Hooks took the time whenever I called to answer my questions, relay the law in layman's terms and gave me insightful tips in how we needed to pro..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Aubrey B. Harwell III

    Aubrey B. Harwell III

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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Corporate and Incorporation, Litigation, Criminal Defense
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    Charles Scott Mitchell

    Charles Scott Mitchell

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He was very informative, kept me updated on the status of my case. I would certainly rehire if needed!!!"
    Rating:  6.7
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    Gary Flem Antrican

    Gary Flem Antrican

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "I dealt with Gary in the late 1980s when he was an overworked Public Defender and we served in the National Guard together. He proved that he was a "go-getter" when he took a case for my wife at the time, and did more than a lot of highly paid law..."
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    Edward Perry Bronston

    Edward Perry Bronston

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Construction & Development, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Our Offices are dedicated to ...."HELPING YOU, YOUR FAMILY & YOUR BUSINESS"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Walter Edward Biggs II

    Walter Edward Biggs II

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "My lawyer took a position within the legal system that prevented her from representing clients. Unfortunately this was right in the middle of my case. My lawyer personally recommended Rip. Truly feeling like my world was falling apart, Rip immedia..."
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    Matthew Todd Sandahl

    Matthew Todd Sandahl

    4.311 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I did not grow up in a military family, but I am often asked that question. Instead, my father was a college and professional football coach. I lived in ten (10) states from Mississippi to Washington state to California and New York with many stat...
    Rating:  8.6
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    James Robert Ferguson

    James Robert Ferguson

    5.03 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Very professional and takes great pride in helping his clients. He never made me feel inadequate or rushed. He took his time to explain every question i had. Thanks"
    Rating:  7.6
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    Katherine Susannah Boston

    Katherine Susannah Boston

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Originally from Lawrenceburg, Kate Boston Melby is a third generation trial attorney from Middle Tennessee. Kate graduated with honors from Auburn University and the University of Tennessee College of Law. She earned her J.D. with a concentration ...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jason Howard Arthur

    Jason Howard Arthur

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    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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    Stephanie Huey Messer

    Stephanie Huey Messer

    5.06 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Stephanie Messer is a family law and criminal defense attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. Education and Licensure Attorney Stephanie Messer began her postsecondary education at the University of Memphis, where she studied sociology. She gradua...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Lindsay Cameron Gross

    Lindsay Cameron Gross

    5.05 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Adoption, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Hi I'm Lindsay. I'm a wife and mother who was raised in Cookeville, TN. I've been practicing in my hometown and surrounding areas since 2009 at my family's law firm Cameron Goolsby & Gross. I've handled many kinds of cases and met some amazing cli...
    Rating:  7.4
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    David Michael Oldham

    David Michael Oldham

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Litigation
    Bio: A Nashville Native, I put my all into my work--striving each day to be better and do better than the last. I am constantly learning and bettering my skills in and out of the courtroom. A licensed educator, I taught for eight years and I am constan...
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Jones

    James Jones

    4.25 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Great attorney, tried and help numerous times! Not only does he try but he is very honest about the situation."
    Rating:  6.6
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    William Price Rudolph

    William Price Rudolph

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Appeals and more
    Review: "outstanding Lead in being my lawyer and affordable. Also Mr.Rudolph is very trustworthy, confident, reliable, knowledgeable, strong communication skills, ability to think outside the box, honest, ability to stick up for what's right, and connects ..."
    Rating:  6.4
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    Lesli Oliver Wright

    Lesli Oliver Wright

    5.07 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Probate
    Bio: You need an attorney to effectively fight for your rights. By getting to know my clients and working to understand their circumstances, whatever the issue, I am committed to representing your legal needs and protecting your rights.
    Rating:  7.4
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    Larry Walter Ables

    Larry Walter Ables

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Larry Ables has played a highly significant role in providing both compassion and knowledge for my son throughout a dangerous mental crisis. Mr. Ables has been instrumental with providing resources and availability while guiding us through the..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Eric Kerwin Lockert

    Eric Kerwin Lockert

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice
    Review: "Eric is an amazing lawyer in which I will forever be grateful for the services he provided. I will start with my initial contact with him, I was in panic mode because I had paid for a consult with a different lawyer that had canceled three times, ..."
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    Hugh E. Green

    Hugh E. Green

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "If you need a local attorney who knows the laws and the court system, I recommend Hugh. Hugh saved me thousands, handled my case when others ho hummed. Vert attentive!"
    Rating:  7.7
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    John Mark Bowman

    John Mark Bowman

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "used him for years great lawyer!"
    Rating:  6.7
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