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155 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Chattanooga, TN area.

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Chattanooga has 155 Criminal defense Attorneys with 1190 Reviews

  • Stevie Phillips

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    Stevie Phillips Law, PLLC
    1253 Market St., Ste 100, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 27 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experienced criminal defense attorney. Call 423-509-0469 to schedule your free consultation today.

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI, 25% Federal crime

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    TN, Active since 2008

  • Matthew Brock

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    Best & Brock
    1257 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 154 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Absolute Defense

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 70% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    TN, Active since 2013

  • Meredith Mochel

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    Law Offices of Meredith Mochel
    809 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN
    4.5 stars 64 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    For a serious advocate to defend your criminal case, call Meredith Mochel today.

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 60% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    45 minutes

    License
    TN, Active since 2003

  • McCracken Poston

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    McCRACKEN POSTON
    707 Georgia Avenue, Suite 101, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 17 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am an actively practicing attorney in Georgia and Tennessee, concentrating on the defense of criminal charges, and could be available in other jurisdictions on a single-case basis upon approval of the local court. Please visit my office websi...
  • Joshua Weiss

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    Cavett, Abbott & Weiss, PLLC
    801 Broad Street, Suite 428, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 47 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Have you been arrested? We protect constitutional rights with zealous advocacy.
  • R. Best

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    Best & Brock
    1257 Market St., Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 47 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Don’t settle for less, hire the Best!

    Practice area
    15% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI, 20% Federal crime, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    TN, Active since 2008

  • Johnny Houston

    Houston & Alexander, PLLC
    3417 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 56 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    For over 30 years, people faced with a DUI or criminal charges have relied upon me to make sure that one mistake did not ruin their family, career and/or livelihood.   The lawyers at my firm have over six decades of experience handling criminal ma...
  • Ryan Hanzelik

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    Ryan D. Hanzelik
    622 Georgia Avenue, Suite 106, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 137 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Seasoned trial lawyer with strategic criminal defense representation and proven successful results.

    Practice area
    25% Criminal defense, 30% Family, 25% Divorce and separation, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutesContingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 33%-33%

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    TN, Active since 2006

  • W. Izell

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    Law Office of W. Adam Izell, PLLC
    100 W. MLK Blvd.,, Suite 709, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Serious Situations Call For Serious Representation.  Call  to Protect Your Rights today. Every client deserves prompt, professional representation from an experienced attorney. Let’s discuss the best strategy for your case today. 

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 20% Probate, 20% DUI and DWI, and more.

    Cost
    Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 25%-40%Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work Sometimes

    License
    TN, Active since 2009

  • Fisher Wise

    Law Offices of Fisher Wise
    3001 South Broad Street, Suite 101, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 22 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I truly enjoy using the law to help people through difficult times in their lives.  Whether you've been accused of a crime, need a divorce, have an issue involving the custody or care of your children, or you've been injured as the result of anoth...
  • Diana Phillips

    511 Georgia Ave, 2nd Floor, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 54 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a sole practitioner with 17 years experience practicing law in Tennessee. I am known for going the extra mile with my clients and for fighting for the very best possible outcome. I spend time on each case and respect the fact that there is a ...
  • Andrea Hayduk

    McKoon Williams Atchley & Stulce, PLLC
    633 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Ms. Hayduk is a very experienced and highly rated criminal defense and DUI defense attorney, who has recently expanded her practice to include all areas of civil litigation.  Prior to her recent employment at Mckoon, Williams, Atchley and Stulce,...
  • Lee Davis

    Davis & Hoss, PC
    850 Fort Wood Street, Chattanooga, TN
    4.5 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I have been representing people in court since 1986. I have successfully represented clients in trial and appellate courts throughout the country and I regularly try cases before state and federal court juries.My career has been varied as I began ...
  • Alan Beard

    501 S. German Town Rd, STE A, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 67 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    AN EXPERIENCED AND AGGRESSIVE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY WHO WILL FIGHT, WITHOUT WAIVER, TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
  • Samuel Byrd

    3828 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 60 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    At the Law Office of Sam Byrd in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we provide knowledgeable and experienced legal representation for Family Law (Divorce & Child Custody), DUI and Criminal Defense. Attorney Sam Byrd is a second-generation lawyer, following i...
  • Brian O'Shaughnessy

    735 Broad Street, Suite 1000, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 43 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Brian is an excellent, knowledgeable, honest, professional and hardworking attorney. He was extremely dedicated to my case and put in a great effort to get me the best results possible. Brain made me feel like I was his m...
  • Julie Moya

    Julie E. Moya Attorney - Will conveniently meet clients at court!
    1600 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Julie Moya is a former Assistant State Attorney for Miami-Dade County. As an Assistant State Attorney, she was responsible for hundreds of cases, and co-lead prosecution in two courtrooms. Ms. Moya also ran a solo criminal defense practice in Chat...
  • Amanda Dunn

    Houston & Alexander, PLLC
    3417 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “After 13 years I decided to file for custody of my son due to the actions of his mother what I thought would be an extremely painful hard-fought long process Amanda made painless simple and she was able to use the evidenc...
  • Cindy Bice

    The Law Office of Cindy Bice
    600 Georgia Ave, Suite 7, Chattanooga, TN
    4.5 stars 14 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Sole Practitioner, Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee, graduated cum laude in 1999, Advanced Family Mediation Training with specialization in Domestic Violence issues, 2002.  Graduated Nashville School of Law, 2005.  Admitted by Tennesse...

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 80% Family

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    License
    TN, Active since 2006

  • Rebecca Stern

    809 Market St Fl 2, Chattanooga, TN
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Rebecca J. Stern spent eighteen years presiding over Division Two of Hamilton County Criminal Court before retiring in 2015. While on the bench, she founded the Hamilton County Drug Court which has been successfully rebuilding families for over te...

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Nearby Courthouses

Hamilton County Circuit Court Clerk
Superior Court, 500 Courthouse, 625 Georgia Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-209-6700Court Website | Get Directions

Hamilton County Grand Jury Service
Superior Court, 600 Market Street, Room 305
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-209-6726Court Website | Get Directions

Hamilton County Clerk & Master
Superior Court, 300 Courthouse, 625 Georgia Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-209-6600Court Website | Get Directions

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