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    38 criminal defense lawyers serve Cookeville, TN. Compare the best based on 171+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Putnam County are listed below.

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    Gordon Allen Byars

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    Gordon Allen Byars

    5.020 reviews
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    Byars Law
    101 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Client focused and results driven. Every Case Is Defensible.
    Rating:  10
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    Jason Francis Hicks

    Jason Francis Hicks

    4.824 reviews
    46 N Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Jason drew up a complete set of estate planning documents for my grandmother. He answered all of her questions and explained to her how the documents would uphold her wishes in different situations. It took a lot of worry off of her, and he charge..."
    Rating:  10
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    Seth Clayton Crabtree

    Seth Clayton Crabtree

    4.724 reviews
    Seth Crabtree - Attorney at Law
    310 East Broad Street, Suite A, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Victorius at Tennessee Supreme Court (changed criminal law state-wide) Multiple A-Felony Jury Trial Acquittals Countless Dismissals Law Degree from the University of Tennessee Top 10% of the Nation on Law School Admissions Test Graduated Summa Cum...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Martelia Theresa Crawford

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    Martelia Theresa Crawford

    3.76 reviews
    101 S. Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    My office can handle criminal cases.
    Rating:  8.4
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    Wesley Thomas Bray

    Wesley Thomas Bray

    5.022 reviews
    105 South Dixie Avenue, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Your life, your freedom, and your record matters. Serving all your legal needs in the Upper Cumberland. Providing legal services to the Upper Cumberland area. Focus is on criminal defense law/DUI defense and Divorce/Custody litigation and Federal ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Douglas Keith Dennis

    Douglas Keith Dennis

    5.06 reviews
    Law Office of Douglas K. Dennis
    9 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite 101, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have been practicing Criminal Defense, exclusively, in the State of Tennessee since 2006. Most of the cases I handle involve serious felony charges like Rape, Sexual Offenses, Homicides, etc.. Though I have represented hundreds of citizens accus...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Mark Edwin Tribble

    Mark Edwin Tribble

    4.515 reviews
    Tribble & Tribble
    5 S. Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Helping People by Serving the Complete Needs of Clients The people who visit my office for legal service are often in turmoil, facing some of the most significant challenges of their lives. Particularly for families embroiled in the struggle of a ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Lindsay Cameron Gross

    Lindsay Cameron Gross

    5.05 reviews
    100 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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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    Michael H Knowlton

    Michael H Knowlton

    4.25 reviews
    16 S Madison Ave, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "ist time needing an attorney. Michael got the job done. He's a good lawyer. I really appreciate him. Would hire him again!! Thank you again Michael."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Robert Luke Chaffin

    Robert Luke Chaffin

    5.01 review
    204 N Washington Ave, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Real Estate and more
    Review: "Luke came to my defense in an aggravated burglary charge, not only was he very responsive he kept my family informed about what was happening now and what was more than likely going to happen while I was incarcerated. On the day of my preliminary ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jon Douglas Hatfield

    Jon Douglas Hatfield

    1.85 reviews
    721 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Real Estate and more
    Bio: I practice in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee; primarily in Putnam County. After moving with my family to the area in the late 90's, I chose to attend Tennessee Technological University. While there, I earned a Bachelor's Degree in...
    Rating:  6.9
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    William Arnold Cameron

    William Arnold Cameron

    5.01 review
    Cameron, Goolsby & Gross
    100 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "I approached Mr. Cameron in a situation where my then 8yr old son claimed his dad had abused him. Mr. Cameron and his office personel went above and beyond what was required of them. They put the safety of my son first and formost. They were profe..."
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    David Scott Nimmo

    David Scott Nimmo

    4.04 reviews
    430 N Washington Ave, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: A 1987 Graduate of Livingston Academy, David was the Distinguished Honor Graduate for the US Army Signal Training Center in Fort Gordon, Georgia before returning home to attend Tennessee Technological University. There he received an AS in Crimina...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Randall A York

    Randall A York

    5.01 review
    46 N Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Elder Law and more
    Review: "Mr. York handled some legal issues for my husband and myself. He was so warm, caring and genuine. Yet articulate, highly aware of the law. We were well represented and everything was handled meticulously and thoughtfully. Thanks Mr. York, he prefe..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Matthew Sewell Bailey

    Matthew Sewell Bailey

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    Matt Bailey Law
    580 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite B, Room 156, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: I grew up in Hickory Valley, Tennessee, on the border of White and Van Buren Counties. Before becoming a lawyer, I taught middle and high school students at Van Buren County High School and Maplewood High School. Seeing a need for affordable legal...
    Rating:  7.1
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    William Fred Roberson Jr.

    William Fred Roberson Jr.

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    320 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
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    Robert Steven Randolph

    Robert Steven Randolph

    1.01 review
    Griffith
    421 E Spring St Ste 1 C07, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Steven Randolph was completely ineffective, non aggressive in representing me as his client !!! Complete Waist of Money !! Steven cares more about being buddies with the Judge and the other Attorneys than standing up for his clients. I spent thous..."
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    Douglas Edward Crawford

    Douglas Edward Crawford

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    Douglas Crawford Atty@law
    320 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Shawn Clifford Fry

    Shawn Clifford Fry

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    165 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ian Nicholas Deaderick

    Ian Nicholas Deaderick

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    430 N. Washington Ave. Ste. A, Cookeville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate and more
    Rating:  6.7
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