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273 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Knoxville, TN area.

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Knoxville has 273 Criminal defense Attorneys with 1677 Reviews

  • T. Scott Jones

    Banks & Jones, Attorneys at Law
    2125 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 163 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Playing 2 Win for You in East Tennessee for over 25 years!
  • James Owen

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    The Owen Law Firm
    550 W. Main St., Ste. 950, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 94 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experienced, aggressive, result driven criminal defense lawyer in State and Federal Court.
  • Brandon Fersten

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    Barnes & Fersten, PLLC
    109 S. Northshore Dr. STE 310, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 24 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Protecting your future from the adverse consequences of a misdemeanor or felony charge is my top priority.

    Practice area
    33% Criminal defense, 34% DUI and DWI, 33% Juvenile law

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    TN, Active since 2019

  • Marcos Garza

    Garza Law Firm, PLLC
    550 W. Main Street, Suite 340, Bank of America Building, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 167 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    AV Rated; Only American Chemical Society "Lawyer-Scientist" attorney in TN.
  • Nate Evans

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    Evans Law Firm
    625 Market Street, Suite 404, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 28 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    In every case I work hard to achieve the very best results for my clients.  I take great pride in my work and client-centered focus.  Just as important, I believe that it is important to charge reasonable rates for top notch representation. My goa...

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 40% Lawsuits and disputes, 20% Federal crime, and more.

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    TN, Active since 2007

  • John Barnes

    Barnes & Fersten
    109 S. Northshore Drive, Suite 310, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 52 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Top quality DUI and Criminal Defense at a price you can afford.

    Practice area
    25% Criminal defense, 75% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    TN, Active since 2009

  • Ben Houston

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    Ben H. Houston II
    3217 Garden Drive, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Knowledgeable & Committed Advocate That is Here to Help. Call For a Free Consultation 865-240-2231
  • Kelly Tanner

    Law office of Kelly D. Tanner
    550 West Main Street, Suite 600, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 33 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Having 20 years of experience as a law enforcement officer in Knoxville, Tennessee, I have a unique insight into the defense of individuals who have been charged with DUI, drug offenses, and any other Criminal offense. I know how these cases are p...
  • Robert Kurtz

    Robert R. Kurtz, Attorney at Law
    422 South Gay Street, Suite 300, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 18 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    For the past 13 years, Attorney Robert R. Kurtz has been dedicated to practicing criminal defense in federal and state courts. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1995, and his Juris Do...
  • Nicholas Lee

    Lee Criminal Defense
    800 S Gay St, Ste 700, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Mr. Lee is an attorney at law and founding member of Lee Criminal Defense, focusing his practice on Criminal Defense and DUI/DWI Defense, but also taking on a select few general practice cases.   Mr. Lee volunteers his spare time as Co-Coach for t...
  • David Eldridge

    Eldridge & Blakney, PC
    400 W Church Avenue Ste 101, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
      Mr. Eldridge was educated at the University of Tennessee, receiving his undergraduate degree in 1982. He graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Law, cum laude, in 1986. While there, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of its law review...
  • Lance Baker

    The Baker Law Firm
    Bank of America Center, 550 Main Street, Suite 600, Knoxville, TN
    4.5 stars 20 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    If you're injured or accused, too many people have already taken your money. Mr Baker is here to help you get it back! Whether you've been injured in an accident, are facing criminal charges, or believe your rights have been violated, you can alwa...
  • Jedidiah McKeehan

    McKeehan Law Group, LLC
    1111 N. Northshore Drive, Ste P-295, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 116 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    When you are considering hiring an attorney the question you want answered is, "Can this attorney improve the current situation of my life?"  After talking to me, I want you to answer that question with a resounding, "Yes!"  Take advantage of your...
  • R. Cole

    709 Market St, Po Box 57, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a trial lawyer and have been one for 18 years. As such, I focus my practice on personal injury and criminal defense. When you are making a decision to hire an attorney, make sure that your attorney has the experience to take a case to trial a...
  • Steven Oberman

    The Oberman & Rice Law Firm
    550 Main Street, Suite 730, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 107 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Since graduating from the University of Tennessee Law School in 1980, I have worked diligently to establish myself nationally as an authority on the intricacies of DUI law.  My background in the sciences gave me a unique perspective in defending t...
  • Norman McKellar

    The McKellar Law Firm, PLLC
    317 Ebenezer Road, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 34 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Norman D. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and federal criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax fraud and white collar federal crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and s...
  • Randall Reagan

    The Law Office of Randall E. Reagan
    625 Market Street, Suite 900, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “The whole experience was so much easier when you have Mr. Randall and his team on your side. Mr Randall’s firm will go above and beyond to help you win your case. I had my case dismissed in a short period of time. I’d HIG...
  • Jonathan Cooper

    Whitt, Cooper, Trant & Hedrick
    607 Market St., Suite 1100, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Meeting Jonathan Cooper literally saved my life. Mr. Cooper was not just knowledgeable about my situation and the possible outcome, but he was honest and kind in handling the delicacies. He had the ability to know what i...
  • Wesley Stone

    Stone Law Firm, PLLC
    1518 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 48 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Mr. Stone genuinely cares about his clients. At a time of great stress and unknowns he put me at ease knowing that he was a great attorney and had my best interest in mind. He was straight forward with what was going to h...
  • Loretta Cravens

    Cravens Legal
    P.O. Box 396, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Ms. Cravens practices primarily in the areas of State and Federal criminal defense, representing clients under investigation for or charged with misdemeanor to felony offenses and White Collar matters.  Ms. Cravens also practices Health Care Law f...

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