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    281 criminal defense lawyers serve Knoxville, TN. Compare the best based on 1787+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Knox County are listed below.

    Knoxville Has 281 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1787 Reviews

    T. Scott Jones

    PRO

    4.6169 reviews
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    Banks & Jones, Attorneys at Law
    2125 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Playing 2 Win for You in East Tennessee for over 25 years!
    Brandon D. Fersten

    PRO

    Barnes & Fersten, PLLC
    109 S. Northshore Dr. STE 310, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Protecting your future from the adverse consequences of a misdemeanor or felony charge is my top priority.

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    Criminal Defense

    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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    Jedidiah C. McKeehan

    PRO

    4.6123 reviews
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    McKeehan Law Group, LLC
    6705 Albunda Drive, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    A criminal charge is not your whole story. Know what you face and put a real defense behind you.
    Michael Barrett Menefee

    PRO

    Menefee & Brown, P.C.
    2633 Kingston Pike, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Michael Menefee is a highly experienced and effective lawyer in Knoxville. Since 2002, he has helped clients all throughout Tennessee with their legal issues. He can help you resolve your problems quickly and efficiently, too. Michael primarily pr...
    John David Haines

    PRO

    The Haines Firm
    109 S. Northshore Dr Ste-401, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Before I went to law school, I served on active duty for five years in the United States Navy. During that time, I was forunate enough to travel the world, and meet many different people from every imaginable walk of life. What I learned was that ...
    Ben Hyder Houston

    PRO

    Ben H. Houston II
    3217 Garden Drive, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Knowledgeable & Committed Advocate That is Here to Help. Call For a Free Consultation 865-240-2231
    Lee Criminal Defense
    800 S Gay St, Ste 700, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice
    Bio: 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 the...
    The Baker Law Firm
    First Horizon Plaza, 800 S. Gay Street, Suite 1950, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The Baker Law Firm, well-regarded across East and Middle Tennessee, provides trusted legal services in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights. At the helm is our founder, Lance K. Baker, who brings a robust approach to so...
    Marcos M. Garza

    PRO

    4.3178 reviews
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    Garza Law Firm, PLLC
    550 W. Main Street, Suite 340, Bank of America Building, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    AV Rated; Only American Chemical Society "Lawyer-Scientist" attorney in TN.
    Stephen Ross Johnson

    PRO

    606 W Main St Ste 300, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Mr. Johnson is a trial and appellate attorney whose practice is focused on the defense of persons and companies accused of white-collar crimes, major felonies, and other serious matters in federal and state courts. He has argued or briefed cases b...
    The Law Offices Of James A. H. Bell
    10 Emory Pl, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    The Oberman & Rice Law Firm
    550 Main Street, Suite 730, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: 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 th...
    DeVore Law, PLLC
    7417 Kingston Pike, Suite 202, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security, Tax
    Bio: Devin S. DeVore practices law in the areas of Social Security Disability, IRS Tax Resolution, and Criminal Defense. Mr. DeVore received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University o...
    709 Market St, Po Box 57, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: 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...
    Matthew Darren Ooten

    PRO

    Ooten Law Firm
    1341 Branton Boulevard, Suite 105, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: Matthew D. Ooten received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee where he majored in legal studies. He then went on to attend law school at Lincoln Memorial University - Duncan School of Law. While in law school Mr. Ooten served...
    The Law Office of Randall E. Reagan
    625 Market Street, Suite 900, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Law Office of Alexander Brown
    7450 Chapman Hwy. #241, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Representing clients throughout East Tennessee since 2002. Experience in both State and Federal Court in criminal trial and civil trials. Representation in criminal matters as well as civil matters including personal injury and farm related cases.
    Oberman & Rice
    550 W Main Ave, Suite 730, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Sara Compher-Rice received her B.A. from Denison University in 1999 with a major in Political Science and a minor in English Literature. Sara attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence, Magn...
    Brock Shipe Klenk, PLC
    265 Brookview Centre Way, Suite 604, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Luke Durham is a full-service attorney, dedicated to serving each client's particular needs. He provides quality service on a personal level. Luke can service any legal need, at any level.
    Collver Law
    234 Morrell Road, #301, Knoxville, TN
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Jason Collver zealously represents individuals who are charged with a criminal offense such as driving under the influence, simple possession, public intoxication, and much more; individuals hurt in car accidents; couples seeking agreed divorce; a...
     
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