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Knoxville Has 281 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1787 Reviews

625 Market Street, Suite 900, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: I graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Cum Laude, in 2016. During my final year at UT Law, I was a student attorney in the Innocence and Wrongful Convictions Clinic. My time in the clinic was an amazing, educational experienc...

Rating: 9.0

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Law Office of Kelly D. Tanner
550 West Main Street, Suite 600, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

Bio: 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...

Rating: 10

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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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Butler Law LLC
625 South Gay Street, Suite 630, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more

Bio: Having experience as both an Assistant District Attorney and Criminal Defense Attorney, I know how to approach any legal matter to get the best result possible. I take pride in focusing on the details of every Client's case, while also providing a...

Rating: 8.6

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625 Market Street, 14th Floor, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Outstanding lawyer. He was polite and understanding from the beginning. He is very knowledgeable and will work for you for the best possible outcome. I will definitely use him again."

Rating: 10

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Jim D. Owen, Attorney at Law
Knox County, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Thank you for taking the time to look at the Avvo profile of Attorney Jim D. Owen. Graduated from the University of Tennessee Law School in 1971 where he received the Order of the Coif and was a member of the Tennessee Law Review. He has practiced...

Rating: 9.4

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Winston Law Center
9215 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 650, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Mr. Winston counsels clients ranging from small local businesses to large national companies in business sales and acquisitions. Mr. Winston also maintains a general practice in estate planning, debt collection, probate, corporate law, litigation,...

Rating: 9.2

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Robert R. Kurtz, Attorney at Law
625 Market Street, Ste. 901, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: 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...

Rating: 10

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Whitt, Cooper, Trant & Hedrick
607 Market Street., Suite 1100, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Jeff Whitt and team members at WCTH are my "A-Team", the "go-to" team! I have known Jeff Whitt for 4 years. During those 4 years, he has earned a great deal of respect from me. He was recommended to me through a family member when I needed an atto..."

Rating: 8.4

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Stokes, Williams, Sharp, Cope & Mann P.C.
920 Volunteer Landing Lane, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance and more

Review: "I hired Mr. Sharp after a pocession charge that I received in Nashville while on spring break in March 2016. He was very quick and efficient with communicating with me. From our first conversation he made me feel like my case was important. I didn..."

Rating: 8.1

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Eldridge & Blakney, PC
400 W Church Avenue Ste 101, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more

Bio: 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 p...

Rating: 10

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Knox Defense
625 S. Gay Street, Suite 230, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Review: "After almost 20 years trying to get help with getting my license, I hired Mr. Cooper. Best decision I ever made. This man went out of his way to help me and guided me through each process. I finally found someone who was competent and who genuinel..."

Rating: 10

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Fox and Farmer Attorneys at Law
8900 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Bio: I have been an attorney with Fox and Farmer since 2018 and have been licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee since 2010 and the State of Virginia since 2021. I graduated college with honors from the University of Tennessee and earned my...

Rating: 6.9

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Evans Law Firm
625 Market Street, 10th Floor, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Federal Crime and more

Bio: 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 goal ...

Rating: 10

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McClanahan & Winston, PC
9215 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 650, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Estate Planning and more

Bio: I am a proud native born Tennessean and I am the third generation to live on my family’s farm. My roots trace back to my ancestor and the first governor of the state of Tennessee, John Sevier. While at the University of Tennessee College of Law, I...

Rating: 9.1

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Breeding Carter , PC
800 S. Gay Street, Suite 1200, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Family and more

Bio: I have dedicated my adult life to serving others in a variety of arenas. Today I am an experienced litigator and advocate for my client’s rights in their legal needs. I focus on matters of business, criminal, and family law. I am one of the few at...

Rating: 9.5

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Pratt, Aycock & Associates, PLLC
705 Gate Lane., Suite 202, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Adoption, Litigation

Review: "Mr. Roskind gave me hope when there was none. I went to see him from Greeneville,Tn, with 2 felony charges,aggravated demestic assault,felony reckless endangerment.I was so scared i didn't know were to turn,so i looked for a lawyer with a great ra..."

Rating: 7.9

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905 Locust St, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Best lawyer in Knoxville. This man helped me change my life around. Thank you Mike for everything and God bless you."

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Law Office of Joshua S. Reed
12748 Kingston Pike, Suite 104, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Dillon Zinser is a proud Knoxville native and Tennessee trial attorney. His practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense. Mr. Zinser has defended the accused during trial on cases ranging from traffic citations, to DUIs, to First Degree Murder...

Rating: 6.7

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The McKellar Law Firm, PLLC
317 Ebenezer Road, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Federal Crime and more

Bio: 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...

Rating: 10

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Law Office of C.J. Lewis
1237 E Weisgarber Rd Knoxville, Tennessee 37923, #54322, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: My wife and I have been fostering two boys for about one year now. They are our joy and we love raising them in the beautiful city of Knoxville. When we aren't at the Zoo or the Muse you can find us downtown at the library enjoying a Dr. Seuss book!

Rating: 7.6

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