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Knoxville Has 279 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1815 Reviews

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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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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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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The Watson Law Firm P.C.
120 Suburban Road Suite 203, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Michael D. Watson, originally from Columbus, Ohio, is a graduate of The Ohio State University and earned his Juris Doctor from Lincoln Memorial Duncan School of Law. After graduation, he founded The Watson Law Firm, P.C., where he focuses exclusiv...

Rating: 7.9

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The Bosch Law Firm
712 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He was truly amazing. He worked his butt off on the case. Thanks to him the charges got lowered to a misdimenor. He is truly gifted in his work. I'd recommend him to anyone."

Rating: 8.3

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607 Market St Ste 1100, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He's very honest and fair tells u the best out comes and worst and doesn't lie to u very straight foward would beg anyone to hire him he's well worth the money no matter what he charges just hire him u won't regret it"

Rating: 8.6

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Cotter Law, PLLC
Amber Dawn Lane, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and more

Review: "Ms. Cotter immediately impressed me with her positive attitude and her quick responds time with my case. She fought hard to get my settlement in my auto accident. I would highly recommend her for legal assistance."

Rating: 6.1

Call for a consultation(865) 888-0801

Courtney Cotter's Website

905 Locust St, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Review: "Amy is amazing. she is compassionate, hard working and knowledgeable. she knows how to fight for her clients and knows the law well. She has gone above and beyond for me."

Rating: 7.9

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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

Call for a consultation(833) 784-3195

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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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Law Office of Joseph A. Fanduzz
800 S Gay Street, Suite 2250, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: The Law Office of Joseph A. Fanduzz is a firm dedicated to defending the rights and protecting the futures of Knoxville residents who are facing criminal charges. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee has the highest rate of ...

Rating: 6.9

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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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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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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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The Oberman and Rice Law Firm
550 Main Street, Suite 730, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Accepting New Clients, Call for a Consultation After graduating from law school in 2007, A.Z. spent a brief period of time in private practice before accepting a position as an Assistant Public Defender in Knox County, Tennessee. As an Assistant P...

Rating: 7.8

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Baker Foster Potter
10 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Adoption, Family and more

Bio: Chase Baker, a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, exemplifies a blend of academic achievement and legal proficiency. As a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications Studies, Chase stood out academicall...

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(423) 430-6177

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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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Hindman and Associates, LLC
550 W Main Street, Suite 550, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

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

Bio: Scott A. Lanzon was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where his father was serving in the United States Army, 101stAirborne. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Scott graduated from the University of Montana in 1998. After working in New York City , Scott...

Rating: 7.7

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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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Stephens, DiRado & Caviness, LLP
606 W. Main Street, Suite 250, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Melissa is now in private practice after spending seven years with the Knox County Public Defender's Office. During her time as a public defender, she handled criminal cases ranging from low level misdemeanors to felony drug cases and homicides. S...

Rating: 6.9

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709 Market St., Suite One, Knoxville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury

Review: "Mr. Brewer guided my husband and I through the process of creating wills. He was a very patient, knowledgeable, and caring individual. We would highly recommend him."

Rating: 7.8

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