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

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Knoxville has 277 Criminal defense Attorneys with 1693 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 Richie 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 D. 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 M. 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.
  • Jedidiah Charles 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...
  • Loretta G. 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...
  • 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

  • Lance Kristopher 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...
  • James A.H. Bell

    The Law Offices Of James A. H. Bell
    10 Emory Pl, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 42 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “My life turned upside down 3+ years ago when the unexpected happened. Before I knew it I was talking about criminal defense and my name was attached to something I did not do. Dealing with the trauma and now the accusatio...
  • Devin DeVore

    Easter & DeVore
    7417 Kingston Pike, Suite 202, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Devin S. DeVore practices law in the areas of Social Security Disability, IRS Tax Resolution, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and Criminal Defense. Mr. DeVore received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University and his Doctor of Jurisprude...
  • Ben Hyder Houston II

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    Ben H. Houston II
    3217 Garden Drive, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 16 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
  • Sara Elizabeth Compher-Rice

    Oberman & Rice
    550 W Main Ave, Suite 730, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 51 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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...
  • Michael Jeffrey Whitt

    Whitt, Cooper, Trant & Hedrick
    607 Market Street., Suite 1100, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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 t...
  • Kelly Dean 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...
  • Troy Lee Bowlin II

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    The Bowlin Law Firm
    800 South Gay Street, Suite 2131, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.2  Attention 
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Aggressively defending those who have been charged with a criminal offense. The Bowlin Law Firm P.C.

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 20% Personal injury, 20% DUI and DWI, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    TN, Active since 2007

  • Dustin Ellis Sharp

    Stokes, Williams, Sharp, Cope & Mann P.C.
    920 Volunteer Landing Lane, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Dustin did a great job. Dustin was able to obtain an out of court settlement from the insurance company that exceeded the amount that several other attorneys said was the maximum I could expect from a jury trial. Dustin ...
  • Robert Raulsten 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 William 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 Miller 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...
  • Arrin Ryan Zadeh

    The Oberman and Rice Law Firm
    550 Main Street, Suite 730, Knoxville, TN
    5.0 stars 32 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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...

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