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Memphis, TN Criminal defense lawyers

311 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Memphis, TN area.

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Memphis has 311 Criminal defense Attorneys with 1024 Reviews

  • Mark McDaniel

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    The McDaniel Law Firm
    243 Exchange Ave, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 93 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Over 35 years of criminal defense work - Call 901-527-6518 for a free consultation.

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 20% Personal injury, 15% Federal crime, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    TN, Active since 1983

  • Barry McWhirter

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    McWHIRTER LAW FIRM, PLLC
    80 Monroe Ave., Ste. 450, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Personalized legal services and experienced counsel for your injury case.
  • Andre Wharton

    1575 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 59 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Our philosophy is simple: I am here to protect my clients and preserve justice. We use an integrated approach to handling legal matters which involves client input and customized legal service. No client's situation is the same and we understand t...
  • James Lee

    The Law Office of J. Jeffrey Lee
    1303 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 33 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    As a sole practitioner, J. Jeffrey Lee is free to provide a personal approach to his clients. He has deliberately avoided unnecessary expenses and overhead in an effort to provide quality legal services to regular people at reasonable prices. This...
  • Michael Working

    917 South Cooper, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 19 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
     I am passionate about seeing people treated fairly.  I earned my stripes on some of the toughest cases in Memphis. There is almost no new situation to me in a criminal case in Memphis.  Criminal Defense attorneys work more in court than almost an...
  • Claiborne Ferguson

    The Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm, P.A.
    294 Washington Avenue, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 35 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Claiborne H. Ferguson - Certified as a Specialist in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the NBTA*
  • Ruchee Patel

    Ruchee J. Patel - Attorney at Law
    202 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 30 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a Sole Practitioner Attorney in Memphis, TN licensed to practice in Tennessee. I regularly practice in all Shelby County and 25th District State Courts. My Office is in Downtown Memphis. I'm usually available for client meetings on weekdays a...
  • Tawanda Williams

    Tawanda Williams Law Office
    242 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 13 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    The Legal System can be overwhelming at times and it would be my pleasure to successfully guide you through this arduous process.  I know first hand how frustrating it can be when seeking information on a loved one's case or trying to get an updat...
  • William Young

    The Young Law Firm
    6000 Poplar Ave, Ste 250, Memphis, TN
    4.5 stars 45 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Memphis, Tennessee Attorney William A. Young, Jr. If you are looking for skilled, ethical and aggressive legal representation in the Memphis, Tennessee area, look no further than William A. Young, Jr serving Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee. C...
  • Mitchell Wood

    Balestrini, Barnes, Jaber & Wood, PLLC
    1555 Madison Ave, Ste 202, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 18 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I strive to ensure that my clients understand the details of their case. The number one complaint I get from clients who have had other attorneys represent them in the past is that they took some action on their case, but have no idea why. I want ...
  • Alexander Wharton

    The Wharton Law Firm
    1575 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Alexander graduated Cum laude from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2007. While enrolle...
  • James Gulley

    Gulley Law Firm
    254 Court Ave., Suite 305, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Memphis Attorney Who's There For You When Times Are Tough
  • Patrick Barnes

    Balestrini, Barnes, Jaber & Wood, PLLC
    1555 Madison Ave, Ste 202, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Patrick went above and beyond in helping a good friend of mine with a legal problem in Memphis TN I would have no hesitation in recommending a truly fantastic and knowledgeable person who truly has his clients best intere...
  • Iclem Jaber

    Balestrini, Barnes, Jaber & Wood, PLLC
    1555 Madison Ave, Ste 202, Memphis, TN
    4.5 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Iclem Jaber has represented me on several different violations such as speeding tickets and expired tags over the last two years. I have never had to see inside of a courtroom as he took care of all my disputes. I will co...
  • Mark McDaniel

    243 Exchange Ave, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 31 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “El mejor , me desestimaron mi tiket , thanks so much , no me dieron puntos ni nada ”
  • Joseph McClusky

    3074 East Rd, Memphis, TN
    3.5 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Quality & Experienced Criminal Defense Representation, That Protects Your Rights.
  • William Massey

    The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs
    3074 East Rd, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Quality, experienced criminal defense representation. Protect your rights & preserve your future.
  • John Parker

    619 South Cooper Street, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I represent clients in all manner of State and Federal charges with a focus on Drug crimes and DUI.  You should contact my office immediately if you are facing a criminal charge for a free consultation.  I stand by my clients throughout the crimin...
  • Craig Morton

    45 N 3rd St Fl 2, Memphis, TN
    4.5 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Craig V. Morton co-founded Morton & Germany, PLLC with Jeffrey D. Germany in 1998. Mr. Morton was originally admitted to practice in Tennessee in state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District in 1991. He subseq...
  • Michael Lawyer

    Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm
    294 Washington Ave, Memphis, TN
    5.0 stars 8 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Haden Lawyer is an associate attorney at the Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm. He received his Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and his J.D. from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis. He has been practicing law since 2007 and ...

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Shelby County Circuit Court
Superior Court, 140 Adams Avenue Room 324
Memphis, TN 38103
901-222-3800Court Website | Get Directions

Criminal Court
Criminal Court, 201 Poplar Avenue Suite 4-01
Memphis, TN 38103
901-222-3200Court Website | Get Directions

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