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Byron Pugh Legal
214 2nd Avenue North, Suite 206, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Hire a Former Prosecutor to Protect Your Rights and Interests! Byron Pugh is a criminal defense and family law attorney in Nashville, Tennessee. Byron began his legal career in the courtroom as an Assistant District Attorney in Davidson County. He...

Rating: 7.7

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401 Church Street, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Review: "Mr. Porter goes above and beyond for his clients. He is an upstanding individual with a high level of integrity. He did a good job of fitting my case into his busy schedule and was very respectful throughout the process. I would highly recommend h..."

Rating: 6.5

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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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4700 Elkins Ave, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "Nick Bailey has counseled me in numerous cases and has always been spot on! I don’t know what I would do without him!"

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Burr & Forman, LLP
222 2nd Ave S Ste 2000, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Probate and more

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1400 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury

Review: "R Price Nimmo is such an amazing man! He has helped me get through a difficult situation that was affecting my life! He is truly an amazing lawyer and person. I thank God so much that he took my case and did everything he could to take care of it...."

Rating: 8.0

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Adam P. Warren Attorney At Law
4105 Hillsboro Circle, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Entertainment, Business and more

Bio: Adam P. Warren is an attorney at The Law Office of Adam P. Warren & Associates, which serves all of the Middle Tennessee area. Adam practices numerous areas of law but specializes in Entertainment Law and Business Law. Adam is also a sports...

Rating: 7.0

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Bradley Arant Boult Cumming LLP
1600 Division St Ste 700, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Health Care

Rating: 7.6

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4800 Charlotte Pike., Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Honesty. Respect. Hard work. These values are an integral part of both my personal and professional life and are the foundation on which my practice is built. The legal process can be a confusing and scary place for the unfamiliar. Please allow me...

Rating: 7.5

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Butler Law, PLLC
1305 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate and more

Bio: Chris was born and raised in Henderson County, Texas, located about 60 miles southeast of of the Dallas/ Fort-Worth metroplex. After graduating as Valedictorian of his high school class, Chris accepted a baseball scholarship to Lon Morris College ...

Rating: 6.6

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Ballard Law
1308 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, General Practice and more

Bio: John Ballard is a third generation attorney following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Jack Butler, and his father before him, General Howard Butler. Born and raised in Williamson County, John has spent his life in Middle Tennessee. Upon gradu...

Rating: 6.8

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The Cassell Firm
2000 Glen Echo Rd, Suite 113, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Bio: J. Caleb Cassell is licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee, has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Middle Tennessee. He is a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and serves as an Atto...

Rating: 7.5

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Dominic J Leonardo Attorney at Law
603 Woodland St, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "After experiencing a very complicated legal battle, I was taken advantage of by another prominent attorney. I had consults with other area council prior to Mr. Leonardo, and they told me there was nothing I could do, and I was looking at a loose-l..."

Rating: 6.7

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Kevin Kennedy Law Firm
1308 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Kevin Kennedy is a Nashville-based criminal defense attorney. After earning his law degree from Vanderbilt Law School, Kevin spent three years as a prosecutor at the Nashville-Davidson County District Attorney’s Office. He began his tenure in the ...

Rating: 7.1

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Meadows Harland Law, LLC
510 Old Hickory Blvd, Ste 1004, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Employment & Labor

Rating: 7.3

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219 2nd Ave N Ste 300, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Constitutional, Family and more

Review: "Even if Mike hadn’t have won my case, I’d still be writing this same review. I can’t imagine many attorneys much better than Mike. He is so knowledgeable, smart and I’m sure no one wants to be the opposing attorney. Mike is very responsive and nev..."

Rating: 6.5

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226 Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd Ste 808, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Insurance

Review: "Mr. Emerson was amazing!! I couldn't have had a better attorney!!! His thorough preparation, strategic approach to the facts, and genuine empathy made a stressful situation manageable. I highly recommend them for their professionalism, responsive..."

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603 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more

Review: "James is an amazing attorney. He helped me through a very difficult divorce. He is communicative, knows the law, not afraid to go to trial and his advice was always in my best interests. I would highly recommend James to anyone who needs help reso..."

Rating: 6.9

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810 Dominican Dr, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Adoption, Civil Rights, General Practice and more

Review: "This lawyer is by far the most inclusive and productive attorney we have ever come across (we have had a few unfortunately). She will fight for you, with you, and include you in every step of the way! Truly grateful for this woman and her team! No..."

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603 Woodland St, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI

Rating: 7.3

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6948 Stone Creek Rd, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense

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