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Charles David Buckholts
40 Burton Hills Blvd Ste 200, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more

Bio: Specializing in Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and Consumer Law Charles (Chuck) D. Buckholts is an experienced Tennessee trial attorney, specializing in federal and state criminal defense, civil rights and consumer law. Chuck has represented clien...

Rating: 6.5

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424 Church St Ste 2120, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Very knowledgeable, fair and very honest. What I really appreciated was joel giving me all the options, not "the option I should take". He does however look like a college kid, but DO NOT LET THAT FOOL YOU, he knows his stuff!"

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense

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 Law Office of Stephen J. Salwierak, PLLC
1831 12th Ave S, #111, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Family and more

Bio: Called Steve by his friends and clients, attorney Stephen J. Salwierak has dedicated his career to the service of people and small businesses in need of clear and competent guidance through life's legal puzzles. Steve is a native of Shawnee, Oklah...

Rating: 8.5

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Vakessha Hood-Schneider, Attorney at Law
2201 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite B-108, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

Review: "She is by far the best lawyer that I have ever dealt with. So far she is the only one willing to work with me and successfully keep me up to date about my legal proceedings. She was very responsive when I contacted her, very polite, and gave me gr..."

Rating: 6.6

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Law Office of Rachel Thomas PLC
214 Second Avenue North, Suite 103, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Review: "Rachel Thomas is an exceptional attorney! Her in depth knowledge of the law and amazing litigation skills enabled her to accomplish an unprecedented feat in Davidson County Juvenile Court. She is also an outstanding communicator. Not only was the ..."

Rating: 8.9

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219 B Blue Hills Dr., Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Stephanie Messer is a family law and criminal defense attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. Education and Licensure Attorney Stephanie Messer began her postsecondary education at the University of Memphis, where she studied sociology. She gradua...

Rating: 6.5

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Baker Associates
615 3rd Ave South, Suite 600, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Originally from Lawrenceburg, Kate Boston Melby is a third generation trial attorney from Middle Tennessee. Kate graduated with honors from Auburn University and the University of Tennessee College of Law. She earned her J.D. with a concentration ...

Rating: 7.1

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208 3rd Avenue North, Suite 300, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Review: "Outstanding Attorney – Case Dismissed We are forever grateful to David Ira Komisar for his exceptional work on my husband’s case. Thanks to his knowledge, experience, and dedication, the case was dismissed, and our family was given a second chance..."

Rating: 7.7

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1201 A 7th Ave N, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice and more

Review: "Sherriff was absolutely AMAZING! from handling my case to answering all my questions in a timely manner to just flat out taking care of business! I couldn't have asked for anyone better to represent me! He was PHENOMENAL!"

Rating: 7.0

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Flamingo Drive, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Bio: Thank you for visiting my Avvo profile. I would invite you to view my website: . I practice law in and around Nashville, TN, specializing in criminal defense, family law, Wills and Powers of Attorney, and trademark and copyright registrations. I h...

Rating: 6.3

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Doug Thurman, Attorney at Law
219 Second Ave N Ste 300, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "The great Doug Thurman. Man. What a great guy and awesome attorney. He literally saved my life and he believed in me. Sure simple faith isn't what you want in a Law suit but his faith in me is what kept me out of jail. Now I have a full time job w..."

Rating: 6.5

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Bone McAllester Norton PLLC
511 Union St Ste 1600, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more

Rating: 10

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Barrett, Johnston, Martin & Garrison, PLLC
200 31st Ave N, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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214 2nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Review: "I saw a review below mine that said Shyanne was a no nonsense, willful, and determined woman, and I truly couldn’t agree anymore! She is incredibly smart, and her passion for justice is unlike anyones I’ve ever seen. She truly cares about her clie..."

Rating: 6.3

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Cynthia Bohn & Associates
545 Mainstream Drive, Suite 320, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Guardianship

Bio: There isnot one criminal defense attorney, regardless of fee,who will work harder on your case. I offer nonjudgmental and compassionate representation for those charged with a misdemeanor or felony--including DUI. I believe it is far easier (and l...

Rating: 6.9

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308 95 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Corporate and Incorporation

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222 2nd Ave N Ste 500, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Highly recommend Mr. Funk to any of my friends/family/acquaintances who are in trouble. Great attoney client communication and relationship and is so knowledgeable. He knows what he's doing! Have never been dissapointed, would give 10 stars if I ..."

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1, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "I had a DUI related offense and knew very little about the legal sysytem and what my options were. Hugh explained everything to me so I could understand it completely and helped me every step of the way. He ultimately got my case dropped. I would ..."

Rating: 6.9

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214 Second Avenue North, Suite 206, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "I want to give my own opinion of the lawyer MASON, I thank you immensely for representing me in this difficult case of DUI !! very satisfied with my result! is the maximum as a lawyer, I represent myself hard and managed to get a very good deal! e..."

Rating: 6.4

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Joint Forces Headquarters, Tennessee National Guard
3041 Sidco Drive, Nashville, TN

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Bio: Christopher D. Brown received bachelors' degrees in political science and anthropology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.He received his law degree from the University of Memphis.

Rating: 8.2

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