Top Rated Putnam County, TN Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Putnam County, Tennessee, there are 38 criminal defense lawyers available with 171+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Putnam County Has 38 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 171 Reviews

Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Your life, your freedom, and your record matters. Serving all your legal needs in the Upper Cumberland. Providing legal services to the Upper Cumberland area. Focus is on criminal defense law/DUI defense and Divorce/Custody litigation and Federal ...

Rating: 7.3

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more

Bio: I have been practicing Criminal Defense, exclusively, in the State of Tennessee since 2006. Most of the cases I handle involve serious felony charges like Rape, Sexual Offenses, Homicides, etc.. Though I have represented hundreds of citizens accus...

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Putnam County, TN

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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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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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Adoption, Juvenile and more

Bio: Hi I'm Lindsay. I'm a wife and mother who was raised in Cookeville, TN. I've been practicing in my hometown and surrounding areas since 2009 at my family's law firm Cameron Goolsby & Gross. I've handled many kinds of cases and met some amazing cli...

Rating: 7.4

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He is so easy to get in touch with unlike any lawyer I've ever had . Has had a true concern about each case he is defending me on."

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

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

Review: "Luke came to my defense in an aggravated burglary charge, not only was he very responsive he kept my family informed about what was happening now and what was more than likely going to happen while I was incarcerated. On the day of my preliminary ..."

Rating: 6.5

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Elder Law and more

Review: "Mr. York handled some legal issues for my husband and myself. He was so warm, caring and genuine. Yet articulate, highly aware of the law. We were well represented and everything was handled meticulously and thoughtfully. Thanks Mr. York, he prefe..."

Rating: 7.0

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

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

Review: "I could never say thank you enough or repay Mike Giaimo and The Whole Team at Crabtree and Patterson enough for the hard work and dedication they gave to my case. Mike is an exceptional attorney and from start to finish I never had a doubt I had c..."

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 58 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "I approached Mr. Cameron in a situation where my then 8yr old son claimed his dad had abused him. Mr. Cameron and his office personel went above and beyond what was required of them. They put the safety of my son first and formost. They were profe..."

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Business, Litigation and more

Review: "Mr. Hruska represented our company in court last week. He was prepared, on time, and very knowledgeable of the laws pertaining to our case. We will be using him again!"

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Client focused and results driven. Every Case Is Defensible.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(931) 219-2536

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Jason drew up a complete set of estate planning documents for my grandmother. He answered all of her questions and explained to her how the documents would uphold her wishes in different situations. It took a lot of worry off of her, and he charge..."

Rating: 10

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Victorius at Tennessee Supreme Court (changed criminal law state-wide) Multiple A-Felony Jury Trial Acquittals Countless Dismissals Law Degree from the University of Tennessee Top 10% of the Nation on Law School Admissions Test Graduated Summa Cum...

Rating: 8.1

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Helping People by Serving the Complete Needs of Clients The people who visit my office for legal service are often in turmoil, facing some of the most significant challenges of their lives. Particularly for families embroiled in the struggle of a ...

Rating: 7.4

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

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

Bio: Dana R. Looper Attorney at Law located in Cookeville, Tennessee is an award-winning trial lawyer. Her practice focuses on civil litigation. Dana personally handles each client’s case from the initial interview to the Tennessee Supreme Court, if ne...

Rating: 6.4

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "ist time needing an attorney. Michael got the job done. He's a good lawyer. I really appreciate him. Would hire him again!! Thank you again Michael."

Rating: 6.8

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: A 1987 Graduate of Livingston Academy, David was the Distinguished Honor Graduate for the US Army Signal Training Center in Fort Gordon, Georgia before returning home to attend Tennessee Technological University. There he received an AS in Crimina...

Rating: 6.7

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

My office can handle criminal cases.

Rating: 8.4

Call for a FREE consultation(931) 754-2538

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce and Separation, Civil Rights and more

Review: "He is the best and definitely fights for his clients. I recently hired him and he went above and beyond to help me "

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

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

Review: "I had the privilege of being represented by Mr. Mullins during my divorce, and I cannot speak highly enough about the exceptional service he provided. From our very first consultation, he demonstrated not only deep legal knowledge and experience, ..."

Rating: 6.2

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Putnam County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Real Estate and more

Bio: I practice in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee; primarily in Putnam County. After moving with my family to the area in the late 90's, I chose to attend Tennessee Technological University. While there, I earned a Bachelor's Degree in...

Rating: 6.9

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