Watauga, TN Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Evan McDaniel E. Meade's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Bio: Matt joined Herndon, Coleman, Brading, & McKee in August 2006 upon his return to East Tennessee, where he was born and raised. He devotes 100% of his practice to litigation, representing individuals and businesses in a wide range of civil disputes...

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Watauga, 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 Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Bio: With a dynamic legal career spanning over 25 years, Erin McArdle offers unparalleled legal services in the Tri-Cities Area. Her rich background—spanning prosecutorial roles, service with the Department of Children's Services, and private practice—...

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(423) 328-1241

Erin McArdle's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Elizabethton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

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

Bio: Hailing from Carter County, Tennessee, Matthew completed high school in 2001 and pursued an English degree at Austin Peay State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2005. Balancing academics and athletics, he played football and engaged in le...

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(423) 427-4627

Matthew Edward Roark's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Elizabethton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Adoption and more

Brandon is a committed attorney to his clients. He is compassionate about customer service and wants to positively impact the people's lives who have chosen to work with him.

Rating: 8.2

Call for a FREE consultation(423) 820-8118

Brandon Andrew Potter's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Bio: I was born and raised in the mountains of Upper East Tennessee and get great satisfaction helping people in the area. When I am not practicing law, I enjoy going to sporting events and being on the lake.

Rating: 6.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Car Accidents

Bio: I've been practicing law in Northeast Tennessee for fifteen years. I live in Unicoi County with my wife Stephanie, a veterinarian, and sons Luke and Heath. I served as a combat engineer in the United States Marine Corps Reserves from 1998-2004 and...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: I graduated from California Western School of Law in San Diego in December 2010. Shortly thereafter, I moved from California to my hometown in Tennessee. In 2011 I was admitted to both the California and the Tennessee Bar. I now primarily handle d...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more

Review: "Mr Creech is very professional and is very knowledgable he help me with a custody case that involved two countries and I'm happy to say I got my child back I recommend him very highly"

Rating: 8.6

Call for a consultation(423) 524-9745

Jason Andrew Creech's Website

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Elizabethton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Adoption, Family and more

Bio: Chase Baker, a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, exemplifies a blend of academic achievement and legal proficiency. As a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications Studies, Chase stood out academicall...

Rating: 6.4

Call for a consultation(423) 430-6177

Chase Alan Baker's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Akiah is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Prior to joining Griffith McDaniel LLP in 2025, he worked for one of the largest law firms in the country with a focus on civil litigation and i...

Rating: 7.1

Review: "I have had the pleasure of working with Jerry Fabus on several legal matters, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most intelligent, thorough, and caring lawyers I have ever encountered. He is transparent and honest, demonstrating the u..."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Roger is a good attorney he listens and takes his work seriously. He takes your case seriously. He's upfront and explains your case completely "

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "# 1 attorney inwould trust him with my life .He has been my attorney on 3 × custody of my grandchildren and it means the world to me and is my attorney in the future "

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Elder Law, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Todd graduated from the Nashville School of Law in 2010. He became an Assistant District Attorney in 2011. Prior to being an ADA, he worked as an investigator for the District Attorney's Office. Besides his Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Todd holds a...

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Elizabethton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Very nice, honest young man. He always called us back and explained everything very clearly. He was aggressive and really fought hard for my son and got his case dismissed."

Rating: 6.6

Review: "I hired Casey Sears r a violation of probation with an underage consumption and he got me half the jail time. Normally, I would have done 30 days on weekends but he got a plea for 15 days on weekends. He knows the DA's and he knows his stuff."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Elizabethton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: With over 20 years of experience in DUI, Criminal Defense, and Divorce & Family Law, Brennan Lenihan serves clients throughout East Tennessee with dedication and extensive experience. An alumnus of the University of Tennessee, Brennan earned his l...

Rating: 6.1

Call for a consultation(423) 427-2355

Review: "Sandy is honest, ethical, and knows what she is doing. My case is super complicated and she did not have time to take it. She took an extra few days to consider whether she would (I prayed) but I respected her for respecting herself. Do not hesita..."

Brennan Patrick Lenihan's Website

Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 6.5

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Watauga (Johnson City)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "She was wonderful. Kept me fully informed and did just what she said she would."

Rating: 6.5