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    There are 2,513 criminal defense lawyers in Tennessee. To help you make the best choice, Avvo has curated information on education, work experience and languages. Combine this with 11648 real reviews to determine the best attorney for your needs.

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    Tennessee Has 2513 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 11648 Reviews

    Jonathan William Turner

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    Jonathan William Turner

    5.0266 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Former Virginia Prosecutor! Aggressive Defense Attorney!
    Rating:  10
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    Cynthia A. Sherwood

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    Cynthia A. Sherwood

    5.083 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more
    Sherwood Boutique Litigation - Whoever Tells The Best Story Wins!
    Rating:  10
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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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    Matthew Alan Spivey

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    Matthew Alan Spivey

    5.014 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Your right to live a healthy and productive life should not be taken away because of a bad set of circumstances or mistakes. I enjoy defending those accused, and protecting their rights so they can move on with their life. Help is a phone call away.
    Rating:  10
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    Bryce W. McKenzie

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    Bryce W. McKenzie

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals and more
    Delius & McKenzie, PLLC
    Rating:  10
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    David G. Ridings

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    David G. Ridings

    5.0122 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    FORMER METRO POLICE OFFICER & PROSECUTOR. UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE with 90+ 5-STAR REVIEWS.
    Rating:  10
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    William Ethan Smartt

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    William Ethan Smartt

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Ethan Smartt is a Nashville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys who represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges throughout Nashville, Middle...
    Rating:  8.0
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    William L. Hagan

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    William L. Hagan

    4.727 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    We offer you a strong, steady hand to guide you through the legal process.
    Rating:  8.9
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    Matt Maniatis

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    Matt Maniatis

    5.017 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration
    With over 15 years of criminal law experience, attorney Matt Maniatis will investigate the details of your arrest, and walk you through the legal defenses and challenges you may face. The approach at Maniatis Law is to predict what would happen at...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Travis Doyle McCarter

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    Travis Doyle McCarter

    5.08 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals and more
    Delius & McKenzie, PLLC
    Rating:  10
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    Cayley Jade Turrin

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    Cayley Jade Turrin

    4.854 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney That Fights For The Underdog!
    Rating:  10
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    Tiffany Dawn Hagar

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    Tiffany Dawn Hagar

    4.69 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Hagar & Philips Attorneys at Law
    Rating:  8.1
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    Gordon Allen Byars

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    Gordon Allen Byars

    5.020 reviews
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    Tennessee 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
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    Brandon D. Fersten

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    Brandon D. Fersten

    5.045 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Protecting your future from the adverse consequences of a misdemeanor or felony charge is my top priority.
    Rating:  10
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    Marcos M. Garza

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    Marcos M. Garza

    4.3178 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    AV Rated; Only American Chemical Society "Lawyer-Scientist" attorney in TN.
    Rating:  10
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    Jeremy Wayne Parham

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    Jeremy Wayne Parham

    5.018 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Parham Law Offices protects your rights with a quality, aggressive defense! Accepting New Clients now. Experienced Virtual Consultations available!
    Rating:  7.3
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    Bryan E. Delius

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    Bryan E. Delius

    4.94 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Delius & McKenzie, PLLC
    Rating:  9.9
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    Jedidiah C. McKeehan

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    Jedidiah C. McKeehan

    4.6123 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    A criminal charge is not your whole story. Know what you face and put a real defense behind you.
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Richard Mcgee

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    Kevin Richard Mcgee

    5.03 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Kevin McGee has spent his entire legal career zealously representing the rights of those accused of a crime. There is nothing more stressful and frightening than being charged with a crime. This doesn't just affect the person accused, but families...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Alan Ray Beard

    Alan Ray Beard

    4.870 reviews
    This lawyer is deceased
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Adoption and more
    Bio: I was born in Chicago Illinois, and had a great childhood in Chicago in a large family. When I graduated high school I worked three years in a steel mill while attending college part-time. I eventually joined the military to finish my schooling on...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Matthew Darren Ooten

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    Matthew Darren Ooten

    4.611 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: Matthew D. Ooten received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee where he majored in legal studies. He then went on to attend law school at Lincoln Memorial University - Duncan School of Law. While in law school Mr. Ooten served...
    Rating:  9.3
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