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    Tennessee Has 2517 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 11489 Reviews

    John Barnes

    John Barnes

    5.052 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The Barnes Law Firm was founded with its clients as the top priority. That means we deliver every client a high quality, personalized, and aggressive representation, we are available so that every client can speak with their attorney directly abou...
    Rating:  10
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    Kyle Fite Mothershead

    Kyle Fite Mothershead

    4.917 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime
    Bio: Our firm provides elite representation with a focus on federal constitutional rights litigation, state criminal defense, and federal criminal defense. We also have a general civil practice with experience in personal injury, family, and civil liti...
    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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    William Alton Young

    William Alton Young

    4.445 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Memphis, Tennessee Attorney William A. Young, Jr. If you are looking for skilled, ethical and aggressive legal representation in the Memphis, Tennessee area, look no further than William A. Young, Jr serving Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee. C...
    Rating:  9.6
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    David Glenn Ridings

    David Glenn Ridings

    5.0106 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: David is a life-long Tennessee resident, the majority of which has been in the Nashville area. He began his higher education at Middle Tennessee State University in 1983. After receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administrat...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Alexander Conrad Wharton

    Alexander Conrad Wharton

    5.09 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Government
    Bio: Alexander graduated Cum laude from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2007. While enrolle...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Andrea D Hayduk

    Andrea D Hayduk

    5.012 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She did a wonderful job. In an out of court in just minutes. Got it all dismissed! I didn’t even have to stay after we talked to the judge. She handled it all. Wonderful, caring, prompt, knows what she is doing for sure."
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas Anthony Maynard

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    Thomas Anthony Maynard

    4.610 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Protecting Your Rights & The People Who Matter Most - Call Now
    Rating:  8.0
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    Steve Girsky

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    Steve Girsky

    4.949 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Your Concerns Are Our Priority, Personalized Services To Meet Your Needs. Call 931-266-4261
    Rating:  9.5
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    Joseph Andrew McClusky

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    Joseph Andrew McClusky

    4.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime
    Quality & Experienced Criminal Defense Representation, That Protects Your Rights.
    Rating:  9.5
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    James Robin McKinney

    James Robin McKinney

    5.033 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: I was born raised and educated in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. It's home. My father was a lawyer in Madison,Tn and I always wanted to be a lawyer. My first job was to go to his law office on Saturday morning to clean the office while he met wit...
    Rating:  10
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    David Miller Eldridge

    David Miller Eldridge

    5.06 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Eldridge was educated at the University of Tennessee, receiving his undergraduate degree in 1982. He graduated from the Wake Forest University School of Law, cum laude, in 1986. While there, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of its law review p...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Norman Delton McKellar

    Norman Delton McKellar

    5.034 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Norman D. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and federal criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax fraud and white collar federal crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and s...
    Rating:  10
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    Lance Kristopher Baker

    Lance Kristopher Baker

    4.421 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The Baker Law Firm, well-regarded across East and Middle Tennessee, provides trusted legal services in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights. At the helm is our founder, Lance K. Baker, who brings a robust approach to so...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael Stuart Saylor

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    Michael Stuart Saylor

    5.021 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Michael "Stuart" Saylor is a partner at Fort, Holloway & Saylor, LLC and a trial attorney who focuses on family law, criminal defense, orders of protection, guardianships, and conservatorships. A Franklin native, he serves middle Tennessee with re...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Patrick Ryan Barnes

    Patrick Ryan Barnes

    5.05 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Patrick went above and beyond in helping a good friend of mine with a legal problem in Memphis TN I would have no hesitation in recommending a truly fantastic and knowledgeable person who truly has his clients best interest ans well being at heart..."
    Rating:  9.6
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    G. Earl Patton

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    G. Earl Patton

    5.015 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    When you have a lot to lose, Earl Patton has a lot to offer. DUIs, misdemeanors and felony charges.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Julie Rhea Canter

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    Julie Rhea Canter

    5.011 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Prosecutor. Call Now For Help!
    Rating:  8.7
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    Lee Davis

    Lee Davis

    4.611 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: I have been representing people in court since 1986. I have successfully represented clients in trial and appellate courts throughout the country and I regularly try cases before state and federal court juries. My career has been varied as I began...
    Rating:  10
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    William Jordan Steed

    William Jordan Steed

    4.612 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have been providing excellent representation to clients in state and federal courts since moving to Nashville more than 18 years ago. After completing law school at Duke University in 1999, I joined the Office of the Public Defender, where I adv...
    Rating:  10
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    Amanda J Gentry

    Amanda J Gentry

    4.117 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Nashville Born and Raised, I spent most of my time zealously defending the constitutional rights of citizens in and and out of the courtrooms all across Middle Tennessee.
    Rating:  9.8
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