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    Paul Brian Pearce

    Paul Brian Pearce

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills
    Review: "Did a fantastic job for me. I whole-heartedly recommend this lawyer. My son was in jeopardy of losing college funding due to his drug charge. Argued well to dismiss all 3 charges and got a light probation term. My son learned his lesson but Brian ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Blake Daniel Ballin

    Blake Daniel Ballin

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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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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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    Edward Alexander Herbert

    Edward Alexander Herbert

    5.09 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Before starting his own practice at Herbert & Lux, Eddie worked as an attorney for a local Nashville Law Firm and spent time at the Davidson County Public Defender’s Office. Serving in both General Sessions and Criminal Court, where he gained a va...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Cameron Lawson Hyder

    Cameron Lawson Hyder

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Jonathan Paul Farmer

    Jonathan Paul Farmer

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Jonathan was extremely knowledgeable about the law and he kept me well informed about every step of my case. He responded immediately to my calls and emails. I think the thing that makes Jonathan stand out is that he is a compassionate and caring ..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Anna Banks Cash

    Anna Banks Cash

    4.610 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "Anna Cash has the expertise and work ethic to provide for her client’s best interest. Do not hesitate to hire her for whatever your legal need might be!"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Julia Elizabeth Stovall

    Julia Elizabeth Stovall

    4.714 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Julia E. Stovall has been serving Middle Tennessee with high-quality legal services since 1988. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN in 1981. In 1986, she earned her J....
    Rating:  8.6
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    Joshua Wade Etson

    Joshua Wade Etson

    5.03 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Josh is without a doubt the heat lawyer EVER! He always listens to you and your concerns and will discuss with you the best course of action for you. He is very down to earth and just an all around good person. Thank you Josh for everything you ha..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Akiah Clinch Highsmith

    Akiah Clinch Highsmith

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    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
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    Tyler Chance Yarbro

    Tyler Chance Yarbro

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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
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    Andrew Chase Doscher

    Andrew Chase Doscher

    5.010 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Chase is an AMAZING attorney. He helped us out with our case and was very on top of it. I would defiently recommend him to Anyone who needs an attorney."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Daniel Joseph Cantwell

    Daniel Joseph Cantwell

    4.25 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I am dedicated to ensuring that I take care of all of my clients, and that their legal needs are met and exceeded. I offer high-quality legal work and personal client service. I am committed to providing you with top notch legal support. I serve a...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Shannon Lee Crutcher

    Shannon Lee Crutcher

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Review: "I hired Shannon to handle my divorce. My ex had been dragging it out for 5 months after I filed. Shannon came in and got her to sign in short order, on my terms. He was available any time I had a question, and has been even since the divorce was f..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    James Lee Elkins III

    James Lee Elkins III

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Review: "I need to talk to you asap it's about dickson county every time I would go to see my mistamener PO she always intervene and raise cane with me she promised me that she would see to it that I done every day of my 8 year's please call me 931-623-2528."
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    David Mitchell Jones

    David Mitchell Jones

    5.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I have a passion for the practice of law. I love the strategy that comes with each case, the art of negotiation, and ultimately the skill of conducting a trial. I am driven, determined and motivated. My family is my number one inspiration. I also ...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Donald T Christmas

    Donald T Christmas

    4.69 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Born and raised in Southeast Georgia, I was a son of a log truck driver who never graduated the 9th grade. Growing up, my father taught me the importance of hard work, candor, and staying true to your word. I was taught that the hard times we face...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Wayne David Hibbeler

    Wayne David Hibbeler

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Military Law and more
    Review: "Mr. Hibbeler handled my divorce for me. He was always letting me know any kind of updates on my case gave me copies of letters from my ex-husbands attorney etc. He was always with me in court and walked me through every process he was very detaile..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    David Brock East

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    David Brock East

    3.420 reviews
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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am a general practice attorney based out of Murfreesboro. My wife and I are longtime residents of Middle Tennessee and we love working/raising a family in the Middle Tennessee area.
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mary Sullivan Moore

    Mary Sullivan Moore

    4.832 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: With over 20 years of experience in the Chattanooga criminal law system, trial lawyer Mary Sullivan Moore has litigated hundreds of cases and helped countless defendants protect their rights and their futures against criminal charges. Ms. Moore br...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Roger Anthony Miller

    Roger Anthony Miller

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, General Practice
    Bio: I have approximately 25 years in the legal profession, including serving as General Sessions Judge for Anderson County from 2014 to 2022. Miller Mediation and Law is a general practice law firm providing legal assistance in varous areas of the law...
    Rating:  6.8
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