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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "I dealt with Gary in the late 1980s when he was an overworked Public Defender and we served in the National Guard together. He proved that he was a "go-getter" when he took a case for my wife at the time, and did more than a lot of highly paid law..."

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "My lawyer took a position within the legal system that prevented her from representing clients. Unfortunately this was right in the middle of my case. My lawyer personally recommended Rip. Truly feeling like my world was falling apart, Rip immedia..."

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tennessee

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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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Review: "Very professional and takes great pride in helping his clients. He never made me feel inadequate or rushed. He took his time to explain every question i had. Thanks"

Rating: 7.6

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Danny J. Baxter is a Nashville 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 Tennessee, and c...

Rating: 6.7

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

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

Rating: 9.7

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Originally from Lawrenceburg, Kate Boston Melby is a third generation trial attorney from Middle Tennessee. Kate graduated with honors from Auburn University and the University of Tennessee College of Law. She earned her J.D. with a concentration ...

Rating: 7.2

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family and more

Bio: Vickie Hardy Jones is an experienced attorney and a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator whose practice focuses on Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Law, and Civil Litigation. She has been admitted to practice...

Rating: 9.2

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Thank you for taking the time to look at the Avvo profile of Attorney Jim D. Owen. Graduated from the University of Tennessee Law School in 1971 where he received the Order of the Coif and was a member of the Tennessee Law Review. He has practiced...

Rating: 9.4

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Bio: Stephanie Messer is a family law and criminal defense attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. Education and Licensure Attorney Stephanie Messer began her postsecondary education at the University of Memphis, where she studied sociology. She gradua...

Rating: 6.5

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Trusts and more

Review: "I have been very pleased with Mr. Ames, and I would highly recommend him! He went above and beyond , and I was very pleased with the outcome of my case!"

Rating: 6.6

Call for a consultation(615) 410-9168

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Litigation

Bio: A Nashville Native, I put my all into my work--striving each day to be better and do better than the last. I am constantly learning and bettering my skills in and out of the courtroom. A licensed educator, I taught for eight years and I am constan...

Rating: 6.7

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Family and more

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(901) 979-9855

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more

Review: "Andrew came highly recommended to me for my family case in Tennessee. I had a phone consultation where I explained my situation. Once he started explaining things to me, I knew this was the man who was going to represent me. Living in Michigan, an..."

Rating: 7.5

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Appeals and more

Review: "outstanding Lead in being my lawyer and affordable. Also Mr.Rudolph is very trustworthy, confident, reliable, knowledgeable, strong communication skills, ability to think outside the box, honest, ability to stick up for what's right, and connects ..."

Rating: 6.4

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Guardianship, Probate

Bio: You need an attorney to effectively fight for your rights. By getting to know my clients and working to understand their circumstances, whatever the issue, I am committed to representing your legal needs and protecting your rights.

Rating: 7.4

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Review: "Rachel Thomas is an exceptional attorney! Her in depth knowledge of the law and amazing litigation skills enabled her to accomplish an unprecedented feat in Davidson County Juvenile Court. She is also an outstanding communicator. Not only was the ..."

Rating: 8.9

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Mr. Larry Ables has played a highly significant role in providing both compassion and knowledge for my son throughout a dangerous mental crisis. Mr. Ables has been instrumental with providing resources and availability while guiding us through the..."

Rating: 6.5

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "Eric is an amazing lawyer in which I will forever be grateful for the services he provided. I will start with my initial contact with him, I was in panic mode because I had paid for a consult with a different lawyer that had canceled three times, ..."

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: John M. Milazo is an aggressive attorney with more than 12 years of experience helping clients through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Diligent attention to the unique details of your situation, coupled with a sincere desire to he...

Rating: 8.4

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

Bio: Prairie Arnold received his Bachelor of Science in the ABA-accredited Legal Assistant Studies program in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Mr. Arnold assisted in coordinating a successful judicial campa...

Rating: 7.1

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