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    Joshua Stephen Reed

    Joshua Stephen Reed

    5.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Joshua S. Reed is an East Tennessee native who graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law. As a young child, Mr. Reed experienced a personal tragedy involving an injured family member. He has seen firsthand how frustrating the legal...
    Rating:  7.9
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    James Warren Melton

    James Warren Melton

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Review: "Mr. Melton was very responsive to my needs. It turns out he is a retired police officer and has also worked as a probation officer. His knowledge of the law, how it's applied and his courtroom experience put me at ease during one of the most stres..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Howard L Wagerman

    Howard L Wagerman

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have used Mr Wagerman on 3 different occasions over the course of 15 years. He is the only lawyer I trust! If you are able to afford a decent lawyer he is definitely the man! I have referred others to him as well and they were just as satisfied ..."
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    Kelly Jackson Smith

    Kelly Jackson Smith

    3.410 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile and more
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    Rating:  7.9
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    Stephen Douglas Thurman

    Stephen Douglas Thurman

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "The great Doug Thurman. Man. What a great guy and awesome attorney. He literally saved my life and he believed in me. Sure simple faith isn't what you want in a Law suit but his faith in me is what kept me out of jail. Now I have a full time job w..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Lauren Massey Fuchs

    Lauren Massey Fuchs

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mrs. Fuchs is a very personable lawyer who was very responsive and helpful through very difficult times. That being said, she was also a force to be reckoned with in the court room. She fights the state every inch to ensure my future and I could n..."
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    Alexander Jacob Winston

    Alexander Jacob Winston

    5.042 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Winston counsels clients ranging from small local businesses to large national companies in business sales and acquisitions. Mr. Winston also maintains a general practice in estate planning, debt collection, probate, corporate law, litigation,...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Mary Christina Davis

    Mary Christina Davis

    5.07 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I relocated to Tennesee from Cleburne, Texas, a small town near Fort Worth. I owned a general solo practice for 16 years and have been practicing law for 29 years. I am excited to be assisting clients with family law matters and will bring my prof...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Kenneth Lee Miller

    Kenneth Lee Miller

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Ken Miller represented me a few years ago when I faced criminal drug charges after being falsely accused. Ken was very professional and a very smart attorney. My entire case ended up being dismissed, and I’m not sure that would have been the case ..."
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    Stephen Keith Barnes

    Stephen Keith Barnes

    4.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Stephen Barnes is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree at St. Louis University, he returned home to attend law school at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. After law school, Stephen clerked...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jamie Jeannette Hughes

    Jamie Jeannette Hughes

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jamie represented me an I was very happy with how everything turned out! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who needs a good lawyer!"
    Rating:  6.7
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    Benjamin Rush Powers

    Benjamin Rush Powers

    4.936 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Construction & Development and more
    Bio: With inviting candor and a spry mind, Ben Powers is a force to be reckoned with, no matter the setting. In the courtroom or at the negotiation table, Ben’s superior understanding of the law, and how it affects his clients, shows. No matter the cas...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Matthew Daniel Wilson

    Matthew Daniel Wilson

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Appeals and more
    Bio: Matthew Wilson is a licensed attorney who practices in Mississippi and Tennessee. Mr. Wilson is also a Registered Patent Attorney, licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Wilson serves the people of Middle Te...
    Rating:  7.2
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    James Bradley Hannah

    James Bradley Hannah

    5.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I went through an unwanted divorce (next to my children, the divorce was the best thing to happen to me) and Brad was with me every step of the way. He guided me legally and emotionally during the divorce. He was also very communicative- answering..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Stuart Brown

    Stuart Brown

    3.73 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 60 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Brown scheduled meetings and kelp them. He took trips to see crime scene, he talked to witnesses, gather information made notes, prepared for court, reviewed court actions prior to court, returned calls, I was total impressed with his caring m..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Cory Richard Miller

    Cory Richard Miller

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Cory is a Middle Tennessee native. Born in Downtown Nashville, Cory grew up in Old Hickory, Tennessee before graduating from high school in Gordonsville, Tennessee in 2003. After high school, Cory attended Middle Tennessee State University and gra...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Lorna Sullivan McClusky

    Lorna Sullivan McClusky

    3.73 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I agree with the other review, Mrs. McClusky does not sugar coat anything but I wanted to know the exact truth on what I was dealing with and what I was possibly facing. I don't need my hopes to be raised then dashed so I appreciated her honesty a..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Eric John Burch

    Eric John Burch

    4.58 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I am an attorney in private practice in Manchester, Tennessee. I have practiced law in Tennessee for 17 years. The focus of my practice is exclusively litigation with an emphasis on divorce and personal injury litigation. In addition, I am an advo...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Jeanne Lynn Wiggins

    Jeanne Lynn Wiggins

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Jeanne Wiggins was my husband’s attorney 20+ years ago. She was not only compassionate but a brilliant attorney. I highly recommend her."
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    Harold Edward Dorsey

    Harold Edward Dorsey

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
    Review: "Its really nice to take advice from this lawyer.Its really nice to take advice from this lawyer.Its really nice to take advice from this lawyer.Its really nice to take advice from this lawyer.Its really nice to take advice from this lawyer.Its rea..."
    Rating:  6.7
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