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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

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

Bio: William Stover is an experienced Tennessee attorney who provides premier legal services to clients seeking help in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning and other types of civil litigation. In practice for mor...

Rating: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Don't settle for less, hire the Best! Our office offers a personal touch and a human connection. Other firms keep you at arm's length, but our staff keeps you close and informed. Your lawyer is never more than a phone call away and will always kee...

Rating: 10

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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 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: I was born and raised in Bristol, Tennessee and have been an active member of our community for the majority of my life. Since becoming licensed to practice law in 2000, I have been aggressively and compasionately, representing individuals in inju...

Rating: 8.3

Call for a consultation(423) 845-9015

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: I am a partner at Bennett & Michael, Attorneys at Law concentrating my practice on Criminal Defense, Divorce, and Injury cases. I provide experienced and aggressive representation for all of those areas of the law. I have extensive experience in a...

Rating: 9.9

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Our office offers the personal attention required to find the best resolution to your legal issues. Your case will be handled by an experienced and diligent attorney who honestly cares about you. Attorney Russell Nixon specializes in Criminal Law,...

Rating: 7.2

Call for a FREE consultation(615) 956-2308

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: It's all about the relationship with my clients — meeting their needs and helping to solve their problems. Working with clients to navigate the ins-and-outs of their legal matters with confidence is where my 15+ years of courtroom and practice exp...

Rating: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Bio: Navigating through the legal system can be scary and frustrating and I will stand beside you and be your voice. Both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney, I know that things are not always as they seem. Sometimes good people get caught up in ...

Rating: 9.2

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Thomas is a founding member and managing partner at the firm of Parkerson Santel Garner, PLLC. He began the practice of law in the firm of Boston, Holt, Sockwell & Durham in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee with a focus on family law and personal injury. I...

Rating: 9.1

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Trademark Application and more

Bio: I am an attorney practicing in Nashville and surrounding counties. The heart of my practice is criminal defense and trademarks but I am also a general practice attorney, representing clients in a variety of areas such as divorce, small business ma...

Rating: 9.5

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Michael "Stuart" Saylor, a partner at Fort, Holloway & Saylor, LLC, is a seasoned trial lawyer dedicated to guiding clients through family law, criminal defense, orders of protection, and guardianship matters. Raised in Franklin, he prioritizes ac...

Rating: 9.1

Call for a FREE consultation(615) 205-6386

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Personal Injury

Bio: I am a Tennessee criminal defense attorney focused on representing individuals facing serious charges, including felony offenses and high-stakes allegations. My practice is built around trial preparation, strategic case analysis, and a willingness...

Rating: 6.2

Call for a consultation(931) 422-8450

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Review: "Paula is PHENOMENAL!! I faced 6 charges and she was able to get me an offer dropping 4 charges!! My DUI was amended to aggravated reckless driving which kept me out of jail and with my license. She is just as intellectual as she is beautiful!! She..."

Rating: 9.0

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I spoke with Mr. Hill regarding a debt collection matter for my business. He was very helpful and aggressive in planning on collecting my money. I was impressed with him and will consider him again should I need a lawyer."

Rating: 7.3

Call for a consultation(423) 583-8908

Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Former Prosecutor Fighting For You. Over a decade of trial and appellate experience in major felony cases. For aggressive and passionate representation, call today for a free consultation at.

Rating: 8.3

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more

Bio: When you need an attorney, C. Fox! My philosophy is simple, provide high quality legal representation tailored to the specific needs of my clients. I enjoy working with people and ensuring that their legal concerns or issues are properly addressed...

Rating: 8.6

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: I graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Cum Laude, in 2016. During my final year at UT Law, I was a student attorney in the Innocence and Wrongful Convictions Clinic. My time in the clinic was an amazing, educational experienc...

Rating: 9.0

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Phone calls would not be returned. There was no communication until the day we would go to court. When we would request something, we were just brushed off."

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Adoption and more

Brandon is a committed attorney to his clients. He is compassionate about customer service and wants to positively impact the people's lives who have chosen to work with him.

Rating: 8.3

Call for a FREE consultation(423) 820-8118

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Ed was very straightforward and honest about my case. He did everything I asked for and was always there to explain everything. If you want an honest lawyer who will not sugar coat things Ed is your man. I can't thank him enough for his representa..."

Rating: 9.3

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Experienced attorney providing affordable legal representation in criminal matters involving DUI, drug charges, property theft, assault, domestic violence, and felony charges such as robbery, felony drug manufacturing/distribution, and homicide. W...

Rating: 8.5

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