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Tennessee Has 2516 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 11491 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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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Social Security and more

Review: "Mr. Aaron treated me and my family with respect and compassion. I hired him for a felony criminal defense. His work in court was impressive and professional. I did not expect him to be as aggressive as he was in x-examination. I liked that in defe..."

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(931) 570-4876

Douglas David Aaron's Website

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tennessee

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Criminal Defense

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 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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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Experienced And Aggressive Criminal Defense To Protect Your Rights!

Rating: 7.3

Call for a FREE consultation(877) 870-9931

Daniel Joseph Turklay's Website

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Former prosecutor with trusted experience who will aggressively defend your case.

Rating: 8.6

Call for a consultation(615) 538-0375

Mark Libby Puryear's Website

Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: My law firm's practice areas are concentrated in both criminal defense and civil litigation. Every attorney at Parkerson | Santel PLLC has previously served as a state prosecutor and has a significant amount of experience in the prosecution of cri...

Rating: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Jacob, W. Fendley (Jake) father of four, began working for Rudolph, Ross and Fendley, Attorneys in 2003, at the age of 18. Jake started at the bottom of a law firm as a legal runner, then as a paralegal, then as a law clerk, graduating from law sc...

Rating: 9.6

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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

Call for a consultation(833) 315-6120

Thomas Anthony Maynard's Website

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

Bio: Mr. Johnson is a trial and appellate attorney whose practice is focused on the defense of persons and companies accused of white-collar crimes, major felonies, and other serious matters in federal and state courts. He has argued or briefed cases b...

Rating: 10

Stephen Ross Johnson's Website

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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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Litigation

Review: "When you are trouble with a problem. Ask Wesley to fill your need Know that He empowers you and that Wesley will intercede. If heartaches overwhelmed you. Trust that Wesley can resolved. For Wesley will esse and comfort you .Any problem can be sol..."

Rating: 9.7

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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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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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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Jeffrey Jones is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Jeffrey Jones. He has practiced law since 1977, dedicating his practice to providing representation in criminal cases, divorce cases, and injury claims. He is a 1974 pharmacy graduate of th...

Rating: 9.4

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Federal Crime and more

Bio: In every case I work hard to achieve the very best results for my clients. I take great pride in my work and client-centered focus. Just as important, I believe that it is important to charge reasonable rates for top notch representation. My goal ...

Rating: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: As a Nashville native with years of experience, I’ve represented thousands of clients in everything from jury trials to federal immigration court. Through it all, I’ve learned that legal representation doesn’t have to be complicated: there is no s...

Rating: 7.7

Call for a FREE consultation(615) 240-2838

William Clark Tippens's Website

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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

Call for a consultation(423) 840-7783

Julie Rhea Canter's Website

Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Bio: I use the law to help people through some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Whether you are facing criminal charges, going through a divorce, dealing with child custody issues, or pursuing compensation after an injury, I work to prot...

Rating: 9.6

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a dedicated criminal defense attorney that currently focuses on indigent criminal defense. I am also passionate about writing and integrating technology into the practice of law to produce better and more cost-effective results for my clients.

Rating: 9.5

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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

Myers Newton Massengill's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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