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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: I am a trial lawyer and have been one for 18 years. As such, I focus my practice on personal injury and criminal defense. When you are making a decision to hire an attorney, make sure that your attorney has the experience to take a case to trial a...

Rating: 9.6

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: I have been representing people in court since 1986. I have successfully represented clients in trial and appellate courts throughout the country and I regularly try cases before state and federal court juries. My career has been varied as I began...

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

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 22 years

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

Bio: Chris Clark is one of the most experienced trial lawyers in the State of Tennessee. He has extensive trial experience as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney including multiple first degree murder cases tried as both a prosecutor and de...

Rating: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Joseph W. McMurray has been a licensed attorney since 2010, currently serving clients in Tennessee and Virginia. Mr. McMurray was born and raised in Scott County, Virginia. He attended James Madison University and received a scholarship to attend ...

Rating: 8.2

Call for a FREE consultation(423) 264-2076

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security, Tax

Bio: Devin S. DeVore practices law in the areas of Social Security Disability, IRS Tax Resolution, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and Criminal Defense. Mr. DeVore received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence...

Rating: 10

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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 33 years

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

Review: "After almost 20 years trying to get help with getting my license, I hired Mr. Cooper. Best decision I ever made. This man went out of his way to help me and guided me through each process. I finally found someone who was competent and who genuinel..."

Rating: 9.4

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Expungement and more

Review: "This lawyer got my case expunged, and all charges dropped. He is outstanding, well worth every cent you pay for him."

Rating: 9.4

Call for a consultation(901) 295-0234

Juni Samrat Ganguli's Website

Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "Mr. McEvoy was awesome. It was my first time dealing with the court system on a criminal charge. I was scared and thought my life was over. Mr.McEvoy was very calm he let me know all options available to me. He kept me calm constantly reassuring m..."

Rating: 9.5

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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 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Richard Dumas has dedicated nearly thirty years to mastering the field of criminal law in Nashville. He launched his legal career at the Davidson County Office of the District Attorney, where he honed his prosecutorial skills across a wide spectru...

Rating: 6.6

Call for a FREE consultation(615) 960-0693

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Nashville Born and Raised, I spent most of my time zealously defending the constitutional rights of citizens in and and out of the courtrooms all across Middle Tennessee.

Rating: 9.8

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family

Bio: I am a former Marine Sergeant, and retired Soldier. During my military years I was deployed to Somalia for Operation Restore Hope and to Southwest Asia for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Combat has left me appreciative of life and prepared me for my cur...

Rating: 9.7

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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 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Employment & Labor and more

Bio: Dina Nesheiwat graduated with honors from Stetson University and earned her juris doctorate, cum laude, from Saint Thomas University School of Law in Miami. She then went on to earn her master’s from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, focusing on cri...

Rating: 9.7

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

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

Bio: My primary areas of practice are personal injury, social security disability, workers compensation, family law, and criminal defense.

Rating: 8.3

Call for a consultation(423) 560-7423

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: At the Law Office of Sam Byrd in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we provide knowledgeable and experienced legal representation for Family Law (Divorce & Child Custody), DUI and Criminal Defense. Attorney Sam Byrd is a second-generation lawyer, following i...

Rating: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Debt Collection, Federal Crime and more

Review: "Brian is an excellent, knowledgeable, honest, professional and hardworking attorney. He was extremely dedicated to my case and put in a great effort to get me the best results possible. Brain made me feel like I was his most important case and wen..."

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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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more

Review: "Mr. Stone genuinely cares about his clients. At a time of great stress and unknowns he put me at ease knowing that he was a great attorney and had my best interest in mind. He was straight forward with what was going to happen. I never had a doubt..."

Rating: 8.1

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