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    Lindsay Nicole Graham

    Lindsay Nicole Graham

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Employment & Labor
    Review: "Ms. Graham goes above and beyond for her clients. She has an excellent reputation throughout the Lebanon and surrounding areas."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Misty Danyel Parks

    Misty Danyel Parks

    3.79 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence
    Bio: I am a solo practitioner specializing primarily in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, and Juvenile Law, practicing throughout Middle Tennessee including Williamson County, TN, Davidson County, TN, Maury County, TN, ...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Lorrie Dawn Miller

    Lorrie Dawn Miller

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Review: "Lorrie was a wonderful. She continually push to get the situation handle as quickly as possible. She would always answer any question we had. I would highly recommend her to anyone who need lawyer that you feel comfort talking too. Trudy and Steve..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    John Livingood Ryan

    John Livingood Ryan

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Gun Law, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr. Ryan practices mostly criminal and family law. Mr. Ryan is a former prosecutor and public defender with years of experience. I took him a personal injury case that no one wanted to take and he got me a fair and just settlement."
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Woodward Curry

    James Woodward Curry

    5.03 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "After having a very disappointing experience with the first attorney we hired to defend my husband in a DUI charge, we did our research and Mr. Curry was very highly recommended. Now I know why. My husband's case was unique in that he is a combat ..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Roger Glenn Day

    Roger Glenn Day

    5.011 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Roger is a good attorney he listens and takes his work seriously. He takes your case seriously. He's upfront and explains your case completely "
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    Paul Brian Pearce

    Paul Brian Pearce

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wills & Living Wills
    Review: "Did a fantastic job for me. I whole-heartedly recommend this lawyer. My son was in jeopardy of losing college funding due to his drug charge. Argued well to dismiss all 3 charges and got a light probation term. My son learned his lesson but Brian ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Britton Joshua Allan

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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Insurance
    Rating:  7.6
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    Edward Alexander Herbert

    Edward Alexander Herbert

    5.09 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Before starting his own practice at Herbert & Lux, Eddie worked as an attorney for a local Nashville Law Firm and spent time at the Davidson County Public Defender’s Office. Serving in both General Sessions and Criminal Court, where he gained a va...
    Rating:  7.9
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    J. Reese Holley

    J. Reese Holley

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "One of the best Attorneys I have ever worked with! And his staff is absolutely amazing! Could not have asked for a better outcome with my divorce. I couldn't be happier!!"
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Russell Pryor

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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Estate Planning and more
    Ethical, Experienced, & Effective.
    Rating:  9.1
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    LaTasha H. B. Wassom

    LaTasha H. B. Wassom

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Don't ask for anyone else, she's the greatest!!! Better than any attorney ive actually hired and paid thousands of dollars to work cases. She is for the innocent accused, and understands their dilemma."
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    Cameron Lawson Hyder

    Cameron Lawson Hyder

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "# 1 attorney inwould trust him with my life .He has been my attorney on 3 × custody of my grandchildren and it means the world to me and is my attorney in the future "
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    Anna Banks Cash

    Anna Banks Cash

    4.610 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "Anna Cash has the expertise and work ethic to provide for her client’s best interest. Do not hesitate to hire her for whatever your legal need might be!"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Joshua Wade Etson

    Joshua Wade Etson

    5.03 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Josh is without a doubt the heat lawyer EVER! He always listens to you and your concerns and will discuss with you the best course of action for you. He is very down to earth and just an all around good person. Thank you Josh for everything you ha..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Akiah Clinch Highsmith

    Akiah Clinch Highsmith

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Akiah is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. Prior to joining Griffith McDaniel LLP in 2025, he worked for one of the largest law firms in the country with a focus on civil litigation and i...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Bruce A Alldredge

    Bruce A Alldredge

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Honest evalution of the charges I faced. Always available by phone or text, even the weekend before my hearings and trial day when I needed reassurance. Great outcome. Awesome attorney."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Andrew Chase Doscher

    Andrew Chase Doscher

    5.010 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Chase is an AMAZING attorney. He helped us out with our case and was very on top of it. I would defiently recommend him to Anyone who needs an attorney."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Cody Ryan Johnson

    Cody Ryan Johnson

    5.011 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "mr. cody is an excellent lawyer dedicated on his job reliable really nice person to work with it"
    Rating:  6.5
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    James Franklin Sanders

    James Franklin Sanders

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    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Corporate and Incorporation
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