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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 35 years

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

Your Concerns Are Our Priority, Personalized Services To Meet Your Needs. Call 931-266-4261

Rating: 9.5

Call for a FREE consultation(931) 266-4261

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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 26 years

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

Bio: I have been providing excellent representation to clients in state and federal courts since moving to Nashville more than 18 years ago. After completing law school at Duke University in 1999, I joined the Office of the Public Defender, where I adv...

Rating: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Bio: Founding attorney Andrew Farmer is one of the most sought after and successful legal professionals in the area and was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 2012. Attorney Andrew Farmer is uniquely qualified to protect clients’ righ...

Rating: 10

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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: 10

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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, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury

Bio: I strive to ensure that my clients understand the details of their case. The number one complaint I get from clients who have had other attorneys represent them in the past is that they took some action on their case, but have no idea why. I want ...

Rating: 9.6

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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: 9.8

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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 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

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: Trusted Reputation. Trusted Advice.

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, I’ve spent years defending clients in Tennessee courts. I’ve learned that strong legal representation doesn’t have to be complicated — it comes down to integrity, experience, and hard work. As a solo practitioner, I personal...

Rating: 7.8

Call for a FREE consultation(615) 240-2838

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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

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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 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: The Baker Law Firm, well-regarded across East and Middle Tennessee, provides trusted legal services in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, and civil rights. At the helm is our founder, Lance K. Baker, who brings a robust approach to so...

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: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: Thomas Ross is a Nashville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys who represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges throughout Nashville, Davidson County,...

Rating: 6.8

Call for a consultation(855) 921-6681

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Juvenile and more

Bio: Ms. Cravens practices primarily in the areas of State and Federal criminal defense, representing clients under investigation for or charged with misdemeanor to felony offenses and White Collar matters. Ms. Cravens also practices Health Care Law fo...

Rating: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Norman D. McKellar practices law in the areas of IRS tax resolution and federal criminal defense, with an emphasis on tax fraud and white collar federal crimes. Mr. McKellar has successfully defended clients in criminal cases in both federal and s...

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

When you have a lot to lose, Earl Patton has a lot to offer. DUIs, misdemeanors and felony charges.

Rating: 8.5

Call for a consultation(931) 218-6014

G. Earl Patton's Website

DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

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