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    Tennessee Has 2511 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 11514 Reviews

    Chase Ryan Brown

    Chase Ryan Brown

    5.028 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: My passion is helping people. My objective is getting results. I focus my practice exclusively on criminal law. To that end I have a deep understanding of the complex immigration issues that can arise if a non-citizen is facing criminal charges. T...
    Rating:  8.3
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    John Russell Nixon

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    John Russell Nixon

    4.713 reviews
    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
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    Daniel Jeremiah Murphy

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    Daniel Jeremiah Murphy

    5.016 reviews
    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
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    Amanda Branam Dunn

    Amanda Branam Dunn

    5.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Amanda Dunn of Houston and Alexander, represented my son who was facing a minimum 10 year sentence for a federal drug conspiracy charge. Through her excellent investigation skills, collection of evidence, support documentation and verbal arguments..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Dana Crosland McLendon

    Dana Crosland McLendon

    5.032 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals and more
    Bio: I have been practicing throughout Tennessee in trial and appellate courts, both state and federal, since 1993. I work hard to get the best outcome possible for my clients. When you hire me, you will have direct access to me - you won't have to lea...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Randall Eugene Reagan

    Randall Eugene Reagan

    5.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "The whole experience was so much easier when you have Mr. Randall and his team on your side. Mr Randall’s firm will go above and beyond to help you win your case. I had my case dismissed in a short period of time. I’d HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone. I..."
    Rating:  10
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    Christopher Gene Clark

    Christopher Gene Clark

    5.033 reviews
    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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    Kenneth Edward Hill

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    Kenneth Edward Hill

    5.01 review
    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
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    Joshua Nathaniel Corman

    Joshua Nathaniel Corman

    4.86 reviews
    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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    Blake Kelley

    Blake Kelley

    4.8114 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Since attending the University of Colorado Law School and graduating from the Nashville School of Law in 2004, Mr. Kelley has established himself as a local authority on the intricacies of Middle Tennessee Courts, Judges, prosecutors and DUI law. ...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Sara Elizabeth Compher-Rice

    Sara Elizabeth Compher-Rice

    5.055 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Sara Compher-Rice received her B.A. from Denison University in 1999 with a major in Political Science and a minor in English Literature. Sara attended the University of Tennessee College of Law, where she received her Doctor of Jurisprudence, Magn...
    Rating:  10
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    Paula Rhea Henderson

    Paula Rhea Henderson

    4.816 reviews
    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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    Daniel Ufford

    Daniel Ufford

    5.05 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Bio: Highly motivated Attorney, bringing you knowledge, skill, and dedicated solutions. Daniel P. Ufford is an experienced trial attorney, and Rule 31 Mediator, motivated to bring true service to the legal profession. Before entering private practice, ...
    Rating:  10
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    R. Garth Best

    R. Garth Best

    5.047 reviews
    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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    W. Stanley Bennett

    W. Stanley Bennett

    4.992 reviews
    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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    Edward Lynn Holt

    Edward Lynn Holt

    4.85 reviews
    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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    Mark Christopher Scruggs

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    Mark Christopher Scruggs

    5.07 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Always Fighting for Your Freedom!!
    Rating:  6.6
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    R. Deno Cole

    R. Deno Cole

    5.01 review
    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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    Crystal Dawn Wilkerson

    Crystal Dawn Wilkerson

    3.817 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Very helpful and knowledgeable, she went above and beyond for me,. I am so very grateful to her"
    Rating:  9.5
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    John David Schwalb

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    John David Schwalb

    5.04 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Decades of defense experience. You can't afford to wait, call today for expert help.
    Rating:  8.1
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