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    Bret Steven Alexander

    Bret Steven Alexander

    5.027 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: At Houston & Alexander, you will find forty years of combined legal experience. Call: Email: Web: After attending Sewanee on an academic scholarship and completing his legal studies at The University of Texas, Bret returned to Chattanooga in 2001 ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Brian Clay Johnson

    Brian Clay Johnson

    4.715 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Constitutional
    Bio: West Tennessee Attorney - Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family Law - A Serious Lawyer for Serious Cases Former ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY Former ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL Former SPECIAL ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY Brian was born in Jackson, Ten...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Derek Keith Smith

    Derek Keith Smith

    4.86 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Former CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE and CHANCELLOR; former DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL PRO-TEMPORE; former DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL; former ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL Call now for a free consultation. Derek Smith was appointed Judge and Chan...
    Rating:  8.5
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    James Barney Witherington

    James Barney Witherington

    5.03 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: I found myself drawn to the practice of law right out of high school and enjoy helping people and defending their rights. Outside of my practice, I enjoy the outdoors.
    Rating:  8.7
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    Michael D. Watson

    Michael D. Watson

    4.819 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michael D. Watson, originally from Columbus, Ohio, is a graduate of The Ohio State University and earned his Juris Doctor from Lincoln Memorial Duncan School of Law. After graduation, he founded The Watson Law Firm, P.C., where he focuses exclusiv...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Philip Neal Clark

    Philip Neal Clark

    5.028 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Experienced attorney providing affordable legal representation in criminal matters involving DUI, drug charges, property theft, assault, domestic violence, and felony charges such as robbery, felony drug manufacturing/distribution, and homicide. W...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Julie Elizabeth Moya

    Julie Elizabeth Moya

    5.02 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Trusts, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Julie Moya is a former Assistant State Attorney for Miami-Dade County. As an Assistant State Attorney, she was responsible for hundreds of cases, and co-lead prosecution in two courtrooms. Ms. Moya also ran a solo criminal defense practice in Chat...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Mary Sullivan Moore

    Mary Sullivan Moore

    4.830 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: With over 20 years of experience in the Chattanooga criminal law system, trial lawyer Mary Sullivan Moore has litigated hundreds of cases and helped countless defendants protect their rights and their futures against criminal charges. Ms. Moore br...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Alexander Jacob Winston

    Alexander Jacob Winston

    5.042 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Mr. Winston counsels clients ranging from small local businesses to large national companies in business sales and acquisitions. Mr. Winston also maintains a general practice in estate planning, debt collection, probate, corporate law, litigation,...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Elizabeth Ann Russell

    Elizabeth Ann Russell

    5.03 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Trusted Reputation. Trusted Advice.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Oscar A Butler

    Oscar A Butler

    5.016 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more
    Bio: Having experience as both an Assistant District Attorney and Criminal Defense Attorney, I know how to approach any legal matter to get the best result possible. I take pride in focusing on the details of every Client's case, while also providing a...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Jennifer Lynn Thompson

    Jennifer Lynn Thompson

    4.821 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Child Abuse and more
    Review: "Jennifer is an outstanding lawyer. She was very professional, knowledgeable and caring. She handled my brothers case with the uppermost concern, responsibility and involvement. I highly recommend her as an attorney. Very informative, easy to get a..."
    Rating:  10
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    Forrest Leigh Wallace

    Forrest Leigh Wallace

    5.07 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice
    Bio: For over 13 years I have practiced in the Federal and State courts of Tennessee. My practice is focused on representing people, whether you are injured in an accident, hurt on the job, charged with a crime, or experiencing a domestic relations iss...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Jordan Sluder

    Jordan Sluder

    4.712 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "Jordan Sluder bent over backwards to help me get the best result. Kind, calm, understanding and ready to fight for anyone. Can not thank him enough."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Kenneth Wayne Brashier

    Kenneth Wayne Brashier

    5.011 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I started my legal career after leaving the consumer banking industry and graduating law school as a hearing officer for the state of Tennessee. I presided over the TennCare disenrollment process to ensure due process was given to all the citizens...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Gilbert Wayne McCarter

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    Gilbert Wayne McCarter

    5.01 review
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "Bert is a very aggressive and detailed attorney, he is very understanding and patient and prepares for anything. The whole staff were very professional and on task. Every call or email was answered immediately or within an hour or so. Bert knows h..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Melanie Renee Bean

    Melanie Renee Bean

    4.611 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I focus my practice on trial litigation and handle a range of cases from criminal defense to complex business and family law cases. My work ethic anchors the reputation I have earned as an aggressive attorney. I am committed to quality representat...
    Rating:  10
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    David Christopher Veazey

    David Christopher Veazey

    4.37 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Practicing in the Chattanooga area since 2010, David is fluent in Criminal, Family, and Bankruptcy law. He also speaks some Russian and French. Armed with a Master's degree in Economics, he can bring the right financial perspectives to legal issue...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Benjamin Rush Powers

    Benjamin Rush Powers

    4.936 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Construction & Development and more
    Bio: With inviting candor and a spry mind, Ben Powers is a force to be reckoned with, no matter the setting. In the courtroom or at the negotiation table, Ben’s superior understanding of the law, and how it affects his clients, shows. No matter the cas...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jonathon Casey Ashworth

    Jonathon Casey Ashworth

    5.05 reviews
    Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Casey Ashworth, a native of Franklin, Tennessee, is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and the Nashville School of Law. Prior to licensure as an attorney, Casey served as a youth services officer for the Williamson County Juvenile Court, as a pro...
    Rating:  8.4
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