Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyers

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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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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor

Bio: While Bryan Hoss concentrates his practice in the areas of federal criminal defense in Tennessee & Georgia and state court criminal cases in Tennessee and Georgia. Bryan appears frequently in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnatti, Ohio...

Rating: 9.7

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..."

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(615) 682-0729

Gilbert Wayne McCarter's Website

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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

Call for a FREE consultation(855) 532-3380

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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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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

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

Review: "Outstanding lawyer. He was polite and understanding from the beginning. He is very knowledgeable and will work for you for the best possible outcome. I will definitely use him again."

Rating: 10

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Bio: When you need an attorney, C. Fox! My philosophy is simple, provide high quality legal representation tailored to the specific needs of my clients. I enjoy working with people and ensuring that their legal concerns or issues are properly addressed...

Rating: 8.6

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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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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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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning

Review: "He has been a huge help and honestly cares about my well being. An excellent attorney"

Rating: 6.4

Call for a consultation(865) 302-3213

Review: "Sarah is an absolute professional. When she took my husband's cases, she was respectful of his medical health and advocated for just resolutions. I would recommend hiring Sarah to anyone and will continue to chose her for myself, if I'm ever in th..."

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 8.5

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

A criminal charge is not your whole story. Know what you face and put a real defense behind you.

Rating: 6.4

Call for a FREE consultation(865) 294-2894

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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..."

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Child Abuse and more

Rating: 10

Review: "Jeff Whitt and team members at WCTH are my "A-Team", the "go-to" team! I have known Jeff Whitt for 4 years. During those 4 years, he has earned a great deal of respect from me. He was recommended to me through a family member when I needed an atto..."

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Rating: 8.4

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Bio: Rebecca J. Stern spent eighteen years presiding over Division Two of Hamilton County Criminal Court before retiring in 2015. While on the bench, she founded the Hamilton County Drug Court which has been successfully rebuilding families for over te...

Rating: 8.6

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more

Bio: Mr. Ogle is an experienced and aggressive attorney that works hard every day to protect the rights, freedoms, and reputations of his clients across East Tennessee.

Rating: 8.7

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Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Attorney Chelsea Nicholson is a trial lawyer practicing in Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee counties. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in political science in 2005. She obtained...

Rating: 8.1

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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: 8.5

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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: 9.4