Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Tennessee

In Tennessee, being charged with a crime—whether it’s DUI, drug possession, assault, or theft—can turn your life upside down. In a state that values faith, fairness, and personal responsibility, you need a defense that’s honest, tough, and right there with you. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Tennessee—trusted advocates known for their strong courtroom presence, local know-how, and unwavering commitment to protecting your rights and helping you move forward with dignity and purpose.

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Frank Lannom
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Juvenile, ...
Brandon E. White
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, ...
Mark S. McDaniel, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Eric M. Larsen
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, ...
Mark S. McDaniel Sr.
Legal Specialization: Animal, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, ...
Mart G. Fendley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Arthur Horne III

Arthur Horne III

  • The Law Offices of Arthur Horne, III, PLLC
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Class Action, Construction Accidents, Domestic Violence, ...
Marcos Garza
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Social Security & Disability
Jake Weatherford
Legal Specialization: Animal, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, ...
William L. Hagan III
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Tyler Scott-Templeton
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
James McVeigh
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Probate, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Matt Maniatis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship & Naturalization, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Litigation, ...
J. Caleb Cassell
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime
Irris Williams

Irris Williams

  • Shelby County District Attorney's Office
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Litigation, White Collar Crime
Jack P. Sherman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Juvenile, ...
Steven C. Frazier
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, ...
William L. Moore Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Wesley Clark
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Constitutional, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, ...
Stephen R. Leffler
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Products Liability, Sex Crimes, ...
Graham Cox
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Creditor Debtor Rights, DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Elder Law, ...
Jacob W. Fendley
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
David Raybin
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
S. Jason Whatley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile, Litigation, ...
Anahi Fancher
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Asylum, Car Accidents, Citizenship & Naturalization, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Driver's License Suspension, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, ...

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