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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Kara Teeple
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
Jack P. Sherman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Juvenile, ...
Steven J. Simerlein
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Citizenship, Litigation, Power of Attorney, Visa and Permits
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, ...
Adrian H. Altshuler

Adrian H. Altshuler

  • Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Assault And Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, ...
Leslie Ballin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Probate, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Marvin Earl Ballin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Chris Whitten
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Medical Malpractice, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, Wills And Living Wills
Dale Sweeney
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal and Dog Bites, Appeals, Assault And Battery, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, ...
J. Noble Grant, III
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault And Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, ...
Wesley Jesse “Bo” Ladner III
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement
Handel R. Durham, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Car Accidents, Drug Crime, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Violent Crime
Andrew C. Beasley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Jacob P. Mathis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault And Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
David Raybin
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime
James McVeigh
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Probate, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Paisley P. Anderson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, ...
G. Michael Casey
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault And Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Brian Lee Nash
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Juvenile, ...
Howard Manis
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Asylum, Cannabis Law, Car Accidents, Discrimination, Drug Crime, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Joseph D. Fox
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Employment, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Debt & Lending, ...
Allison Hotz Ankrom
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Sex Crime
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, ...
Irris Williams

Irris Williams

  • Shelby County District Attorney's Office
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Litigation, White Collar Crime
Rob McKinney
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Sex Crime, Violent Crime

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