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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Kevin Kennedy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Homicide, Parole & Probation, Violent Crime
Ethan Smartt
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Violent 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, ...
Matt Maniatis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship & Naturalization, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Litigation, ...
Jeffrey Jones
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, ...
Jeffrey C. Coller
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Juvenile, ...
Mark Scruggs
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Homicide, Identity Theft, ...
James McVeigh
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Probate, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Thomas Maynard
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Brian Lee Nash
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Juvenile, ...
William L. Pomeroy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Homicide, ...
Jason A. Creech
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Litigation
G. Michael Casey
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Andrew C. Beasley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Perry A. Craft
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Education, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Asylum, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Citizenship & Naturalization, Contracts & Agreements, ...
J. Noble Grant, III
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, ...
R. Garth Best
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Sex Crimes, ...
Wesley Mack Bryant
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, ...
Adrian H. Altshuler
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, ...
J. Caleb Cassell
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime
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, ...
Trey Marshall
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Homicide, ...
Kevin A. Snider
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Litigation, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Rob McKinney
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Violent 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, ...
Jim R. Williams

Jim R. Williams

  • Jim Williams & Associates Attorneys at Law, LLC
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Car Accidents, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
B.F. Jack Lowery
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Business Litigation, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Land Use & Zoning, Products Liability, ...
Kevin Sharp
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Class Action, Litigation, Medical Malpractice
Marcos Garza
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Social Security & Disability
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, ...

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