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Ryan Hanzelik Attorney at Law
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“I used other attorneys prior to Ryan and none of them come close to what Ryan was able to achieve in the two very difficult cases Ryan represented me in.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chattanooga, TN
24 firms listed · 18 in Chattanooga · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Yates & Wheland
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- Knowledge
- Judge
“We maintained the same litigation strategy throughout, took some small losses, but in the end it all worked out the best it could without going to trial.”
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Davis & Hoss
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- Choice
- Innocence
“If you ever need an attorney and firm with deep experience connections compassion competence and committment then don't waste a single dime because they're the best.”
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Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers
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- Compassionate
- Law Firm
“My trouble was resolved in less than 36 hours, never heard off or thought of such rapid resolution of any legal problem in the system which works on snail pace.”
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Law Office of Sam Byrd
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- Job
- Call
“They brought closure and justice to my family and did it with sincere concern for our wellbeing and a level of professionalism that can't be matched.”
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Law Offices of Fisher Wise
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“Of course I had to get divorced during COVID which made things a little difficult but Fisher through the process kept me informed and always returned my calls or emails.”
The 24 firms listed for Chattanooga, TN defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Chattanooga, TN
18 of the 24 firms we list are based in Chattanooga; the other 6 serve Chattanooga from Ringgold, GA (13 mi), Rossville, GA (6 mi) and East Ridge (5 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,483 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (76%) and responsiveness (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are sex crimes (3), assault (2), child support (2), criminal defense (2) and divorce (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 3 offer a free initial consultation. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Chattanooga offer free consultations?
3 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
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Cavett, Abbott & Weiss
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“On a more serious note, from the time you call the firm and speak with the awesome Rachel (Paralegal #1) you're getting a very knowledgeable group of people.”
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Law Offices of Meredith Mochel
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“This is the second time Meredith has represented me regarding a legal matter and again, I could not have asked for any better representation in the WORLD.”
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Alan Beard & Associates
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“I hired Alan for my divorce Alan and his team took care of me the whole way start to finish he did everything he said he would do I would use him again thank you”
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Purple Law Firm
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“They also helped with paperwork for my disabled mother, some of which was hard for me to complete and they were patient and understanding through the process.”
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Mary Sullivan Moore, Attorney at Law, Pllp
“If she is your representation, you can be assured that she is invested, she is knowledgeable, and she will do everything possible to help you achieve your desired results.”
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Speek, Turner & Newkirk
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“Mr Speaks saved my life he got me 3 misdemeanors with 11 months and 29 days of unsupervised probation trust me if you need a drug lawyer he is the best I used jerry summers years ago and I'm not putting jerry summers down at what he did for me but I ...”
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Wolford & Robinson
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“Down to earth guy truly understanding and I am glad that God allowed me to meet someone who's firm minded to help me meet standards and to help me settle my disputes I would recommend this for anyone who needs someone to trust to do the right thing 💯...”
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Macneill Law Firm
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“Hire David for all of your criminal legal matters💪🏾 this guy literally took over my case and got what took others 5 years to do done in less than a year.”
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Spurgin & Mattingly
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“She made my experience as easy as possible when going through something like this.”
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Wendy A. Stanfield, Attorney At Law
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“Wendy was professional, caring and patient with a very long drawn out situation and really explained everything clearly to me and I would recommend her to anyone.”
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Law Office of Gary L. Henry
“A excellent Attorney and a very special person that when you talk to him he understands the situation and will find the best way to handle it.”
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Law Office of Neal L. Thompson
“Help me good lawyer and former neighbor Christian and friend”
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Shawn Bible Law Firm
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- Matters
“She definitely helped out a lot in my case - getting questions answered, working with the other law firms, helping me pick up/drop off things at the office.”
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McCracken Poston Attorney at Law
“However most important could have put me away from my family for up to 30 years.”
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Stagg Law Firm
“I was lucky enough to be referred to Stagg Law Firm for my recent divorce and was immediately impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism.”
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J. Walter Moffitt
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“Whether it was through phone calls, emails or text messages, he always made himself available to answer my questions and provide updates on the progress of my case.”
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Estes Cocke
“He is very good attorney.”
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Bennett Law Firm
“They still get results with very little to work with.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Chattanooga, TN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1817
Maximum cost
$21798
National Average
$6661
Avg Per Hour Rates
$424
$4239
$7266
Typical price range is based on 460 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Chattanooga
- “Honest experienced guidance is crucial. I am very pleased I chose Mary Sullivan Moore.” — client of Mary Sullivan Moore, Attorney at Law, Pllp
- “By the end of our initial consultation with Meredith she already fully understood the case and had developed a plan to get the charges dropped.” — client of Law Offices of Meredith Mochel
- “Working with Daniel was not only a pleasure, but also a key factor in the smooth and successful solution of my property case.” — client of Cavett, Abbott & Weiss
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