Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cleveland, TN

10 firms listed · 6 in Cleveland · 1 open weekends · 6 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Logan-Thompson

Logan-Thompson

4.8 137 reviews
“I highly recommend him specifically, but this whole firm has really great people.”
Free consultationTennessee Bar since 19873 attorneysSince 1965
30 2nd St NW
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Pope Law Offices

Pope Law Offices

4.5 49 reviews
“Mandy and team were amazing to work with related to all things needed for our Conservatorship, Special Needs Trust and working through Federal paperwork.”
Serves East TennesseeSince 2004
1510 Stuart Rd NE #107
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The Law Office of Sheridan Randolph

The Law Office of Sheridan Randolph

4.3 46 reviews
“He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and easy to understand, which made a complicated situation much less stressful.”
Serves Cleveland, TN, Chattanooga, TNSince 2015
255 N Ocoee St
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Chancey H Franklin

Chancey H Franklin

4.3 9 reviews
“One of the best lawyers I've felt with.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winVirtual consultationsSince 1994BBB A+
121 Broad St SW
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Arthur Bass, Attorney at Law

Arthur Bass, Attorney at Law

4.1 29 reviews
“He has taken care of some of my home and land deeds, wills, and family business just to name a few of the areas he has worked with me on.”
BBB accreditedSince 1992
67 N Ocoee St
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Ashley Ownby

Ashley Ownby

4.4 11 reviews
“They are mindful of how difficult some situations are & will go the distance for their clients.”
Serves Cleveland, Bradley CountySince 1997
180 N Ocoee St
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The 10 firms listed for Cleveland, 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: Cleveland, TN

6 of the 10 firms we list are based in Cleveland; the other 4 serve Cleveland from Ringgold, GA (23 mi) and Chattanooga (23 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 1,200 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 6 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "price" and "results". 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (2), divorce (2) and personal injury (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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.

Why are firms outside Cleveland shown on this page?

6 of the 10 firms are based in Cleveland; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Shawn Bible Law Firm

Shawn Bible Law Firm

4.7 84 reviews
“He charged me only one hour of his time and got my case dismissed in less than 2 weeks.”
Free consultationServes Northwest Georgia, Catoosa County +3Since 2009
Ringgold, GA · 23 mi from Cleveland
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McCracken Poston Attorney at Law

McCracken Poston Attorney at Law

4.9 24 reviews
“Mr Poston was a gracious host to my family at his coffee shop, while (at the same time) helping right an injustice that had been done to me in catoosa county.”
BBB A+Since 1992
Ringgold, GA · 23 mi from Cleveland
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Law Offices of Meredith Mochel

Law Offices of Meredith Mochel

4.8 78 reviews
“Meredith took on my case at a point where it seemed like there was not much to be done about the outcome but she was able to reach the best possible outcome given the circumstances.”
Free phone consultationTennessee Bar since 2003Serves Tennessee, GeorgiaSince 2015
Chattanooga, TN · 23 mi from Cleveland
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Stagg Law Firm

Stagg Law Firm

4.5 63 reviews
“We value his honesty and character and confidently recommend him to anyone seeking an attorney they can trust.”
Since 2012
Ringgold, GA · 23 mi from Cleveland
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