Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Johnson City, TN

10 firms listed · 7 in Johnson City · 1 open weekends · 6 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Erin McArdle Law

Erin McArdle Law

4.9 47 reviews
“Erin is a great attorney, she met with me late on a Friday afternoon and helped me tremendously.”
Free consultationABA memberServes Johnson City, Tri-Cities AreaSince 2022
3107 W Market St #1
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Page & Cook, Attorneys at Law

Page & Cook, Attorneys at Law

4.8 48 reviews
“Cook did an outstanding job representing me in my recent family law case.”
4 attorneysServes Washington County, Sullivan County +4Since 2016
208 W Fairview Ave
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Meade Law Group

Meade Law Group

4.8 48 reviews
“I could not be more pleased with the outcome that was reached in court.”
Since 2003
215 N Boone St
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Law Offices of Sandy Phillips

Law Offices of Sandy Phillips

4.8 40 reviews
“Sandy's knowledge was nothing short of astounding, and her confidence was a force to be reckoned with, yet she remained remarkably humble.”
Since 2020
112 E Myrtle Ave
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James R. Miller II, Attorney at Law

James R. Miller II, Attorney at Law

4.2 20 reviews
“Jim is very professional and has provided excellent legal services for me over the years.”
Since 2014
200 E Main St #102
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Nikki Himebaugh, Criminal Defense Attorney

Nikki Himebaugh, Criminal Defense Attorney

4.8 21 reviews
“She's represented my Husband, on multiple occasions and was hands down AMAZING and SO understanding.”
Free consultationSince 2018
112 E Myrtle Ave Suite 402
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The 10 firms listed for Johnson City, 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: Johnson City, TN

7 of the 10 firms we list are based in Johnson City; the other 3 serve Johnson City from Jonesborough (6 mi), Elizabethton (10 mi) and Kingsport (16 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 445 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 6 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (91%) and quality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "knowledge". 1 is open on Saturdays. Domain records put 5 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 9 of the firms on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 5 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 Johnson City shown on this page?

7 of the 10 firms are based in Johnson City; 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.

Jerry J. Fabus, Jr.

Jerry J. Fabus, Jr.

4.2 15 reviews
“If it were not for his steadfast and calm demeanor, the compassion and understanding, and finally his knowledge, advice, and tenacity I would not have made it through.”
4136 Bristol Hwy #1
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R Wayne Culbertson

R Wayne Culbertson

4.4 33 reviews
“He was very informative about the situation that I was concerned about”
Tennessee Bar since 1967Since 1967
Kingsport, TN · 16 mi from Johnson City
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Joshua A. Hardin, Attorney at Law

Joshua A. Hardin, Attorney at Law

4.3 21 reviews
“Was quick, very professional, came in on a day to help us finish up some paperwork.”
Free phone consultationSince 2014
Elizabethton, TN · 10 mi from Johnson City
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Andrew Cunnyngham, Attorney at Law

Andrew Cunnyngham, Attorney at Law

5.0 2 reviews
“Cunnyngham is an excellent lawyer who is diligent about getting the best results possible for his clients and is the utmost professional in doing so.”
Since 2016
Jonesborough, TN · 6 mi from Johnson City
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