Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Knoxville, TN

24 firms listed · all 24 in Knoxville · 6 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Garza Law Firm

Garza Law Firm

(48)
  • Case
  • Insurance
  • Motorcycle Club
“To all who are searching the web for an attorney, please please come sit down and talk to these men and women of “Garza” they are wonderful, and as promised they will do everything in their power to help you to the extreme!”
BBB Accredited
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2007
550 W Main St #340, Knoxville, TN
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Barnes & Fersten

Barnes & Fersten

(49)
  • Team
  • Money
  • Respect
“Additionally, a former prosecutor works with him on every case which gives him an advantage negotiating with DA's- he has a contrarian to understand where to focus arguments and when to back off when it won't yield favorable results.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
109 S Northshore Dr #310, Knoxville, TN
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Easter & Devore, Attorneys at Law

Easter & Devore, Attorneys at Law

(47)
  • Law Firm
  • Job
  • Work
“De Vore and his team done a marvelous job at getting my disability and it was done in a timely manner words can't say how much I appreciate them I highly recommend them to everyone what amazing job and well done thank you all so much”
BBB Accredited
Accepts Debit, Check, Paypal, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2004
7417 Kingston Pike #202, Knoxville, TN
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Cotter Law

Cotter Law

(49)
“No matter the case, client, party involved, attorney involved, or situation Courtney consistently puts her best effort into each case and each issue in order to obtain the best possible results and peace of mind for her clients.”
In Business Since 2020
9111 Cross Park Dr D200, Knoxville, TN
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Banks & Jones, Attorneys At Law

Banks & Jones, Attorneys At Law

(50)
  • Solid
  • Work
  • Aggressive
“I put my trust in him, did what he asked of me, and today I am 6 years clean and sober, have went back to school, have a wonderful job where I help people that have had the same issues as I once had, and more than anything I feel peace and happiness.”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2009
2125 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
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The Ooten Law Firm

The Ooten Law Firm

(47)
  • Disability
  • Call
  • Email
“When trying to decide on who to use for representation, I wanted one thing that a lot of firms have gone away from today and that's one on one time to discuss the case face to face.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2022
1341 Branton Blvd Suite 105, Knoxville, TN
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The 24 firms listed for Knoxville, 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: Knoxville, TN

All 24 firms we list here are in Knoxville itself. We have 43 firms in Knoxville on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,671 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 6 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are assault (4), divorce (4), personal injury (4), dui (3) and premises liability (3). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 118 years. 6 offer urgent consultations and 17 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page and 10 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Do any criminal law firms listed for Knoxville offer free consultations?

17 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.

Herrera, Reilly & Associates

Herrera, Reilly & Associates

(46)
  • Research
  • Estate Planning
  • Felt
“Diligence is one element that most lawyers fail to perform and it's because they're usually busy on larger paying cases…don't make that mistake; it's a nightmare when you feel you're on an island alone through the process.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
1518 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN
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McKeehan Law Group

McKeehan Law Group

(49)
  • Knowledge
  • Case
  • Efficient
“From the first phone call to every interaction after they answered every question I had, eased all of my concerns, and made sure that every aspect of my case was handled in a quick and professional manner.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2010
1111 N Northshore Dr suite P-295, Knoxville, TN
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Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney

Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney

(49)
  • Call
  • Probation
  • Court Fees
“So one day I turned down into a work zone unknowing to me and was speeding 11 over normally this zone is 50 mph so I'm thinking I'm doing 1mph over but that day it was 40 because of work zone and Sergeant slaughter state trooper pulled me over, said ...”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
800 S Gay St # 2000, Knoxville, TN
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Law Offices Of James A.H. Bell

Law Offices Of James A.H. Bell

(47)
“I wanna say thank you to Mr Bell and his team they were absolutely amazing through every step of the way and if I could give more than 5 stars I would, they went above and beyond and worked very hard to help me when I needed it most.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1977
6210 Highland Pl Way, Knoxville, TN
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OEB Law

OEB Law

(31)
  • Settlement
  • Car
  • Check
“So far I can tell these people are professionals and know there jobs have been super nice to me I was just in a wreck at no fault to me friday night and I am injured as well as my cousin was in the hospital for days after the accident and I'm glad to...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1908
706 Walnut St # 700, Knoxville, TN
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Law Office of Joshua S. Reed

Law Office of Joshua S. Reed

(50)
  • Communication
  • Paralegal
  • Pay
“Any firm could have helped, but the most important thing for me about Mr Reed's office is that I felt that I was told the honest truth about everything from the start and there were zero surprises.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
12748 Kingston Pike STE 104, Knoxville, TN
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The Haines Firm

The Haines Firm

(48)
  • Team
  • Legal Aid
  • Reading
“Im so so thankful of this guy i will always be in debted to him and his firm they have blessed me beyond anything i could ask for i now have joint custody of my daughter thank you so so much john u rock guy”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2021
109 S Northshore Dr #401, Knoxville, TN
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The Baker Law Firm

The Baker Law Firm

(33)
  • Court
  • Video
  • Expunged
“Thank you lance baker Lawfirm for taking on my case and I just want to say in my Owen personal opinion to the public's eye for if your looking for good quality and honesty in someone this is the right place for you to find yourself someone who will l...”
Emergency Services
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
800 S Gay St # 1950, Knoxville, TN
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Hodges, Doughty & Carson

Hodges, Doughty & Carson

(35)
  • Divorce
  • Court
  • Family Law
“I had never had to deal with a lawyer before, but I was blown away at Lisa Hall's professionalism and attention to detail, while still being personal, kind, empathetic, and answering any question I had promptly.”
In Business Since 1998
445 S Gay St Ste 401, Knoxville, TN
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Law Office of Joseph A. Fanduzz

Law Office of Joseph A. Fanduzz

(49)
  • Jail
  • Skilled
  • Phone
“I am from a state where this is legal, and Joe leveraged his experience and skill set to get this charge dropped down to a misdemeanor with very reasonable requirements I will need to complete that will lead to getting this off my record.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1951
800 S Gay St # 2250, Knoxville, TN
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The Isaacs Law Firm

The Isaacs Law Firm

(41)
  • Results
  • Job
  • Justice
“Despite being the less expensive option when compared to other counsel, Greg provided the best service I could have asked for and did his part in giving me the fair second chance I deserved.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2006
618 S Gay St STE 300, Knoxville, TN
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D.T. Christmas, Attorney

D.T. Christmas, Attorney

(32)
  • Misdemeanor
  • Courtroom
  • Truth
“Obviously everyone's circumstances and case are different but he will undoubtedly bust his tail and turn over every little stone or pebble in order help his clients!”
In Business Since 2021
1341 Branton Blvd Suite 105, Knoxville, TN
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Knox Defense

Knox Defense

(23)
  • Results
  • Call
  • Words
“Wojik took care of my case very well for me without him I don't know what may have happened he's was a blessing and very reasonable for his services and he is a very smart young man so I highly recommend him to anybody in need of legal help”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
607 Market St #1100, Knoxville, TN
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Burks & Ogle

Burks & Ogle

(26)
  • Law Firm
  • Award
  • Integrity
“He is highly regarded by both his clients and legal peers as reflected by the fact that he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for over 10 years, and has been awarded the highest recognition by the legal profession, a Preeminent award for professio...”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2022
800 S Gay St # 1900, Knoxville, TN
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Law Office Of Allen E Schwartz

Law Office Of Allen E Schwartz

(18)
  • Call
“I was on probation and for a very reasonable fee he was able to move me on to unsupervised probation, allowing me to focus on living my life without looking over my shoulder constantly.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2008
First Tennessee Plaza, 800 S Gay St #1650, Knoxville, TN
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Robert R. Kurtz

Robert R. Kurtz

(31)
  • Questions
  • Job
  • Calls
“His research into the pertinent legal needs of my case was extraordinarily efficient, and, with his guidance and knowledge, provided the precise platform he and I needed for success.”
In Business Since 2014
625 Market St suite 901, Knoxville, TN
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Wesley D. Stone

Wesley D. Stone

(5)
“Whatever you are going through you do not have to face alone, there IS someone who cares and will help you through your situation.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
1518 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN
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The Law Office of Randall E. Reagan

The Law Office of Randall E. Reagan

(2)
“Reagan was my Lawyer in 2013..”
BBB Accredited
Accepts Check, Paypal, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1984
625 Market St, Knoxville, TN
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Knoxville, TN Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1819
Maximum cost
$21825
National Average
$6669
Avg Per Hour Rates
$425
$4244
$7275
Average price range is based on 473 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6669
Minimum cost $1819
Maximum cost $21825
Avg Per Hour Rates $425

Average range $4244 to $7275 is based on 473 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Knoxville

  • “Courtney was nothing but pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable and professional.” — client of Cotter Law
  • “Mr. Coller was very professional and helped me get my charges dropped.” — client of Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney
  • “Lance went above and beyond for my case, I was facing 2 big charges and Lance got one dismissed and the other dropped down to the lowest class he could and it will be expunged.” — client of The Baker Law Firm

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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