Wayne Stambaugh Attorney
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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Morristown, TN
3 of these firms are based in Morristown; the others serve Morristown from towns including Newport (18 mi), Jefferson City (10 mi) and Dandridge (15 mi).
2 open weekends · 6 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Bowlin Law Firm
“After I contacted them they got me in for a immediate consultation to start reviewing my case!”
Evans B Matthew
“I trust him and we're going to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.”
Paul GS Whetstone Attorney at Law
“He takes the time to really get to know his clients and their needs, and above all, he shoots straight from the hip!”
Jason S. Randolph, Attorney at Law
“He was honest and referred me to what he said is "THE LAWYER I WANT TO STAND UP AGAINST KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM CORRUPTION.”
The Miller Firm
“Explained everything in detail from the beginning so we knew what to expect.”
The 10 firms listed for Morristown, 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: Morristown, TN
The 10 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.8 across 421 reviews; 3 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 (100%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication" and "results". 2 are open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (2), family law (2) and personal injury (2). 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 65 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 9 of the firms on this page; 6 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 Morristown shown on this page?
3 of the 10 firms are based in Morristown; 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.
Stapleton Law Office
“Mark is wonderful and when it comes to the courtroom he does not play!”
Candice K. Mendez, Attorney at Law
“I am from out of state and would have gotten my license suspended without her help.”
J. Derreck Whitson, Attorney at Law
“The cost was reasonable and the process was much faster and easier than I ever thought it would be.”
McAfee and McAfee
“Very helpful in getting you pointed in the right direction for legal matters 2 thumbs up”
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