Rutherford County Criminal Lawyers

Elizabeth Luminoso is a dedicated criminal defense attorney in East Tennessee, who prioritizes compassionate, client-centered representation. Elizabeth’s approach goes beyond defense; she is committed to helping clients navigate the court process with minimal disruption to their lives, focusing on both immediate needs and long-term well-being. Clear, consistent communication is a cornerstone of her practice, ensuring that clients are fully informed and engaged throughout every step of their case. Call/Text (615) 652-1182 today to set up a free consultation!

I am Tenaya, a committed attorney working in criminal defense. I graduated with honors from LMU Duncan School of Law and also hold an MBA from LSU Shreveport. I have been recognized for my pro bono work, receiving awards from Legal Aid of East Tennessee in 2022 and the Tennessee Bar Association in 2023. My dedication to providing exceptional legal representation is aligned with my passion for the criminal justice system, and I am dedicated to zealously advocating for my clients. When I'm not working, I enjoy playing Pickleball, exploring local craft breweries, attending concerts, and engaging in book clubs. I am...

Practicing law since 1993, Howard Manis is the Managing Partner at The Cochran Firm Mid-South bringing with him over twenty five years of litigation experience in courtrooms throughout the south. Mr. Manis serves as a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee for the past two decades. Howard Manis is licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Arkansas & Mississippi and has a significant federal court practice handling both civil and criminal matters.

During his over two decades of practice, Mr. Manis has handled his fair share of high profile...

Mark S. McDaniel began his legal career in 1983 as a graduate of Memphis State University. He became a partner in Mr. Friedman’s practice in only two years and remained in that role for two more years before starting his own practice in 1986. Beginning in 1992, Mr. McDaniel served as an Assistant District Attorney for Collierville for nine years. More recently, he has served as Collierville’s Assistant City Attorney and been responsible for prosecuting ordinance violations and traffic court cases.

In recognition of his dedication to professionalism in criminal defense, Mr. McDaniel has received a rating of “AV” under...

When the stakes are highest, Mike Working is at his best. Picking an attorney is one of the hardest decisions a person can make, but really it is about getting the right fit. Just like picking a spouse, or buying a house, no single criteria can determine which attorney is the best hire. The decision is about what feels right in your gut. You will always be treated with respect at the Working Law Firm, because we care about you more than your money. We became attorneys to help people, and that chance to help...

My practice extends throughout all of West Tennessee where I practice in the areas of Criminal Defense/DUI; Divorce/Child Custody; Family Law; Auto Accidents/Personal Injury and Probate/Estate Matters. We understand that people go through difficult times, and we do our very best to help our client's through these difficult times by assisting in the aforementioned areas of law while providing aggressive representation to protect our client's rights.

Eric received his license to practice law in 2008 and worked with West Tennessee Legal Services for a year before starting his private practice. He was admitted to practice in the U.S. District (federal) Court in 2010 and to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in 2012, although he no longer practices bankruptcy. The Egbert Law Office moved to Trenton in 2019 and found paralegal, Amy Bynum, who has over 20 years experience in the legal industry. Eric taught adjunct for UT Martin in 2012, served on his HOA board as president and other roles. He serves on the...

Tim McLaughlin was born in North Dakota and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. Tim moved to Knoxville, Tennessee in 1989 and graduated from the University of Tennessee Law School in 1992. Tim immediately began working for the Knox County Public Defender's Office where he gained extensive trial experience. Shortly thereafter, Tim chose to work with the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, a nationally recognized plaintiff's law firm at the Knoxville, Tennessee branch office. In 2003, Tim and Mike Nassios established the law firm of Nassios & McLaughlin.

Mr. McLaughlin's practice involves representing people...

Alex Winston has handled a variety of matters for the firm, including: Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, etc.); Estate Administration (Probate); Business Transactions; Business Formation (LLC, Corporations, Partnerships, etc.); Debt Collection; Personal Injury; Landlord Tenant Disputes and Detainer Warrants; DUI; Simple Possession Casual Exchange; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Drugs: Manufacture, Sale, Delivery or Possession; Theft (misdemeanor and felony); Speeding; Texting While Driving; Seat Belt Violation; Lane Violation; Aggravated Assault; Domestic Assault; Vandalism; Shoplifting; Driving While Privilege Revoked or Suspended; Public Intoxication; Underage Consumption of Alcohol; Failure to Provide Evidence of Compliance with Financial Responsibility Law (Insurance Violation);...

In 2011 Brett A. Cole began his legal career working as an Intern with the Tulsa County Public Defender's Office. In 2015 he joined The Bowlin Law Firm of east Tennessee as an Associate Attorney before deciding to start his own practice. Since that time, Mr. Cole has been serving Newport, Maryville and Sevierville as a criminal defense attorney, family law attorney and divorce attorney.

Mr. Burton is originally from Tennessee. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Burton served as a police officer with the City of Sevierville before becoming a Federal Agent for the Social Security Administration. While working as a Federal Agent, Mr. Burton completed law school at the Nashville School of Law. After returning to East Tennessee, Mr. Burton began his own practice focusing on the representation of disabled individuals and criminal defendants on both the state and federal level. Mr. Burton’s experience as a Federal Agent with the Social Security Administration distinguishes Mr. Burton from other attorneys in his representation of disabled...

Scott A. Lanzon was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where his father was serving in the United States Army, 101st Airborne. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Scott graduated from the University of Montana in 1998. After working in New York City , Scott decided to pursue a career in law. He graduated from Vermont Law School in 2004, and immediately joined the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office in Columbus, Ohio. In 2007, Scott joined the law firm of Thomas and Company, where he served as an associate. Scott returned to Montana in 2008, and had a successful career as a prosecutor at...

The primary focus of our firm is to provide effective representation and advocacy in the areas of criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy and general civil litigation. Should you have any questions, please contact our office to schedule an immediate appointment.

Attorney Evan ‘Mac’ Meade was born and raised in Johnson City. He attended The University of Tennessee College of Law, where he graduated Cum Laude in 2005. After gaining experience as a public defender, he went on to join the firm his father built, now called Meade Law Group. Attorney Meade has many awards to his name, including a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating and a Clients’ Choice Award from Avvo in 2016. As a dedicated and highly skilled attorney, Meade is committed to providing his clients with the uncompromising, decisive, and aggressive representation they deserve. To learn more about this...

After law school, David began practicing general litigation in the Golden Triangle region of Mississippi, which provided a wide base of practice areas, including criminal defense, personal injury, probate, family law, wills and estate, NFA gun trusts, landlord-tenant law, and any other general litigation issues that came through the door. After relocating his main office to Memphis, Tennessee David now focuses his practice on personal injury case and criminal defense. Being licensed in both Tennessee and Mississippi, David currently handles cases in Memphis, Shelby county, Tennessee and Desoto county, Mississippi including Southaven Municipal Court, Desoto County Circuit Court,...

Hawk Allen is a graduate of the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Hawk worked in civil litigation before getting into criminal defense. Hawk currently works for The Office of the Shelby County Public Defender as a DRU (Direct Representation Unit) attorney. DRU attorneys handle all classifications of misdemeanor and felony cases and directly represent indigent clients in cases beginning in General Sessions and continue with clients through grand jury indictment and jury trial.

I am a Criminal Defense Attorney and practice in both General Sessions and Criminal Courts in Memphis, TN. I have successfully handled thousands of cases and have never received a complaint to the Board of Professional Responsibility. I contribute my top-notch legal experience and excellent customer service skills to creating an impressive client base. These skills have afforded me an excellent reputation in the Legal Community.

Attorney Claiborne Ferguson is ready to support you! He is a Memphis criminal defense lawyer who has dealt with a variety of different criminal cases and is well equipped to take on your case and support you at this time. Come to The Ferguson McNeil Law Firm,P.A., where you can have confidence in the representation and support that Attorney Ferguson can provide for you. He has been serving clients for over 15 years, and he is ready to take on your case and support you at this time. He has been certified as a criminal trial specialist. Moreover, he has...

East Tennessee General Practitioner with experience in Criminal Law, Family Law, Collections, and Juvenile Law. Has practiced in various Courts of Washington, Sullivan, Unicoi, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, and Knox Counties. Admitted to U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee.

As a native of Dandridge, Tennessee, and a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, I am honored to serve the legal needs of people of Jefferson County Tennessee, Sevier County Tennessee, Cocke County Tennessee, and the surrounding area with integrity, respect, and professionalism. I have the simple goal of offering unparalleled service and commitment to each and every one of my clients. I will work diligently to offer excellent legal representation to the people of East Tennessee who need to file bankruptcy, create a will or trust, defend their rights in criminal court, or to...

With over 25 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, Jim Hale has protected the rights and futures of hundreds of individuals throughout Memphis, Tennessee. He has a stellar reputation as an exceptional trial attorney, and for being responsive, dedicated, and thorough for each and every client.

Highly successful and experienced trial lawyer. Mr. Owen has been defending people in the great State of Tennessee since 1972 . If you are charged with a crime, knowledge, skill and experience are essential for your representation. Instead of waiting and worrying, call Jim right now for a free consultation.

Lauren Biloski is a 2000 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, a 2003 graduate from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and obtained her J.D. degree in 2006 from Indiana University. Lauren returned to East Tennessee to practice in East Tennessee and provide assistance to a community that allowed her to flourish. In 2006, Lauren was admitted to practice law in Indiana and Tennessee after successfully taking and passing two bar exams in July. Lauren's passion for the law developed with her internship with Child Advocates, Inc. and the Hamilton County Prosecutor's office. After discovering...

Ashlee B. Mathis, J.D. is a Knoxville native who obtained her degree at the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2015. Ms. Mathis has worked as an Associate at The Isaacs Law Firm Team since her admission to the bar in zealously advocating for our clients in all areas of criminal defense.

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Kevin Patterson has been providing professional legal services to individuals and businesses in the greater Memphis area and West Tennessee since 1983. As a longtime Memphis Attorney and member of the community, he takes pride in providing personal service, sound advice, and tireless advocacy for his clients. Many of his clients are in Collierville and Germantown, TN but he frequently helps people all over West Tennessee. Knowing that your attorney has a reputation for protecting clients’ rights provides you assurance. Knowing that your attorney has a record of results is critical. Call us today and benefit from the experience...

Matt has spent his legal career helping clients when they need it the most. He has helped hundreds of clients get approved for Social Security Disability benefits since 2013. He has gone through NHTSA's field sobriety test training for both alcohol and drug-related DUI's. And he has helped numerous clients receive compensation for injuries they received in auto accidents.

If you're looking for an attorney who is trained and qualified to handle your Disability case, auto accident, or DUI, call Matt Ooten for a free consultation.

I received a Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law, a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Clemson University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Clemson University. After passing the Tennessee Bar Exam and being sworn into the practice in the Courts of Tennessee, I embarked to establish a solo law practice. In 2009 I joined the firm of Ralls & Wooten, which became Ralls Wooten & Black in 2015. I have focused my practice on serving Blount, Knox & the surrounding East Tennessee Counties. As a native of...

Melissa is now in private practice after spending seven years with the Knox County Public Defender's Office. During her time as a public defender, she handled criminal cases ranging from low level misdemeanors to felony drug cases and homicides. She is well versed in all areas of practice in Knox County Criminal Courts, from sessions court practice through jury trials. Melissa will bring her zealous representation to your case and will work to achieve the best outcome for your particular situation. She is a client centered lawyer and is ready to fight to defend you and your constitutional rights.

Parks Dance was born in Memphis, Tennessee where he resided with his mother, father, and siblings. Parks graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Throughout undergrad, he interned at The Lanzon Firm and quickly realized that he wanted to pursue a career in criminal law. He attended law school at Loyola University in New Orleans, during which time he worked for the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, participated in the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice, and completed an externship with Knox County Senior...

Josh Hoeppner is a proud graduate from the College of Law at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelors degree at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee. Josh currently resides in Kingsport with his family, and he is happy to call the Tri-Cities home.

Josh has been a licensed attorney since 2010. He has the experience and ability to assist you in a wide variety of legal issues, ranging from civil to criminal matters. During his career, he has spent many thousands of hours fighting for his clients' best interests, whether...

I have lived and worked in Memphis since I was 8 years old. I consider myself a Memphian and I am proud to say so. When I am not practicing law, I spend my time with my family; match pistol shooting; gourmet cooking and wood working. I am very passionate about my profession and I take pleasure in reading the law everyday.

Attorney Mark Stapleton has practiced law for more than 25 years and is committed to serving his community as an attorney, father and member of the First United Methodist Church in Morristown, Tennessee. Mark received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Stamford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He also has a Masters' degree in health law and an advanced legal degree (LL.M.) in health law. Mark became certified by the N.B.T.A. and the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization in 1995. He is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education events for other lawyers. He...

Our firm's practice is focused upon the effective representation of clients facing criminal charges in both the Tennessee and Federal Court systems. Ms. Sheldon, who herself was previoulsy a State Prosecutor, has handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases including pleas and jury trials. Additionally, due to extensive training, she is now Death Penalty qualified in the state of Tennessee. Other firm areas of practice involve Family and Juvenile Law. We welcome you to contact our office for a free consultation to properly evaluate your case. Allow us the opportunity to represent your legal needs during...

Jeffrey Caudill has experience with thousands of criminal cases. Having well over twenty-five (25) years of combined law and law enforcement experience, he has a unique insight into police tactics that he uses to protect the freedom of his clients. Facing criminal charges or injuries from a car wreck is a serious matter. Jeff believes that good people sometimes have a bad day, that everyone deserves a second chance, and thorough preparation and knowledge of the facts is key to preparing a solid defense. Jeff is a retired Captain with the Kentucky State Police. During his career, Jeff investigated...

As an Iraq veteran, Attorney Marcus Lipham understands the challenges clients face when their rights are on the line. His distinguished service and commitment to effective representation have earned him a reputation as the Jackson criminal defense lawyer clients can trust. He handles all kinds of criminal cases and can help you tell your side of the story in a compelling way. No matter how serious your crimes may be, you can call the Law Office of Marcus A. Lipham to schedule a free consultation about your needs. Don’t try to face the charges alone. Get help from an advocate...

The Baker Law Firm is the law firm of attorney Lance K. Baker. People living in the East and Middle Tennessee area come to see Lance for honest, no-nonsense legal advice. Lance is conscientious about his work, and he is dedicated to offering legal services to all who seek his help. He works diligently for people who have been injured in accidents, those who have had their civil rights violated and others who face criminal charges. Lance earned his law degree from the Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law in 2013, where he was a Dean’s List recipient and was...