Richard Gaines - Knoxville Criminal Defense Lawyer Reviews & Ratings

Richard Gaines has an average rating of 2/5 based on 5 reviews and practices at Daniel & Gaines in Knoxville, Tennessee. Practice areas include Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, Administrative Law, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement law.

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About Richard Gaines

Richard L. Gaines was the first lawyer to successfully challenge the reliability of a detection dog in a federal court. His continued practice in defending the criminally accussed in state and federal courts includes bank robbery, white collar crime, drug crimes, health care fraud, and other federal matters. Mr. Gaines also practices in Federal Administrative Law representing Department of Energy employees (contractors) in revocation hearings for Q security clearance and access authorization. He is admitted to practice in various federal jurisdictions.

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Extradition on misdemeanor Jul 27, 2026

criminal defense attorney — Tennessee

If someone was arrested on misdemeanor charges in Tennessee and the crime happened in Virginia…. Waiver to extradite was signed 12 days ago but still no transfer…. Is that normal? I could understand if it was a felony or more serious but this seems a bit absurd. Was hoping for…

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Average Rating: 2
Total Reviews 5

Google Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)

Avvo Review

“And reponsibility to your clients, I can say that I had to implement some extremely creative tactics”

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Lawyers.com Review

“I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gaines was my professor. Then, I worked for him as a clerk before I became a licensed attorney and with him since receiving my license. He is intelligent, quick-witted, and a fierce defender of the republic. He is an excellent teacher, mentor, and attorney. He has a stellar working relationship with everyone he encounters. If I ever needed an attorney, I would call Richard Gaines.”

Google Review

“Richard Gaines is precisely a professional. He got me the results I desired, and everytime I entered his office I was seen promptly. His staff was always courteous and coordinated in a legal manner whenever addressed. You get what you pay for, and Richard Gaines was a wise investment...”

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Daniel & Gaines

Practice Area(s)

Criminal Defense Federal Crime White Collar Crime Administrative Law Sex Crime Violent Crime DUI & DWI Expungement

Address

550 W Main St Ste 950, Knoxville , 37902

Counties Served

Knoxville , Knox County

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Richard Gaines has received a total of 5 Lawbamba, Avvo, Yelp, Google and Lawyers.com reviews.

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- Knoxville Lawyers Fees is generally in the range of $198-$356 per hour.
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