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Specializing in Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and Consumer Law. Charles (Chuck) D. Buckholts is an experienced Tennessee trial attorney, specializing in federal and state criminal defense, civil rights and consumer law.. Chuck has represented clients on many levels of the justice system, including the United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, and in twenty-six counties across Tennessee.. Chuck adamantly believes in the rights of all individuals to have equality and justice under the law and vigorously fights to assure these most valuable rights are protected. He gives clients the individualized attention they deserve, and is committed to not only representing them within the court system, but also educating them in the legal process.

Originally from Lawrenceburg, Kate Boston Melby is a third generation trial attorney from Middle Tennessee. Kate graduated with honors from Auburn University and the University of Tennessee College of Law. She earned her J.D. with a concentration in Advocacy and Conflict Resolution. While at UT, Kate made the Dean's List, received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award, was named "Best Advocate" of her Trial Practice class, completed over 200 hours of Pro Bono hours, and completed the nationally recognized Legal Advocacy Clinic. She also completed a study abroad program at the University of Cambridge.. Kate’s legal career began at the Public Defender's Office for the 22nd Judicial District. She joined the office of the District Attorney General for Davidson County in 2014. During her six years with the DA’s office, she served as a member of the General Sessions team, Domestic Violence Division, and prosecuted violent crimes in Davidson County Criminal Court. Kate’s work as an assistant district attorney included the successful prosecution of some of Nashville’s high profile murders.. She was a proud member of the State's first Conviction Review Unit that worked to exonerate individuals wrongfully convicted. In addition to enforcing the laws of Tennessee, Kate worked to draft and pass the Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act--House Bill 810/ Senate Bill 1230, as well as House Bill 1666 amending the Harassment statute to include modern technology.

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney serving all of Middle Tennessee, including Davidson, Sumner, and Robertson Counties.  My goal is to provide my clients with the necessary advice to make the best decisions about their cases.  I strive to be a zealous advocate for my clients inside the courtroom and a trusted advisor outside the courtroom.  If I can be of any help, please call or email to schedule a free consultation.

J. Caleb Cassell is licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee, has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court of Middle Tennessee. He is a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and serves as an Attorney Mentor in the Belmont University College of Law American Inns of Court.. A native of Tennessee, Caleb is a graduate of Belmont University College of Law. While attending law school, Caleb was a member of the Board of Advocates - Mock Trial Team, was a charter board member and served as the Executive Editor of Notes of the Belmont Criminal Law Journal, and served as a member of the Legal Aid Society. Caleb also worked in the Rutherford County District Attorney's Office where he managed an extensive caseload of homicides while successfully prosecuting cases in both General Sessions and Criminal Court on behalf of the State. Before attending law school, Caleb graduated from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Government and Philosophy.. After graduating from law school, Caleb clerked for the Criminal Circuit Court in Rutherford County where he wrote extensively on Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment violations and allegations. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, Caleb is an aggressive litigator with experience defending clients who have been charged with various felonies and misdemeanors; DUI; violation of probation; violation of order or protection and domestic violence; assault and sexual assault; criminal homicide; and those who need assistance with post-conviction relief.. His personal interests include travel, University of Tennessee Football, and spending time with his wife and their two dogs at home in Germantown in the heart of downtown Nashville.

Called Steve by his friends and clients, attorney Stephen J. Salwierak has dedicated his career to the service of people and small businesses in need of clear and competent guidance through life's legal puzzles. Steve is a native of Shawnee, Oklahoma. After graduating as valedictorian of his high school class, Steve fulfilled a life long dream by attending the University of Notre Dame, followed by his law school studies at the University of Oklahoma, Georgetown University, and the University of Oxford.. Steve began his legal career in Washington, D.C. as a litigation consultant before joining a small general litigation practice based in Fairfax, Virginia. It was during the five years spent in that setting that Steve discovered his passion for representing individuals and small businesses that need help navigating tough legal situations. He founded The Law Office of Stephen J. Salwierak, PLLC to focus on the legal needs of those people.. Steve lives in Nashville with his wife, Allison. In his free time, Steve enjoys traveling to explore new places, spending time with his family, hiking, fishing and cheering his heart out for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the Chicago Cubs who finally, miraculously, went all the way in 2016.

Ramon Damas is an Associate Attorney at the Firm and is licensed to practice law in Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law in May 2018. Ramon received his undergraduate from Tennessee Technological University where he majored in Political Science. During his first year of law school he began working as an investigator at Blackwatch Investigations in Memphis Tennessee, gaining invaluable experience in the field of investigative and legal work. He has found success in investigative work helping achieve several dismissals and not guilty dispositions. As a native Spanish speaker, he will be handling our high-risk crimmigration cases, those cases that combine the two complicated fields of criminal defense and immigration.Ramon believes that often times our voices are silenced or the truth distorted because we are not given an opportunity to speak our truth. They say the truth can set you free, but if the truth cannot be heard then there is no freedom. Let us amplify your voice, let us yell your truth from the mountaintop, let us set you free.

Taurus Bailey is a Memphis attorney and graduate of the University of Tennessee. He has clerked with the State of Tennessee Attorney General, and worked as case examiner in lawsuits against the state of Tennessee under $25,000 for the State of Tennessee Department of Treasury.. Attorney Bailey has also worked as plaintiff's counsel in personal injury with his father, Walter Bailey of the Walter Bailey Law Firm, and tried cases involving wrongful death in state and federal court. He is also an experienced adoption, divorce and child custody attorney.. Taurus Bailey worked part-time with the Shelby County Public Defender for over 13 years, and has maintained a private criminal defense practice for over 10 years with an emphasis in criminal trial practice. He is currently a part-time staff attorney handling civil litigation on behalf of the City of Memphis, and also represents plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits.

Brooks Law Firm offers rep­re­sen­ta­tion: Drug Conspiracy, DUI, Possession, Domes­tic Assault, Sus­pended License, Traf­fic Tick­ets, Theft, Pro­ba­tion Vio­la­tions, Orders of Pro­tec­tion, White Col­lar Crimes, Weapon Violation.

Mr. Lipari joined the firm after serving 25 years as an Assistant Prosecutor and Chief Assistant Prosecutor with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. He was assigned for most of his career to the Special Litigation Unit within the Prosecutor’s Office, specializing in appellate practice. As Chief Assistant Prosecutor, a position he held for over a year, he performed in a supervisory role over appeals and various other matters for which the Special Litigation Unit was responsible. For much of his career as a prosecutor, he served as a liaison between the Atlantic County Municipal Prosecutors and the Attorney General’s Office.

Mr. Incremona spent 26 years with the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office in Freehold.  During his career, he was a law clerk and an Assistant Prosecutor in the Appellate/Motions Section; an Assistant Prosecutor in the Juvenile/Family Division and the Adult Trial Division; a Deputy Trial Team Leader in the Adult Trial Division; the Director of the Special Operations Unit (police related investigations and reviews); the Director of the Major Crimes Unit (homicides and other violent crimes); and served as the Executive Assistant Prosecutor and the Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor (with office-wide authority in the second capacity) supervising and leading the Investigative Division of the office consisting of seven units, approximately 20 Assistant Prosecutors, 80 Detectives and 30 support staff personnel.  Mr. Incremona capped his career by being named First Assistant Prosecutor for the office in 2012 where he had responsibility for supervising the day-to-day operations of the entire office and its staff of over 300. He served in that capacity until joining the firm.  Mr. Incremona served as an advisor and instructor to police officers for his entire career and was Certified by the New Jersey State Police.  He was a founding member and part of the command staff of the County SWAT group (MOCERT) for 18 years.  Despite being a supervisor for the vast majority of his career, Mr. Incremona was deeply involved in case work, having investigated and tried hundreds of murders and other high profile cases; doing so to his very last days with that office.  His love of trial work and ability to do and teach it led to his invitation to perform countless presentations on all aspects of trial advocacy for Assistant Prosecutors around New Jersey on behalf of the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and to Assistant Prosecutors from around and out of the country on behalf of the National District Attorneys Association; which he did from 1992 to 2013.

Jeffrey Coller Criminal defense attorney in Knoxville, TN. He handles both state and federal charges including misdemeanors and felonies. Attorney Coller focuses on cases involving search and seizure, suppression of evidence, and standardized field sobriety testing. He knows and understands how critical your case is to you. Contact him today. Call or visit .

I believe that all people who have been charged with a crime deserve to have their rights vigorously defended. I don't care if you've been charged with assault, DUI, a drug or a sex crime; no matter what charge you are facing, you still have rights. At my law firm, Scott C. Frith, Attorney at Law, I work with each client to devise an approach that best reflects that client's goals and priorities. As your criminal defense lawyer, I will do everything in my power to defend your rights and arrive at the best possible outcome to your situation. I also represent clients who need legal representation in a family law or personal injury matter.. Furthermore, I have a deep commitment to my community. I not only live in Knoxville, but also currently serve on the board of directors of the Halls High School Alumni Association, and write a monthly column on local politics and government for the Shopper-News. I am also a past president of Keep Knoxville Beautiful and of the Halls Business and Professional Association, and am a former member of the board of directors of the Legacy Parks Foundation. I take pride in my dogged work ethic, and truly take an interest in achieving the best possible outcomes for my clients. I like to fight, I like to win, and I like to help people of all walks of life who find themselves in a challenging legal situation.. If you've been charged with a crime, waiting to consult a lawyer or giving statements to police without legal counsel can be devestating. I provide free initial consultations to potential clients, so cost is not a factor in getting the initial advice you need to start protecting your rights. To schedule an appointment to discuss your situation, call my office at and I will get back to you as soon as I can.