Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in ZIP 37402 | 21 available

21 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in ZIP code 37402 in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, including Andrea Hayduk, Benjamin McGowan, Brian O'Shaughnessy, and David Veazey. Average rating of these lawyers is 4.5/5 and 62% provide free consultation.

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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Andrea Hayduk

Firm: Office of the Public Defender
720 Cherry Street , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“She did a wonderful job. In an out of court in just minutes. Got it all dismissed! I didn’t even h”
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“Andrea is an excellent criminal defense attorney. She is always prepared and it shows in the results she gets for her clients. I highly recommend her.”
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“Andrea Hayduk is a great lawyer. I highly recommend her.”
— rachael morrison
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Mary Moore

Firm: Mary Sullivan Moore, Attorney at Law
622 Georgia Ave , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
With over 20 years of experience in the Chattanooga criminal law system, trial lawyer Mary Sullivan Moore has litigated hundreds of cases and helped countless defendants protect their rights and their futures against criminal charges.. Ms. Moore brings eight years of experience as a Hamilton County prosecutor to her solo practice. A Chattanooga native, Ms. Moore graduated from The University of Mississippi School of Law in 1994, and earned her Master of Laws from Tulane University Law School in 1995. She has also taught law as an adjunct professor at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Ms. Moore formerly served as a special child abuse prosecutor, and also practiced civil law at Brewer Krause and at Luther-Anderson, PLLP.. Ms. Moore is a member of the Chattanooga Bar Association, and received a BV Distinguished* rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer-review rating site. She has significant nonprofit experience, having worked in various capacities for the Southeast Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women (SETLAW), is a member of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and has been on the Board of Directors for the Northside Learning Center, the Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute and for Chattanooga's Kids on the Block. She has been a Kiwanian of Chattanooga, and continues to support and volunteer for the Children's Advocacy Center of Chattanooga.. Mary Sullivan Moore has lived in Chattanooga the majority of her life, where her family roots here go back three generations.
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“She's a very lively person makes her way around the courtroom like a gazelle. She's very upfront and”
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“I endorse this lawyer!”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Stevie Phillips

Firm: Stevie Phillips Law, PLLC
1253 Market St. , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Stevie Phillips is one of Chattanooga's only female criminal defense attorneys practicing in state and federal court. She handles criminal cases in state court ranging from DUI to the death penalty.  Stevie also represents clients who are being investigated at the federal level for drug crimes as well as white collar crimes.  She also handles employment discrimination matters, including employees who seek to recover because they have been discriminated against based on age, sex, race, religion, or national origin.
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“e opportunity to know the feeling of saving a human life, and I have the awards to show for it. But”
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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“If you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance to have to hire a criminal lawyer, Stevie is the woman to hire. …”
— Lin Feagans
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Steven Jacoway

537 Market Street, Suite 300 , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Criminal Defense
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“I hired Atty Jacoway to represent me in litigation with the City of Chattanooga TN. His skill, succ”
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“Mr. Jacoway is a respected attorney in the Chattanooga area. I endorse this lawyer Without hesitation!”
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“Help lots and understand to explain with email and write some notes and letters to read. Great pleasure with them. I thank them.”
— Franklin Taylor
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Rebecca Stern

809 Market St Fl 2 , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Rebecca J. Stern spent eighteen years presiding over Division Two of Hamilton County Criminal Court before retiring in 2015. While on the bench, she founded the Hamilton County Drug Court which has been successfully rebuilding families for over ten years.. Prior to her time on the bench, she worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office for nearly eight years.  As a prosecutor, she handled a variety of cases including homicide and crimes against children.
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“I was very pleased with Rebecca’s help as my attorney. She began my case right away and continual”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Paul Pearce

707 Georgia Ave , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“..but Brian followed up with post court phone calls and texts to make sure he was stating on track.”
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Myrlene Marsa

707 Georgia Ave Ste 301 , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Meredith Mochel

Firm: Law Offices of Meredith Mochel
809 Market Street , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
Licensed in Tennesee and Georgia, I dedicate my practice to DUI defense and criminal defense. I work for myself and have my own space right in the heart of downtown Chattanooga.   My clients come first when they step in my door.  It is not only my job to get each case the best possible result but to make sure clients understand their charges, the process, and their options at each stage of their case.  For more information about me, please visit my website,  or call me at.
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“The most compassionate, communicative, and effective attorney you could ever hope to have fighting f”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Meredith is an ethical, hard working attorney who protects the rights of those she represents.”
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“I can’t thank Meredith Mochel enough for the support and understanding she showed me throughout the entire process. From the first time we spoke, she made me feel heard and treated…”
— Kolappan A
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Megan England

Firm: Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC
735 Broad Street , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Administrative , Admiralty & Maritime, Agricultural , Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Aviation & Aerospace, Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Communications & Media , Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Constitutional , Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Criminal Defense , Discrimination, Divorce, Education , Election Campaign & Political , Employment & Labor , Family , Government Agencies, Government Contracts, Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Labor , Land Use & Zoning, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate , Securities , Sexual Harassment, Toxic Substances, Transportation , Workers Compensation, Child Custody, Child Custody, Child Custody
I provide tenacious, vigorous representation and I fight to protect my clients’ rights and interests in the courtroom. I cannot guarantee a particular result in any case, but I can promise you that I will do everything I can to give you the best possible chance at achieving your legal goals.. The legal system is complex, and entering into it without the right lawyer by your side is likely to lead you to failure. To reach your legal goals, you need a lawyer with the experience and tactical knowledge to present persuasive arguments in court and provide you with effective advice and legal guidance. I have successfully represented numerous clients over the course of my career.. I am a lawyer with integrity. I will always be straightforward and honest with you, and I will work with you to tailor my strategy to meet your particular needs. My advice to you will always be based on resolving your case in an efficient, expedient manner. I also make sure that my clients are always well-informed about their case and that they can contact me with any questions or concerns.. I genuinely care about my clients and I am passionate about helping them achieve their legal goals. Contact me today to learn more about my legal services and what I can do to help you.
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“d input throughout the entire process without judgment. I highly recommend her for anyone needing a”
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“Megan is a skilled advocate for her clients. Highly recommend!”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kevin Hargis

600 GEORGIA AVENUE , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Kevin grew up in rural East Tennessee. His parents divorced when he was nine years old, but continued to feud throughout the remainder of his childhood, giving him unique insight into the needs of Family Law clients. As a result of that divorce, Kevin changed schools multiple times before eventually graduating from Central High School in Wartburg, Tennessee.. In his youth, Kevin had more than a few run-ins with The Law, and developed his desire to practice law partially as a result of having hired bad attorneys or having to represent himself because he couldn’t afford an attorney.. Preferring work to school, Kevin spent several years working as a lineman before going to college. He started that career as a ditch-digger on a buried cable placement crew. From there, he advanced to lineman, then to inspector, and finally to design engineer.. Looking to travel, Kevin took the jobs that no one else wanted, in places no one else wanted to go. He dug ditches, swung hammers, and climbed poles & towers. He created maps and digital models. He planned utility systems.. Kevin traveled the nation building those utility systems. Doing so, he developed the skills that placed him on the team that designed the fastest internet in the world for Chattanooga’s EPB.. That, however, was not his calling. Kevin always wanted to practice law. After their children finished school, Kevin and his wife decided it was time for him to pursue that career. So, Kevin left his job with the Electric Power Board, and entered law school.. Kevin is the only graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Law on record to complete both the Concentration in Business Transactions and the Concentration in Advocacy & Dispute Resolution. To accomplish this, Kevin carried a full load every semester, took summer classes, did an independent study, and used seasonal and holiday breaks to study.. During law school, Kevin served as a clerk for U.S. District Judge Clifton Corker and for Chief Bankruptcy Judge Marcia Parsons, both in Greeneville, TN.. After law school, Kevin joined a Chattanooga-based firm where he spent a decade representing and consulting with a wide variety of clients.. In January of 2025, with the intention of providing better representation at a lower cost, Kevin left that firm to start his own. That is how Hargis Law came to be.. Kevin’s blue-collar background and lived experiences give him the ability to better relate to our clients and understand their needs. He strives to provide zealous representation at a reasonable cost.. Text Hargis Law at to schedule a consultation. Feel free to text any day, any time, and we will respond as soon as we are available!. Kevin currently limits his litigation practice to East Tennessee courts, where he practices Criminal Defense and Family Law.. This geographical limit does not apply to his transactional practice, and he handles Wills, POAs, Advanced Healthcare Directives (aka Living Wills), Business Entity Formation, and Trademark work for folks outside of the East Tennessee area as well as for those within it.
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“and much more. This law firm has such dedicated lawyers. They are highly recommended.”
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“Kevin is an expert in DUI and DWI defense. He has taken the same training as police officers who conduct field sobriety tests on DUI suspects, and he has the tools to attack the pr…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Benjamin McGowan

Firm: Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C.
The James Building , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Very professional, thorough and will go the extra mile for his clients. Very thankful I chose Benjam”
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“Benjamin McGowan is a brilliant attorney, honest and hard-working. He cares about obtaining the best results for his clients. These traits are evident in every hearing he argues an…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joshua Weiss

Firm: Abbott, Weiss, Faith & Darnell PLLC
801 Broad Street , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“d and outlined his approach to handling my case. Unlike other attorneys, he took the time to assess”
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“I have known Joshua for several years, and frequently see him in court advocating for his clients. He is an excellent attorney. He's very intelligent, strategic, and goes above and…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Joseph Stiles

735 Broad St., STE 702 , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“in a timely manner. We will most definitely use them for any other time we may need an attorney for”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jason Demastus

Firm: Kennedy, Koontz and Farinash
600 Market St Ste 310 , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Civil , Collections, Criminal Defense , Domestic Partnership, Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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“I did all the leg work on the case. It was like I didn't have a lawyer at all. He left the law firm”
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James Holloway

Firm: Holloway Law
707 Georgia Ave , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
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“Michael is a committed advocate. I've been impressed by the level of professionalism and tenacity he exhibits on behalf of his clients.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Gerald Summers

Firm: Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers, P.C.
The James Building , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Health Care, Employment, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Mesothelioma
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“rs show up so he can do his dog and pony show. He has everyone show up at the same time and you jus”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Fisher Wise

Firm: Law Offices of Fisher Wise
3001 South Broad Street , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I truly enjoy using the law to help people through difficult times in their lives.  Whether you've been accused of a crime, need a divorce, have an issue involving the custody or care of your children, or you've been injured as the result of another person's negligence, I can help you get the result you want.  I chose to focus my practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury because those are the areas in which people in my community need the most help.. There's nothing more satisfying than helping people regain or maintain their freedom.  Just because you're accused of a crime, doesn't mean you should have to go to jail.. Helping people get to the other side of their divorce—to a place where they can move on, and raise their children as they wish—is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.. You probably already know how difficult it is to get an insurance company to pay you when they should, which is why I thoroughly enjoy forcing them to do so when a client of mine has been injured.
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“Fisher is a great lawyer. He helped me figure everything out, helped me with what I needed to get do”
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“Fisher is a top-notch attorney. He shepherded a close family member's uniquely difficult case to its conclusion sooner than we could have imagined, and on better terms than could h…”
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“It was a pleasure working with Fisher he was able to get a criminal matter I’ve been dealing with for a while resolve quickly Fisher Wise is the MAN. I recommend Fisher Wish to any…”
— John Auls
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

David Veazey

Firm: Law Offices of David C. Veazey
1100 Market Street 6th Floor , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Practicing in the Chattanooga area since 2010, David is fluent in Criminal, Family, and Bankruptcy law. He also speaks some Russian and French. Armed with a Master's degree in Economics, he can bring the right financial perspectives to legal issues. David graduated from the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences in 1993 and has since spent time living in Annapolis, Santa Fe, Washington, New York, Knoxville, Moscow, and Kyiv.. David is admitted to practice in all state courts of Tennessee and Georgia and in the U.S. District Courts of the Eastern District of Tennessee and Northern District of Georgia.
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“David answered an obscure legal question for me pertaining to something that happened to me at a U.S”
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“David is an excellent attorney. He has a sharp mind, and he is a skilled litigator in the court room. I endorse him without reservation.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Brian O'Shaughnessy

735 Broad Street , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
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“d and sanity of my family. His office works tirelessly to ensure all of their clients’ needs are”
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“Brian is a fantastic attorney. He diligently represents his clients through all aspects of litigation. He's a strong advocate in the courtroom and is highly recommended by fellow m…”
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“Excellent experience. I called at the eleventh hour to resolve a case headed to court and Brian worked with me in a way that was sustainable and logical for both me and his client.…”
— Susan Metheny
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

W. Carter

Firm: O'Shaughnessy & Carter, PLLC
735 Broad Street , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37402
Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Mr. Carter recieved his law degree from the Duke University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Carter worked at the U.S. Department of Justice as an Anaylst in the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training. After law school, Mr. Carter was privileged to clerk for the Honorable John McClarty of the Tennessee Court of Appeals. He is a former member of the Brock-Cooper American Inn of Court.. Mr. Carter serves as a Criminal Justice Act attorney in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and also teaches a criminal law paralegal course at Chattanooga State Technical Community College.
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“express our appreciation and gratitude to him.”
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“Mitch is a great lawyer! He works very hard and achieves great results for his clients.”
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