Top Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyers - Client Reviews & Ratings

Scott Wade Polzin

725 Churchill Downs Loop, Moscow, TN

Business Civil Rights Criminal Defense +6 +9

2.0/5

2.0

1 Reviews

22 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous

This is a relatively new lawyer who thinks he knows everything situation. He has a lot to learn and has very little experience. He is older and new so that is misleading. When you look at him you would think he is seasoned but he is not. Just look up his info on the board website. At times you will find him pleasant and a bit organized but that falls apart quickly. He is also very goofy not in a good way. He is the timid type and doesn’t appear to feel comfortable rolling up his sleeves and fighting for his clients. He also likes to gossip which I found to be quite the turn off. He bad mouths other attorneys while at the same time trying to “work” with them. I guess it’s because he is from a very small town. He did nothing for me but cause more problems. In my humble opinion I would run to another attorneys office as fast as I could. I think this lawyer would do better as a corporate type attorney that just does paperwork and has little client contact. I mean everyone can do something so I won’t say he is the absolute worst but I certainly would never hire him again. I know a lot more of what to look for in an attorney now.

Gerald Howard Summers

The James Building, Chattanooga, TN

Business Civil Rights Criminal Defense +1 +4

2.0/5

2.0

1 Reviews

19 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous

I hired Mr. Summers to represent me for a DUI charge in East Ridge court. He was in the media a lot at the time and seemed to be one of the best attorneys in our area. Definitely very knowledgeable. From my experience he does a cattle call on a Saturday morning and has all of his potential customers show up so he can do his dog and pony show. He has everyone show up at the same time and you just wait until he calls you in. I felt like he was a car salesman and really trying to sell himself to me. Well, it worked because I hired him. Of course I paid an extra fee for him having to come to court on a Tuesday night. With that I ended up paying his total fee off prior to my first court appearance with him. That night he had several clients. I watched one by one as he called them into the hall to discuss the case and then come back to talk to the judge. He never called my name so I went out to him in the hall. He asked my name, I told him what it was and he started walking away from me to another client. I went back up to him and asked what was going on. He got angry with me and said that he runs a business and that in order for him to operate his business he needs his clients to pay him. He was a real jerk the way he was talking to me. Then I got pissed and told him he needed to check his records because I had fully paid him. I pulled the receipt out of my wallet and he was stunned. His attitude changed. He represented me and I was convicted of a 1st offense when it was technically my 2nd. Not sure if I could have done any better since it was all done in East Ridge. The icing on the cake was getting a letter from him a couple weeks later asking for basically a "bonus" check for achieving what he called favorable results. I didn't owe it and he didn't deserve it. I personally believe there are better attorneys to work with out there other than Mr. Summers.

Kaitlyn Dean Pack

505 W Main St Ste 200, Knoxville, TN

Adoption Appeals Criminal Defense +4 +7

2.0/5

2.0

4 Reviews

27 Sep, 2024 by Ben edwards

Only giving one Star because I'm really just using this to try and get ahold of someone. Everytime I call it says my call can not be completed. Someone said y'all help with local tyrants. I need that help. Please contact me.

27 Sep, 2024 by Knox foodie

Attorneys are who made it so that it is so incredibly difficult to represent yourself or sue anyone else and so exceptionally expensive to obtain an attorney, creating defined lines between the Capital and Districts.

20 Aug, 2024 by Amanda hamlin

This is such a great service. When you find yourself in a situation where an attorney is needed, it is very overwhelming. I called around Knoxville for two days trying to find the right attorney that could help me. I contacted the Knoxville Bar Association and within a few hours I received an attorney referral. It was that easy! When I contacted my referred attorney, I panicked when I found out it would be a couple of weeks before we could meet due to scheduling conflicts. I contacted Tracy Chain at the Knoxville Bar Association. She is amazing! She understood my panic and assured me the referred attorney was the best attorney for my situation. She was very helpful and offered a few other suggestions to help. After speaking with my referred attorney, I couldn’t be more pleased with the referral. He truly was the best attorney to fit my situation. He was patient, kind and very knowledgeable of the law regarding my issue. I felt like he really understood me and my unique situation. Most notably, I found him to be extremely honest. He explained everything in great detail so I had a better understanding of my options. I couldn’t have found a more perfect fit.

Steven Baxter Ward

400 Main St, Madisonville, TN

Criminal Defense Litigation Real Estate +3

1.8/5

1.8

5 Reviews

08 Sep, 2023 by Nikki

Steve is a great attorney when in court. His paralegal Brandy is his downfall. This woman will ignore calls, e mails, sending you paperwork and basically any form of doing her job. She claims she’s doing things in which aren’t true. I have a child involved in my divorce. His father had to tell me had gotten visitation because this woman was too lazy to( and had known for weeks!)Then calling to discuss this problem with her she never had my attorney call me back heck she probably never gave him the note to call me and proceeded to yell at me over the phone. She is horrible. If you want to lose then be sure to work with her! Don’t hire Steve unless he gets a paralegal that wants to do their job. She’s messing with peoples lives here. Very unprofessional woman.

02 Nov, 2021 by Wesley

Takes your money,doesn’t return calls,doesn’t subpoena any evidence very crucial to case. Works more for the other side. Did not do a background check as ordered to by client on the other side & now it turns out he has criminal history,& even on government watch list, you would be better off with a pet rock than Steve as your representative

04 Nov, 2020 by Chad & rebecca t.

Mr. Ward represented a family member for us who had his wife and girlfriend living in the same house, one upstairs and one in the basement, he was involved in a domestic with his girlfriend and she was trying to keep all his belongings and his daughter, whom she and the wife had no blood relation too. My husband and I hired him to represent our family member and us to get his daughter and belongings back! Mr. Ward is an excellent attorney and knows how to take control in the courtroom. His legal assistant, Mrs. Wilma, is very helpful and knows what she is doing! The entire office staff are professional and treated us like people that they have known for a long time! You cannot go wrong hiring Mr. Ward, he does his job and we say he is a pit-bull of a lawyer because he doesn't take any bull and knows how to fight for his clients!

Joseph Houston Crabtree Jr.

100 W. Madison Ave., Athens, TN

Criminal Defense Family Law Personal Injury +1 +4

1.8/5

1.8

5 Reviews

18 Oct, 2018 by Sahvannah

I hired Mr. Crabtree to represent me for injuries from a car wreck in June 2018. He was able to settle my case for the policy limits. Mr. Crabtree was also able to reduce my medical bills. I got much more than I thought I would receive. Mr. Crabtree did a great job for me and I highly recommend him. He was able to do all of this in 4 months.

17 Jul, 2018 by Joanna

I hired Crabtree over a year ago for full custody of my daughter. I paid him close to $1700. Since he has not given me direct legal advice. I have called probably well over a million times. As other reviews he is out of the office or in a meeting. His secretary is no help either. She promises to send the message to have him call me back but I have waited around all day on multiple occasions. When I go in to the office and demand to see him we sit and he promises me all kinds of things then send me on my merely way back to square one. He owes the court money I gave him, he was served papers to defend me in court but failed to tell me and never went to defend me so now I'm suck with a crappy lawyer and no rights to my child all because her father won temporary custody because my lawyer couldn't inform me of court nor defend me in that matter!

15 Jun, 2016 by Anonymous

just like the other reviews I would not recommend him to anyone . I have a car wreck case and he never returns my phone calls I have had to fight with the insurance company myself . He has given me little to no legal advise I am going fire him and start looking for a new attorney asap he is charging my 30 percent of my settlement while I do his job while being in pain.

David Wayne Webb

1415 Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN

Criminal Defense Family Law Personal Injury +1 +4

1.8/5

1.8

5 Reviews

26 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous

David Webb handled a misdemeanor case for me. After paying 1500 and traveling all the way to Tennessee, he had my case taken under advisement. This judgement is neither guilty nor not guilty. It is meant to be that way so the individual has to pay another fee ( $500) to have the case expunged. I called David and his secretary was uncaring and rude to me. David said he would have a judge sign a paper and have my case listed as dismissed or non pros. He never seemed to get around to doing anything and now I still have an open case in Tennessee. He doesn't seem to like out of towners because after my case he made a rude remark about not visiting the area again. Wish I had taken my business elsewhere.

30 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous

David and his staff were the most professional people I could have hoped to deal with. Without them I am not sure where I would be now. From knowing David and his staff for years, I can only assume the negative reviews are falsified by clients who happen to be on the opposing side.

09 Sep, 2012 by Anonymous

He will not communicate with client unless your sitting in the office being charged, but will send you an occasional letter telling you he advised you when he hasn't. Will not respond to certified letters. Schedules mediation and court dates without informing you. Likes to schedule them when you've notified him in advance that your unavailable for certain dates. It took 6 months to get a copy of a modification request that he drafted for me. That was to be sent to the other party. Eventhough I reviewed it and had to fix his screw ups stating facts in the request during an office visit. I was charged an additional .5 hrs for him to redraft and fix errors in the original. Did not respond to a certified letter requesting a copy of the documents and response of contempt sent by opposing attorney. I only knew about the contempt allegations, because the opposing parting told me that they had be sent months ago. Legal assistant continiously lies about mailing out documentation. It took over 3 months to get papers served to the opposing parties. However a bill for services found it's way with no trouble; even though he has not did the one thing he was retained to do. I did not recieve my mediation dates in writing until I showed up at his office one day prior to mediation. I was told that it was mail out, but I never got it in the mail. During mediation he scheduled it so that if it took over two hours he had to leave. Really! Left his client in the middle of mediation to take care of personal business. The mediator did not attempt to rule on a decision, but deffered to give options which were all speculations of possibilities not the facts which were in front of him that showed just cause and burden of proof. So that was another $200.00 spent for nothing. Did I meantion I recieved a bill for just shy of $1000.00 even though I've already paid $1500.00. Heres the kicker if I don't pay with my court date coming up in a few months. Will I be standing there without a laywer. He has not even attempted to propose a settlement with the correct income to the opposing parties, but sits around waiting on them to propose to him. Reminder here I retained him to modify a child support obligation that showed a decrease in income of over 40%. You only need 15% to legally do this. On top of that he tells me that if I use the state to do it. That's it would be my ace in the hole and to save money and attorney fees I should just settle on something. Even though all the numbers preposed are speclative of possible income that could be made. But when pay charts and income made up to this point are shown as facts they are ignored. Every facts supporting document that has been requested has been provided. Income made and base pay charts provided. So where's my lawyer for my lawyer? If your smart enough to review facts before committing. Run now here's strike three on this guy. Find someone else; anyone else!

Cynthia Jane Bohn

501 Union Street, Nashville, TN

Appeals Criminal Defense Family Law +2 +5

1.7/5

1.7

11 Reviews

07 May, 2023 by Dolly

I find it odd that the only 2 positive reviews are just a day apart. I hired Bohn last year. I met her in that same library parking lot as I see others did. It should have been a red flag, no office. I asked her for a copy of our contract every single month. I finally received a copy 6 months later and it was illegible! I fired her just just about that time. This was just one problem. Bohn goes away for 10 days at a time not answering her phone. She just doesn't care. She had surgeries and can't let you know ahead of time either. She lost evidence and she is extremely dishonest. Monies you pay her come up missing. She sends invoices that she totals up hundreds over what they should so keep an eye on that. I had to hire another attorney and he picked it up from her house. In my file she had another persons evidence and my file stunk like cigarettes from her house/office. She is filthy and sloppy with your files. You should ask to see her desk before you hire her, OMG! She is so unorganized! I didn't return her call one day and she threatened to send the Sheriff to my home. She was lying just to threaten me. I could go on but my best advice to everyone is to keep looking. All these years in business and she only has 2 positive reviews? She actually brags about her 29 years in law but from the looks of it, they have not been good years by any means. If you already have a problem, get yourself a good lawyer, not this one.

22 Feb, 2023 by M

You will just be giving money away. She does not return phone calls. Barely remembers your name. Will tell you two days before court. That you have court and she doesn’t knows the address. Send her evidence and she won’t present it. Use your retainer to send bills about phone calls and motions. Will not give you copies. Act like she works for opposing counsel. Threaten to withdraw if you ask her to job. The give you other clients information when you request your client file. Loves to meet in library parking lots on Gallatin Rd. Smells like menthol and hair products.

30 Jun, 2020 by Danielle

I was a little shocked at the other reviews. Cynthia fought hard for me and my children during my divorce. I was an absolute terrified wreck and she was supportive and reassuring. My outcome was better than what I had hoped for and I do not feel that money was her primary concern. She geninuely made me feel like she cared about my well being as well as my childrens'. I would not hesitate to hire her again.

Shonda Renee Duncan

2845 Baker Hwy, Huntsville, TN

Criminal Defense +1

1.6/5

1.6

5 Reviews

12 Apr, 2024 by James kilgore

I find myself in the belief that tennessee is really more corrupt than georgia and new york combined and there actions speak louder than words corrupt o crats

29 Apr, 2023 by Kriesty marlar

05 Mar, 2022 by Joshua gibbons

Tried to get a hold of pio lady and she never returned my call....

Ross Allen Sampson

201 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

Criminal Defense +1

1.5/5

5.0

1 Reviews

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Hiram Gene Hill Jr

633 Chestnut St Ste 1620, Chattanooga, TN

Criminal Defense +1

1.5/5

1.5

2 Reviews

16 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous

Of course, was arrested for first DUI. Mr. Hill was hired the following week. He was recommended by the bail bondsman. Not once did I get a call from his office regarding my case. Mr Hill had no intention of trying to get my charges plead down and my outcome was exactly the same as it would have been without his 'services'. My last day in court over this matter, I happened to see Mr. Hill in the courtroom. I said to him "Well I didn't expect you to be here." He just shrugged.

18 Feb, 2013 by Melanie

Makes promises he doesnt know if he can deliver. I found him nice but after I paíd him, his whole demeanor changed, very rude, arrogant, and dont think about firing him, u wont get ur money back, but got to say he is a good lawyer, if u can deal with his evil personality, getting made feel like u work for him, I got the feeling he counted the words he uttered to me, making sure not to say more than i had paid him for, no wonder he is single, and I feel sorry for the chick that works for him, probably his daughter.

Roberto Garcia Jr.

201 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

Criminal Defense Family Law +2

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Melody Dernocoeur Carlisle

201 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

Civil Rights Criminal Defense Estate Planning +5 +8

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

James Glover Wright

201 Poplar Ave Rm 201, Memphis, TN

Criminal Defense +1

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Donna Marie Fields

201 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

Child Custody Child Support Criminal Defense +2 +5

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Tucker Keane Marshburn

201 Poplar Ave Fl 2, Memphis, TN

Criminal Defense +1

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Horace Andrew Reid

201 Poplar Ave Ste 2 01, Memphis, TN

Criminal Defense Litigation +2

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Lee Wilson Jr.

201 Poplar Ave # Ll 56, Memphis, TN

Criminal Defense +1

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Katherine Berendt Ratton

201 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

Business Criminal Defense Elder Law +4 +7

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Tanisha Lasha Johnson

201 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

Business Civil Rights Criminal Defense +2 +5

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Christopher George Melo Whitten

201 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

Business Criminal Defense Entertainment +7 +10

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Lee V. Coffee

201 Poplar Ave Ste 5 19, Memphis, TN

Criminal Defense +1

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Eran Eliezer Julian

201 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN

Criminal Defense +1

1.5/5

1.5

64 Reviews

14 Sep, 2024 by Karma

It was quite scary and hard for a 14-year old trans kid to face their rapist and not cry. The process was long and grueling but getting to meet my lawyer and judge before having to testify in front of a group of random people and to tell what he did to me made it much better. I don't think I could bare to do this ever again but the process was worth it.

28 Aug, 2024 by Jason rudd

The feds need to come here asap totally ineffective. How are we fighting crime when they just let these criminals out without facing any consequences. I'm ashamed that I unfortunately live in this hell hole.

03 Jun, 2024 by Dillon crone

My Rating is Zero!!! This office should be ashamed... It's a No Wonder these Criminals are Running the streets. 18 year old gets caught breaking into cars and gets a $1000 bond... I guarantee you he had his $100 to bond out.... Right back on the street!!! SMH...

Patrick Shawn Butler

117 N High St, Waynesboro, TN

Criminal Defense +1

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

1.0

1 Reviews

12 Dec, 2019 by Tony dingler

I hired Patrick 5 years ago for a case and I have yet to get a court date. He will not stay in contact with me and let me know how anything is going. Will tell you he is going to get back with you in a week or so but I never hear from him.

04 Aug, 2017 by Karla smith

This attorney is one of the worst ever. He did absolutely nothing to fight my case and I can back this up with a mountain of paperwork. He took my money and then got mad when the judge told him he would have to act as my court appointed attorney. From that point on he did nothing. He engaged in private meetings about my case worker the DA, the charging officer and the judge that I was not able to attend several times. He seemed to be working harder for the prosecution than for me. This attorney would not even file paperwork to dispute the unsigned search warrant that was used by the arresting officer to remove property from my home. Don't how this man. He is a theif.

Jon Douglas Hatfield

721 N Dixie Ave, Cookeville, TN

Business Criminal Defense Family Law +1 +4

1.0/5

1.0

4 Reviews

24 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous

He has been hired by the court to represent my husband who is incarcerated, I have tried calling multiple times and haven’t received any phone calls back. My husband has been in jail now 3 months and I haven’t heard a word! Definitely will be contacting and paying a lawyer to represent him further!

05 Aug, 2017 by Millie

Refused to return calls, took money and did very little if nothing for the fee. Would not recommend this lawyer to anyone unless you want to pay him for nothing. I gave one star because it was the least amount.

06 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous

He failed to file the counter suit he was originally hired to do. Failed to prepare for the case after he was hired to represent me. Did not even attempt to make contact with me until late in the day the Friday before trial with the following Monday being a holiday. Has refused to respond to me since trial. Has refused to provide me with the judges order which he is contractually obligated to do. Failed to refund my money or provide any accounting. FAILED FAILED FAILED.

Brandon Michael Booten

393 Maple St Ste 201, Gallatin, TN

Adoption Appeals Criminal Defense +4 +7

1.0/5

1.0

4 Reviews

29 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous

Retained him in December 2012, have not spoken with him since March and only 4 times between December and March. Supposed to go to court soon. Have not heard from him and am told by the secretary at Kidwell, South & Beasley that she does not handle Brandon's calendar and he makes his own appointments. NO contact, no way to get copies of my files and he took my retainer... and I have no atty to go to court with.

27 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous

We fell for this attorney’s smooth talking and he seemed to know what he was talking about and it sounded great to us what all he was going to do for us. So we hired him and started paying him. After that day he never returned our phone calls or texts that we would send him. He was never in his office. We had arranged to meet up with him 3 different days and times and something ALWAYS came up or he would just avoid us. So we fired him only to find out he lied to us about delaying our response that was due and he knew when it was due when we hired him. He never called the clerk’s office like he told us he did and he made us miss our deadline for filling a response. So now we are in desperate need of finding another attorney FAST to fix his mistake and for us not to loss everything WE worked for. DO NOT hire this attorney. He will take your money and you will never hear from him again. He should have told us he was too busy to take our case instead of just taking our money and wish we would just let deadlines go. The ONLY good thing he did was refund the WHOLE amount we paid him for doing NOTHING!!!

19 Nov, 2012 by Unsatisfied

I have been going through a divorce for nearly a year and he doesn't return my phone calls, emails, or text messages. I schedule phone conversations with him and he seems to always reschedule claiming to be tied up in court. I am very unsatisfied with his practices. I am now in the process of settling my divorce myself!!

Kristin Bargers Brown

1303 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN

Criminal Defense Family Law +2

1.0/5

1.0

3 Reviews

06 Oct, 2021 by Andrew

She is very unprofessional. She took my daughter's husband's side. She cursed me and got smart with me. She was done once she received her money. Please do not go to her. She acted like it was a bother to ask her any question.

16 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous

Bad attitude and a horrible attorney. Can’t even be bothered to know your name. Will not take your calls but gladly take your money. Will not explain the court process. Will not inform of proceedings. Her assistant works well with her because her attitude is just as bad. Both are miserable and take it out on clients. Even if this review saves 1 person from her it’s worth it, no one should have the experience of spending your savings and fully trusting someone with your future and having it all crushed. It’s devastating.

04 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous

So Rude! I honestly felt like she worked for the other side than for me. Incompetent, she did not seem like she was interested in taking things further, like it was a burden to go to bat for her own client. Especially, when several items came back in our favor. Once a plea was given, she seemed more interested in taking that than to continue. As an innocent client, I felt guilted into accepting, by my own attorney!! This was a few years back, but I think about being a pushover almost every day. Lost a lot because of how it played out including my career!! If you have one tiny notion to get someone else, DO IT! I myself didn't listen to my initial instinct, nor did I listen to two other very important persons in my life, as well as in the public and private sector of our community! Wish I had!

Aaron Marcellus Rochelle

308 N Cumberland St, Lebanon, TN

Business Criminal Defense Government +3

1.0/5

1.0

3 Reviews

18 Apr, 2023 by Kevin

Aaron Rochelle was assigned to my son by the judge for and underage consumption charge. He did not return any phone calls leading up to the court hearing. My son and his mother both left messages to let him know that my son was in the hospital and would need a continuation. He did not return their calls nor asked the judge for the continuation which resulted in a warrant being served for non appearance and my son being booked into jail. The bail cost $2500 and was totally avoidable if Aaron Rochelle simply cared enough to do his job. His clients may not be rich but they are people.

25 Jan, 2023 by Jessica

First of all, I was not able to get in touch with him at all. I had to schedule a phone call a month and a half out and when that phone called rolled around it was maybe 5 minutes and that was it. No other contact before my court date. I had no way of getting a hold of him to ask questions. And on the day of my court date apparently there had been some issues with what he said he was going to submit to the court but did he contact me to let me know that? No so I was blindsided I had no time to think about my options, and when I seem flustered at the courthouse he told me I needed to hurry up and decide and stared me down and then when I told him I didn't really understand what my options were that he had just spent all of three and a half minutes explaining, he rolled his eyes and huffed at me. Then after I sort of kind of made a decision he got up and stormed into the courtroom and started filling out paperwork, shoved a piece of paper in front of me to sign and then a minute later I was in front of the judge and I literally had to look at him when the judge was asking me how I was answering the questions cause I didn't know what to say. More eye rolls. More huffing. I'm devastated because now I know that had I looked into it further and had actual representation I could have gotten out of the charge but instead I'm stuck with a year of probation and a charge on my record that's going to severely impact my future employment options in my career field of 20 years. Like the heading says he's absolutely worthless. He should be disbarred. Don't waste your time.

06 Dec, 2021 by Anonymous

I called to set up a appointment 2 MONTHS before my court date. Which would have been 1 week and 2 days after he was appointed to me by the judge. The judge said to call a week from the day he was appointed to set up a appointment. But apparently those 2 days I waited (holiday) made it to the point that he got so busy with other clients that he couldn’t meet with me to discuss my case. I have not talked to him one time since he was appointed I have left over 30 messages begging him to give me 2 minutes of his time. Begging him to please call me because I’m going insane about this court case. Begging him to please just call me back. But I guess that’s too much. I don’t believe he should have been paid for my case even if he does show up to court. I haven’t talked to him I don’t even know what he looks like and at this point I have court in the morning at 9 and I haven’t slept in 3 days. I can’t remember the last time I ate anything . I haven’t showered in days. I haven’t been able to work because I am so depressed and scared that I’m almost feeling like the better option will be to skip court and run. This “man” is the real scum of the world and after this is over I’m about to sue the crap out of him because in the contract I received he is required to talk to me atleast once before my court date .

Samuel Parker Weaver

1222 Circle Dr, Dandridge, TN

Business Criminal Defense Personal Injury +1 +4

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

18 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous

Sam Weaver is the worst public defender ever he had no idea what to ask the judge he had no influence with the court whatsoever did not try to help me did not try to get me any satisfaction after being falsely arrested falsely incarcerated he did nothing to help the situation I would not recommend seeing Weaver to anybody

21 Sep, 2017 by Scott

I had this attorney represent me ? I wouldn't recommend Samual Parker Weaver to Anyone ? My Civil Rights were taken away from the Police, this attorney didn't try to speak Up for my Rights, he also doesn't return Phone calls,( 17 calls before my first Court date) ???

Trisha Lewis Henegar

923 N. Main Street, Shelbyville, TN

Criminal Defense Family Law Personal Injury +1 +4

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

15 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous

she helped set up the parenting schedule and told me she would contact me to have my son's last name change to mine, I called her many time and they would always tell me she was busy and she never called me back, I even tried going to her office but the same thing happened.

28 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous

This woman may be good getting people disability, but she is not a good defense lawyer at all. She likes to sweet talk your accuser into dropping the false chargers they have filed against you. She is in tight with the local law enforcement and will not fight them on your behalf even when they have proven to have brought false charges against you. Not professional and quit my case 4 days before my court date and kept half of my money.

Brandon Scott Leslie

1991 Corporate Ave Fl 3, Memphis, TN

Business Criminal Defense Personal Injury +3

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

08 Nov, 2019 by Angela

He accepted case, never took time to find out all details, didn't fight for me as a person or client! Once I finally got someone from there law firm to listen to my complaints truthfully, Brandon phoned me to dismiss me as a client. Now I'm still suffering with extreme pain. This firm will truly disappoint you & are not trust worthy in my opinion.

26 Apr, 2019 by Michael

He was assigned to my case and it went downhill from there. He lied by saying my nurses could not testify on my behalf. One of my nurses testified in three similar cases. Another of my nurses testified twice in similar cases. I was not represented properly and I'm still being treated for injuries sustained. Still cannot drive.

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