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Find Criminal Defense Lawyers Near You in Cookeville, TN
Browse criminal defense lawyers serving Cookeville, Tennessee. Contact information and addresses listed below.
20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Cookeville, TN
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Showing 20 criminal defense lawyers in Cookeville, TN
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Crabtree & Patterson
310 E Broad St A, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 281-4096 thecrabtreelawfirm.com
Byars Law
105 S Dixie Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 854-9196 bddattorneys.com
Byars Law
105 S Dixie Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 854-9196 bddattorneys.com
Chaffin Fitzpatrick & Pinson
204 N Washington Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 372-7515 cookeville-attorneys.com
The Law Office of MacLeod & Gernt, PLLC
551 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 256-8484 mglawoffice.net
Cameron, Goolsby, & Gross Attorneys at Law
100 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-3366 cggattorneys.com
Beth Shipley, Attorney at Law
310 E Broad St Suite C, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-6033 bethshipleylaw.com
Law Firm of Henry D Fincher
305 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-4000 henryfincher.com
Fry & Knight Attorneys at Law
165 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-5594 fryandknightlaw.com
Tribble Law PLLC
13 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 854-9200 tribblelawtn.com
Law Office of Douglas K. Dennis
9 S Jefferson Ave Ste 101, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-3684 dougdennislaw.com
Shawn Wilson Attorney at Law
101 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 545-4021 shawnwilsonlaw.com
William F. Roberson and Associates, Attorneys At Law. Tony Craighead, Associate Attorney.
320 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-5060 cookevilleattorneys.com
Deaderick Law, PLLC
480 Neal St #201, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 854-9899 deadericklaw.com
Moore Rader & York, P.C.
46 N Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-3311
Michael Weston Attorney at Law
155 E Spring St C, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 263-1881
Martelia T Crawford Law Office
101 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-8442 mtcrawford.com
Brett Knight Law
165 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-5594 fryandknightlaw.com
Fry, Fry, Knight & Murphy Law Office
165 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-5594 lawfry.com
Shipman & Crim
230 E Broad St #206c, Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 303-0421 nashvilleattorneynow.com
If you face criminal charges in Cookeville Tennessee you need a skilled criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights. Cookeville is the county seat of Putnam County and local courts handle cases under Tennessee criminal statutes. A lawyer can help with everything from DUI charges to felony offenses in the Putnam County Circuit Court.
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Cookeville Cost?
The cost of a criminal defense lawyer in Cookeville Tennessee varies by case complexity and lawyer experience. For a simple misdemeanor a flat fee may range from 500 to 2,500 dollars. For a felony case fees often start at 2,500 dollars and can exceed 10,000 dollars for serious charges. Many lawyers offer payment plans. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of criminal cases does a Cookeville lawyer handle?
A Cookeville criminal defense lawyer handles cases including DUI drug crimes assault theft and domestic violence. They also represent clients in felony cases such as robbery or homicide in the Putnam County Circuit Court. Tennessee law has specific penalties for each offense type.
How quickly should I contact a lawyer after an arrest in Cookeville?
You should contact a lawyer as soon as possible after an arrest. Tennessee law requires an initial appearance within 48 hours of arrest. A lawyer can help protect your rights during questioning and work to secure your release on bond.
What is the statute of limitations for criminal charges in Tennessee?
In Tennessee the statute of limitations varies by crime. Misdemeanors generally have a one year limit while felonies like theft have a two year limit. More serious felonies such as murder have no statute of limitations.
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