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Being arrested is frightening, it is intimidating, and it is confusing. The consequences of a DUI conviction or any other criminal conviction can be life-changing. You will lose your clean record, money, reputation, job opportunities, and potentially even your freedom. During this challenging time, it is imperative that you have a top criminal defense lawyer by your side.
At The Barnes Law Firm, our legal practice was founded to provide all of our clients with the high-quality, aggressive, and personalized legal representation that they deserve. John Barnes, and the attorneys at Barnes Law, have dedicated their legal careers to guiding people through their most difficult times.
If you or your loved one was arrested in East Tennessee, we are here to help. To schedule a free, fully private consultation with an experienced Knoxville DUI and criminal defense attorney, please do not hesitate to contact our law office today.
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At Barnes Law, we are committed to providing our clients with an aggressive, effective legal representation. If you or your loved one was arrested for drunk driving or any other criminal offense in Tennessee, our legal team is here to help. You need to take immediate action to protect your rights.
To schedule a free, fully confidential initial consultation, please do not hesitate to contact our legal team at (865) 805-5703. From our law office in Knoxville, we serve communities throughout East Tennessee, including in Knox County, Sevier County, Blount County , Roane County, Loudon County, Anderson County, and Jefferson County.
Protecting Your Rights
Protecting Your Future
Imagine you are leaving a restaurant in Downtown Knoxville on a Friday night. You make a right turn at a red light, and suddenly — seemingly without warning — you see the flashing blue lights in your rear view mirror. In a matter of minutes, you have been asked to step out of the vehicle and a cop is placing a pair of handcuffs on you. Before you have had a chance to catch your breath and figure out what is going on, you are being hauled off to jail.
Do you know what to do?
Most arrests happen quickly, especially when the charges involve drunk driving, drug possession, theft, or assault. What you do in the minutes and hours after being arrested could change your life. You likely have questions racing through your head. What should I say to the police? Where am I being taken? How do I explain this to family? How do I defend my case? Will this affect my career?
We have the answers. You need a strong, experienced Knoxville criminal defense lawyer by your side. The Barnes Law Firm is here to help. Many of our clients have never been arrested or represented by an attorney before. When you work with our legal team you can rest assured your case will be handled professionally. Knoxville defense lawyer John Barnes and his team have been there before.
Defending DUIs and Other Criminal Charges
One mistake should not ruin your life. False or trumped up charges should not ruin your life. If you were arrested in Tennessee, you need professional legal representation. At Barnes Law, we have experience handling a wide range of criminal charges, including
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When our legal team takes on a new case, we always make sure our clients understand their situation. Following an arrest, it is normal to be overwhelmed and scared. In defending the charges, our law firm will work to take that stress off of you. From the first meeting, we can explain to you exactly what will happen next and the precise steps our legal team will take to defend your case. When our clients walk out of our office, they consistently report feeling significantly better about their situation. We will give you the peace of mind you can only get from having a top lawyer by your side.
You Deserve a Personalized Legal Defense
It is crucial that you work with an attorney who can build the appropriate defense for your case. All criminal charges require a fully personalized legal defense. In some cases, the proper defense strategy is to fight back aggressively against false charges. The burden of proof is on the state. Prosecutors must be able to present evidence proving all charges beyond a reasonable doubt. If the prosecution cannot meet its burden, our Knoxville defense lawyer is prepared to fight to get all charges dropped. In other cases, the best defense is to focus on reducing the penalties — ensuring that a felony convicted is avoided and that our clients stay out of jail.
Why Choose The Barnes Law Firm
John Barnes treats every case as if it is the most important case that he will take on in his entire career. We know that, for our client, their case is truly the most important. If you were arrested, you need access to a five-star criminal defense lawyer. Some attorneys dabble in criminal law — taking on a few criminal cases every year. At Barnes Law, criminal defense work is our sole focus: John Barnes and our team of attorneys and staff, spend every day working on criminal cases.
As a two-time graduate of the University of Tennessee, Mr. Barnes has deep roots in Knoxville and he has extensive experience defending a wide range of criminal cases in counties throughout East Tennessee. Our law firm also takes on fewer cases than many other firms. This gives us more time to focus our attention on each client. From the moment you reach out to our law firm, you can be confident our legal team will put in the time and energy needed to understand your situation, investigate your case, and build the strongest legal defense.
please do not hesitate to contact our legal team at (865) 805-5703.
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