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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Brentwood, TN: 2026 rankings

169 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Brentwood: Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 500 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 169.

  3. 19

    Most-reviewed: Legal Powers PLLC, 509 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 169 ranked; ranked #19.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

169 Brentwood criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 169 rated law firms.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys704.9★ (500)Nashville, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney694.9★ (229)Franklin, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3The Nesheiwat Law Firm695.0★ (190)Franklin, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Ridings Law Group, P.C.685.0★ (136)Nashville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Maniatis Law PLLC684.8★ (288)Nashville, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Larsen Law PLLC685.0★ (134)Franklin, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Ladner Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer Nashville684.9★ (127)Nashville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8PNC Law Criminal Defense Attorney684.8★ (178)Nashville, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Law Office of Bernie McEvoy684.8★ (151)Nashville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC.684.7★ (174)Nashville, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 169 criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 The Nesheiwat Law Firm

    Based in Franklin, 11 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    426 Century Ct Ste 102, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for The Nesheiwat Law Firm(877) 763-7452

  4. #4 Ridings Law Group, P.C.

    Based in Nashville, 9 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    211 Union St Ste 205, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for Ridings Law Group, P.C.(615) 851-1888

  5. #5 Maniatis Law PLLC

    Based in Nashville, 11 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 288 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 288 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    211 Donelson Pike Ste 204, Nashville, TN 37214
    View profile for Maniatis Law PLLC(615) 366-1211

  6. #6 Larsen Law PLLC

    Based in Franklin, 10 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1284 W Main St Ste 101, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for Larsen Law PLLC(615) 933-2454

  11. Based in Nashville, 9 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    214 2nd Ave N Ste 100, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for Byron Pugh Legal(615) 857-3318

  12. #12 Moreland Law Firm

    Based in Nashville, 5 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Moreland Law Firm(615) 485-0901

  13. #13 NASH LAW

    Based in Nashville, 9 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 170 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    300 James Robertson Pkwy Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for NASH LAW(615) 212-2764

  15. #15 May & McKinney, PLLC

    Based in Nashville, 9 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 129 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    214 2nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for May & McKinney, PLLC(615) 256-7337

  17. #17 Will Tippens Law

    Based in Nashville, 10 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    818 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
    View profile for Will Tippens Law(615) 745-9846

  19. Based in Franklin, 9 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 509 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 509 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    235 3rd Ave N, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for Legal Powers PLLC(615) 455-2422

  20. #20 Herbert & Lux

    Based in Goodlettsville, 21 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    140 N Main St, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
    View profile for Herbert & Lux(615) 878-5537

  21. #21 Himmelberg & Yager

    Based in Brentwood

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8 Cadillac Dr #3008, Brentwood, TN 37027
    View profile for Himmelberg & Yager(615) 308-5405

  22. #22 Abogado Chase Brown

    Based in Nashville, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    810 Dominican Dr, Nashville, TN 37228
    View profile for Abogado Chase Brown(615) 916-1215

  23. #23 Frank Lannom Law Group

    Based in Lebanon, 30 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    137 Public Sq, Lebanon, TN 37087
    View profile for Frank Lannom Law Group(615) 444-3995

  25. #25 Dana McLendon Law

    Based in Franklin, 9 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    231 Public Square Ste 300, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for Dana McLendon Law(615) 437-6320

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 169 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Patriot Law644.9★ (60)8 mi
27Greg King Law Office634.3★ (17)9 mi
28Law Office of Bryan Stephenson635.0★ (89)5 mi
29The Music City Defender Law Office of Cesar Arbelaez635.0★ (127)9 mi
30Law Offices of Amanda J. Gentry634.8★ (108)5 mi
31Bartlett Law634.9★ (188)12 mi
32Brad H. Frakes, Attorney At Law624.9★ (110)9 mi
33Shipman & Crim, Criminal Attorneys624.3★ (6)9 mi
34Horst Law624.8★ (33)15 mi
35The Hill Law Firm | Criminal Defense Attorney Lebanon, TN625.0★ (79)29 mi
36Litson PLLC625.0★ (52)8 mi
37William L. Pomeroy Law624.9★ (30)In Brentwood
38Gates Law Office623.6★ (25)In Brentwood
39Law Office of Lucas B. Willoughby624.9★ (65)9 mi
40Sluder Law, PLLC624.9★ (73)10 mi
41Harold E. Rushton, Attorney at Law625.0★ (15)7 mi
42John P. Webb, Attorney At Law615.0★ (16)In Brentwood
43The Montagnino Firm615.0★ (23)10 mi
44Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys614.9★ (65)9 mi
45Scott Tsakeres, Tenn Attorney615.0★ (5)In Brentwood
46Law Office of Nichole Dusche614.9★ (53)10 mi
47Slager Law Firm614.9★ (280)25 mi
48Shipman & Crim, Attorneys at Law614.9★ (36)9 mi
49N. Cate Law614.9★ (35)9 mi
50Joseph L Morrissey Jr, Attorney at Law615.0★ (7)9 mi

Also serving Brentwood

20 more criminal defense lawyers within 30 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked criminal defense lawyers serving Brentwood
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bell & Alexander Title Services4.4★ (39)In Brentwood
Cole Law Group, PC4.6★ (124)In Brentwood
DeWitt Law - Nashville Tax Attorney4.7★ (28)In Brentwood
Fancher Law Firm, PLLC4.9★ (74)In Brentwood
Fidelis Law, PLLC4.9★ (27)In Brentwood
Hazard Law, PLLC5.0★ (33)In Brentwood
Jodie A. Bell4.0★ (3)9 mi
Law Office of Stanley A. Davis5.0★ (685)In Brentwood
Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates5.0★ (19)In Brentwood
Law Offices of Francis King5.0★ (28)In Brentwood
Legacy Law Group, PLLC4.9★ (97)In Brentwood
Meridian Law, PLLC4.9★ (77)In Brentwood
Merritt, Webb, Wilson & Caruso, PLLC3.3★ (39)In Brentwood
Nashville Divorce Lawyers - Widrig Law4.8★ (51)In Brentwood
Parkerson Law4.8★ (88)25 mi
Patterson Bray PLLC5.0★ (64)In Brentwood
Paul Marsh, Attorney at Law4.8★ (39)14 mi
Raybin & Weissman Personal Injury Lawyers4.9★ (137)9 mi
Southerland Law Firm, PLLC5.0★ (94)In Brentwood
The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.4.8★ (240)In Brentwood

How we ranked Brentwood criminal defense lawyers

We scored 169 Brentwood criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Brentwood data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a criminal defense lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
  • Who will appear with me at each hearing?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Brentwood?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Brentwood, TN is Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 500 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney (#2) and The Nesheiwat Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 169 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Brentwood?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 169 criminal defense lawyers serving Brentwood, TN. 5 of them are based in Brentwood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 30 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood are open 24/7?

31 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys (#1), Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney (#2) and The Nesheiwat Law Firm (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood work on weekends?

40 of 169 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys (#1), Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney (#2) and The Nesheiwat Law Firm (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Brentwood criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 169 rated criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood is 4.8★, with a median of 34 reviews. Legal Powers PLLC has the most, 509 reviews, and ranks #19. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?

Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do criminal defense lawyers outside Brentwood count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Brentwood city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood, TN charge?

Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?

If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood, TN ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Brentwood?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Brentwood

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 169 criminal defense lawyers serving Brentwood.

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