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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Red Bank, TN: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Red Bank: Best and Brock, LFR Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 752 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Hargis Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Law Office of Sam Byrd, 257 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 48 ranked after Best and Brock; ranked #18.

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

48 Red Bank criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 48 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Criminal defense lawyers in East Chattanooga ranking. See Criminal defense lawyers in East Chattanooga

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Red Bank 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 Red Bank at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Best and Brock734.9★ (752)Chattanooga, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Hargis Law684.9★ (96)Chattanooga, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Chattanooga Criminal Defense Law Firm685.0★ (54)Chattanooga, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Houston & Underwood, PLLC664.9★ (167)Chattanooga, 1 mi away——
5Stevie Phillips Law, PLLC654.9★ (180)Chattanooga, 5 mi away——
6Abbott, Weiss, Faith & Darnell, PLLC654.8★ (148)Chattanooga, 5 mi away——
7Zak Newman Attorney at Law645.0★ (75)Chattanooga, 4 mi away——
8Law Offices of Meredith Mochel644.8★ (122)Chattanooga, 6 mi away——
9Davis & Hoss, PC644.7★ (136)Chattanooga, 5 mi away——
10MacNeill Law Firm625.0★ (28)Chattanooga, 5 mi away——

All 48 criminal defense lawyers in Red Bank, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Red Bank

    #1 Best and Brock

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 752 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 752 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1257 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
    View profile for Best and Brock(423) 829-1043

  2. #2 Hargis Law

    Based in Chattanooga, 9 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6708 Heritage Business Ct Suite C, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Hargis Law(423) 218-6323

  4. #4 Houston & Underwood, PLLC

    Based in Chattanooga, 1 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3417 Dayton Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37415
    View profile for Houston & Underwood, PLLC(423) 267-6715

  5. #5 Stevie Phillips Law, PLLC

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1253 Market St #100, Chattanooga, TN 37402
    View profile for Stevie Phillips Law, PLLC(423) 645-7734

  9. #9 Davis & Hoss, PC

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    850 Fortwood St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
    View profile for Davis & Hoss, PC(423) 266-0605

  10. #10 MacNeill Law Firm

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1506-A McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
    View profile for MacNeill Law Firm(423) 364-4365

  19. #19 Reedy Law Office

    Based in Cleveland, 24 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    275 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311
    View profile for Reedy Law Office(423) 599-4996

  20. Based in Cleveland, 24 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    70 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311
    View profile for RMR Legal PLLC(423) 528-8484

  24. #24 Davis & Davis

    Based in Chattanooga, 3 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    433 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37405
    View profile for Davis & Davis(423) 267-7000

  25. #25 Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers

    Based in Chattanooga, 5 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    735 Broad St #800, Chattanooga, TN 37402
    View profile for Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers(423) 674-2513

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #39

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 39 of 48 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Red Bank, ranks 26 to 39
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Offices of Fisher Wise554.8★ (108)5 mi
39The Law Firm of J. Allen Murphy, Jr.493.2★ (14)25 mi

How we ranked Red Bank criminal defense lawyers

We scored 48 Red Bank 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 Red Bank 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 Red Bank: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Red Bank?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Red Bank, TN is Best and Brock with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 752 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hargis Law (#2) and Chattanooga Criminal Defense Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 48 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Red Bank?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 48 criminal defense lawyers serving Red Bank, TN. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Red Bank are open 24/7?

6 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Red Bank post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Best and Brock (#1), Hargis Law (#2) and Chattanooga Criminal Defense 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 Red Bank work on weekends?

6 of 48 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Best and Brock (#1), Hargis Law (#2) and Chattanooga Criminal Defense Law Firm (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Red Bank criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated criminal defense lawyers in Red Bank is 4.7★, with a median of 49 reviews. Best and Brock has the most, 752 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Red Bank count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Red Bank 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 Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, 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 Red Bank?

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 Red Bank

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 48 criminal defense lawyers serving Red Bank.

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