Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you're facing serious state or federal charges involving drug crimes, violent crimes, sex offenses, or criminal fraud, for example, contact the Tennessee criminal trial lawyers at Williams & Schwalb for experienced, knowledgeable, and highly personalized criminal defense service.
We're an AV-rated* law firm in Franklin with the practical experience necessary to find solutions to even the most difficult criminal defense problems. Attorney Ernest Williams is the former U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, appointed by the elder President Bush, and his understanding of federal law enforcement and prosecution procedures can give your defense a significant advantage, especially if you're facing serious federal charges such as the following:
- Drug distribution or conspiracy charges involving cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, or unauthorized prescription drugs
- Insurance fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, securities fraud, or other serious financial crimes, including offenses involving Internet fraud
- Felon with a firearm offenses and other weapons charges
- Child pornography or online solicitation of a minor for sex
- False statement, obstruction of justice, or perjury charges
The best time to contact us is as soon as you become aware that you're a person of interest in a federal investigation—preferably before you're indicted by a federal grand jury. Our aggressive approach to your defense can often mean that you'll never have to face the most serious potential charges against you.
We also represent clients in cases charged under Tennessee law. These can include the following:
- Violent crimes, including capital murder charges, aggravated assault, weapons offenses, and accessory to homicide
- Sex crimes ranging from forcible rape to rape by an authority figure and statutory rape, as well as lewd conduct and indecent exposure charges
- Violation of the sex offender registration requirements
- Drug crimes involving possession of marijuana and other controlled substances
- Juvenile offenses of all kinds
Additionally, our criminal defense attorneys represent clients in bond hearings and matters involving probation violations. In situations where a criminal investigation or conviction could affect your professional license for teaching, nursing, medicine, law, or real estate, we'll do everything possible to protect your livelihood in the course of our representation.
For additional information and a free initial consultation about our ability to protect your rights and expand your options in a criminal defense situation, contact the Tennessee criminal trial attorneys at Williams & Schwalb in Franklin.
Williams & Schwalb, PLLC
Suite 207
108 Fourth Avenue South
Franklin, TN 37064
Telephone: (615) 794-7100
Fax: (615) 794-6333
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The middle Tennessee personal injury and criminal defense law firm of Williams & Schwalb represents clients in auto accident and truck accident cases, workplace injury and worker's compensation claims, divorce and family law matters, and criminal cases from DUI and probation violations to sex crimes and murder. Our Franklin divorce and criminal defense attorneys serve clients in Williamson County, Bedford County, Cheatham County, Marshall County, Sumner County, Wilson County, Dickson County, Maury County, Lebanon, Rutherford County, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, Brentwood, Columbia, Smyrna, Spring Hill, and Lewisburg.
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