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Knox Defense

Knoxville, Tennessee
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS:: 4 BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS:: 3
4 Attorneys

About Knox Defense

Office Locations

Knoxville, TN

607 Market Street, Suite 1100, Knoxville, TN 37902

865-524-8106

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Leadership Team

Jonathan Cooper

Partner

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Awards & Recognition

Featured Awards

THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 4

BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 3

All Awards

  • Top Listed in Tennessee in Criminal Defense: General Practice with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Knoxville in Criminal Defense: General Practice with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Knoxville in Criminal Defense: White-Collar with 4 lawyers
  • Fellow, International Society of Barristers
  • Best Article Award, DICTA, Knoxville Bar Association
  • 150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee, Last Ten Years
  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Death Penalty Award, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Best Article Award, DICTA, Knoxville Bar Association

Key Contacts

Jeffrey Whitt

Partner

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Jonathan Cooper

Partner

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Joshua Hedrick

Partner

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Cullen Wojcik

Partner

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Notable Clients

Knox Defense represents an extraordinarily diverse range of clients whose lives intersect the justice system in countless ways. Our clients come from every walk of life — from students, small business owners, and working professionals to executives, educators, veterans, and public officials. They reflect a broad spectrum of educational backgrounds, economic means, ethnicities, and life experiences. The firm’s criminal defense practice spans the full range of state and federal matters: from misdemeanors and DUIs to complex white-collar prosecutions, violent crimes, and post-conviction relief. Whether defending an individual facing a first encounter with the law or a professional accused of a high-stakes offense, Knox Defense approaches each case with the same commitment to rigorous advocacy, discretion, and respect for the person behind the charge.Knox Defense represents an extraordinarily diverse range of clients whose lives intersect the justice system in countless ways. Our clients come from every walk of life — from students, small business owners, and working professionals to executives, educators, veterans, and public officials. They reflect a broad spectrum of educational backgrounds, economic means, ethnicities, and life experiences. The firm’s criminal defense practice spans the full range of state and federal matters: from misdemeanors and DUIs to complex white-collar prosecutions, violent crimes, and post-conviction relief. Whether defending an individual facing a first encounter with the law or a professional accused of a high-stakes offense, Knox Defense approaches each case with the same commitment to rigorous advocacy, discretion, and respect for the person behind the charge.

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

43 Reviews

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Olivia Welch

Feb 01, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by Knox Defense for my Criminal Defense: General Practice law case

If you need a Criminal Defense: General Practice law lawyer, Knox Defense is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details of...

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Erica Quigley

Feb 01, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Knox Defense's firm

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Knox Defense and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without their cons...

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Claire Waelchi

Feb 01, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at Knox Defense in undefined - they are amazing

Best lawyer for Criminal Defense: General Practice law in undefined. Period. I've seen others, but Knox Defense is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best r...