Under the American form of government, the Constitution protects individual liberty in a number of ways.  In criminal cases, however, an experienced trial attorney is often the only thing standing between a defendant and jail time.  Lewis Thomason’s criminal defense attorneys have vast experience in all aspects of criminal law, from government investigations through indictment and trial.

We represent people and companies during federal and state agency investigations, prosecutor inquiries, and federal grand jury proceedings, all of which are critical phases in the defense against allegations of wrongdoing.  Although our primary goal is to prevent charges from being filed against a client, Lewis Thomason’s criminal defense lawyers, including former federal and state prosecutors, are known and recognized for their trial acumen and zealous pursuit of justice in both federal and state courts.  Some of Tennessee’s federal trial courts have appointed Lewis Thomason attorneys, based on experience and performance, to their Criminal Justice Act panels, groups of attorneys who try appointed federal cases.

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