Criminal defense lawyers in CHATTANOOGA

R. Garth Best has vast experience defending almost every type of criminal violation from DUI to MurderMr. Best’s primary concern is always his clients. He tries to make every client feel respected and...

R. Garth Best has vast experience defending almost every type of criminal violation from DUI to MurderMr. Best’s primary concern is always his clients. He tries to make every client feel respected and understood. He knows that not every case is the same and that each of his case’s outcome is critical to his maintaining a solid reputation. That is why he strives to meet each client’s goals and treat them like they are his primary concern. He is not afraid to fight for your rights and knows that sometimes the best defense is a good offense.

Mrs. Phillips Persinger has contributed to public and private organizations dedicated to advancing social justice locally and abroad, including the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s A...

Mrs. Phillips Persinger has contributed to public and private organizations dedicated to advancing social justice locally and abroad, including the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Amicus Committee and the American Bar Association Section on Individual Rights and Responsibilities. In addition, in 2011, she traveled to Monrovia, Liberia to teach judicial opinion writing as a legal consultant with the International Law Institute.Stevie Phillips Persinger is licensed in Tennessee and California. She is barred in United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Tennessee and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Joshua P. Weiss is a seasoned trial attorney and managing member of Abbott, Weiss, Faith & Darnell, PLLC. Licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Georgia, Josh has dedicated his career to defen...

Joshua P. Weiss is a seasoned trial attorney and managing member of Abbott, Weiss, Faith & Darnell, PLLC. Licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Georgia, Josh has dedicated his career to defending individuals facing criminal charges and protecting their constitutional rights.Josh has devoted his practice almost exclusively to criminal and DUI defense, representing clients in a wide range of cases—from misdemeanor charges to high-profile murder and sexual offense trials. With over thirty jury trials in both civil and criminal courts, Josh brings extensive courtroom experience to every matter he handles. He has successfully litigated cases in Tennessee and Georgia state courts, as well as in federal court, and has argued multiple appeals before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals.