The Baker Law Firm

Our Knoxville criminal defense and personal injury attorneys are here to provide you with experience and dedicated legal representation if you have been charged with a crime, or sustained injuries due to the negligence of others. We aim to earn our clients the best outcome possible in their cases.

To schedule your initial consultation with the Knoxville criminal defense attorney, please visit online or call 865-200-4117.

Civil Rights Violations, Use of Excessive Force, Police Brutality, Inmate Assault, Jail Injuries, Jail Deaths, Constitutional Violations, Police Shootings, Unlawful Use of Taser, Denial of Adequate Medical Care, Misdemeanors, Felonies, Federal Crimes, State Crimes, Firearms Charges, Robbery, Arson, Assault, Battery, Burglary, Check Fraud, Credit Card Theft, Credit Card Fraud, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Battery, Drug Cultivation, Drug Manufacturing, Drug Possession, Drug Sales, Drug Trafficking, Embezzlement, Criminal Record Sealing, Financial Crimes, Forgery, Fraud, Weapons Charges, Homicide, Identity Theft, Kidnapping, Manslaughter, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Child Endangerment, False Imprisonment, Indecent Exposure, Prostitution, Sexual Assault, Sexual Battery, Rape, Child Pornography, Solicitation of a Minor, Prescription Drug Crimes, Property Crimes, Retail Theft, Robbery, Shoplifting, Theft Crimes, Violent Crimes, Wire Fraud, Boating Under the Influence (BUI), Underage DUI, Approaching Disabled Vehicles, Commercial Driver's License Violations, Curfew & Nighttime Driving Restrictions, Drag Racing, Driving on Expired Registration, Driving on Expired License Plates, Driving with a Suspended License, Driving with a Revoked License, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Failure to Yield, Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance, Failure to Reduce Speed, Hit & Run Accidents, Improper Lane Usage, Reckless Driving, Red Light Violations, Fake ID, Public Intoxication, Computer Crimes, Counterfeiting, Health Care Fraud, Mail Fraud, Money Laundering, Mortgage Fraud, RICO, Securities Fraud, Tax Fraud, Tax Evasion, Wire Fraud, Boating Accidents, School Bus Accidents, Construction Accidents, Dog Bites, Nursing Home Neglect, School Accidents, Scooter Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Animal Attacks, Toxic Chemical Exposure, Trampoline Accidents, Swimming Pool Accidents, Inadequate Security, Fire Injuries.

• CRIMINAL DEFENSE
  Felony Drug Charges – Client was facing over a decade in prison upon conviction of felony drug charges, however after declining the State’s offer and invoking the client’s right to a preliminary hearing the charges were dismissed entirely by the Judge after cross-examining multiple witnesses and shedding light on exculpatory evidence.
  Felony Drug Charges – Charges against client, and college student at the time, were ultimately dismissed.
  Second Degree Murder – After a thorough and lengthy investigation and multiple rounds of negotiations, the charges were significantly reduced and the client was placed on probation.
  Aggravated Assault – Dismissed by agreement after successful negotiations.
  Aggravated Domestic Assault – Client was facing the possibility of significant time behind bars, not to mention a felony on their otherwise flawless record, however after a preliminary hearing was held and cross-examination ensued, the Court significantly reduced the charges to misdemeanor false imprisonment, a significant reduction.
  Driving Under the Influence – Dismissed by agreement after a thorough investigation and presenting proof that potentially exculpatory evidence had been lost by the State.
  
  NEGLIGENCE / PERSONAL INJURY:
  $1,250,000 Settlement - Co-counsel for a client who was a pedestrian when they were struck and severely injured by a negligent driver.
  $950,000 Settlement - Co-Counsel for one of several plaintiffs that received compensation following Multidistrict Litigation on a defective products case.
  $160,000 Settlement – Counsel for a client who was a pedestrian when they sustained injuries after being struck by a negligent driver.
  $150,000 Settlement – Counsel for a client who was a pedestrian in a crosswalk when they were struck and injured by a negligent driver.