Knox Defense Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2026

Knox Defense is proud to announce that all four of its attorneys—Jonathan D. Cooper, Joshua D. Hedrick, M. Jeffrey Whitt, and Cullen M. Wojcik—have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Each attorney is recognized in multiple criminal defense categories, a testament to the depth of skill and dedication the firm brings to every client matter.

• Jonathan D. Cooper, a Best Lawyers honoree since 2016, continues to be recognized for his work in:
  
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice (since 2016)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar (since 2025)
  • DUI / DWI Defense (since 2016)

• Joshua D. Hedrick is recognized for the second year in a row in:
  
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice (since 2025)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar (newly listed in 2026)

• M. Jeffrey Whitt, also marking his second year of recognition, is listed in:
  
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice (since 2025)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar (since 2025)
  • DUI / DWI Defense (newly listed in 2026)

• Cullen M. Wojcik, likewise in his second year, is honored in:
  
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice (since 2025)
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar (newly listed in 2026)
  • DUI / DWI Defense (newly listed in 2026)

This continued recognition affirms Knox Defense’s reputation as one of Tennessee’s premier criminal defense firms. The attorneys share a client-first philosophy grounded in ethical advocacy, tireless preparation, and courtroom excellence.

About the Best Lawyers Selection Methodology

Selection to The Best Lawyers in America® is based entirely on peer review. Lawyers are nominated by other attorneys and evaluated for professional excellence through a confidential voting process. Only those with the highest overall feedback are included in the final publication. More about the Best Lawyers methodology is available at www.bestlawyers.com/methodology.

About Knox Defense

Based in Knoxville, Knox Defense is a collaborative, trial-focused criminal defense firm serving clients across East Tennessee. The team’s combined decades of experience span the full spectrum of criminal law, from DUI and white-collar charges to complex federal and state-level felony matters. With a reputation for integrity and results, Knox Defense delivers strategic, customized defense representation built on trust and transparency.