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The Knoxville Bar Association Votes Jonathan Cooper President-Elect in 2024
We are pleased to announce that Jonathan D. Cooper has been voted 2024 President-Elect of the Knoxville Bar Association. Jonathan will take office on December 8. He has served the association’s Board of Directors in multiple capacities, most recently as the 2023 Treasurer. Jonathan is a career-long member of the Knoxville Bar Association, he has…
Read This ArticleJonathan Cooper Interview: In Defense of Others
On the heels of a family shooting at a local children’s hospital, Jonathan Cooper answers some questions from 10News in Knoxville. The 17 year old son of a man who was assaulting a woman at that children’s hospital, shot his father in the leg after giving him multiple warnings to stop the assault. The father…
Read This ArticleKnox Defense Attorneys Selected to Mid-South Super Lawyers 2023
We are proud to share that Jonathan Cooper and Joshua Hedrick have been selected to the 2023 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers. Jonathan has been recognized at Super Lawyers since 2018 and this is Josh’s third appearance on the list. Since 1991, Super Lawyers has selected attorneys using their “patented multiphase selection process” across more…
Read This ArticleKnox Defense Recognized by Best Law Firms 2024
We are pleased to announce that the firm has been listed as a Knoxville Tier 1 Metropolitan Law Firm in the Criminal Defense: General Practice Section and the DUI / DWI Defense Section of the 14th Edition of Best Lawyers in America’s Best Law Firms. ““We are deeply appreciative of this recognition, and to be…
Read This ArticleJONATHAN COOPER RECEIVES ROBERT W. RITCHIE AWARD
We are pleased to announce that Jonathan Cooper has been awarded the 2023 Robert W. Ritchie Award for meritorious service to the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Bob Ritchie was an icon of service to the legal profession and one of the founders of TACDL. He was a Fellow of the International Academy of…
Read This ArticleState Court
If you are facing criminal charges in Tennessee it is crucial to have an experienced criminal defense attorney by your side. Being charged with any crime in Tennessee carries serious implications that can have long-lasting consequences. At Knox Defense, we are the leading criminal defense law firm in Knoxville, Tennessee, with over 30 years of…
Read This ArticleKNOX DEFENSE INCLUDED IN BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2024
We are pleased to announce that co-founding partner, Jonathan Cooper, has been listed in the Criminal Defense: General Practice Section and the DUI / DWI Defense Section of the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. First included on the list in 2016, Jonathan has previously been named Lawyer of the Year for the Knoxvville…
Read This ArticleFederal Court
Federal Crimes and Federal Court At Knox Defense, we recognize the gravity of facing federal charges and the unique challenges that the federal court system presents. If you’re confronted with federal offenses in Tennessee, it’s crucial to comprehend the potential implications and secure robust legal representation. Our seasoned team of attorneys is committed to delivering…
Read This ArticleKnox Defense Hosts Collegiality Event for Local Defense Bar
In May, the attorneys at Knox Defense hosted an appreciation event for the attorneys in the local defense bar. Like us, these lawyers work day in and day out standing up for their clients and defending the citizen accused. Approximately 40 lawyers attended, dedicating their time after hours to the pursuit of collegiality, to recognize…
Read This ArticleJonathan Cooper Reports on Mental Health Courts in Knox County
In April, 2023, founding partner Jonathan Cooper reported in DICTA, the monthly publication of the Knoxville Bar Association, on a new Mental Health Court in Knox County (article below). As a criminal defense attorney, Cooper is well aware of the magnitude and effect mental illness has on the criminal justice system. Appointed to both the…
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