Dicken Evans Kidwell, Appellate Attorney in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Dicken concentrates on appellate, criminal defense, divorce, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dicken handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Criminal Defense

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• Divorce

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• Medical Malpractice

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• Personal Injury

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• Probate

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• Workers Comp

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Dicken's primary office is at 112 S. Maple St., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dicken usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Dicken discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Dicken for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dicken walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Dicken offer a free consultation?

  Dicken charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dicken's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Dicken's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in Tennessee typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dicken gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Dicken take my case if I'm outside Murfreesboro?

  Dicken is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dicken will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Dicken?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dicken will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Dicken accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Dicken's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.