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Joshua D. Hedrick, Criminal Defense Attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee

Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense and White Collar

Knox Defense

Knoxville, TN

Practicing criminal defense in Knoxville since 2006.

20+
Years practicing
1
Bar admission

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Joshua D. Hedrick is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Joshua has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Knox Defense.

Based in
Knoxville, TENNESSEE
Experience
over 20 years
Known for
Criminal Defense · White Collar
  • Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from Knoxville, TENNESSEE.
  • Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026).

About Joshua D. Hedrick: Joshua D. Hedrick is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Joshua has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Knox Defense.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Joshua takes on

Joshua concentrates on criminal defense and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Joshua handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Criminal Defense cases in Knoxville, Tennessee

Joshua takes criminal defense matters in Knoxville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joshua agrees to represent you.

White Collar cases in Knoxville, Tennessee

Joshua takes white collar matters in Knoxville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joshua agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Joshua D. Hedrick — criminal defense lawyer in Knoxville

Joshua D. Hedrick is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Joshua has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Knox Defense.

Joshua Hedrick has practiced criminal defense law in Tennessee since 2006. He possesses extensive trial experience, with particular focus on homicide cases. His work obtaining a new trial for and exoneration of Raynella Dossett Leath was featured on CBS’s 48 Hours (July 14, 2018, Season 30, Episode 54). He is dedicated to the cause of indigent defense.

He has successfully argued cases before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court and defended citizens against federal prosecutions in the Eastern District of Tennessee and in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Knoxville Bar Association. In 2021, he was inducted into Fellowship of the Knoxville Bar Foundation and won the Massey-McGee Trial Advocacy Award from the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is selected to Mid-South Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America's Criminal Defense: General Practice Section and Criminal Defense: White Collar Crime Section. He has been a member of the Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court since 2009.

Joshua earned his law degree from the Universty of Memphis College of Law in 2006, and holds an undergraduate in political science from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He is a Knoxville native and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Heska Amuna Synagogue.

How Joshua handles criminal defense matters

Joshua Hedrick has practiced criminal defense law in Tennessee since 2006. He possesses extensive trial experience, with particular focus on homicide cases. His work obtaining a new trial for and exoneration of Raynella Dossett Leath was featured on CBS’s 48 Hours ( July 14, 2018, Season 30, Episode 54 ). He is dedicated to the cause of indigent defense. He has successfully argued cases before…

The kind of cases Joshua takes

Joshua reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and white collar matters in Knoxville and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • The University of Memphis

    J.D. · 2006

Jurisdictions

Joshua's state bar admissions

  • Tennessee, Tennessee

    2006 · ACTIVE

Joshua studied at J.D. in The University of Memphis.

Law school and academic background

Joshua completed J.D. in The University of Memphis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Joshua runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Joshua has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Knoxville Bar Foundation Fellow, since 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Massey-McGee Trial Advocacy Award, 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Hamilton-Burnett American Inn of Court, since 2009

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Super Lawyers, since 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice Section, since 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar, since 2026

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Knoxville Bar Foundation Fellow, since 2021 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Massey-McGee Trial Advocacy Award, 2021 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Hamilton-Burnett American Inn of Court, since 2009 (2026).

Locations

Joshua D. Hedrick's office in Knoxville

Joshua's primary office is at 607 Market Street, Suite 1100, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Knox Defense

607 Market Street, Suite 1100

Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

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Hiring guide

How to hire Joshua D. Hedrick — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Joshua charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joshua's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Joshua will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Joshua

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Joshua confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Joshua's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Joshua D. Hedrick

  • How much does it cost to hire Joshua for a criminal defense case?

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

  • Does Joshua offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do criminal defense cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple criminal defense 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. Joshua gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Joshua take my case if I'm outside Knoxville?

    Joshua 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 — Joshua 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 Joshua?

    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. Joshua will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Joshua accepting new criminal defense clients right now?

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

Areas served

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