Wade V. Davies, Criminal Defense Attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee
focused on Criminal Defense and White Collar
Knoxville, TN
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Wade V. Davies is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at The Davies Law Firm PLLC.
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- Knoxville, TENNESSEE
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- Criminal Defense · White Collar
- Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from Knoxville, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Knoxville) (2026).
About Wade V. Davies: Wade V. Davies is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at The Davies Law Firm PLLC.
Areas of practice
Wade's practice areas in Knoxville
Wade concentrates on criminal defense and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Wade handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense cases in Knoxville, Tennessee
Wade 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 Wade agrees to represent you.
White Collar cases in Knoxville, Tennessee
Wade 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 Wade agrees to represent you.
Biography
Wade V. Davies, criminal defense attorney serving Knoxville
Wade V. Davies is an attorney based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar. Currently practicing at The Davies Law Firm PLLC. Wade works from Knoxville, Tennessee and takes on criminal defense matters across the region.
Wade Davies has tried complex cases for over thirty years. In August 2025, he was sworn in as President of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has served on the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee and now represents attorneys in matters before the Board. Mr. Davies has concentrated on state and federal investigations and criminal trials throughout his career. Mr. Davies graduated first in his class from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1993. In 2016, Mr. Davies was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and currently serves on the Tennessee State Committee. He has served as the President of the Knoxville Bar Association. Mr. Davies is the criminal law columnist for the Tennessee Bar Journal and has published over forty columns in the Journal.
Wade's approach to criminal defense cases
Wade Davies has tried complex cases for over thirty years. In August 2025, he was sworn in as President of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has served on the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee and now represents attorneys in matters before the Board. Mr. Davies has concentrated on state and federal investigations and criminal trials…
Clients Wade works with
Wade reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and white collar matters in Knoxville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Wade studied and practices
The University of Tennessee
J.D. · 1993
Pomona College
BA · 1989
Jurisdictions
Wade's state bar admissions
Tennessee, United St
ACTIVE
Wade studied at J.D. in The University of Tennessee and BA in Pomona College.
Law school and academic background
Wade completed J.D. in The University of Tennessee and BA in Pomona College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Wade runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Wade's legal honors and published work
Wade has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Knoxville)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Knoxville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Knoxville)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Knoxville) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Knoxville) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Knoxville) (2020).
Locations
Wade V. Davies's office in Knoxville
Wade's primary office is at 900 S. Gay Street, Suite 802, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
The Davies Law Firm PLLC
900 S. Gay Street, Suite 802
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
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How to hire Wade V. Davies — 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 Wade usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Wade charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wade'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; Wade 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 Wade
Wade 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. Wade confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Wade'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 Wade V. Davies
How much does it cost to hire Wade for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Wade walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Wade offer a free consultation?
Wade charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wade's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Wade'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. Wade gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Wade take my case if I'm outside Knoxville?
Wade 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 — Wade 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 Wade?
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. Wade will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Wade accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Wade'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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