Criminal Defense
Protecting Your Rights, Defending Your Future.
Your Trusted Legal Defense Team
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. At Ford, Nichols, & Frye, we provide strong, strategic, and compassionate criminal defense for individuals across Loudon County and surrounding areas. Our attorneys work diligently to protect your rights, guide you through every step of the legal process, and fight for the best possible outcome in your case.
Our Criminal Law Services
Felony Charges
Our attorneys provide strong, strategic defense for clients facing serious felony charges. Felonies carry severe consequences, including lengthy prison sentences, heavy fines, and long-term impacts on employment, reputation, and civil rights. We handle a wide range of felony offenses such as aggravated assault, armed robbery, burglary, felony DUI, drug trafficking, domestic violence, fraud, identity theft, weapon offenses, and violent crimes.
In every case, we conduct a comprehensive review of the evidence, police reports, witness statements, and investigative procedures to identify weaknesses or constitutional violations. We work to challenge improperly obtained evidence, negotiate for reduced charges when possible, and build a powerful defense strategy aimed at protecting your freedom, future, and rights at every stage of the legal process.
DUI Defense
A DUI charge can have immediate and long-lasting effects on your life, including license suspension, fines, increased insurance rates, and even jail time. Our attorneys defend clients facing first-time DUI, repeat DUI, felony DUI, underage DUI, and DUI cases involving accidents or injuries.
We evaluate every detail of your arrest, from field sobriety tests and breathalyzer accuracy to police procedures and probable cause. Our goal is to challenge unreliable evidence, negotiate reduced penalties, and protect your driving privileges while pursuing the most favorable outcome possible.
Misdemeanor Charges
Our attorneys represent clients facing a wide range of misdemeanor offenses, ensuring that each case receives focused attention and a strategic defense. We handle charges such as DUI, shoplifting, petty theft, disorderly conduct, trespassing, simple assault, marijuana possession, public intoxication, reckless driving, and traffic-related misdemeanors.
For every case, we review the evidence, challenge inconsistencies, explore opportunities for dismissal or reduction, and protect your rights throughout the legal process. Whether this is your first offense or a repeated charge, we work to secure the best possible outcome so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Negotiating Plea Deals & Reducing Penalties
When a trial may not be the most favorable option, we work directly with prosecutors to pursue reduced charges, minimized penalties, or alternative sentencing options. With strong negotiation skills and a clear understanding of how the local court system operates, we help clients avoid harsh consequences whenever possible. Our goal is to secure an outcome that protects your future while reducing the immediate impact on your life.
Protecting Your Constitutional Rights
From the moment you're questioned or arrested, your constitutional rights must be respected. We ensure that your rights, including the right to remain silent, the right to due process, and the right to be free from unlawful searches and seizures, are protected at every stage of your case. If your rights were violated during an arrest or investigation, we take immediate steps to challenge the evidence and defend your claim.
Expungement & Record Clearing
A criminal record can create barriers to employment, housing, and future opportunities. For those who qualify, we assist with expunging or sealing criminal records to remove eligible charges from public access. Our team guides you through the legal requirements, paperwork, and court procedures, helping you regain a clean slate and move forward without past mistakes holding you back.
Violent Crimes Defense
Violent crime charges carry some of the most serious penalties under the law, including lengthy prison sentences and permanent impacts on your record. Our attorneys defend clients accused of offenses such as assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, battery, manslaughter, armed robbery, and other violent felony charges.
We thoroughly examine witness statements, police reports, forensic evidence, and the circumstances surrounding the arrest to build a strong and credible defense. Whether negotiating for reduced charges or fighting aggressively in court, we work to ensure your rights are protected at every stage of the legal process.
Property Crimes Defense
Property crimes range from minor allegations to serious offenses with severe consequences. Our team defends clients charged with theft, burglary, shoplifting, motor vehicle theft, vandalism, criminal trespass, embezzlement, and other related crimes.
We review surveillance footage, documentation, and investigative procedures to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Our attorneys work to challenge assumptions, dispute intent, and pursue outcomes such as dismissal, diversion programs, or reduced penalties whenever possible.
Drug Offenses Defense
Drug-related charges can vary widely in severity, from simple possession to major trafficking offenses. We represent clients facing accusations involving marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, controlled substances, and drug distribution or manufacturing.
Our defense approach includes analyzing search and seizure procedures, evaluating lab results, and identifying violations of constitutional rights. Whether you’re charged with a misdemeanor possession or a serious felony, we aim to reduce or eliminate charges and protect your future from long-term consequences.
