2117 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37921
P.O. Box 10145 Knoxville, TN 37939
Knoxville Criminal Defense Lawyer & Personal Injury Attorney
Welcome to the Law Offices of James A.H. Bell, PC. Knoxville Tennessee’s Premier Criminal Defense Law Firm.

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, our firm handles criminal defense, personal injury, and administrative law cases. Our legal team works relentlessly to obtain justice for those wrongly accused of a crime. Our Knoxville criminal defense lawyer is committed to helping clients overcome the pain, suffering, and loss of a personal injury or accident.
We are Tennessee’s Best Criminal Defense Law Firm.
Our law firm strives to stand out from the competition by providing the highest level of customer service. We are committed to listening and responding to your unique legal needs.
We serve those who have been charged or may be under investigation for a crime.
Have you been arrested? Are you currently under investigation by the police? Do you believe that you may be facing criminal charges? If so, it is critical that you consult with an experienced Tennessee criminal defense lawyer immediately.
When experience counts, you can count on the skilled Knoxville criminal defense lawyers at the Law Offices Of James A.H. Bell, PC.
James A.H. Bell is a veteran Tennessee criminal defense attorney. He has litigated over 1,000 contested cases in motions, trials, and hearings. In these legal proceedings, Mr. Bell advocated for his clients’ positions before Chancellors, Administrative Law Judges, and Trial Judges (both with and without citizen juries), at the local, state, federal, and appellate levels.
Mr. Bell has an outstanding reputation among his peers and the judiciary as a trial lawyer. His career has spanned nearly 50 years, and Mr. Bell has continuously fought the good fight in challenging the injustice in the halls of justice.
Trusted & Experienced.
The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of James A.H. Bell have the experience you require and deserve when your future and reputation are at stake. It is an honor to serve the people of our state as Knoxville, Tennessee’s most experienced criminal defense law firm. Our criminal defense services cover a wide range of offenses in state and federal courts, including white-collar crime, fraud, theft, DUI, homicide, sexual offenses, drug cases, assaults, felonies, and misdemeanors.
DUI Defense
Because Tennessee DUI laws are complex and can result in severe penalties, DUI charges are some of the most complicated criminal cases to defend. Protect your rights by using one of our skilled Knoxville DUI lawyers.
Personal Injury
Those injured or wrongfully killed because of someone else’s negligence deserve compassionate legal representation. Our Knoxville personal injury lawyers fight to secure justice and compensation for our clients.
Criminal Defense
If you have been charged with a crime, you need an experienced Knoxville criminal defense lawyer to help you protect your rights and future. Our attorneys investigate the charges against our clients, review police conduct, develop a strong defense, and represent them in court.
Administrative Licensing
As Tennessee professional license defense attorneys, we recommend that you never try to represent yourself. Don’t risk your license or future. Contact us to consult with a Knoxville criminal defense lawyer who has expertise in Tennessee administrative licensing defense.
Our dedicated team of Knoxville criminal defense lawyers and staff has proudly served Tennessee clients for over 45 years.
Selecting an attorney may be the most important decision of your life. Choosing a Knoxville criminal defense lawyer who has tried hundreds of criminal cases to verdict before a judge and jury in challenging cases is essential when your freedom is at stake.
Few Knoxville criminal defense lawyers in the area have the trial experience necessary to produce a positive outcome. It can be difficult to find an attorney willing to devote their time, resources, and energy to building a defense in a criminal case.
Our firm is made up of dedicated professionals dedicated to fighting for our clients. Our attorneys are highly skilled, educated, and trained. They have successfully litigated numerous cases throughout the United States and in Tennessee on behalf of thousands of clients like you.
Are you looking for a Knoxville criminal defense lawyer who will aggressively advocate on your behalf? Contact our firm now for a seasoned criminal defense lawyer you can trust to fight for your rights and protect your future. Our team is qualified, willing, and ready to serve you.
Speak to a Knoxville criminal defense attorney today.
Tell us how we can be of service and one of our team members will contact you.
CONTACT FORM
MEET OUR TEAM
We know the litigation process can be stressful. That is why our entire staff, including our attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries works closely together to communicate and coordinate with clients.

James A.H. Bell
Founding Attorney

Cody Evans
Senior Criminal and Administrative Paralegal
Our Strategy
In combination with our decades of trial experience and in-house resources, we are equipped with the necessary legal tools to best present a client’s case before a judge or jury.
We employ a full-time licensed investigator so that we can respond immediately to preserve evidence in your case. The numerous technical resources we have access repeatedly advantage our clients in both civil and criminal cases. Additionally, our firm’s experience has allowed us to develop a national network of experts in various disciplines that can be used to consult on your particular case.
Client Testimonials

During what was undoubtedly one of the most devastating times in my life, I reached out to my friend attorney James Bell to take my case. He saved my life!
James Bell has all the qualities of what an exemplary attorney should possess: knowledge and expertise of the law; being honorable; meticulus; having great wit; charisma, but most of all compassion and empathy for his clients. These characteristics excemplify Attorney James Bell.
Attorney Bell fought for my credibility, reputation, and foremost my truth. With his commitment and skillful adeptness to my case he resolved my legal issue so effectively.
James Bell is a compassionate and highly professional attorney along with his exceptional thorough team by your side, you should not hesitate to call if you need outstanding legal representation.
I unequivocally recommend James A. H. Bell as your attorney. He is a staunch advocate for his clients.
James Bell, I see you as an attorney standing tall and in command like the Tennessee mountains.
I am forever in your debt and so grateful to you for what you did for me.
Thank you,
CharLene Seay
Thank you- D.A. Boyd
Kirk and Leigh Snyder
Sincerely your client: Donald Patt.
Our family had no idea who to call. We needed someone that understood my grandson's particular situation. We searched by reputation and by years of service. Based on this criteria we chose Attorney James A.H. Bell. He had 48 years of service. Additionally, he is on the list of one of the best lawyers in America, one of the best lawyers in the Southeast, one of the best lawyers in Tennessee, and one of the best lawyers in Knoxville. I was very happy that Mr. Bell took my grandson's case.
After examining the evidence and discussing the particulars of the case with the prosecutors, all charges were dropped. I have no doubt that a lesser lawyer would not have devoted the time and effort required to get to the truth of this case. I pray that I never need to contact a defense attorney again. However, If I do, I will be calling Mr. Bell.
JoAnne McDaniel
his staff are very professional and caring. Calls are returned promptly. Mr. Bell is very easy to talk to. In my opinion he is the best!
Mr. Bell is a good person and seems to care.
I would recommend not hiring the first lawyer you can, which is what I did in my case. The firm seemed to have too many cases to worry or care much about mine. Emails would go unanswered until weeks and finally calls. Then things would get set off until later dates. It was nearly a year before I was able to plead and start trying to get on with my life.
Going forward, I hope to be able to get my life back on track.
If you take anything away from this, please consider talking to multiple legal professionals rather than just deciding on the first one you get to.
Return. With Mr. Bell’s guidance we were able to handle this situation and get everything all charges dismissed. It was an unbelievable result and I will be grateful to Mr. Bell for helping me put this woman in her place that
I was charged with 2 gun felonys facing jail time and becoming a convicted felon, I was on a mission to find the best of the best legal team available and I did! Mr Bell's team Lori, Shane and Cody have been with the firm for decades that in itself says so much about this firm. I will end with this Both of my felonys were dismissed and I couldn't be more pleased with the support and hard work of The Bell firm. I want to thank James and his team for all there hard work .
Knowing that Mr.Bell has mentored and taught numerous lawyers throughout the country, I could not have asked for better representation. I am thankful I had the opportunity to have had Mr.Bell and associates as my team. They should be everyone’s first and only choice.
Mr Bell and his staff ALWAYS put my mind at ease and I would never THINK about using ANYONE else!!….EVER! After ALL I went through he, Cody and Shane NEVER left my side and was ALWAYS ON my side! I will forever be indebted to him- Even when he had to give me the HARD truth, he did it w/ genuine concern-then took care of me!
He and staff are ABSOLUTE PROFESSIONALS!!!!

Our promise …
We will handle all aspects of your case. For every negotiation and legal decision, an attorney is directly involved. You can trust us to handle details with the utmost care.
As the law firm representing you, we are committed to getting the best possible result for you and your family. We will care for you and your family members the way we would hope for our loved ones to be treated.
– Jim Bell
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Our Location
Our offices are located 2117 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37921 P.O. Box 10145 Knoxville, TN 37939.