Atty. Brandon Fersten
Brandon D. Fersten is the owner of Barnes & Fersten, PLLC, a Knoxville, Tennessee law firm dedicated to criminal defense, including general criminal matters, DUI / DWI defense, and juvenile defense.
Criminal Defense: General Practice & More Attorney · Serving Knoxville, TN
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About Brandon Fersten at a Glance
Brandon Fersten is a dui/dwi and criminal defense attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Barnes & Fersten. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 2019) and University of South Florida (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — DUI / DWI Defense (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brandon Fersten
- Brandon D. Fersten is the owner of Barnes & Fersten, PLLC, a Knoxville, Tennessee law firm dedicated to criminal defense, including general criminal matters, DUI / DWI defense, and juvenile defense
- Brandon regularly appears in General Sessions Court, Criminal Court, and Juvenile Court throughout East Tennessee, where he represents individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges
- His practice includes defending clients through negotiations, hearings, bench trials, and jury trials
- Brandon has also argued an appeal in Criminal Court that resulted in a reversal of the trial court’s ruling
- Brandon’s commitment to criminal defense has been recognized through several professional honors, including the National Trial Lawyers’ 40 Under 40 award and being named to Best Lawyers’ Ones to Watch
- His work focuses on protecting the rights of clients accused of criminal offenses and DUI charges in Knoxville and surrounding communities
- Brandon graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee College of Law with a concentration in Advocacy & Dispute Resolution
- While in law school, he earned a place on the Dean’s List for three consecutive years and received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Advanced Criminal Law, the Advocacy Clinic, and Negotiation
- In 2020, he was also honored with the Jerry P. Black, Jr. Student Clinic Attorney Award
- Prior to attending law school, Brandon earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics from the University of South Florida
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DUI / DWI Defense in Knoxville
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Knoxville
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Knoxville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Knoxville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Knoxville Choose Brandon Fersten
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi and criminal defense, Brandon Fersten can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Knoxville
A Knoxville-based practice means Brandon Fersten attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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