Brandon Fersten
Owner, Attorney
Tennessee State Delegate for the National College for DUI Defense and a Super Lawyers Rising Star, Brandon Fersten is recognized for his work in DUI and criminal defense.
Your Best Call When It Matters Most.
Every legal problem has a story behind it. Whether you’re facing a DUI, criminal charge, or family law dispute, our attorneys take the time to understand yours and build a strategy for what comes next.
A criminal charge can affect your freedom, license, career, family, and reputation. Our Knoxville criminal defense attorneys examine the evidence, identify weaknesses, and develops a strategy based on your circumstances and goals.
Our team has handled thousands of criminal and DUI cases in Knoxville and throughout East Tennessee. That experience helps us recognize legal issues, challenge evidence, and fight for the best outcome possible in each case.
Clients across East Tennessee consistently praise our communication, preparation, professionalism, and results. We work to keep clients informed and make the legal process feel more manageable from start to finish. Read what real clients have to say about their experience with Barnes & Fersten.
Our attorneys invest in advanced training and professional involvement so we can provide the highest level of criminal defense representation.
Your case benefits from more than one perspective. Our attorneys collaborate to review evidence, identify defenses, and build the strongest strategy for you.
We examine police reports, body-camera footage, test results, witness statements, and other available evidence to understand exactly what happened.
We look for inconsistencies, constitutional issues, unreliable testing, procedural errors, and gaps in the prosecution’s case.
We build a defense strategy around the facts, the law, and what matters most to you, preparing for each stage of the case with your goals in mind.
DUI charges can threaten your license, record, employment, and freedom. We examine the stop, testing, and evidence closely to identify weaknesses and protect your future.
We defend clients facing criminal charges throughout Tennessee, uncover weaknesses in the evidence, and build a strategy focused on pursuing the best outcome in your case.
Family disputes can affect what matters most. We guide clients through divorce, custody, and related matters with clear advice, steady communication, and practical focus.
We defend clients facing assault, domestic assault, weapons charges, vehicular homicide, and related offenses while building a strategy around the facts.
Drug cases often turn on searches, testing, and how evidence was obtained. We examine those issues closely and challenge weaknesses in the State’s case.
Theft, embezzlement, and other financial allegations often involve complex records and investigations. We help clients understand and challenge the case.
Our attorneys have earned recognition for their work in DUI defense, criminal law, trial advocacy, and professional leadership. These distinctions reflect a continued commitment to preparation, education, and client service.
Super Lawyers
Rising Stars
Brandon Fersten has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, an invitation-only honor recognizing exceptional trial lawyers.
National College of DUI Defense
Tennessee State Delegate
Brandon Fersten serves as the Tennessee State Delegate for the National College of DUI Defense, an organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of DUI defense through education, training, and advocacy.
National Trial Lawyers
Top 40 Under 40
Brandon Fersten has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, an invitation-only honor recognizing exceptional trial lawyers.
Understand Tennessee DUI laws, penalties, testing, license consequences, and your legal options.
Learn what to expect after a criminal charge and explore the legal issues that can shape your defense.
Understand Tennessee divorce, child custody, and the legal issues that can impact your family and future.
Barnes & Fersten PLLC was founded with you, our future client, as the focal point. We work hard every day to deliver each client a high-quality, personalized and aggressive representation in DUI and criminal defense cases.
