Easter & DeVore, Attorneys at Law - Knoxville, TN

Strategic Criminal Defense, Tax Resolution, and Disability Advocacy in Knoxville, Tennessee

When you confront sudden criminal charges, debilitating physical disability, or escalating tax penalties, you need legal counsel focused on providing tangible solutions. Headquartered on Kingston Pike in West Knoxville, Easter & DeVore, Attorneys at Law (operating as DeVore Law, PLLC) provides dedicated representation for clients throughout Knox County, Blount County, Anderson County, and Loudon County. Founded and led by attorney Devin S. DeVore, a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law and recipient of the Avvo Client Champion Award and Top 100 Trial Lawyers recognition, the firm operates with a core mission: answering your questions clearly and fixing your legal problems efficiently. If you need to hire a criminal defense attorney in Knoxville or require aggressive tax representation before the IRS, this firm delivers focused advocacy with direct attorney access.

Aggressive DUI Defense and Criminal Litigation

A criminal arrest in East Tennessee can jeopardize your freedom, employment, and personal reputation. Attorney Devin DeVore personally manages every criminal case from initial arraignment through jury trial, refusing to pass clients off to inexperienced staff. The firm aggressively defends against state and municipal charges, including:

• DUI defense lawyers challenging field sobriety tests, breathalyzer calibration, and illegal traffic stops on Interstate 40 and Kingston Pike.
• Repeat and felony DUI charges carrying mandatory minimum jail sentences and extended driver license revocations.
• Domestic violence lawyers advocating in domestic assault allegations, protective order hearings, and harassment disputes.
• Violent crime defense lawyers defending against aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and weapons offenses.
• Theft and burglary defense lawyers protecting clients accused of retail theft, grand larceny, and burglary.
• Traffic ticket lawyers resolving commercial driver license violations, reckless driving citations, and license suspensions.
• Criminal record expungements helping eligible individuals clear past arrest records and reclaim their futures.

Federal IRS Tax Relief and Tennessee State Tax Defense

Tax controversies can result in severe financial distress, frozen accounts, and potential criminal exposure. As a member of the United States Tax Court Bar, attorney Devin DeVore represents individuals and small business owners in complex state and federal tax disputes:

• Negotiating IRS tax debt relief agreements, including Offers in Compromise and partial-payment installment agreements.
• Stopping aggressive collections, IRS bank account levies, federal tax liens, and paycheck wage garnishments.
• Defending individuals and corporate entities during challenging IRS audits and Tennessee Department of Revenue investigations.
• Criminal tax litigation and defense against allegations of tax fraud, failure to file, and payroll tax deficiencies.
• Penalty abatement petitions seeking relief from substantial civil tax penalties and accumulated interest.

Social Security Disability Representation and Free Case Consultations

Navigating the Social Security Administration's complex claims system can take months or years of stressful appeals. The firm guides disabled claimants through initial Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) filings, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims, and formal hearings before Administrative Law Judges. All disability cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no attorney fees unless benefits are won. With free initial phone consultations and transparent communication, the firm stands as a reliable advocate for East Tennessee residents in their times of greatest need.