Your Case Matters.
Let’s Take the Next Step.

Criminal Defense for East Tennessee with experience, clarity, and advocacy you can trust.

Get in Touch
Briefcase with scales of justice icon.

Stephens & DiRado, LLP is a trial-driven criminal defense firm serving clients across East Tennessee.

Whether you're facing serious charges or simply need to understand your options, we bring decades of courtroom experience, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to protecting your future. While we build a new digital home, we’re still here—ready to help when it matters most.

Pill and two tablets.

Drug Crimes

Black outline of an assault rifle.

Gun Charges

Black outline of a fist punching with radiating lines.

Violent Crimes

Steering wheel icon.

DUI Defense

Warning sign with female and male symbols, and an exclamation point.

Sex Crimes

Person with a scale above their head, symbolizing law or justice.

General Criminal Defense

Double quotation mark.
  • Empty white space.

    “I’ll always recommend her to anyone that might need help, just like the way she helped me.”


    If anyone ever needs an attorney I’ll recommend Melissa C. DiRado. She’s the best they have. I’ll always recommend her to anyone that might need help, just like the way she helped me. May god continue to bless you and guide you


    - Eze E.

    Button
  • Empty white space.

    “I would highly recommend Ms. Dinwiddie and her office for your legal needs.”


    Martha Dinwiddie has provided us with the best legal services, representing my daughter. She is always available to answer questions we have, but most of all, has been very compassionate and caring throughout the process. We are so very grateful to have an amazing attorney on our side! I would highly recommend Ms. Dinwiddie and her office for your legal needs.


    - Barbra D.

    Button
  • Empty white space.

    “They are extremely helpful and listen to everything you have to say. I am very satisfied with this office.”


    They are great!! They are extremely helpful and listen to everything you have to say. I am very satisfied with this office. They are nice and respectful. I highly recommend them, especially DiRado.


    - Ciarra B.

    Button
  • Empty white space.

    “Has gone above and beyond”


    I am more than happy and most definitely satisfied with everything Mark Stevens has done for me. Has gone above and beyond what his position called for. I will continue to use Stephens and DiRado and will highly recommend them to anyone. Thanks guys!!


    - Dane G.

    Button
  • Empty white space.

    “One of the best lawyers”


    It is nice to see these days. To my attorney: Thank you again for your hard work and working extra hard to ensure our success. Attorney- special thank you for all your help over the past few months . I know it's your job, but it's my life- and I feel you went above and beyond and I just want to express my appreciation thank you again. One of the best lawyers… she will get it done no more what, one of the best


    - Moe M.

    Button
  • Empty white space.

    “Fiercest Advocate”


    Melissa was very compassionate and guided us through unfamiliar territory. She helped us understand the process while helping us navigate through all plausible scenarios. She was our fiercest advocate through the entire process.


    - Smita B.

    Button
Black quotation marks on a white background.

Contact Stephens & DiRado, LLP Today!

Meet the Team

Older white man in suit and tie smiles in front of a brick building.

Mark Stephens

Founding Partner

Woman in dark blazer and white shirt smiles, outdoors, in front of a building.

Melissa C. DiRado

Founding Partner

Woman with curly blonde hair, smiling, wearing a dark blazer and olive green blouse, outdoors.

Martha O. Dinwiddie

Associate