- Integrity – Experience – Results
HYDER LAW OFFICE
Cameron L. Hyder, Attorney at Law, is the professional legal advocate you need in Johnson City and Northeast Tennessee.
Reach out today – our team is ready to connect and begin working on your case.
Meet Attorney Cameron L. Hyder
Mr. Hyder is a local native of Carter County who has gained extensive experience as a litigator, Assistant State Attorney General in the Criminal Justice Division of the TN Attorney General’s Office, adjunct professor, widely sought appellate lawyer, and Legal Director of the Appeals and Hearing Division in the TN Department of Human Services supervising 28 Administrative Law Judges.
Now basing his legal practice in Johnson City, Attorney Cameron Hyder serves clients with various legal needs and goals. He regularly advises numerous non-profit organizations and corporate boards and offers seasoned counsel on legal procedures.
Many clients first became aware of Mr. Hyder’s expertise when he was featured on ABC’s 20/20, HLN’s Nancy Grace and A&E American Justice about high-profile legal cases. He is also featured in James Patterson’s True Crime Thrillers novel Murder Thy Neighbor, which unravels the story of the Mountain City, TN, social media murders.
Also, Mr. Hyder is featured in the 2026 series, Harlan Coben’s Final Twist.
Meet The Team
Angela Baines Johnson
Paralegal
With over 30 years of experience as a Paralegal, Angela brings a strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail to everything she does. She holds an Associate Degree as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant from RETS TECH College in Centerville, Ohio. Her interest in law was sparked during a brief volunteering stint in 1995 with former Sheriff Ron England. Throughout her career, Angela has had the great privilege of working with some of the most esteemed and revered attorneys in the legal field before joining the firm of Hyder Law Office.
Outside of her career, Angela enjoys photography, traveling, and spending quality time with her friends, family, and especially time with her four wonderful grandchildren.
Sarah Brown
Administrative Assistant
Sarah holds a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources from East Tennessee State University. She joined the Hyde Law Firm team in July 2025 and has played a vital role in supporting daily operations and improving organizational efficiency. Sarah is dedicated to creating a positive and collaborative environment where both the team and the organization can thrive.
Outside of work, Sarah is actively involved in the performing arts. She teaches ballet and performs with the Amalgam Dance Company, bringing creativity, discipline, and passion to her professional and artistic endeavors.
Legal Services
Put Attorney Cameron L. Hyder’s diverse experience and broad legal knowledge to work for you in the following areas:
Family Law
Divorce, adoption, emancipation, child support and custody, and property settlements.
Criminal Law
Defense from charges of assault, theft, burglary, and more.
Estate Planning
Preparing Wills, Trusts, Conservatorships, and Powers of Attorney.
Personal Injury Law
Pursuing injury claims from assault, abuse, medical malpractice, and accidents.
Contract Law
Why Choose Cameron L. Hyder Attorney Office?
Integrity
Experience
Few attorneys have the experience and appellate background of Attorney Cameron Hyder, with more than 550 appeals between 2006 and 2012 alone. He also has experience in the Eastern, Middle, and Western District Courts of Tennessee and the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. His experience in local, state, and federal courts makes him uniquely qualified to pursue your case on multiple levels.
Results
You want successful results from your lawyer – and you want to know what is possible. Cameron Hyder pursues every case with dogged determination and a tenacious pursuit of justice. Your rights are protected, and he works to gain the most favorable results possible in every situation. Mediation, negotiation, litigation – every course of action is on the table.
Local Connections
Hyder is an 8th-generation Carter Countian and was raised in Elizabethton / Carter County and was educated at Milligan College and the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law – University of Memphis. His extensive statewide connections and experience are rooted here in Northeast TN. Cameron L. Hyder’s new office in Johnson City places him conveniently within a wide range of clients and courts to better serve you.
Connect with Us in Johnson City
Attorney Cameron L. Hyder and his team are ready now to meet you and begin working on your case. Call us today at 423-631-0327 and schedule a confidential consultation at our 605 East Unaka Avenue office in Johnson City. Tell us about your needs and get helpful advice on your next steps.