Shelbyville Criminal Lawyers

For caring counsel and strong representation on a wide range of legal issues, many in the Cleveland-Chattanooga region of Tennessee turn to the attorneys and staff of William J. Brown & Associates. From divorce to personal injury, criminal defense to a contract dispute, you can depend on an honest assessment of your case. When we represent you in negotiations or litigation, you will benefit from decades of experience and a passion for service to our valued clients.

William Aldred is Board Certified as both a Civil and Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Legal Specialty and Certification and a member of National College of DUI Defense. He is a Colonel in the USAR, Retired, assigned and was assigned to the Army Legal Services Agency in Washington D.C. Mr. Aldred is involved in many civic activities which include coaching youth sports for more than 25 years, a Life Member of the Eagle Scouts and a Kiwanis member for over 30 years. Mr. Aldred admitted to practice law in Tennessee and Kentucky as well as in Federal...

Blake Andrew Mullins was born in Campbell County, Tennessee and hails from Southeastern Kentucky. An Appalachian, and “mountain kid” at heart, Blake considers his heritage to keep him balanced in his practice and interaction with clients. The proud grandson and son of Baptist preachers, he graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2014 with a degree in Political Science, where he earned high honors. Blake attended Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, TN, Blake has his licensure in both the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Tennessee. While he is not a native Tennessean, he has made...

John Chadwick Long was born and raised in Pulaski, TN. In 1995, Chad graduated from Giles County High School, finishing in the Top 10 of his class. In the fall of 1995, Chad attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he graduated in May 2000 with a Bachelor of Sciences in Communications (Public Relations, major; Finance, minor). As an undergraduate, he was a member of the Student Government Association's Freshman Council. His greatest involvement was with the Epsilon Eta Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity where he pledged in Spring 1996 and was initiated as a Knight and Brother in Fall...

Jon is a native of Beaumont, Texas and spent most of his childhood there as well as Santa Fe, New Mexico and Denver, Colorado. Jon attended American University in Washington, DC and earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in International Studies, with a focus on international trade and finance; and another in Justice, focusing on organized and white collar crime as well as policing methodology. While at American University, Jon was an elected member of student government and very active in the American University and Washington, DC chapters of the College Republicans. Jon has worked in the finance and real...

I am the founder of Belmares Law, PLLC. I focus primarily in the area of Criminal Defense, but also handle some Civil Litigation. I handle cases in General Sessions and Circuit Court throughout the Middle Tennessee region, including but not limited to Dickson, Charlotte, Erin, Ashland City, Waverly, White Bluff, Clarksville, and Nashville.

Mr. MacNeill graduated with honors from Nashville School of Law.

I have been practicing criminal law for over 26 years in federal and state courts. I am licensed to practice in the states of Tennessee and Georgia, however, I have appeared or consulted in criminal cases in many other states across the United States. I have tried well over 150 jury trials, including approximately 20 murder and/or death penalty cases. I have also been successful in appellate litigation, and have argued cases before federal court of appeals and state supreme courts. In 2011, I successfully argued a constitutional speedy trial violation before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, which resulted...

Are you searching for a Clarksville criminal defense lawyer? You have come to the right place! At the law office of Jeff Grimes & Associates, you can receive the help you need. Criminal charges are extremely serious and can result in all kinds of life-changing penalties. You do not need to be intimidated, however, because with the right attorney on your side, you could be facing a bright and optimistic future in no time! When you come to this law office, you can receive the help you’ve been searching for regarding charges of juvenile crimes or probation violations. Have you...

Ben McGowan became a member of the firm, then known as Summers & Wyatt, PC, in 2012, following six years of successful private practice and Of Counsel association with Cavett & Abbott, PLLC. A native of New York City, Ben first moved to southeast Tennessee to attend the University of the South where he served as a University Proctor, fraternity president, and student Chief of the University fire department. After graduating in 1994, Ben lived abroad briefly before returning to the United States and in 1998 attending law school in Boston at Northeastern University. After graduation, he served as a Law...

Cesar Arbelaez is an experienced attorney whose mission is to provide excellent legal representation to underserved and underrepresented individuals. Cesar Arbelaez uses his skills and experiences as a former prosecutor to provide excellent representation to his clients.

Cesar Arbelaez graduated with honors from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis. While in law school, Cesar founded the law school’s Hispanic Student Association and was a member of the school’s Diversity Committee.
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In 2016, Cesar became a licensed attorney in Tennessee. Cesar joined the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office that year as an Assistant District Attorney, the first male...

Edwards & Edwards is a small, family owned firm run by two attorneys, Michael Edwards and son Russell Edwards. Edwards & Edwards are skilled, experienced attorneys who handle a myriad of cases ranging from basic legal matters to complex situations. Edwards & Edwards has represented clients in Sumner, Robertson, and Davidson counties, as well as the surrounding Middle Tennessee area, for over 42 years. With the solid capability and proven track record of Edwards & Edwards, you are assured that your legal rights will be represented by top professionals. Russell Edwards has been with the Edwards & Edwards since...

Blake Kelley is heavily experienced in Civil & Criminal negotiations, litigation, trial and appeals on all levels up to the TN Supreme Court (DUI, drug, assault, fraud, theft cases as well as Personal Injury, auto accident, big trucking company to slip & fall cases).

His extreme competitiveness and desire to win has been unchanged since his high school & college football playing and coaching days before becoming an attorney/lawyer in 2005. Mr. Kelley has a passion for taking on the 6 trillion dollar GDP Insurance industry (TN Supreme Court case Action Chiropractic v Erie Insurance & Prentice Hyler).

Blake attended the Nashville...

Ashley L. Jackson began practicing law in 2015. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Belmont University's College of Entertainment and Music Business in 2008. Upon graduation, Ashley began working for Warner Music Group in Nashville, Tennessee. Ashley began her law school career in 2010 at the Nashville School of Law, where she was the recipient of the Faculty and Trustee Scholarship for three consecutive years. Ashley received a Juris Doctor degree from the Nashville School of Law in 2014. She continued to work for Warner Music Group in the Business Affairs department until 2015.

In 2015, Ashley joined the...

Lindsey Waller Johnson was admitted to practice law in 2018. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, graduating with honors from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 2013. Upon graduation, Lindsey began working for various law firms in downtown Nashville, versing herself in domestic and family law, criminal defense, banking and finance, corporate law, estate planning and probate law. Lindsey began her law school career in 2014 at the Nashville School of Law and received a Juris Doctorate degree in 2018.

In the Summer of 2018 after taking the Bar Exam, Lindsey joined Kane...

John graduated number one in his class from the Nashville School of Law in May of 2020. The primary focus of John’s practice is Personal injury litigation and Criminal Defense. In the criminal arena, he handles both misdemeanors (DUI, possession, assault, etc.) and felonies. In personal injury, John has worked on a wide spectrum of cases involving wrongful death caused by semi-trucks (tractor-trailer), wrongful death caused by drunk drivers, severe injuries caused by vicious dog attacks (dog bites), pedestrians riding bicycles that are hit by motor vehicles, slip and fall cases (ranging from cleaning chemicals being left on the...

Trial Attorney

Arthur Bass graduated from the University of Tennessee law school, receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1975. He has practiced law for 41 years, providing quality legal services for reasonable fees to the people of Bradley County and the surrounding counties of southeast Tennessee. He has handled cases in all the local state courts as well as the Tennessee Court of Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court. Arthur Bass is also licensed in federal court and has handled cases before the Eastern District of TN and in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

I am a sole practitioner with 15 years experience practicing law in Tennessee. I am known for going the extra mile with my clients and for fighting for the very best possible outcome. I spend time on each case and respect the fact that there is a person behind every case. Because it impacts your life, it is of the utmost importance to me to do the best job I can for you - Your life and my reputation depend on it.

Estes has been practicing law since 1974. He started in Memphis, TN where he worked for the best criminal and personal injury lawyers in that City. He moved to Chattanooga in 1976 where he again worked under the tutelage of one of Chattanooga's premier criminal attorneys. In 1999 he joined ERMC and eventually became the Chief Legal Officer and Sr. Vice-President of that company. In that capacity he oversaw civil personal injury litigation in over 40 states and supervised up to 100 outside top-notch personal injury lawyers around the country, attending numerous trials and mediations regarding...

Jerry H. Summers is a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee. Following his graduation from law school, he initially worked for two years as a prosecutor in the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office. Entering private practice in 1969, he became the founding member of what is now Summers, Rufolo & Rodgers. An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Summers is one of a small number of attorneys who has been included in every yearly volume of "Best Lawyers in America" in both personal injury and criminal law. He is also only one of approximately five attorneys in the State of...

I started my career in the justice system as a police officer for 16 years. I move to the District Attorney's office after graduating from law school. I was team leader in the vehicular crimes division. In 2000 began my career in private practice. I am now a partner at May & Ryan, PLC we do litigation work mainly in the criminal defense arena with an added emphasis on DUI defense.

I am a criminal defense lawyer in Nashville and the Middle Tennessee area. I represent clients charged with general misdemeanors, felonies, DUI, drug offenses, seizures and forfeitures, probation violations, orders of protection, and within appeals.

I have practiced law for twenty years. I learned the Court system under the guidance of my father who practiced law for over forty years. I have represented persons accused of offenses as minor as traffic citations and as serious as homicide. I have tried countless jury trials in both State and Federal Court and take pride in the knowledge that when discussing matters with prosecutors they have no doubt that if they are unreasonable I will try your case.

I am also very experienced in probating estates. I understand that not only is a...

I am a criminal defense attorney in Middle Tennessee. I currently work as an assistant public defender in Dickson County.

Protecting my clients interests since 1982. Injury Actions, Criminal Actions, Business Litigation and Family Law, my Experience sets me apart.