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David Wayne Willis

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% DUI / DWI
13 years, 500 cases
25% Criminal Defense
13 years, 1,000 cases
15% General Practice
13 years
5% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
11 years, 9,000 cases
5% Juvenile
13 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

The Willis Law Firm

8 S Third St Ste 501

Memphis, TN 38103
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Languages Spoken

English

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Welcome to my profile on avvo.com.I came from the poor side of town, dropped out of high school at 16 and joined the United States Army on my 17th birthday and... more

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“Performed magic with my DUI”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2011-12-29 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: This was my 3rd DUI..... I heard people talk about Dave, so I thought I would try him out. He really did know his stuff. We ended up taking the... more

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“David Willis”

Posted by: a DUI client, 2010-12-28 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Willis is extremely knowledgeable and experienced with DUI offenses. He did an incredible job working my nearly impossible case to a lesser... more

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6 endorsements

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I have had the pleasure of knowing Dave for several years now. Dave is my go to guy in Memphis. I have had the pleasure of calling him for advice and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Edward Ryan , Nashville (TN), Over 1 year ago

David has greatly assisted me in providing better service for my clients. As a young lawyer I have found that my greatest resource has been the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ruchee Patel , Memphis (TN), About 2 years ago

Résumé

License

12 years since David Wayne Willis was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Tennessee	Authorized to practice law	2000	04/09/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
The Willis Law Firm	2003–present
Principal at McMillan, McMillan & Willis, PLLC	2001–2002

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law	Law	Juris Doctor	1999
Austin Peay State University	Human Resource Mgmt	Bachelor of Business Admin	1989

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Best Oral Advocate Award	University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law	1999
Mock Trial Competition Finalist	University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys	1999

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National College of DUI Defense	2003-present
Member	Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	1999-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 10

Answers:	84	Legal Answers
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	16	Answers marked as good
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
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Cases

State v. Smith

Outcome: DUI dismissed; all charges expunged.

State v. K. S.

Outcome: Reckless Driving (non DUI) Fine only

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests	The Sword of Suppression: Fighting at the Front with New Ideas, Motions and Cross Points	2008
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests	TESTING THE TESTS From Stop to Blow: A Primer & Update for DUI Defens	2005