Darren Drake

Darren Drake

also known as DARREN DRAKE LAW, PLLC

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Murfreesboro, TN
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Drug Crime ... +2 more

138 S. Cannon Ave, Murfreesboro, TN

About Darren

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 30%

16 years

30%
Drug Crime 20%

16 years

20%
Violent Crime 15%

16 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Darren Drake

138 S. Cannon Ave, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129

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Darren Drake's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

198 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2015 | Power Of Attorney

Knowledgeable, Fair and Respectful

Darren Drake helped us with a situation pertaining to Power of Attorney. He was very courteous, sensitive to nature of the issue and explained the entire process every step of the way. I would recommend Darren Drake to others in need of counsel.

Posted by Trevor | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Rutherford County

Mr. Drake is an excellent attorney. He helped me with my first charge and made my life easier at the time. I thought I might possibly serve some time with my offense but Mr. Drake did fantastic with getting me probation with not a very expensive fee either. If you consult Darren you will see that he ...is a straight up honest man and will have a very accurate answer for what you are possibly facing before you ever see the courtroom. Mr. Drake also got my best friends cased dismissed, who is actually a 7 time convicted felon and was out on parole at the time. I talked to my buddy earlier today and he told me that I did great job on referring him to Mr. Drake and that he was honestly the best lawyer he's had. Needless to say I think that is a very good lawyer because he's got out of many criminal charges and served plenty of time. He was actually facing pretty steep time with this charge but with the help of Darren Drake and his knowledge, the case was dismissed. Also, the great thing about Mr. Drake is he will lead you on the right track. Till this day, I can call him at anytime and ask him questions about my probation and even random questions like, for instance, something about my college work and he's great help. He is not in it just for the time being, he is in it for the long haul. He is a great motivator and will be an excellent attorney for anybody. Get awake and call Drake!

Posted by Debra Margotta | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

client

I had been looking for an attorney for my son for his 2nd probation violation, stemming from a wreck less endangerment charge. I called and met with several attorneys, in Murfreesboro. Each one wanted to charge 1500-2000 to take his case, and were still unsure what the outcome would be. Needless to... say, we became very frustrated. So we happened to be walking past Attorney Darren Drakes office and we decided to call and see if we could be seen. Darren was able to see us immediately. After speaking with him, we were absolutely elated! First of all, he literally charged half the price, told us exactly what to expect, and gave us his personal cell number, in case we needed to contact him. Every single time we had to contact him, he would respond back within 3-5 minutes, and I mean EVERY single time. When it came down to our court date, Darren got us everything he said he would!! He has absolutely been the best attorney I have ever, ever used in my life. I would never go to anyone else.! He was simply amazing!!!

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Great lawyer for someone who is really trying to get their life back

Our daughter is a recovering alcoholic who was determined to get her life back on track, had a few bad days, relapsed, wrecked her car, was arrested for her second DUI and ended up in jail. I bailed her out and she again tried to get her life back on track. She wanted a lawyer to represent her as she... was probably going to face jail time. I did not care to pay for a lawyer - again; but felt our daughter was sincere in her efforts to get her life back. So I checked online, read reviews on Darren Drake, liked what I read, and contacted him to discuss our daughter's situation and the possibility of soliciting his help. My daughter and I met with Darren a few days later and were impressed with his knowledge, understanding, candor, compassion and commitment to address our daughter's legal issues. That was the day Darren became our daughter's lawyer. Darren suggested that our daughter try to enter the county's DUI program to assist her in getting her life back on track, and made the connections to introduce our daughter to the county's DUI program (if I must say so - a great program for addicts/alcoholics committed to recovery). I did not participate in most of the discussions between our daughter and Darren as those were none of my business. However, my daughter would share her impressions of Darren with me, although I never asked for her impressions. Darren worked with our daughter and addressed all of her questions, concerns, anxieties, etc; and was instrumental in getting our daughter through her legal issues. He would always return her calls as soon as he could, and was there for her before, during and after her court appearances. For those who have dealt with family members who are alcoholics and who need a second, third, etc. chance and need legal representation and some ideas on how best to get on with their life, then I would highly recommend working with Darren Drake. Although alcoholism cannot be cured, it can be controlled; but the alcoholic is the only one who can control control it. An addict/alcoholic committed to getting their life back on track is facing an uphill battle. Darren Drake can make the uphill battle a little less confrontational from a legal point of view. And in some cases, he can suggest alternative approaches (e.g. the county's DUI program - as in our daughter's case) to enhance one's road to recovery - but only if the addict/alcoholic is committed to a sober and much better life.

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Bright Skies Ahead

Darren Drake is brilliant. His profound knowledge of the judicial system & warm compassion for his client's circumstances/imminent future, places him at the top of the list in terms of best overall representation. Here is an American man of the people, highly motivated to go above & beyond the call o...f duty in order to help inform, represent, & better his client's circumstances/future in any way possible. Professional & organized, Darren Drake was consistently up to date with all aspects of my case. Straight-shooting & determined, his manner of handling my case was to not sugar coat my current circumstances through deception, but to lay out the facts of my case for me, evaluate the options for my future with myself & my family, & pinpoint the best plan of attack for my case. Without his know-how & expertise on how best to clean up the wreckage of my past, I would be rotting in jail at this moment in time. Instead I am loving every moment of this second chance at life as a free woman because of this amazing hard-working man. I have a bright future ahead of me now thanks to his gracious help & dedication. I am forever grateful. Highly recommended.

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Darren Drake's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Judkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darren is an energetic and passionate attorney. He understands the changes in caselaw and is a prepared and aggressive advocate. I highly recommend him."

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David Ridings

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practice criminal defense law in Nashville (almost exclusively). But when i get calls from Murfreesboro, and am asked for a referral in Rutherford County... without hesitation I refer them to Darren Drake. Without a doubt the strongest Criminal defense attorney in that county. Darren and his team actually "care" about their clients. And they are absolutely studied up when the get to court. And when i hear back from clients I have referred to him... it's always "Thank you so much for referring me to Darren Drake". I call Darren often when i have a question about a particular legal issue. He is my "go to" on criminal defense questions... and he should be yours as well. Listen.... no joke... If I were sitting in a jail cell in Rutherford county I would sure breath a sigh of relief to see this guy walk in my cell."

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Jonathan Turner

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a great attorney who has the rare combination of the will to fight for his clients and the legal skills to do it."

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James Barger

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Darren is a great attorney and I have worked with him on family law matters and he is also very knowledgeable in criminal law, easy to talk with, and a great asset to our legal community."

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Amanda Gentry

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darren is one of the smartest attorney's around. Fighting a DUI or a Drug DUI? He is a zealous defender with a great reputation in the courthouse and around the community. He's experienced, passionate, articulate, and most important, successful. He studies often and is up to date on the most important laws and cases affecting your particular case. Five stars."

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Ryan Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darren has a tremendous amount of experience as a criminal defense lawyer, and is a mentor to other lawyers in his field. I highly recommend him."

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Kris Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darren is a great attorney and very knowledgeable of the law."

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Raymond Fraley

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darren is a tremendously experienced, extremely effective, and highly respected criminal defense attorney of the highest order. Feared by prosecutors, he is a charismatic and eloquent trial lawyer - with exceptional skill and knowledge."

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Jordan Laxton

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darren Drake is one of the most intelligent lawyers in Rutherford County. Darren's knowledge of the law, his attention to detail, and devotion to his clients are just a few of the characteristics that make Darren such an exceptional lawyer. I am happy to endorse Darren Drake."

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Douglas Aaron

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. I have seen Darren over the last few years and appreciate the zeal with which he represents his clients. He is not content on just getting by on the same knowledge everyone else has--he seeks the newest and best information to help his clients. I am very impressed with this young lawyer."

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Jacob Flatt

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Lannom

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Darrin is sincere about helping his clients. He goes to great lengths to make sure his clients have the best representation possible. Serious, professional and dedicated."

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Jared Streich

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is top-notch and well-respected in the legal community."

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Socrates de La Cruz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A great advocate and fights for his clients in court."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer and the remarkable work that gets done for clients."

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Evelyn Ginossi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Other

"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Grimmett

Child custody lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Mr. Drake at a conference I was teaching for the state courts. Since that time, I have spoken with Mr. Drake numerous times about case theory and approaches to defending parents in child abuse cases. I consider Mr. Drake a highly effective attorney who will protect his clients, and solve their problems rather than causing more."

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Jimmy Richardson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am truly humbled to work in the same jurisdiction as Mr. Drake. He is a force in the court room and always fights passionately for the causes he takes on in the legal community. He has been a candid and invaluable source of wisdom and experience. I recommend and endorse him with the highest regard."

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Robert Cohen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows his stuff."

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Daniel Ross

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hunter Fowler

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Judkins

Unknown lawyer

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Barbara Penland-LaFevers

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Ridings

Criminal defense lawyer

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Allen Hale

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Maynard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Turner

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Barger

Family lawyer

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Ryan Davis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Gentry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kris Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Aaron

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jordan Laxton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jacob Flatt

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Dement

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jefferson Dowsley

Employment and labor lawyer

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Ronald Wilson

Juvenile law lawyer

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Jared Streich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leonard Frieling

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Murfreesboro Best of 2025 - Criminal Defense, Business Rate

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Clients Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Clients Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo

2015

Premier Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

2014

Clients Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo

2014

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

2013

Clients Choice Award - Criminal Defense, Avvo

2009

Deans List, Southern Illinois University School of Law

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, Darren Drake Law, PLLC

2011 - 2020

Trial Attorney, Drake Drake & Frost - An Association of Attorneys

2010 - 2011

Trial Attorney, Law Office Of Darren Drake

2009 - 2010

Vice President of Graduate and Professional Student Government, Southern Illinois University Graduate School

2009 - 2009

Certified Law Clerk, Ventura County District Attorney's Office

2008 - 2009

Legal Assistant, Veterans Legal Assistance Clinic

1996 - 2002

Electronics Technician, United States Navy

Associations

2016 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Member

2016 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Murfreesboro Downtown Barristers Lions Club

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Licensed

2007 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

M2013-01141-COA-R3-CV DIRECTOR, TVHS, MURFREESBORO CAMPUS VS. LAWRENCE HARTMAN

Client released from involuntary confinement by the Court of Appeals.

Jxxxx v. Lxxxxx

$109,000 settlement. No appeal.

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Education

2020

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (T.A.C.D.L.) Trial College

Certificate of Completion

2015

Getting Evidence Before the Trial Court

Certificate of Attendance

2014

Trial Skills

Certificate of Attendance

2014

Drug Interdiction Methodologies

Certificate of Attendance

2014

Conflicts in Domestic Cases

Certificate of Attendance

2013

Nuts and Bolts of a Divorce Trial

Certificate of Attendance

2013

Child Welfare

Certificate of Attendance

2013

Powers of Attorney/Advanced Directives

Certificate of Attendance

2012

Criminal Procedure and Practice

Certificate of Attendance

2012

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Certificate of Attendance

2011

Advanced-Cross Examination Techniques

Certificate of Attendance

2010

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Rutherford County Bar Association - C.L.E.

Bail in Tennessee

2017

Rutherford County Bar C.L.E.

Understanding Character Evidence

2015

Mid-Tennessee Legal Professionals C.L.E.

Tennessee Rules of Evidence - Objections

2012

Mid-Tennessee Legal Professionals C.L.E.

Tennessee's New Expungement Law

Languages

English

Activity

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