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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

From a lawyer

We hired Mr. Ridings for our son who received three drug-related misdemeanor citations in Nashville. I am an attorney (non-criminal practice) so I had an idea of how to research and interview attorneys. I narrowed down the list to a few who my son also spoke with. From the interviews, I had a sense ...of the type of plea arrangement we could hope for. Mr. Ridings confirmed the "likely" plea arrangement but had a creative approach he wanted to pursue to see if he could do better. He conferred closely with the prosecutor to work out a better result than we thought was possible. There were "hiccups" along the way "caused" by us, not Mr. Ridings. Mr. Ridings took them in stride, never lost his patience or resolve and never tried to renegotiate the fee we agreed to. He was responsive, approachable, clear in his instructions, and cooperative. I would recommend him without hesitation.

David Ridings

Replied last April 10, 2019

Wow. Far too kind. It is always humbling to be hired by a parent for a child... but SO much more humbling to be hired by another “attorney” for their son. I can’t thank you enough for the kind review. And I didn’t even notice the “hiccups”. :). Thank you, again. ~David~

Posted by Tim | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Restorer of peace of mind and the feeling that your still a important person in society.

Those who have stumbled as I did, peace of mind is just a phone call away, Im talking about David, yes I call him by his first name because after speaking with him the first time it seemed as though he was my best friend, and it continued throughout my whole case, he provided me with a understandin...g that I made a mistake , but I was still an important person in society. After spending days beating myself up and feeling so empty, David was used by God to bring life back into me. Through his knowledge and respect for the court officials, he himself is given much respect in the court room. His dedication to my case was top notch, he was able to overwhelme me with the results, my implied consent charge was dismissed, and my DUI was reduced to a lesser charge, with 6 months of probation, no loss of drivers license, which was big for me being I hold a CDL license. He told me at the end of every phone call or text that I would be fine, and he did exactly that for me. Don't go another day feeling empty, call David G Ridings, I guarantee he will return your call ASAP. David sets the bar high amongst Attorneys. One of the many best characteristics of him is he is a true Christian man, and he shines in the courtroom, Thank you so much David. You have a forever friend in me. David G Ridings, best Attorney in Tn.

David Ridings

Replied last November 15, 2020

What a nice review. I'm grateful for the trust you placed in me to represent you. Be well.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Ridings to the rescue!!!!

David was a great relief during my ordeal. It was less than 24 hours after first contacting David about my case through AVVO when he responded with a plan better than I thought was possible. The next day we spoke about my case and he assured me it could be completely expunged from my record, he was 1...00% correct. It was David’s unique experience with various levels of law that gave me immediate confidence in his assessment of my case and his predicted outcome. I could not have found a better lawyer to put my mind at ease and provide such a smooth transition through this stressful time. I highly recommend David for any legal issues you may be facing and will definitely recommend him to friends and family should the need ever arise. You will NOT regret contacting David for at least a consultation.

David Ridings

Replied last November 15, 2020

I'm always humbled by reviews like this. I'm so grateful for the time you took to post it.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Caught with approx 8 lbs of weed, got dismissed after community service.

After I got in trouble I was referred to David, then I checked his reviews and I thought they were great. After meeting with him I knew he was the man for the job. He gave me full confidence that the case would be taken care of. It was my first time offense but I had cops come to my door and come i...n and find about 3 lbs of weed and 300 grams of wax on paper. The cops weighed it all in packages and it came out to approx 8 lbs. David knows the system and will get you the best deal possible. I got 24 hours of community service followed by my case being dismissed I highly recommend David for any defense cases involving drugs.

David Ridings

Replied last November 15, 2020

Wow..what a great review. Thanks so much.

Posted by Maryanne | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I hired him based on these reviews. Do the same. You will not be disappointed.

This was my first experience with ANYTHING beyond a traffic ticket, and my case wasn’t an easy one. From the first moment I met David, he was not only professional, but helped calm my fears and navigate the justice system with ease. He kept fighting until we got the best outcome. I hope to never need... his services again (ha) but wouldn’t hesitate a second before hiring him again if I needed. I feel like he treats his clients like a friend from the get go. I’m incredibly grateful for his knowledge of the law & willingness to fight for me.

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