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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer for being highly professional, compassionate, and exceptionally knowledgeable. Many clients highlight the lawyer's strong communication skills, reassuring presence during stressful times, and unique background in law enforcement. Reviewers consistently report highly favorable outcomes and strongly recommend the lawyer's dedicated representation.

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Showing 16 - 20 of 60 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Brandon | November 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

10/10

Awesome attorney. Found myself in a DUI case, and Mr Ridings was there every step of the way. He pushed and pushed and came out in the end with a deal elbetter than either of us could have hoped for. I HIGHLY recommend him if you are ever in need of criminal defense!

David Ridings

Replied last November 15, 2020

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

Posted by Larry & Vicki | November 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

God Sent!

David was very professional and is a caring man. I had never been in trouble. I was scared to death. David educated me about the criminal process. Even the Bails Bondsman said he was at the top of their list. I was very pleased with the outcome of my case. David is a Christian man and you don't... find too many professionals who would pray with you. I would advise anyone in trouble to call him as your attorney.

David Ridings

Replied last November 15, 2020

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

Posted by Dale | November 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer Ever

I highly recommend David Ridings whenever you are looking for the very best criminal lawyer. It has been my pleasure to know David. David is the most capable, professional, and dedicated lawyer and Godly man I have ever encountered. He is an extremely talented lawyer who quickly emerged, in my view,... as the most capable and kind hearted lawyer ever. Even the judge publicly announced, in the courtroom, what an impressive case he made in my defense. His exceptional legal skills are matched by his genuine concern for others and himself, so-much-so, that he motivated other attorneys to perform better and still does so. He is the legal advisor I have prayed I would have, on many occasions, to try the toughest legal battles if I ever found myself in a predicament. He is a model attorney and would be the perfect attorney for you or anyone else to have on their side. I know none better. It is my unequivocal belief that David’s personal, professional and technical abilities far exceed those necessary for any legal battle. He possesses the drive, initiative and desire for increased representation, for others, that are distinguishing characteristics of a great attorney. In addition, he has consistently displayed a loyalty and integrity that is essential in a professional defender of your legal rights. David is a professional attorney, committed to his career. He has the ability to excel in any undertaking. I highly recommend anyone to seek and accept David Ridings as their representation. His tremendous abilities can be best utilized to defend you in criminal legal circumstances. My end result was a dismissal of my case. This is how excellent David performs his job!

David Ridings

Replied last November 15, 2020

Wow... I'm so humbled by this review. I don't really have words. :) Thanks so much Dale. You deserved that outcome!

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Case dismiss!

Mr. Ridings was very professional and very knowledgeable about the inner workings of the legal system especially in Davidson County. I especially like the fact that he knew the Judges and the District Attorney which helped while developing our strategy. In the end we got the best outcome, the case ...was dismissed!

David Ridings

Replied last October 09, 2020

What a great review. I appreciate your taking the time to post it. I also appreciate the trust you placed in me to handle your case. I know how many choices you had in that area. Be well. David Ridings

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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~

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