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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 21 - 25 of 60 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Tim | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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 | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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 S LML | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Better Than I Could Have Hoped

In April of 2018, while visiting a friend in Nashville, I was involved in a physical altercation that led to my arrest for assault. Given my job, I could not have a conviction on my record. I had previously never been charged with a crime, so I was completely oblivious as to how the system works. ... David was great throughout the course of my case. He answered (or returned) my phone calls, responded to my emails (even the ones in which I was just venting my frustration with the process) and was prepared for court. Thanks to David, my case was effectively dropped, a result that was much better than I expected. I'm hoping that my days as a defendant in the TN criminal justice system are over, but were I in a similar situation again, I would absolutely hope to have David on my side.

David Ridings

Replied last September 20, 2018

Very kind... thank you so much. Means alot coming from you.

Posted by Richard | May 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney

First class

I live 700 miles from Nashville,TN and was arrested during a weekend stay. Upon my release I called Mr. Ridings. He was very professional, helpful, easy to work with, and eager to answer any questions from the minute I called him. He made the entire process as easy and worry free as possible, and... I couldn't be happier with the results. I would hire him again in a second.

David Ridings

Replied last May 07, 2018

Very kind review. Thanks so much. I appreciate the trust you placed in me.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

DUI charge

I found Mr. David Ridings online as I was looking for representation of a DUI charge. I had never been in trouble before, but had found myself in a situation that was mentally about to tear me apart. I had no idea where to start to look for an attorney, but when I looked up online David Ridings was o...ne of the only ones that popped up that had amazing reviews! I called him right away and was able to speak with him 2 days after being arrested. He spoke with me over the phone for awhile about what had happened, and right away he took stress off me, by assuring me he could help. I called David back a few nights later to ask for representation, and he said yes right away. I met with him the very next day! Again he asked questions to get to know me and what had happened. I had my first court day soon after our meeting, and before I even arrived to court he had already made a deal with the D.A. My charge was dropped down to a reckless driving. I could not have been anymore happier and relieved. I highly recommend David Ridings for anyone that needs a criminal defense lawyer. He is very personable and will do what has to be done. He always answers his messages and he is easy to get a hold of. He makes you feel like a person and not just another client or a troublesome person!

David Ridings

Replied last November 15, 2020

Wow... What a great review. I'm grateful for the trust you placed in me to represent you. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

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