I was charged with a DUI this year. This was my very first offense and my first time ever getting into trouble with the law. I've always been very responsible and conscience of my actions and what happened on that night really shocked me and overwhelmed me with distress. I didn't know what to do, whe...re to go, or who to contact. I spent a week doing research online and found David Ridings. He was my first choice and something told me he was the right lawyer for me. When I called David Ridings, he gave me a lot of insight on my situation and encouraged me to do my research and make sure I feel comfortable with him and his representation. Well, I liked that. I did do some more research and even made an appointment with "one of the best DUI lawyers in Nashville" (or so they say), and the man never even showed up for the meeting. He had his assistant meet with me and didn't even call me for 2 days after that. I knew to stick with my instincts and call David Ridings like I had planned the following Friday. I called him and told him that I was confident in my decision to have him represent me if he was still interested. We made an appointment and I met with him. From the moment I met with David, my fears and stress lessened. I knew I was in good hands and his experience really impressed me. I also thought it was great to have someone who had been on the police force for 15 years. He must know a lot and I put my trust in him. Now, I had a difficult case. I did not know what the outcome was going to be. I knew jail time or a suspended license amongst other nightmarish things could possibly be in my future. I kept prayers going and tried to stay positive. To make a long story short, the outcome was phenomenal. Almost miraculous! He did it!! I did not think I would be as lucky as I was the day I entered the courthouse. David Ridings is the man! He did a great job, went above and beyond my expectations, and now I have a second chance. I would absolutely recommend Mr. Ridings to anyone in a similar situation who feels stressed, scared, and worried. I can't say enough good things about him!

My husband was in an auto accident and charged with a first offense DUI. TN has one of the strictest DUI laws and if convicted, your life can be turned completely upside down. Get yourself the best DUI lawyer and call David. It was money well spent. We could not have asked for a better outcome. ...When David says, "I will defend you like you're my own family.", he truly means it in every way. After reviewing 5 lawyers, we decided to go with David because he had the right mix of professionalism and empathy we were looking for. David is extremely knowledgeable of the local court system and TN DUI laws. He is a real people person and puts your mind at ease because he takes care of everything for you regarding your case. He is thorough in explaining the legal matters and the court procedures through the entire legal process. Even more important, he made us feel like family.

David Ridings is a Nashville area DUI lawyer. I have found him to be trustworthy and full of insight. As a former Nashville Metro Police Officer, David has brought me insight that I believe no other attorney has when it comes to traffic stops and takes the time to evaluate each situation on it's own ...merit, not a cookie cutter type of response. It's good to have legal counsel who knows 'the other side' and still maintains integrity, and in a nutshell that's the experience I've had with David Ridings. I believe he's the best you can get for a DUI defense. Just like I'd want a former IRS employee to be my tax defender, I definitely want David Ridings, a former Nashville Metro police officer as my DUI defender.

Legal trouble is never good, but if you're in it, David Ridings is who you want by your side. When my husband faced a DUI charge three years ago, we didn't want to take chances with his defense. David was recommended to us by three separate people as "the best criminal defense attorney in Nashville" ...and simply, "the one you need to call". From the moment I met David, I knew we were in good hands. His expertise and professionalism were immediately evident but beyond that, David is an ethical, warm and genuinely caring person who serves his clients with integrity and utmost competence—he is as solid as they come. As an ex-cop with 15 years experience as a criminal defense attorney, David has a unique and thorough understanding of every angle of the law and he knows exactly how to apply that knowledge to the benefit of his client. David instills 100% confidence—you can trust that feeling. When I found myself facing charges last year, there was no question who to call. David has represented us four times in three counties, each time getting us results we didn't even think possible! When the chips are down, there is no one I would trust more than David. He is, without question, your best defense.

David Ridings is not just the best criminal lawyer in Nashville if not the state, he is one of the most understanding and genuine people I have ever met. David has represented me successfully on 3 separate criminal incidents in 3 separate counties! (Davidson, Williamson & Rutherford) I chose David ...initially because of his decade of experience as a police officer, 15+ years of criminal defense experience, and the fact he was the leading authority in DUI defense cases. Personally I wouldnt make any legal decision without consulting David first. If you are looking for a Nashville criminal lawyer, do yourself a favor and call David Ridings - youll be glad you did.