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Showing 41 - 45 of 60 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer in Nashville

I am beyond satisfied that I was able to obtain David Ridings as my lawyer. I was faced with a DUI charge and it was the most difficult time of my life. I met with several lawyers in the area. I could instantly tell that the other lawyers were in it for the money; and could care less about my future.... Mr. Ridings was able to focus on the details. He always returned my calls and texts and was able to do what was most important. Deliver on what he believed he could get me from the beginning which was a reduction in charges. If you are facing a similar dilemma and on the fence about which lawyer to choose. Consult David Ridings. Thanks again.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

The ONLY Choice

If you find yourself in need of legal counsel, please give David Ridings a call. He is the best and the only choice for real results. I was facing a very serious DUI charge and it was a very troubling time for me. I dealt with a lot of shame and guilt. I went on consultations with lawyers to be ridic...uled and put down adding to my emotional state. Then by the grace of God, I found David Ridings. Just by listening to his voicemail I knew he was the right lawyer for the case. I felt like he could see right through me to the person I was and not the mistake I made. He was very straightforward with me pertaining to the case. He told me not to worry that everything would be alright...and it was. David was able to get my case reduced to reckless endangerment. I am very grateful and thankful for all of the hard work David did on my behalf to achieve those results. David is a fighter and he will fight for you as well. Facing any charge is very serious and you can't place your trust into just anyone. David is someone you can. Give him a call I promise it will be the best decision you have made and the first step to placing your legal problems behind you.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Dui

Not sure how he did it, but Mr. Ridings was able to get my third dui reduced to a first offense. I had visited with about 10 other attorneys and had narrowed them down to 2 before meeting with Mr. Ridings. From the initial consult, I knew he was the one I was going to hire to represent me. Most of th...e other lawyers I had met with seemed to stumble on what the laws were and how they affected me. Every question I asked Mr. Ridings was answered quickly and with some degree of detail to help me understand exactly what I was up against. He also explained to me my options and things I could do before court to help with my case. Going into court, I was looking at 120 days in jail for third offense dui. However, had confidence that Mr. Ridings would be able to get it reduced to a second offense and I was ready to accept that punishment. However, Mr. Ridings had a couple aces up his sleeve or something because shortly after court began I was informed that the court was offering a first offense. There was no need in further negotiations as I accepted that sentence immediately. I want to thank Mr. Ridings for his services and also for helping me feel as relaxed as possible in the time before my court date. Having someone that knows what they're doing and how to handle these situations helps keep the mind from going crazy and wondering what is to come. Plan for the worst and hope for the best. In this case, I believe I got the best. Thanks again Mr. Ridings and I hope I never need you again.

Posted by Steven | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

David can help put your mind at ease

I initially found David's name through this website and decided to contact him. The first time we spoke about my case we spoke for about an hour and he was very professional and courteous, offering me advice for the situation even if I decided not to retain him. During our first meeting, David demo...nstrated his confidence and experience in dealing with such cases. He knew the emotions I was experiencing, having never been involved with the law before, and sought to make sure I knew that he was on my side and willing to fight for me. David explained every step of the court process clearly to me and made sure I understood everything. He always kept in contact with me on and before my court dates to see if i had any questions. David ended up getting my DUI charges reduced, to my great relief. If you've never been arrested before, and are feeling scared, nervous, ashamed, or hopeless about your circumstances, I would seriously consider giving David a call. He helped me realize that my mistake did not automatically make me any less of a person, and that it was something to be learned from. I want to thank David for the hard work he did on my case and for providing me some semblance of peace of mind during one of the more stressful and scary times of my life.

Posted by Jamie | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Review of Attorney David G Ridings

I could not be any more pleased with the result my attorney David G. Ridings was able to obtain while defending me in my criminal complaint case. I saw first hand how the presiding Judge and the prosecutor extended tremendous respect for David and his courtroom etiquette. David has obviously earned t...heir respect and the professional relationships David has with the officers of the court serves his clients very well. David will consult with you, explain the court proceedings process and will then develop a strong, robust and effective defense for you as he did for me. If you find yourself in need af a criminal defense attorney I highly recommend you retain the services of David G Ridings. He's a winner.

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