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James Robin McKinney Jr
also known as Rob McKinney
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I was born raised and educated in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. It's home. My father was a lawyer in Madison,Tn and I always wanted to be a lawyer. My first job was to go to his law office on Saturday morning to clean the office while he met with clients or did some paper work. After college , I worked in a family business before law school. It gave me an appreciation of making a living .I decided to go to law school,but I had a wife and daughter so I went to the Nashville School of Law and worked during the day. During law school, I clerked for a Circuit Court Judge in Nashville. It gave me an inside look at how the courts run rather than a sterile law school approach. I enjoy representing the person who runs afoul of the law law or is taken advantage of by big insurance companies. I want to level the playing field so the police or insurance claims adjusters do not run all over of the courtroom, I like to take my youngest son on fishing trips. I never miss a Titan's SEC football. A little known fact is I enjoy cooking on a Big Green Egg Churchill stated the greatest gift the English gave America is the right to a jury trial. I think that is more true today than ever.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 32 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1994
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Rob McKinney Attorney at Law
One Washington Sq, 214 Second Ave N Ste 103, Nashville, TN, 37201-1637
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Posted by Jason | February 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense
My Family is Very Thankful for Mr. McKinney!!
I was in Nashville for a company sponsored event, events escalated with the hotel security, I ended up chest bumping one of the guards and got arrested for assault. When I first spoke with Mr. McKinney, he was VERY confident that the charges would be dismissed and expunged off my record. After a c...
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2011 | DUI & DWI
Excellent Lawyer
My name is Taylor and I was recently charged with a DUI in Williamson County. After interviewing many lawyers I decided to retain the services of Mr. Rob McKinney. I chose him because of his aggressive attitude, his obvious knowledge of DUI cases and field sobriety tests, and his relationships within...
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2010 | DUI & DWI
Rob helped me keep my job!
Because Rob Mckinney took the time to asses my case and pinpoint a mistake on the part of the officer who pulled me over, he was able to get my D.U.I charge dropped to a Reckless Driving conviction. He acquired the video of my arrest and was able to note that the officer wasn't paying attention durin...
Posted by Natasha | May 30, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
#1 Defense Lawyer in Nashville, TN
Mr McKinney was compassionate, understanding, helpful, professional and very knowledgable where needed to plead my case, he actually has helped me with 3 different cases all together and the 3 out comes have been very favorable to me. I wouldn't want anyone else pleading my case. I felt secure and ...
Posted by Terri | September 09, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Attorney With A Postive Track Record
I would highly recommend Rob McKinney for any legal representaion needed. Rob is welll known in the Middle Tennessee area for his expertise, experience, and positive track record. He has an outstanding reputation as "the best" for diligently defending his clients rights through all stages of th...
James Robin McKinney Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Rob is an excellent attorney. His knowledge, experience, and advocacy are second to none."
"Rob is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to his clients. He will go the extra mile for you. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rob McKinney is very knowledgeable and experienced in DUI defense. He is the driving force behind the TACDL DUI Defense seminar. He does a great job for his clients."
"I endorse Rob McKinney without any hesitation or reservation. He is very astute and knowledgeable with the laws and legal system in Tennessee. I am always confident in referring people looking for superior legal representation in the greater Nashville area to Rob. Lance Mixon Flowood, MS"
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"I have known Mr. McKinney for many years and he does a great job representing his clients."
"I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer. Rob has given me guidance in my practice, and he is always willing to lend an ear to a fellow lawyer. Rob is a lawyer that I look up to and admire."
"Rob McKinney is an excellent attorney and highly respected in the legal community."
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"Rob McKinney is not only an excellent defense lawyer but also a mentor to young lawyers throughout Tennessee who are trying to find their own path to greatness. His clients and colleagues are lucky to have him on their side."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"Rob McKinney is simply one of the finest lawyers in Tennessee. He is an attorney that other lawyers want to learn from, as anyone can tell by his position as President of the statewide criminal defense lawyers' association. What is most impressive about Rob is that he never stops pushing himself to learn from lawyers that he admires. Rob McKinney is so much fun to be around that his enthusiasm for law and for protecting his clients is contagious. I am renewed and rededicated to my profession every time I am around him. I learn new tricks of the trade each time I am around him. As a litigator, Rob is a lethal combination of book smart, street smart, and people smart. He can read an opponent, a jury, or a judge and make the right decision in no time. He is exactly the lawyer that you should have protecting you or your loved ones. Hire Rob McKinney today."
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"One of the most creative and hard working lawyers around. A great resource for the criminal defense bar and an inspiration for all to think outside the box."
"Rob McKinney has an outstanding statewide reputation as a DUI defense attorney and I recommend him without reservation."
"I highly recommend and endorse Rob McKinney. I met Rob in his role as a faculty member of the Tennessee Criminal Defense College. Being invited to be a faculty member is a reflection of the tremendous skill and experience he brings to his practice. His reputation is second to none, and I was privileged to learn from such a dedicated advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McKinney is well know in the legal community."
"I know Rob from the middle Tennessee legal community. Rob always impresses me because of his detection to his field. He never stops searching for and developing new techniques, ideas, and tactics to advocate for his client. Most attorneys are happy to "cruise" once they establish a practice but not Rob. Anyone who hires Rob will get a very strong advocate on their side."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Robert Ritchie Service Award, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2010
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
Moot Court Award, Nashville School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, May & McKinney PLLC
1996 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Rob McKinney
1994 - 1996
Lawyer, Butler & Phillips
1992 - 1994
Law Clerk for Seventh Circuit Court, Circuit Court For Davidson County
Associations
2017 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember Board of Directors
2003 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2000 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident , Life Member
1998 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Tennessee Board of Nursing v P.B.
Case dismissed after hearing on the merits.
State of Tennessee v Randall Beatty
Not Guilty First Degree Murder Guilty Reckless Homicide
State of Tennessee v. David Smotherman
Not guility of First Degree Murder
Education
2011
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
1994
Nashville School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Speaking Engagements
2019
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Trial Skills
2019
How to Get Your Social Medial, Email and Text Evidence Admitted
Applying Hearsay Exceptions and Overcoming Relevancy Issues
2016
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer DUI Seminars
Using Focus Groups in DUI Trials
2016
2016 TACDL DUI Seminar
Trying Your First DUI Trial
2015
DUI : From the Legislature to the Courtroom
The Nuts and Bolts of a DUI Case
2015
2015 Summer Session
Cross Examination of a Expert Witness
2013
TACDL Annual DUI Seminar
Effective Opening Statements
2013
Nashville School of Law Spring CLE
Building Blocks Of A Effective DUI Defense
2012
TACDL Annual Seminar
How to Present a Supression Hearing
2011
TENNBARU
Trying a DUI Case on a Shoestring Budget
2010
TennBarU
New DUI Bail Bond Laws In Tennessee
2010
TALS Annual Meeting 2010
Torts , Courts , or Compromise
2010
CNN Interview with Kyra Phillips
Sex Offender Laws In Tennessee
2009
Torts and Insurance Law
Proving Special Damages In Personal Injury Cases
2009
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Year End CLE
How to Defend Drug Interdiction Cases
2009
DUI Boot Camp
Trying a DUI Case on a Shoestring Budget
2008
The Criminal Trial : Voir Dire to Closing
Criminal law
2008
TACDL First Annual DUI Seminar
DUI Defense
Publications
2011
For The Defense ( Tennessee Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers )
Defending a Vehicular Homicide Case in Tennessee
Languages
English
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