$ 300-500 per hour
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29 years | 200 cases
30 years | 200 cases
30 years | 200 cases
30 years | 600 cases
$ 300-500 per hour
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Acquired: 1996
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810 Broadway, Ste 305, Nashville, TN, 37203
21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Christopher | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer in TN
I was accused of a crime I did not commit . After a year of local lawyers I was getting no where fast . I looked up best lawyers in TN on AVVO. That's when I found Jennifer . She was very knowledgeable and answered every question we had . Thru every stage of our case Jennifer and her assistant Erin ...
Posted by Laura | May 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Verdict: Not Guilty!
My name is Laura. I wrote a review for Mrs. Thompson about a year and a half ago. At the time, I knew I was impressed with Mrs. Thompson and her legal assistant, Mrs. Erin Hunnicutt. They were both kind, truly caring and more importantly, they were great listeners! I can now say, a year and a hal...
Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2014
Great Assistance
I really needed help with a problem which involved technology. Jennifer was brilliant and very knowledgeable. I will choose her for my attorney next time I have any legal problem.
Posted by Laura | November 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense
There are people who do care.
My husband has been accused of a horrific crime which he did not commit. We have had representation now for almost five years, practically void of any real communication between us and them. I finally realized that just taking a plea agreement wasn't good enough for my husband, which is what our la...
Posted by Kay | September 26, 2013 | Appeals
Excellent Attorney in Nashville, TN
Jennifer Thompson is the most responsive, knowledgeable lawyer I have ever used. Upon being retained, she immediately began giving her attention to the case at hand. She thoroughly researched the facts of the case and went to extraordinary lengths to see that all bases were covered and that NOTHING...
"Jennifer is an amazing lawyer with a knack for thinking outside of the box, which has yielded great results for her clients. I proudly endorse her."
"I endorse Jennifer highly. She is an amazing, dedicated attorney who works tirelessly on her clients cases and is well known for her work on national criminal justice issues as well. She is also a great person."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer works very hard for her clients and is very competent in the area of criminal defense."
"Jennifer Thompson is a fearless, tireless advocate for her clients. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Thompson is a tireless advocate for her clients. She is a very talented trial lawyer, and I have seen her work in the courts. I endorse her and certainly would send clients to her that might need criminal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer.Jennifer is diligent and tenacious. She is dedicated to protecting her client's rights. I worked with her on a complex federal case involving 40 co-defendants. She assumed a leadership role among lawyers in the case and inspired them to stand up to the federal government. She is also a leader in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and lifts all those around her to greater achievement in their professional endeavors."
"For aggressive state and federal criminal defense in Middle Tennessee, you could do no better. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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2015
Panel Attorney of the Year, Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Middle District of Tennessee Federal Court
2012
St. Crispin's Day Award Special Contributions by an Attorney, Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Middle District of Tennessee Federal Court
1996 - 1997
Clerk to the Honorable Gary R. Wade, Tennessee Court of Criminal appeals
2007 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionMember
2003 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticeMember
2003 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1997 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Criminal Practice Management/Solo & Small FirmCo-chair
2010 - 2012
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Membership CommitteeVice Chair
2009 - 2010
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, CLE committeeCo-chair
2008 - 2010
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Defense Function/Services CommitteeCo-chair
2007 - 2008
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section, Defense Function/Services CommitteeVice-Chair
2006 - 2012
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
Found guilty, case is on appeal.
Found guilty, case is on appeal.
Granted acquittal by the district court, upheld by the 6th Circuit
Not guilty.
Not guilty on all counts after jury trial
Won appeal, client did not receive enhanced punishment.
Won the Motion to Suppress on appeal. Case dismissed.
Not guilty after jury trial, one count dismissed by state
Pled to sexual battery, received probation
Dismissed by judge
dismissed after diversion
Dismissed by Judgment of Acquittal
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BS - Bachelor of Science
2011
2011
Spanish