$ 200-350 per hour
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44 years | 1,000 cases
44 years | 100 cases
44 years | 200 cases
44 years | 500 cases
$ 200-350 per hour
25%-33%
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1982
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
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Cavalier Building 95 White Bridge Rd Ste 508, Nashville, TN, 37205
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Posted by Michael | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Mark Scruggs is a GREAT LAWYER!!!!
Mark Scruggs is a GEAT LAWYER!!!! Most important Mr. Scruggs takes the time and care to listen to his client. In my case I was [falsely charged] with theft of resident funds at an assisted living facility that I owned. The case was dismissed and never went to trial. My first lawyer suggested that I ...
Posted by Thomas | June 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense
There is Only One Attorney You Want in Nashville -- Mark Scruggs
If you ever find you need a knowledgeable lawyer, then you need to call Mark Scruggs. Don’t waste your time looking around, call the best. Mark Scruggs is an extremely proficient attorney. Mark is a highly skilled professional who is an expert within the Tennessee court system. In addition, he ...
Posted by Ron | March 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Confident, Strong Legal Knowledge and Superior Communication Skills
My son was recently stopped in Tn. and the police found marijuana in his car. He was charged with not only possession, but intent to distribute. He was taken to jail and was looking at a potential felony. Although the charges were hard to comprehend they could have had serious consequences if convict...
"One of the finest Criminal Defense Attorneys I went up against as a prosecutor and have partnered with as a defense attorney."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Censured issued in TN, 2021
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2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Criminal Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991 - Present
Senior Attorney, Johnson, Scruggs & Barfield
1988 - 1990
Attorney, Law Office of Lionel Barrett
1984 - 1988
Metropolitan Attorney, Nashville Metro Department of Law
1982 - 1984
Assistant City Attorney, City of Knoxville Department of Law
1995 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1990 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
verdict: not guilty
verdict: Not guilty on all sex related charges
verdict: not guilty
verdict: Not guilty
verdict: not guilty
verdict: not guilty
verdict: $110,000 for Plaintiff
verdict: not guilty
Verdict: Defendant guilty of manslaughter
verdict: $185,000 judgment for plaintiff
verdict: not guilty
directed verdict of not guilty
verdict: not guilty
verdict: Not guilty
verdict: not guilty
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Cross-examining experts in child sex cases
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