Ryan C. Davis

Ryan C. Davis

4.6
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Probate ... +3 more

1224 2nd Ave S, Suite 102, Nashville, TN

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Overcome a criminal charge with Attorney Ryan C. Davis. He is an aggressive advocate in the Middle Tennessee area defending those accused of crimes. If you want knowledgeable and detailed representation, call him today and stop worrying.

11 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Deciding to part ways from your spouse isn’t an easy decision. You need to work with a lawyer who acknowledges that and can provide empathetic family law services in Nashville, TN. Stop worrying, call Attorney Ryan C. Davis today.

11 years

20%
Probate 20%

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard enough, but having to litigate a probate dispute can be a painful experience. Trust our probate litigation attorneys to guide you through estate disputes.

11 years

20%
DUI and DWI 15%

Don’t let a DUI charge haunt you forever. Hire an experienced and aggressive defense attorney to help you fight your rights. Attorney Ryan C. Davis works hard on behalf of his clients to fight DUI charges in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

11 years

15%
Domestic Violence 15%

There are two sides to every story. A domestic violence or assault conviction can make it hard for your voice to be heard. If you’re facing a domestic violence, assault charge, or an order of protection, you need an experienced defense attorney.

11 years

15%
Sex Crime 10%

It is easier than one might think to end up with a sexual offense charge. There is always more to the story when someone is accused of rape, sexual assault, or crimes against children.

11 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 11 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ryan C Davis Law, PLLC

1224 2nd Ave S, Suite 102, Nashville, TN, 37210

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Ryan C. Davis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

5 star (18)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprepared

He was unprepared for the case and cited no additional work was needed "since it was unlikely." Well it ended up being "likely" and he then scrambled the day before the case was heard, thinking the other side would settle. There was little/no preparation in what would occur, and it was embarrassing. ...The outcome could have been much better had he used his time wisely. I feel like I wasted a lot of money on nothing.

Ryan Davis

Replied last January 17, 2024

I am not sure how to respond to this review as I have no idea who you are. I will say that this review is not consistent with the amount of preparation we put into our cases and our reputation among our clients and opposing counsel of being very thorough and always prepared. I can’t think of any clients in recent history that have been anywhere remotely as unhappy with my representation as what you have described. Please message me directly so I can better understand what you are referencing and at least try to learn from the experience that you’ve cited here.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

terrible attorney

This attorney refused to represent me in court for a temporary custody order and left me with an awful temporary parenting plan. He did not care about me as a client, just my money.

Ryan Davis

Replied last May 23, 2022

Thank you for the feedback, Yohana. While I regret that you felt the need to post a negative review, I also acknowledge that sometimes attorneys and clients just aren't a great fit, and that definitely seems to have been the case for us. Nonetheless, I sincerely wish you the best of luck with your case and I'm glad you were able to secure a new attorney.

Posted by Demonte' Johnson | January 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DUI HElP!!!

If you want a Lawyer that is straightforward, look no further. I called Ryan frantic on a Sunday Knowing that this is not a typical working day for professionals, but Mr. Davis called me back promptly and listened to my story. By the end of the conversation, we had set a time to meet the following we...ek. It was about 24 hours from the time he and I had spoken. He was very nice, honest, but stern. He shared his personal life which made me feel more comfortable talking to him. His parting words to me were, " Take care of your personal life and let me handle the legalities." So, I did just that and by the end of our business endeavors, he was able to get me a favorable verdict for my first-time offense DUI. The awesome this is he never promised anything but he stayed true and optimistic, at the end of it all he was able to accomplish what he always aspires to do, and that's to have a happy client.

Ryan Davis

Replied last January 4, 2019

Thank you for such a meaningful review. It was a pleasure representing you, and I'm glad we were able to reach a favorable outcome.

Posted by Myra | October 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My experience with Ryan Davis ESQ.

I was fortunate enough to have attorney, Ryan Davis, handle my legal matter. He did everything he promised in representing me in court. I, in fact, did not even have to appear. He was able to get everything dropped that had been charged against me. I am so very grateful to Mr. Davis. If you ever need... legal representation, this is the man you want in your corner. Sincerely, Myra L Williams BS RDMS RVT

Ryan Davis

Replied last October 8, 2018

Thank you, Myra. It was a pleasure to represent you and help you put this matter behind you quickly.

Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So Professional and knowledgeable

I can’t say enough positive things about my experience with Ryan Davis. Being a foreign national, and dealing only with Ryan by phone, he still managed to expertly explain the system and process to me. All correspondence was answered quickly and honestly. He kept my expectations in check but in ...the end managed to get all charges dropped. To be clear, this would not have been possible had I not hired him and followed his expert advice. One of the best calls I’ve ever made.

Ryan Davis

Replied last July 7, 2018

I appreciate the kind feedback, and I’m glad we were able to resolve your case so quickly.

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Ryan C. Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Raybin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney in court. He is very hard working and always puts his clients first. Highly recommended."

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Darren Drake

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is an excellent attorney. He is member of Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL). He stays on top of new case law and relevant information. He does his homework and is well prepared for court. He achieves excellent results and his clients are in good hands. I gladly endorse him."

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Jessica Morgan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ryan is an advocate for his clients and an attorney who is not afraid to put in the hard work. I know Ryan will go the extra mile on cases and that he is a true officer of the court. I endorse this attorney."

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Edward Herbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is intelligent, compassionate, thoughtful and thorough. Excellent work."

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Ryan Bach

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan Davis is diligent, hard-working, and always fully prepared for every case he handles. His reputation among other attorneys is unblemished."

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Edward Hastings

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer! Very thorough, conscientious and strives to get the best result possible for each and every client. Highly recommend!"

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Michael Wrenn

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a very thorough and dedicated attorney who does a great job representing his clients."

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Benjamin Powers

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan's representation is defined by his hard-working personality and his legal, and practical, knowledge that brings to every case he handles. He is a great advocate who knows how to fight for his clients and their rights."

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Russell Thomas

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is committed to providing excellent representation to his clients. I recommend him to those looking for criminal defense or family law representation in Nashville."

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Amanda Gentry

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a dedicated, passionate, zealous defender of your constitutional rights. He is always willing to help out people from all walks of life. Need justice? Ryan can help you find it."

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Paul Grassmann

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ryan Davis is a true professional. He works very hard to see that justice prevails for his clients. He is nonjudgemental and has a way of connecting with his clients that many attorneys lack. Beyond his inate ability to connect with his clients, he is incredibly knowledgeable attorney. The highest compliment a person can give is that of their business and I have worked together with Mr. Davis a cocouncil on matters related toy own close family."

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Donnavon Vasek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a criminal defense attorney in an adjoining county and highly recommend Mr. Davis if you are charged with a crime in Davidson county. He truly cares about the people he represents and will do what is needed for his clients."

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Kurt Bartlett

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is one of the smartest lawyers I know and he never stops looking for answers to the hard questions. I highly recommend!!"

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Philip Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ryan for several years. He is a dedicated and motivated attorney. I have watched him many times, in criminal court, zealously argue for his clients!! I highly recommend Ryan."

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Michael Smallbone

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very effective & honest attorney. I have referred him client matters outside the scope of my practice and he has handled each matter with the utmost of care and professionalism. Highly recommend him."

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Jeremiah Pierce

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. He has an excellent knowledge of the law."

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Jessica Morgan

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Edward Herbert

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Daugherty

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Bach

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Powers

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Michael Wrenn

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Russell Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bryan Stephenson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bernard McEvoy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Gentry

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessica Van Dyke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Raybin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Fuson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Harold Rushton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chelsea Nicholson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kurt Bartlett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kimberly Faye

Appeals lawyer

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Kimberly Stinson

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Donnavon Vasek

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Darren Drake

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Workhorse Award, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2019

Leadership Forum Class of 2020, Nashville Bar Association

2018

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2018

Stars of Light, for exemplary leadership and zeal, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2017

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC

Associations

2017 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of TN v. P.S. (Resisting Arrest, Public Intox., Trespass)

All Charges Dismissed

State of TN v. D.R. (DUI)

Plead down to Reckless Driving with 6 months of probation. No loss of license. Can be expunged.

State of TN v. S.R. (Felony Agg. Assault)

Case dismissed

State of TN v. A.K. (Poss. of Marijuana)

Case dismissed after completion of drug education class.

State of TN v. J.N. (Felony Theft)

Case was retired (no conviction).

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Education

2017

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Advanced Cross-Examination College

2016

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Tennessee Criminal Defense College

2015

Nashville School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Music

Speaking Engagements

2019

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Annual Meeting Preparing Your Client for Life as a Sex Offender

2018

Moderator for TACDL Best Business Practices CLE

Best Practices and Digital Marketing Tips

Publications

2019

Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC Education Center WHO CAN BE CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC ASSAULT?

2018

Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC Education Center Should I Agree To Perform A Field Sobriety Test

2018

Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC Education Center Should I Agree to Take a Breath or Blood Test

2018

Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC Education Center Who Can Be Charged with Domestic Assault?

2018

Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC Education Center HOW MUCH MARIJUANA CAN I POSSESS WITHOUT GETTING ARRESTED?

Languages

English

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