Joseph Warren Fuson

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Joseph Warren Fuson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

2126 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN

About Joseph

Biography

Criminal Defense or Personal Injury? Better Know Joe.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

16 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Family 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 20 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Freeman & Fuson

2126 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37212

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Joseph Warren Fuson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
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Posted by Kim | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Cannabis law expert and caring juvenile court representation

Mr. Fuson helped our family navigate a very scary Zero Tolerance Offense with our county school board and a petition with the juvenile court. From the very first call to his office, we knew we had found the right team to represent our son. Mr. Fuson immediately understood our unique situation (legal ...hemp possession charged as a marijuana offense) and gave us excellent guidance from day one. Mr. Fuson’s unrivaled expertise with the current and constantly changing TN cannabis law and grace and eloquence handling our school board appeal resulted in the best outcome we could have hoped for. The entire office demonstrated kindness and professionalism which was reflected in their good relationships with the court and opposing counsel. Not only did he provide excellent representation for our son, but he was also able to inform and educate the school board and even the court about the nuances of hemp and marijuana law. He truly changed the course of our son’s future.

Posted by Adam | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best DUI Defense Layer in Nashville

As a first-time DUI defendant, having Joey on my side made me feel at ease throughout the process and he truly did deliver during my hearing. He is honest, easy to work with, and genuinely cares for his clients. He will do everything for you to reach the best possible legal outcome regardless of your... offense.

Posted by Stephen | February 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Solved my case!

I had a Tennessee hand gun carry permit application denied by Homeland Security because they said I was disqualified due to a felony from 1996 in another state. My charges had been reduced to a misdemeanor, so I didn't know why it was denied. I went down to my local General Sessions Court to inquire ...and show proof that my charges had in fact been reduced. Little did I know that the clerk was going to set up a date for me to sue the State. The clerk said I should get legal advice on whether I need an attorney to represent me. My neighbor, who is an attorney, recommended Joey Fuson. I gave a call and he and Paige got on it right away. When the court date arrived, I met with Joey, and he had already had a conversation with the D.A. and said the State would sign off on the permit if there were certified copies from the other state showing the reduction in charges. Turns out the other state involved was somewhat unresponsive, and took a little while to produce the documents, which was not too surprising since the case dated back 24 years. I did receive regular updates from Joey, Paige and Nicholas. Flash forward 5 weeks, I received an email from Nicholas stating that all documentation had been received and Tennessee Homeland Security had updated my application to Approved! I am so pleased to have chosen and worked with Joey Fuson. He and his stellar team worked hard to help me with my hand gun carry permit issue. I really could not recommend them enough. Thank you Joey, Paige and Nicholas!

Posted by Jack | August 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Harsh Charges, Easy-To-Swallow Sentence

Rutherford Co. Sheriffs wasted 3 months of their time investigating me, watched my (legal) online business, saw (legal) packages coming in and out of my house, assumed the worst and raided my house to find 2 oz of personal use pot and my family's heirloom firearms. They charged me harshly with four f...elonies, and threatened up to three more, as well as, threatened to charge my wife (who didn't even smoke pot) with a felony. Joey got two charges dropped, two knocked down to misdemeanors and made sure my wife was not charged. He took what could have been a lengthy stint in jail and turned it into 23 months probation, with only a small part of that being supervised. His "bedside manner" was excellent, and though he is a busy man that can be hard to reach sometimes, he always made me feel that I was important as his client. I would hire Joey again in a heartbeat. He took what could have been a horrible situation and made it pan out as best as it could possibly have.

Posted by Richard | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great job

We are from Ohio and got stopped in Tennessee. Joey defended my 18 year old son against 5 charges including DUI and possession. Actually got all but one charge dismissed which was reckless operation. Unbelievable. Unsupervised 32 hours community service and will be expunged. Don't hesitate to hire hi...m. He is amazing and a great guy.

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Joseph Warren Fuson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joey is not only an excellent lawyer, but a generous mentor to his fellow attorneys. He puts his years of experience to work for every one of his clients."

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Paul Jeter

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joey for many years and he is an outstanding advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a criminal defense lawyer."

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Michael Walker

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am known Joey for over 20 years. He is very skilled and passionate about his work. Great work ethic and great guy."

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Morgan Smith

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fuson was opposing counsel on a divorce case in Davidson County, Tennessee. He was a formidable opponent and worked diligently to protect his client's interests."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lee McDougal

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Pence

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Grover Collins

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karla Miller

Family lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joseph Fuson. Joe is an excellent attorney who cares about his clients. He is good to work with and great in the courtroom. You won't go wrong if you hire Joe!"

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Trudy Bloodworth

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joey Fuson is a great attorney. He is well liked by the community and other attorneys and works hard for his clients to negotiate the best settlement for their case or to try their matter before a jury."

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Michael Fort

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a good guy and a skilled attorney. I recommend him without reservation."

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Nathan Dowlen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Fuson is a great criminal defense attorney and seems to have a knack for being able to get his clients in and out of court quickly."

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Morgan Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nathan Dowlen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Johnny Garrett

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2009

Top 3 Best Lawyer in Nashville, Nashville Scene Readers Poll

2008

Top 3 Best DUI Lawyer in Nashville, Nashville Scene Readers Poll

2006

Moot Court Award, Nashville School of Law

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Bonaroo Music Festival - Attorney

2018 - 2019

Lead Partner, Hemp Law Group

2010 - 2016

Partner, Freeman & Fuson

2006 - 2010

Attorney, Fuson Law, P.C.

2004 - 2005

Paralegal, Bass Berry & Sims

2000 - 2004

Case Manager, Law Office of Tom Nebel

2000 - 2000

Clerk, Neal & Harwell

1997 - 2000

Clerk, Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan

Associations

2018 - Present

Tennessee Growers Coalition

Board Member

2007 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Member

2006 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

2006 - Present

Williamson County Bar Association

Board Member

2006 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

CDL SPEEDING VIOLATION

DISMISSED

DAVIDSON COUNTY FELONY POSSESSION, PARAPHERNALIA AND NO DRIVERS LICENSE

DISMISSED ON FIRST COURT DATE

RUTHERFORD COUNTY VIOLATION OF EXPARTE ORDER OF PROTECTION

DISMISSED

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Education

2006

Nashville School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Tennessee

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

DUI & Felony Drug Offense

2015

News Report Traffic Violations

Publications

2015

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Blog BONNAROO 2015: THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN'

2014

Tennessee Trial Lawyers Blog Tennessee Laws On Boating Under the Influence

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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