also known as Ben Raybin
A Nashville native, Ben began his legal career with Raybin & Weissman after graduating from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2010, where he was an editor on the Law Review. Prior to law school, Ben attended the University of Chicago—graduating with honors.
In his practice at the firm, Ben has defended hundreds of clients against arrests and citations for various offenses, and has also worked on several civil cases involving personal injury and civil rights matters. He has briefed and argued cases before the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Ben has appeared multiple times in both television and print news giving interviews on trending legal cases and issues.
From 2011 to 2012, Ben took a one-year hiatus from the firm to serve as a law clerk for Judges Jane B. Stranch and Gilbert S. Merritt, both of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
He is a graduate of the TBI, Metro Police, and Tennessee Highway Patrol Citizens Academies, in which participants learn firsthand about law enforcement procedures, structure, and investigation.
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424 Church Street, Suite 2120, Nashville, TN, 37219-2374
223 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | DUI & DWI
Posted by Jon | January 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI reduced
Ben was able to get my DUI reduced to reckless endangerment and got the implied consent dismissed. Ben was great and extremely helpful with my criminal case.
Posted by Jesse | July 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great Lawyer Amazing Outcome
I met with Ben to deal with a DUI. From the first meeting he was caring, thorough and honest. I had a pretty high BAC and he was careful not to get my hopes up on a plea deal but said he would do everything he could to help. When my court date came he was able to get the DA to lessen my charges. I pl...
Posted by Andie | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
AWESOME & TRUSTWORTHY
My case was brought from a DUI to a reckless endangerment. At first, we thought there would be no way to get this done. We also did not know if we would be able to get my sentencing down from one week to just a weekend. Somehow Ben was able to do all of that for me, and I am very thankful that I trus...
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Professional, Knowledgeable, Exceptional
Had an especially tough DUI case; Ben got me everything I asked for and more. Ben told me what to do and how to conduct myself to give myself a better shot at a reduced sentence, and even facing a notoriously tough DA and judge, and that is exactly what I got. We got a good initial deal from the DA b...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
WORTH EVERY PENNY
From my consultation all the way to my successful court results Ben Raybin was professional, well informed, quick to respond and realistic about managing my expectations. I was arrested for a DUI with implied consent. In our consultation Ben spent along time with me answering all my questions and nev...
"Ben is one of the smartest guys I know, and has an in-depth understanding of the law. He stands on his own accomplishments, and works hard for every one of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben fights for his clients and is active in general sessions, criminal, and appellate court."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is extremely knowledgeable and works tirelessly for his clients - I Highly Recommend!!!!"
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Scholastic Excellence Award, Vanderbilt University Law School
2016 - Present
Partner, Raybin & Weissman
2012 - Present
Associate, Hollins, Raybin & Weissman
2011 - 2012
Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. Court Of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
2010 - 2011
Associate, Hollins, Raybin & Weissman
2010 - Present
Tennessee Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
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2010 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Legislative CommitteeChair
Supreme Court vacated forfeiture and returned money to client.
Court found firearm prohibition unconstitutional
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2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2017 Legislative Update
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