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 11 - 15 of 109 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent representation and a successful outcome!
Ben was very understanding and thorough with explaining the process of the court system (first misdemeanor citation, so I had no clue on how to handle). I felt immediately more at ease after our initial phone conversation before hiring him to represent me. Thank you!
Posted by Jedidiah | August 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney !!
Great Honest Attorney helped me get through a bad allegation that had my family and myself looking down a long road. Ben helped gather evidence to defend me and was very prompt on answering any questions I had during this period of my life. He worked hard for me in and out of the courtroom and I ver...
Posted by Elizabeth Ratajczak | August 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
August 6th, 2024
Benjamin Raybin met me when I was in jail after struggling with substance abuse for a long time. After meeting with him, he worked with my family to get me into a rehabilitation center with the hope of sobriety. After roughly 4 years sober, he has assisted me with filing for expungement of my charges...
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Charge decreased from DUI to reckless endangerment
Ben did his research well. Explored all the options and gave excellent advice. He was very confident and professional. He made us feel like we were in good hands. He went to bat for us and helped to get the sentence decreased to a best case scenario. We was very responsive to emails and always av...
Posted by Katie | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Misdemeanor Marijuana Charge
My son was charged with a misdemeanor for marijuana possession with another person. Ben walked us through all our options, made recommendations. He was thorough, kind, knowledgeable, and kept us up to date on next steps. Ben made a very stressful process so much easier to go through. We knew wha...
"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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Justice Joseph W. Henry Award, Tennessee Bar Association
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
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2009
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
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
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
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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The Central Park Five
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2017 Legislative Update
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Criminal Defense Legislation - Legislation that Passed, Failed & What We Might See Again
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