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
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Posted by Holly | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Decision
I hired Ben as my attorney and it was the best decision I could have done for my case. He was very attentive, courteous, and professional throughout the entire process. The time lapse from my incident to my court date was approximately four months. Throughout that time, Ben answered all the questions...
Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Knowledgeable and Kind
I reached out to Ben after getting a citation for shoplifting. He was very knowledgeable and kind when talking about what steps could be taken to give me the best chance at getting the charge expunged from my record. In the end, his advice and work resulted in the criminal citation being withdrawn an...
Posted by Brandi | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommended!!!
We hired Mr. Raybin to represent my Fiancé at his Parole Hearing. They made our process so easy and prepared everything for the hearing. My Fiancé was granted immediate release. We were beyond pleased the outcome.
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Protection order eliminated!
I hired Mr. Ben Raybin during a very stressful time spent dealing with an ex girlfriend. He was able to overturn an order of protection based on facts and logic. No court case is enjoyable, however if you have someone like Ben on your side who is willing to help you fight, it makes a big difference.
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.
"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
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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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