William Ethan Smartt

Ethan Smartt is a Nashville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer and Senior Trial Attorney at Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys who represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges throughout Nashville, Middle Tennessee, and communities across the state. With more than a decade of criminal defense experience and courtroom practice in more than 60 Tennessee counties, Mr. Smartt has handled a wide range of criminal matters, including DUI offenses, drug crimes, assault charges, domestic violence allegations, theft offenses, probation violations, and other complex misdemeanor and felony cases.

Mr. Smartt earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law and was licensed to practice law in Tennessee in 2012. Since beginning his legal career, he has remained focused on criminal defense, developing extensive experience representing individuals accused of crimes in courts across the state.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Smartt has represented clients in more than 60 Tennessee counties, providing him with valuable familiarity with varying court procedures, local practices, and judicial systems throughout the state. His broad geographic experience and extensive courtroom work have helped him develop a practical understanding of how criminal cases are investigated, prosecuted, negotiated, and litigated in different jurisdictions.

Mr. Smartt has handled a wide range of hearings, motions, and criminal proceedings, including cases involving serious and complex legal issues. He approaches each case with thorough preparation, strategic analysis, and a commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of his clients while pursuing the strongest available defense based on the facts and circumstances of the case.

At Michael & Associates, Mr. Smartt draws on more than a decade of criminal defense experience and his work in courts across Tennessee to help clients navigate complex criminal cases and pursue the strongest available defense.

Outside the courtroom, Mr. Smartt is an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan and enjoys playing guitar, reading, and attending live music performances.