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Licensed in Tennessee for 29 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
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Jodie A. Bell, Attorney at Law
315 Deaderick Street, Suite 1550, Nashville, TN, 37238
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
An amazing attorney that got my life back after a 6 year struggle.
Ms. Bell is an amazing person/attorney. If you are afraid of knowing the truth and real facts of your case and expecting for a miracle then she isn't the attorney for you. She is straight to the point and very honest. She reviews the case and explains exactly what it is and ones options. 100% honest...
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Best attorney in the world!
Jodie represented me in criminal court. My job and reputation was on the line, but Jodie stood behind me and still does to this day. She provided the best advice and fought for me as if I were her own family. Jodie believed in me when no one else did.
Jodie Ann Bell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jodie is highly respected by the legal community in Nashville. She recently received the CJA panel lawyer of the year award for her excellent work. Anyone in need of criminal defense services would be fortunate to have Jodie as their lawyer."
"Highly skilled and fierce advocate for her clients. I endorse Jodie without reservation."
"Jodie is an excellent attorney. She fights for her clients and always gets results. I would definitely recommend her."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jodie is tenacious in the courtroom and highly respected in the community. I would feel confident with her on my side."
"Jodie got an aquittal after a 2 week trial in Federal Court on the 3rd largest cocaine bust in Davidson County. That says it all. One of the best and hardest working attorneys out there."
"Our firm has referred dozens of people to Jodie. She's always handled the cases with expertise and compassion."
"Hardest working lawyer I know"
"Jodie is a fantastic lawyer. She is fearless and relentless in representing her clients."
"Jodie is well-respected by judges and lawyers in Nashville for her intelligent, tenacious, creative and ethical representation of criminal defense clients. Whenever I have referred clients to her, she has represented them well."
"Jodie Bell is a great defense attorney, and it has been my pleasure to work with her on many cases to achieve successful outcomes for our clients. I endorse her without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
2014 Panel Attorney of the Year, Criminal Justice Act Panel
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Founding Partner, Bell, Tennent & Frogge, pllc
2001 - 2007
Solo Practitioner, Jodie Bell, Attorney at Law
1998 - 2001
Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender
1997 - 1998
Law Clerk, Honorable Thomas Shriver
1995 - 1997
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Arthur K. Wachtel
Associations
2014 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
CJA Panel for the Middle District of TennesseeMember
1998 - Present
Lawyers' Association for WomenMember
1997 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
1997 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Former Board of Directors
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Harry Phillps American Inn of Court
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. Clariot, et al
Not guilty after jury trial
Education
1994
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
San Francisco State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Davidson County General Sessions Court Training
The Feds are Coming
2015
TACDL Annual Meeting 2015
Putting the Snitch in the (Metaphorical) Ditch
2015
CJA Panel Training Seminar
Ins and Outs of Federal Criminal Defense Practice
2014
Lunch and Learn
Fake Drugs/ReaL Crimes: Controlled Substance Analogues
2014
Board of Professional Responsibility Ethics Workshop
Ethics and Criminal Law Panel
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I pay off and Underage Possession citation, or do I have to go to court no matter what?
06 Oct 2014
Q&A
CPS called me and asked me too come to their office to talk about a call they received regarding my son.
10 Sep 2014
Q&A
Can one be charged with driving on suspended license if one has never had a license issued or has never taken a driver's test?
09 Jul 2014