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Jay was born and raised in the Ooltewah/Collegedale area. He graduated from Southern Adventist University in 2007 and then went to law school at the University of Memphis, where he graduated in 2010.
Since then, his practice has been almost exclusively focused on criminal defense. He spent about five years at the Public Defender’s Office, and for the remainder he has been in private practice. He also served as Special Judge for the City of Collegedale from 2023 – 2025.
Jay has successfully litigated serious trials and motions and has earned the respect of judges and other criminal defense attorneys. He has also successfully handled cases at the Court of Criminal Appeals, persuading the Court to reverse two separate murder convictions. He is licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, and has also been admitted to practice in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Tennessee.
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Chat withState: Georgia
Acquired: 2020
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State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2010
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3417 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN, 37415
14 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ricky | May 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
How he did it, I’ll never know
Jay Underwood took my second offense dui and got it reduced to reckless driving. As most of you know usually a second offense of anything would mean guaranteed jail time. That would of meant I would have lost my job, my apartment, my car and most likely my relationship as well. This man didn’t just k...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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About a year ago, I was involved in a bad wreck after having some drinks. I was injured and so were the people in the other car. I was taken to the hospital where police took my blood. I was not arrested at the time, but I knew charges could come. So I hired Jay and I'm glad I did. He was upfr...
Posted by Raquel | January 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Jay Underwood, helped get my DUI dropped to reckless driving and help me get my record clean and he was so good about explaining me things and he was there every time I had a question. he was so easy to talk and he is one of the best lawyer. I highly recommend him and will to my family and friends if...
Posted by Maureen | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
I am not from Tennessee, but when I was on a trip, I got charged with a DUI in Dunlap. I didn’t know anyone in the area to recommend an attorney. After having a bad experience with another firm, I found Houston and Alexander online. They looked like the most qualified people and had great reviews....
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Outcome!
Im really thankful for the outcome i received! Unfortunately, i allowed alcohol take control over me and ended up making horrible actions which resulted in a DUI. Jay Underwood worked with me on my case. He always checked up on me the day before court! He wanted to make sure I didn’t have any questio...
"I've known Jay Underwood for many years. I first experienced his true abilities when I tried, as a senior state prosecutor, a serious drug felony against him. Since that time, Johnny Houston & I joined forces while Jay became known for overturning two separate homicide convictions, for errors, at the Tennessee Court of Appeals. He tried such a good case, while handling appeals so well, that we had to have him join our team. You can't replace real, in-court experience, like his."
"I am a judge as well as an attorney. Although Jay was originally a solo practitioner, I first got to know him when he appeared before me in my court as a public defender. Jay was always on time, cared about his clients and the outcome of their cases and had a way of pushing issues that he thought should be pushed, without alienating me as a judge or the assistant District Attorney. Some lawyers NEVER acquire that skill. Jay was a division leader at the PD's office and handled a number of successful appeals. When my law office had an opening, Jay was the person we wanted to join us. He is hard-working, never complains and quietly GETS THE JOB DONE! Without reservation, I endorse Jay Underwood."
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2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts