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Jay Underwood
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
15 years
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Licensed in Georgia for 6 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Houston & Alexander PLLC
3417 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN, 37415
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Showing 11 - 11 of 11 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Mr. Underwood is a blessing
I was charged with DUI and was worried about getting convicted and losing my license. But Jay and the team at Houston & Alexander worked hard and were able to get the case reduced to reckless driving. They kept me informed throughout the process and are experts in Court. I highly recommend them.
Jay Underwood's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Education
2010
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Southern Adventist University
BA - Bachelor of Arts