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Jay Underwood
About Jay
Biography
I am proud to be part of the team at Houston & Alexander. I have been practicing criminal defense since 2010. For almost five years prior to joining Houston & Alexander, I worked at the Public Defender’s Office, where I handled hundreds of the most difficult cases, from the first court date all the way through appeal. During this time I had major successes in trials and motion hearings. I also successfully argued at the Court of Criminal Appeals, getting two separate murder convictions reversed.
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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Posted by Mike | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
DUI 2
My case was one that came in with pretty harsh facts. I knew it was a long shot to get a half way decent result. After my first court date I asked Jay if he played sports and he kind of laughed while replying yes. I asked that because I could tell he was competitive and was pushing himself to get a b...
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