Jay Underwood

Jay Underwood

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3417 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 6 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2020

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Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Houston & Alexander PLLC

3417 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN, 37415

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Jay Underwood's Reviews

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14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Review

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...ont with me about what I could be facing, but he was always thinking two or three steps ahead too. He had a strategy for each possibility. When you’re in my situation, it’s comforting to have someone on your side who has a mastery of the court system. To say that he went above and beyond is an understatement. In the end, despite my high blood result, I avoided felony charges, a DUI conviction, or any conviction for that matter. Keeping this off my record was also critical for me, because I have a professional license that could have been in jeopardy. If you have a serious case, don’t hesitate to hire this firm! There is hope and they will help you through it.

Posted by Maureen | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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.... I called and spoke to Jay, and hired him over the phone. I have a professional license, and a DUI conviction could have been a real problem for me. But Jay had a plan, was always very communicative, and he got the case reduced! Very glad I found this firm, and I highly recommend them to anyone in my situation.

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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...ns about my case. He walked me through the entire process and made sure I understood everything. Jay got my DUI reduced and I kept my driver license. I also didn’t have to do any jail time and now I can keep a clean record. I was treated like a person and never like a criminal! Thank you again for everything!

Posted by Sam | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Exceptional Professionalism and Care!

I hired Mr. Underwood to represent me for a DUI I was charged with. They offered me a great discontent rate that was a far better then the others I looked at. Communication was never a problem and I was always clear on what was going on with the case though there app. They were all very respectful..., understanding and cared about my case. After months of working the case and not giving in Mr. Underwood got the whole thing dropped and expunged. They're good guys to know.

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Bret Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Johnny Houston

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Education

2010

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Southern Adventist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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