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A. Sais Phillips Finney
About A. Sais
Biography
An experienced DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney, Sais Phillips Finney is committed to justice, dedicated to defense and always working for her clients best outcome regardless of the charges. She practices law throughout Memphis and Shelby County,TN, including Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Nashville, Murfreesboro and outlying counties.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
16 years
DUI and DWI
40%
13 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Law Offices of A. Sais Phillips Finney
200 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38103
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Posted by Kelly | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fabulous Lawyer
Hired Sais to handle my case, she was so kind, compassionate, and she fought for me. When I was at a point of giving up and settling, Ms. Finney would take time to go over the case-honestly letting me know how strong or weak my case is at that time. Keeping me inform of the next steps of what was ab...
Posted by VW | April 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense
She knows her stuff
After being pulled over in my car and arrested I was told by my first lawyer to plead guilty on the charges I was facing. I spoke with my cousin about the situation and she recommended Ms. Finney. She took the time to look over everything and was actually able to have the charges dismissed and my rec...
Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent representation
Very attentive and trusting. Made me feel confidant that we would win our case. Articulate and knowledgable, was a very swift and easy process. An overall good experience. Would recommend her to everyone needing legal counsel.
A. Sais Phillips Finney's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Disbarment issued in TN, 2023
updated on 10/13/2023Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Suspension issued in TN, 2022
updated on 03/29/2023Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension/Probation issued in TN, 2022
updated on 03/30/2023Suspension/Probation means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Temporary Suspension issued in TN, 2020
updated on 12/23/2020Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Censured issued in TN, 2020
updated on 05/07/2020When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Publicly Censured issued in TN, 2020
updated on 10/13/2023This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2020
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2014
Certificate, NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
2007
Best Oral Advocate, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, River Law Group, P.C.
2015 - 2019
Attorney, The Phillips Finney Firm
2010 - 2014
Attorney, Alston & Bird, LLP
2008 - 2009
Extern, Shelby County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseMember
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI 2nd/Simple Possession/Contraband in Penal Institution
Dismissed
Conspiracy to Sell Cocaine
Dismissed
Felony Drug Possession
Misdemeanor Simple Possession - $250.00 Fine, No jail, No probation
DUI w/child
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
DUI with Accident
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
DUI 3rd w/Accident
Bond reduced to $10,000 from $45,000 - no interlock, no SCRAM, no conditions
Education
2009
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Memphis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2016
AVVO Guide
7 Changes to Tennessee DUI Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How will points work in Nashville (where I live) if I got a speeding ticket in Florida?
14 Jun 2018
Q&A
What is a review hearing in the state of TN?
27 Nov 2017
Q&A
What happens if marijuana shows up on a drug test while on trial for DUI (alcohol)?
19 Nov 2015