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David Wayne Willis
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Please contact my office for free advice when facing a DUI charge. I know how to fight for your freedom and will be there beside you at each step of the criminal justice process. I always shoot straight with my Clients. Sometimes the Client may not like what they are told, but at least they know it is the truth. If you are in trouble and need help, call me, you don't have to pay me now, BUT CALL ME NOW!
Before law school, I spend 20 years in the United States Army. I have held every leadership position in the Army to include Command Sergeant Major (E-9) on two deployments (Africa and Haiti). I am a proud Persian Gulf War veteran and a Lifetime Member of the Disable American Veterans. I attended Law School at the University of Memphis. Savannah, Tennessee is my home town.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
70%
26 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
26 years | 1,500 cases
General Practice
5%
26 years | 500 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
5%
24 years | 10,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 25 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Parker & Willis, PLLC
8 S Third St, 5th Floor, Memphis, TN, 38103-2657
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David Wayne Willis's Reviews
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Posted by Unique | September 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Satisfied Client
Amazing Attorney. I hired him back in 2008 I’m trying to find him . I need to hire him asap, for a matter 9/20/2025 if anyone has any contact on Mr. Willis , let me know .!!!!!
Posted by Stephen | March 20, 2014
Highly Recommended
I'd highly recommend David Willis! I was facing a dui, refusal to submit, and speeding ticket. After a couple of continuances he was able to get the dui and refusal thrown out due to his knowledge of the field sobriety test and what the officers did wrong in administering it. Results were a cheap spe...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2013
David Willis is great!!!
David did a great job on my case. Although it took about 15 months, he was able to get all charges dropped and my record expunged
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2013
Awsome Lawyer and Very Motivated
I hired Dave when I was arrested on a second DUI with an accident involved. I refused the breathalyzer and the officer had me do a field sobriety test. The prosecutor would not give up on reducing the sentence to a reckless driving, so after reviewing the video a couple of times he advised me we ha...
Posted by LC | March 19, 2013
The Absolute Best!
I am 51 years of age. I was charged with Federal Conspiracy to Possess and Distribute more than 1,900 lbs of Marijuana, 2 counts of Use of a Communications Device and 1 Count of Conspiracy to possess 5 kilos of Cocaine. I was facing a mandatory 10 years to life prison sentence in federal prison. I hi...
David Wayne Willis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dave Willis is the man for DUI defese in Memphis ,Tn. Dave recently attended a DUI seminar I recently moderated. DUI Dave stays on the cutting edge of all the issues in a DUI case. From the traffic stop to the breath tests , he knows all the answers. Dave is active tttin TACDL and NCDD as well."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Dave for several years now. Dave is my go to guy in Memphis. I have had the pleasure of calling him for advice and seeking his input about cases in Tennessee and in General. Dave is very active in training across the country and is known to all the DUI attorneys across the U.S. at the person to call if you have case in Memphis."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"David is an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."
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"Excellent attorney. I endorse Dave Willis aka DUI DAVE."
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"I endorse this Lawyer. He has an in-depth knowledge of DUI defense and strategy"
"Dave Willis is an excellent attorney who is extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of DUI defense law."
"David Willis is a terrific DUI Defender, and my go-to-guy in Memphis. He is passionate about his craft, and works as hard for his clients as any lawyer I know."
"David Willis is tenacious and fights for the least significant issue if need be for justice, when bringing the prosecution to the task of following the U. S. Constitution. He is the kind of lawyer to whom I refer family and friends and have. We have collaborated and I can also say he is disciplined, hard working and honest and goes the extra mile."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known "DUI Dave" for many years. Anytime I have a complicated DUI case question, David Willis is the attorney I go to for the answer to the question. He is well known in the legal community for excellence in DUI defense representation. If you have been charged with DUI, you would be well served to consider hiring attorney Willis."
"Excellent lawyer, excellent DUI attorney. He really knows his stuff and is willing to put up the fight for each of his clients."
"David Willis is an excellent resource whenever I have a DUI question."
"I endorse David Willis. I've worked in the same office suite with "DUI Dave" for many years and I don't know of a finer, more knowledgeable DUI attorney in Memphis."
"David has greatly assisted me in providing better service for my clients. As a young lawyer I have found that my greatest resource has been the guidance and advice of experienced professionals. It is an important part of the practice of law to work together in order to better serve our clients. David takes this duty to heart, and aside from deserving great deference for his reputation as "DUI Dave," he has taken the time share his knowledge and experience with other professionals in the community. I always recommend David to friends and family as the expert to hire for DUI/DWI matters."
"I have worked with David on several matters over 5 years. David has concentrated in DUI law and educated himself to the point of even becoming certified to teach the field sobriety test and has a great intellectual curiosity about the entire scientific and legal process. He works well with the prosecution to obtain outstanding pleas when it is in the client’s best interest and the prosecutors know they will face a tough opponent if it goes to trial. David also applies that same zeal to other criminal matters."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 50 DUI Attorneys State of Tennessee, The National Advocacy of DUI Defense
2000
Excellence for the Future Award, CALI Award
1999
Best Oral Advocate Award, University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
1999
Mock Trial Competition Finalist, University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys
1999
The Dean's Award for Academic Excellence; Pre-Trial Litigation, The University of Memphis School of Law
1999
The Dean's Award for Academic Excellence; Civil Litigation, The University of Memphis School of Law
1999
The Dean’s Distinguished Service Award, The University of Memphis School of Law
1999
The Dean's Award for Academic Excellence; Child Advocacy, The University of Memphis School of Law
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Senior Partner, Parker & Willis, PLLC
2001 - 2002
Principal, McMillan, McMillan & Willis, PLLC
2000 - 2001
Attorney, McMillan & McMillan
Associations
2003 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
1999 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - 2007
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersChairperson West Tennessee Membership Committee
1998 - 2000
The University of Memphis Law ReviewMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Smith
DUI dismissed; all charges expunged.
State v. K. S.
Reckless Driving (non DUI) Fine only
Education
1999
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Juris Doctor
1989
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Business Admin
1987
University of Maryland, College Park
Associate of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
The Sword of Suppression: Fighting at the Front with New Ideas, Motions and Cross Points
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
2005
TESTING THE TESTS From Stop to Blow: A Primer & Update for DUI Defens
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Guides
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Q&A
How to transfer DUI case to another state?
13 Aug 2011
Q&A
Can you get kicked out of the military for getting a DUI?
24 Nov 2009
Q&A
I received a first offence OWI and have a clean record. I wanted to know without a chemical test evidence, can I be convicted?
22 Nov 2009