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4.9 /5.0
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William D. Massey has been practicing law for over thirty-one years, over twenty-eight of those years in the Memphis area. His area of expertise is in trial work for cases involving drug or murder charges. He has tried cases in Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Texas, in addition to throughout the state of Tennessee. He is a Certified Criminal Defense Specialist in Western Tennessee and he devotes 100% of his practice to litigation work. He also has been chosen on numerous occasions to speak at seminars in order to share his immense experience, particularly pertaining to advocacy related topics.
Quality, experienced criminal defense representation. Protect your rights & preserve your future.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
44 years
DUI and DWI
20%
44 years
Federal Crime
20%
44 years
Violent Crime
20%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 45 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky & Fuchs
(901) 937-8004
Fax
3074 East Rd, Memphis, TN, 38128-4636
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Posted by LN | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Mr. Massey was very patient at listening. He very knowledgeable across-the-board, good team work, and most of all dedicated.
Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing Results
Words cannot explain the miracle Mr Massey achieved in my case. He was professional and reassuring from the beginning, even in the face of a hopeless situation. He gave me clear directions to bring about the most favorable outcome. I was afraid my life was literally over. I will never forget the res...
Posted by Takesha | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Passionate Super Lawyer, knowledgeable & passionate
Working with a law firm that's genuinely passionate about their clients is a rareity. Bill Massey has represented myself in the past. I say of the man he is a man of great character & intellect, he is the most knowledgeable criminal attorney in this region. Bill Massey is an amazing attorney serving ...
Posted by Brad | June 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Very professional and ethical
Best criminal defense lawyer I know. I was facing upto ten years and Mr.Massey kept me from going to jail /prison and got the felony charges off my record like it never happened. Mr. Massey and his staff are the ones you want in court fighting for you. Watching Mr Massey in the courtroom you quickly ...
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2015
Dedicated Attorney
Mr. Massey always took time to meet with me or made sure one of the other attorneys was able to inform me on what was going on. I became frustrated at the amount of time everything was taking but he explained to me that the legal system takes time and not everything happens at the drop of a hat and t...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Robert W. Ritchie Award for Outstanding Service to the TACDL, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2001
Special Congressional Recognition, United States House of Representatives for Invaluable and Outstanding Service to Community
2000
Who's Who, Who's Who Legal
1999
Who's Who, Who's Who Legal
1996
Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
N/A
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Senior Partner, Law Office of Massey McClusky McClusky Fuchs
Associations
Memphis Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Past President
2006 - 2007
Tennessee Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2005 - 2006
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
2003 - 2003
Tennessee Bar AssociationParliamentarian
2003 - 2004
Tennessee Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2002 - 2008
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
2001 - 2007
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersExecutive Committee
Education
1981
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
National Bar Association, Ben F. Jones Chapter
Suppression of Evidence After Berrios
2007
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Key West, FL
The Gentle Wind of Words, Moving Jurors from Abstract to Experiential
2007
Loosening the Death Belt
The Team Approach to Death Penalty Defense
2007
Bench Bar Seminar
Qualifying and Defending Our Expert Witness
2006
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Opening Statement as Story Telling
2005
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Embracing Confessions: To Hug or To Squeeze
2004
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
A Diner Menu Approach to Preparing for a Death Penalty Trial: How To Serve Desert with the Main Course and Cook a Little Hash
2004
Betting on Justice V
Closing Argument: Taking the State's Case to the Dump in High Profile Cases
2003
Making the Cases for Life Seminar VI
Wiggins & ABA Guidelines
1998
Tennessee Criminal Defense College
Faculty and Senior Instructor
Languages
English