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I am an AV rated lawyer and former prosecutor with over 15 years of experience in the courtroom. I currently serve as the Executive Director of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 23 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2003
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Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Above and beyond
After being charged with a crime I contacted mr. Thomas in from the get-go I could tell that he would provide a professional service. He was able to get my charge lowered when I saw no light at the end of the tunnel. I used him a few months later and he was able to get the charge completely removed.
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Responsive, Thorough and Professional Experience; Strongly Recommendable
I was referred to Mr. Thomas for an incident in 2007. He was immediately responsive and thorough in walking me through what to expect before, during, and after the courtroom. The case was settled to my liking. Several years later, Mr. Thomas followed up to inform me of options to expunge the case ...
Posted by Robert | April 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer, Great Guy
I was arrested for a second offense DUI and had been offered 45 days in jail. I'm a small business owner and that kind of jail time would have put me out of business and into bankruptcy. Russell got a video of my initial stop and filed a motion to suppress. The prosecutor dropped his offer from 45...
Posted by Kevin | March 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Thank you Mr. Thomas
I was arrested for a first offense DUI. I didn't have that much too drink and thought I passed the cops tests, but he arrested me anyway. I thought I could handle this myself and that turned out to be a big mistake. I went to court by myself and was told I would have to plead guilty and go to jail...
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Lifesaver!
I was facing a 2nd Offense DUI charge and had been offered 45 days in jail. I hired Mr. Thomas to fight my case. He undercovered a lot of information about my arresting officer getting in trouble various times with his department and persuaded the DA to drop my charges. I went from looking at six ...
Russell Fletcher Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Russell Thomas is one of the hardest working attorneys that I know. He cares about his clients. He is meticulous about his cases. He researches every viable issue, he provides constant communication with his clients, and he is organized. He is approachable yet very knowledgeable in the law. He is respected by his colleagues."
"I highly recommend Russell Thomas. Russell is one of the preeminent criminal defense attorneys in Nashville, Tennessee. Russell is extremely knowledgeable about complex criminal defense issues. He is hard-working, detail oriented, professional and provides excellent representation for his clients."
"Russell is a thorough and dedicated attorney, and leverages his years of experience to serve each of his clients diligently. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I referred a felony criminal matter in Davidson county to Russell back in 2015. It was a challenging case due to the severity of the charges, the client's immigration status, and a language barrier to top it off. I was impressed by Russell's professionalism, dedication, and responsiveness. In the end, Russell was able to negotiate a great plea bargain for the client."
"Russell Thomas is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. He was a prosecutor first which has given him a unique ability to defend his clients. He's also a charming person and great to work with."
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"Russell Thomas is a trustworthy and hard working criminal defense attorney. I have the utmost confidence in Russell's legal ability."
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"Mr. Thomas is a highly competent criminal litigator, and I would recommend his services to anyone seeking counsel in a criminal matter."
"Russell is an excellent lawyer. He works hard for his clients and enjoys an excellent reputation with his colleagues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Russell Thomas consistently exceeds client expectations, working to obtain them the best results. He knows the landscape of the local legal communities and his prior experience as a prosecutor serves him well."
"Russell Thomas is an attorney who will listen to your problems and address them. He is very competent and efficient. I highly recommend him."
"Russell is an outstanding defense lawyer. I highly recommend him."
"Russell is an intelligent, thoughtful and diligent attorney who treats each client as if they were his only client. I highly recommend Russell to anyone seeking a criminal defense attorney in Nashville or the surrounding counties"
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Fellow, Nashville Bar Association
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Executive Director, Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission
2007 - 2019
Attorney, The Law Office of Russell F. Thomas
2003 - 2007
Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney General, Nashvile, Tennessee
Associations
2016 - Present
Belmont University College of Law American Inn of CourtMember
2007 - Present
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Nashville Bar Association, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice CommitteePast Chairman
2009 - 2010
Harry Phillips American Inn of CourtMember
Education
2003
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Tennessee
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Solo/Small Firm Better Business Practices
Marketing in the Digital Age
2013
Over the Limit: Defending a DUI Case
The Basics of DUI Science
2012
2012 Fall Meeting and Seminar
What Every Attorney Should Know About DUIs and Criminal Law
Publications
2007
Nashville Bar Journal
Deporting Undocumented Aliens: The Implementation of 287(g) by the Nashville Sheriff's Department
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
First possible offense; misdemeanor probation violation.
20 Mar 2014
Q&A
I'm 19 and got charged with underage consumption and open container what is the penalty for that in Tennessee
20 Mar 2014
Q&A
What does the TCA codes means in Tennessee
02 Feb 2013