Russell Fletcher Thomas

Russell Fletcher Thomas

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Government Lawyer Practice Areas: Government

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Licensed in Tennessee for 23 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2003

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Russell Fletcher Thomas's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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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 ...weeks in jail and losing my job to having my charges dropped completely. I can't thank Mr. Thomas enough. He was worth every penny. We fought the case a long time and he was always very patient and kept me informed about what was going on.

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Russell Fletcher Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ana Escobar

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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William Wilbert

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ryan Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russell is a thorough and dedicated attorney, and leverages his years of experience to serve each of his clients diligently. I highly recommend him."

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Jae Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Joanna Mccracken

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Robert Gilligan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Grover Collins

Unknown lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Carver

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Friend

"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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Brandon Bass

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Stephens

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Thomas is a highly competent criminal litigator, and I would recommend his services to anyone seeking counsel in a criminal matter."

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Rebecca Blair

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Other

"Russell is an excellent lawyer. He works hard for his clients and enjoys an excellent reputation with his colleagues."

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Bryan Stephenson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Delain Deatherage

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russell Thomas is an attorney who will listen to your problems and address them. He is very competent and efficient. I highly recommend him."

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Julie Burnstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russell is an outstanding defense lawyer. I highly recommend him."

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Jacob Nemer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Court

Member

2007 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2003 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Nashville Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Nashville Bar Association, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Committee

Past Chairman

2009 - 2010

Harry Phillips American Inn of Court

Member

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

Publications

2007

Nashville Bar Journal Deporting Undocumented Aliens: The Implementation of 287(g) by the Nashville Sheriff's Department

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