Atty. Ben Raybin
A Nashville native, Ben began his legal career with Raybin & Weissman after graduating from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2010. In his practice at the firm, Ben has defended hundreds of clients against various misdemeanor and felony charges, and has also worked on several civil cases involving personal injury and civil rights matters.
Civil Practice & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 16+ Years Experience
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About Ben Raybin at a Glance
Ben Raybin is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Raybin & Weissman, P.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, and theft. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2010), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (2011), and U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee (2012). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D., 2010) and University of Chicago (B.A., 2007). Active member of Nashville and Tennessee State Bar Associations Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ben Raybin
- A Nashville native, Ben began his legal career with Raybin & Weissman after graduating from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2010
- In his practice at the firm, Ben has defended hundreds of clients against various misdemeanor and felony charges, and has also worked on several civil cases involving personal injury and civil rights matters
- He has briefed and argued cases before the Tennessee Supreme Court, U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Tennessee Court of Appeals
- Ben has appeared multiple times in both television and print news giving interviews on trending legal cases and issues
- From 2011 to 2012, Ben took a one-year hiatus from the firm to serve as a law clerk for Judges Jane B. Stranch and Gilbert S. Merritt, both of the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- As a law clerk, Ben assisted the judges with dozens of cases in several areas of law—such as criminal (state and federal), civil rights, personal injury, employment, contracts and constitutional
- While at Vanderbilt, Ben was Articles Editor for the Vanderbilt Law Review, in which he published a Note on federal criminal law: “Objection: Your Honor is Being Unreasonable!” Law and Policy Opposing the Federal Sentencing Order Objection Requirement, 63 Vand
- L. Rev. 235 (2010)
- The article has been cited by two federal courts and in more than a dozen briefs
- Prior to law school, Ben attended the University of Chicago, graduating with honors
- He is a graduate of the TBI, TDOC, Metro Police, and Tennessee Highway Patrol Citizens Academies, in which participants learn firsthand about law enforcement procedures, structure, and investigation
- He has presented at numerous continuing education programs for attorneys, is an active member of TACDL (Tennessee Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys), and is the co-chair of the Nashville Bar Association’s Criminal Law Committee
- Ben has completed the Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum Program and is a past member of the Board of Trustees for the Nashville Temple
- Outside of work, Ben enjoys coaching the USN high school mock trial team, cheering the Titans to victory, and spending time with wife Sarah, daughter, and three cats
Practice Areas Explained
Ben Raybin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ben Raybin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
DUI / DWI Defense in Nashville
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Drug Crimes in Nashville
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Personal Injury in Nashville
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Criminal Defense in Nashville
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Theft & Property Crimes in Nashville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Nashville
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Nashville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Nashville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Nashville Choose Ben Raybin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ben Raybin's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, and theft.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ben Raybin brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Ben Raybin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and personal injury, Ben Raybin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means Ben Raybin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ben Raybin Handles in Nashville
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