Atty. David Raybin
With more than 40 years of experience, David Raybin heads the criminal defense section of our firm, which includes criminal trials, criminal appeals, parole hearings, and civil rights litigation. David has been named the Best Criminal Lawyer in Nashville in criminal general practice and white collar defense by Best Lawyers in America, and listed among the Best Criminal Lawyers in TN by Tennessee Business magazine.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 52+ Years Experience
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About David Raybin at a Glance
David Raybin is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Raybin & Weissman, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, dv defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1973) and Virginia Commonwealth University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, Board of Governors, 1986-1993) Tennessee Association for Justice National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Raybin
- With more than 40 years of experience, David Raybin heads the criminal defense section of our firm, which includes criminal trials, criminal appeals, parole hearings, and civil rights litigation
- David has been named the Best Criminal Lawyer in Nashville in criminal general practice and white collar defense by Best Lawyers in America, and listed among the Best Criminal Lawyers in TN by Tennessee Business magazine
- A regular commentator on local legal subjects, David often deals with prominent cases you may have read about in the news
- In addition to cases in the trial courts, David has successfully handled significant criminal appeals throughout Tennessee
- A prolific writer, David has authored numerous articles and publications
- He wrote the book Tennessee Criminal Law, which has been cited hundreds of times by Tennessee courts and relied on by judges and attorneys throughout the state
- David's criminal defense representation includes cases concerning murder and other homicides, sexual assault, drugs, domestic violence, white-collar fraud, and computer sexual image cases
- David also handles cases involving students arrested at local universities—such as Vanderbilt, MTSU, Fisk, Lipscomb, Belmont and TSU
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David Raybin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Raybin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Criminal Defense in Nashville
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Federal Crimes in Nashville
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White Collar Crimes in Nashville
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Domestic Violence Defense in Nashville
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Sex 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 David 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 David Raybin's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, dv defense, and sex crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Raybin brings 52+ 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, Sixth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, David Raybin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar, David 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 David 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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