Atty. Derrick Lamont Scretchen
Derrick Lamont Scretchen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, state government law, federal government law. Derrick received a B.A. degree from Morehouse College in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.
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Derrick Lamont Scretchen is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Law Office of Derrick Scretchen. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1997). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1997) and Morehouse College (B.A. English, 1991). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derrick Lamont Scretchen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, state government law, federal government law
- Derrick received a B.A. degree from Morehouse College in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Derrick practices at Law Office of Derrick Scretchen in Nashville, TN
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
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 andnue, 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.
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