Atty. Michael Ryan Working
Michael Ryan Working is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, dui & dwi. Michael has been licensed for 20 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 20+ Years Experience
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About Michael Ryan Working at a Glance
Michael Ryan Working is a dui/dwi, divorce, and criminal defense attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2006). Educated at University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (JD, 2005). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Ryan Working
- Michael Ryan Working is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, dui & dwi
- Michael has been licensed for 20 years
- Michael practices in Memphis, TN
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Michael Ryan Working's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Ryan Working handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
DUI / DWI Defense in Memphis
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Divorce in Memphis
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Criminal Defense in Memphis
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 Memphis 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-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 Memphis Choose Michael Ryan Working
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 Michael Ryan Working's practice in the field of dui/dwi, divorce, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Ryan Working brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, divorce, and criminal defense, Michael Ryan Working can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means Michael Ryan Working 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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