Atty. Robert L. Hutton
Robert L. Hutton has substantial litigation experience.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN
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About Robert L. Hutton at a Glance
Robert L. Hutton is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Glankler Brown PLLC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1992) and Vanderbilt University (BS, 1989). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Memphis) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert L. Hutton
Mr. Hutton practices generally in litigation, with substantial experience in federal civil rights, constitutional law, general business litigation, and criminal law.
Mr. Hutton serves as a member of the Board of Directors and officer of Chuck Hutton Chevrolet Co., and as general counsel for the Chuck Hutton Companies.
Mr. Hutton also serves as Chairman of the John Buckman Charitable Trust.
Representative Matters:
Capital Defense:
- U.S.A. v. Robert L. Carpenter, (trial counsel)
- U.S.A. v. Terance Johnson, (trial counsel)
- U.S.A. v. Willie McCulley, (trial counsel)
- State of Tennessee v. Richard Austin, (trial counsel) (coram nobis)
- State of Tennessee v. Robert L. Carpenter, (trial counsel)
- Robert Coe v. State of Tennessee, (competency for execution) (right to counsel at execution)Sedley Alley v. Ricky Bell, (habeas corpus)
- Gary Cone v. Ricky Bell, (habeas corpus)
- Gaile Owens v. Earline Guida, (habeas corpus)
- Mika`eel Abdullah Abdus Samad v. Ricky Bell, (habeas corpus) (clemency counsel)
- Michael Howell v. Ricky Bell, (habeas corpus)
- Heck Van Tran v. Ricky Bell, (habeas corpus)
- Phillip Workman v. State of Tennessee, (post conviction) (coram nobis)
- Barrett v. Hardin County, (ordered construction of new jail facility in Hardin County, Tennessee)Davis v. Sutton, (declared unconstitutional and ordered construction of new jail facility in Lauderdale County, Tennessee)
- Little v. Shelby County, (declared unconstitutional Shelby County Jail)
- Robert Coe v. Bell, (established right of counsel to be present at execution)
- Maben v. Williams, (held Lauderdale County General Sessions Judge liable for damages for violation of civil rights)
- Philip Workman v. State (established right of capital defendant to raise claims of factual innocence premised upon newly discovered evidence which were not raised earlier through no fault of the defendant)
- In re: Mika`eel Abdullah Abdus-Samad (mounted clemency campaign resulting in Governor's commutation of client's death sentence to life imprisonment - first successful death sentence commutation in Tennessee since 1965)
- "The Irony of the Execution of Robert Glen Coe;" Memphis Commercial Appeal, May 21, 2000
- The Right of the Condemned to Have Counsel at Execution as Established in the case of Robert Glen Coe 31 U. Memphis L. Rev. 757 (2001)
- "Ethics, Conscience and Dissent" The Bencher, November 2002
Civil Rights
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Practice Areas Explained
Robert L. Hutton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert L. Hutton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
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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Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
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White Collar Crimes in Memphis
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Civil Litigation in Memphis
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Civil Rights in Memphis
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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 Robert L. Hutton
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 Robert L. Hutton's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and civil rights.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and white collar, Robert L. Hutton 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 Robert L. Hutton 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 Robert L. Hutton Handles in Memphis
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