Ridings Law Group, PC – Nashville Criminal Defense Attorney | DUI Lawyer | Felony Defense
Ridings Law Group, PC is a premier Nashville criminal defense law firm representing individuals charged with DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, and serious felony charges throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee, including Davidson County, Robertson County, Williamson County, and surrounding areas.
Founded in 1998 by prominent Nashville criminal defense attorney David G. Ridings, the firm brings nearly 30 years of courtroom experience and almost four decades of real-world experience inside the criminal justice system.
David G. Ridings is not just a criminal defense lawyer—he understands the system from every side. He is a former police officer with the Metro Nashville Police Department, a former prosecutor trained in the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office, and currently serves as a Night Court Judicial Magistrate/Commissioner in Nashville.
That combination gives clients a decisive advantage.
Ridings Law Group knows how police build cases, how prosecutors think, and where cases break down. That insight is used every day to challenge evidence, expose weaknesses, and position clients for the best possible outcome—whether that means dismissal, reduced charges, or trial.
Criminal Defense Practice Areas:
DUI / Drunk Driving Defense (First Offense, Repeat DUI, Implied Consent) Drug Charges (Possession, Distribution, Search & Seizure Issues) Felony Defense (Aggravated Assault, Gun Charges, Violent Crimes) Domestic Assault & Orders of Protection Weapons Offenses & Gun Rights Cases White Collar Crimes (Fraud, Theft, Financial Charges) Traffic Violations & License Issues
Every case is different. There is no template defense. Ridings Law Group builds strategic, aggressive defenses tailored to the facts, the law, and the client’s goals.
Why Clients Choose Ridings Law Group:
Nearly 30 years of criminal defense experience Former police officer and prosecutor insight Current Nashville Night Court Judge Proven courtroom trial experience Focused exclusively on criminal defense
When you are under investigation or facing criminal charges in Nashville, what you do early in the case matters. What you say can be used against you. What you don’t say can protect you.
“I don’t answer questions.” Is the actual title to the book David Ridings wrote which you can find on Amazon.com. It is not only the only thing you should say to police… it is a great read that will teach you about your constitutional rights and how to navigate police encounters.
If you have been arrested, charged, or believe you are under investigation, contact David Ridings at Ridings Law Group, PC today to protect your rights and your future. If you want to learn everything you wish you would have known the day before you got arrested, pick up a copy of his book “I Don’t Answer Questions”.
