Ben Raybin

Ben Raybin is an attorney at Raybin & Weissman, P.C. in Nashville, Tennessee. He practices primarily in criminal defense law, civil rights, general civil litigation, appeals, and clemency. He has handled matters before the Tennessee Supreme Court, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Tennessee Court of Appeals, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. His work further includes personal injury matters and constitutional claims involving excessive force and civil rights violations.

Ben earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School, where he served on the Vanderbilt Law Review. He earned his B.A. from the University of Chicago, graduating with honors. His legal education was followed by federal appellate clerkships with Judges Jane B. Stranch and Gilbert S. Merritt of the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Ben has spent his legal career with Raybin & Weissman, P.C. apart from his federal clerkships. He represents clients in criminal cases involving DUI, assault, drug charges, sex offenses, theft, white-collar crimes, and other serious allegations. His appellate and clemency work includes briefing and arguing complex legal issues before state and federal courts. He regularly presents continuing legal education programs and has written on criminal procedure, appellate practice, and executive clemency.

Ben Raybin is admitted to practice in Tennessee and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. His federal admissions include all three U.S. District Courts in Tennessee. He serves in leadership roles with the Nashville Bar Association and has served with the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His professional recognition includes selections to Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Raybin & Weissman, P.C.
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Nashville Bar Association
• Fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation
• Coach, USN High School Mock Trial
• Board of Directors, Temple Nashville
• Member, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Executive Council, Tennessee Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Vanderbilt University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Chicago
  Bachelor of Arts

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