Byron L. Pugh

Byron L. Pugh is a Nashville criminal defense attorney at Byron Pugh Legal who represents individuals charged with crimes or facing criminal investigations. He serves clients across Middle Tennessee, including Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, and Sumner counties. His defense work includes allegations involving DUI, domestic assault, drug offenses, theft, violent crimes, and serious felony charges. He draws on his previous prosecution experience to evaluate the state’s case and prepare defenses.

Byron earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2011 and his B.A. from Lipscomb University in 2006. During law school, he contributed to Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law and received a public interest fellowship. He also interned at the Davidson County Public Defender’s Office. These experiences introduced him to courtroom practice, criminal defense, and the legal responsibilities involved in representing individuals accused of wrongdoing.

Byron began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Davidson County. He prosecuted domestic assault, stalking, and harassment matters and later handled DUI, theft, assault, and drug cases in general sessions court. He also worked on major felony prosecutions involving murder, aggravated robbery, rape, and aggravated domestic assault. This background gives him direct experience with investigative practices, charging decisions, and trial preparation that inform his current criminal defense work.

Byron participates in the Nashville and Tennessee bar associations, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court. His practice emphasizes reviewing the circumstances of each accusation and helping clients navigate serious legal consequences. Experience on both sides of criminal proceedings informs his approach to evaluating evidence and trial strategy. Byron L. Pugh represents defendants throughout Middle Tennessee in cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Byron Pugh Legal
• Member Since, Tennessee Bar Association (2019)
• Member Since, Nashville Bar Association (2017)
• Member Since, Harry Phillips American Inn of Court (2018)
• Member Since, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2019)

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Tennessee College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lipscomb University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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