David Raybin

David Raybin is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney and partner at Raybin & Weissman, P.C. in Nashville, Tennessee. With more than 40 years of experience, he leads the firm’s criminal defense section, representing clients in criminal trials, appeals, parole hearings, and civil rights cases. Known for his legal skill and courtroom presence, Mr. Raybin has been named one of the Best Criminal Lawyers in Nashville by Best Lawyers in America and Tennessee Business magazine.

Mr. Raybin earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1973 and his B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1971.

Mr. Raybin began his legal career in public service, working in the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office from 1974 to 1977 and then serving in the Nashville District Attorney’s Office until 1984. His deep understanding of criminal law has made him a sought-after attorney for high-stakes defense, including charges of homicide, sexual assault, drug offenses, white collar crimes, and cases involving digital evidence. He also represents university students facing arrest at schools including Vanderbilt, Belmont, TSU, and more.

A respected voice in Tennessee law, Mr. Raybin wrote Tennessee Criminal Law, a key reference cited hundreds of times by courts and used widely by legal professionals. He has also published many legal articles and briefs, contributing to the state’s legal scholarship and practice.

David Raybin has served on numerous commissions, including the Tennessee Sentencing Commission and several advisory groups for the Tennessee Supreme Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and serves on the board of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Known for his advocacy, legal writing, and public service, Mr. Raybin is a pillar of Tennessee’s legal community and a trusted defender of individual rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Raybin & Weissman, P.C.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Nashville Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Tennessee
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Virginia Commonwealth University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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