Ethan Smartt

Ethan Smartt is a criminal defense attorney with Michael & Associates in Nashville, Tennessee, representing clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges. His practice includes DUI and DWI, assault, drug offenses, theft, and other criminal matters. Smartt has more than a decade of experience defending accused individuals across Tennessee and has handled cases in more than 60 counties, giving him broad familiarity with different courts, procedures, judges, and local practices.

Smartt earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2012 and a B.S. from the University of Tennessee in 2007. During law school, he gained practical experience through work with the Tennessee Court of Appeals, a law school research position, and clerk and internship roles with private law offices. His education and early legal experience provided a foundation in legal research, criminal procedure, case analysis, and courtroom preparation.

Smartt has spent his career focused on criminal defense through private practice and work with several Tennessee law firms. His prior roles include positions with Dunham & Jones Law Firm, Miller and Steeno PC, Greg Coleman Law, Fox and Farley Attorneys at Law, Stanuszek Law Group, and The Stanford Law Firm. He also operated his own law practice during several periods of his career, handling trials, motions, negotiations, and other criminal proceedings.

Ethan Smartt brings extensive statewide criminal defense experience to clients facing serious legal and personal consequences. His work across more than 60 Tennessee counties has given him practical insight into varying court systems and local procedures. Smartt focuses on thorough preparation, strategic analysis, and clear communication while helping clients understand the charges against them, evaluate available defenses, and navigate each stage of the criminal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Michael & Associates
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Tennessee Winston College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Tennessee