Michael R. Campbell

Michael R. Campbell is a Tennessee attorney and founding partner of The Campbell Law Firm, who focuses primarily on criminal defense law and family litigation in state and federal court. His practice includes criminal defense, family disputes, personal injury matters, and civil defense for nonprofit organizations. He is admitted in Tennessee and the US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Before establishing his practice, he worked in criminal, family, and personal injury matters with several Memphis and Houston firms.

Michael earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. He later received his J.D. from the Oklahoma College of Law. He completed a Master of Theology at Memphis Theological Seminary, graduating summa cum laude. His academic background combines legal training with advanced theological study relevant to his work advising faith-based and community organizations.

Michael previously served with the Shelby County Public Defender’s Office, assisting indigent clients with criminal matters before District Court 2. He later worked at the Shelby County Environmental Court. His earlier private-practice experience includes criminal and family litigation, personal injury matters, and in-house legal work. He serves as general counsel and adviser to faith-based organizations and community nonprofits, including work involving governance and legal issues affecting tax-exempt organizations.

Michael R. Campbell brings a varied litigation and advisory background to criminal, family, injury, and nonprofit matters. His professional memberships include the Memphis Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Tennessee Bar. His practice reflects experience in private firms, public defense, court-related work, and organizational counsel. He continues to represent clients in Tennessee state and federal matters while advising nonprofit and faith-based organizations on legal concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Ferguson McNeil Law Firm, P.A.
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Memphis Bar Association
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association
• Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
• Member, Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Mississippi

Education

• Oklahoma College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Oklahoma
  B.A. in Psychology

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