Nashville Criminal Defense Lawyer - Legal Powers, Attorneys At Law

Criminal charges are a nightmare scenario that can quickly go from bad to worse if you don’t have the right legal representation to protect you, your rights, and your liberty. If you have been contacted by investigators or if you have been charged or arrested for a crime then contact Legal Powers PLLC.

Ben Powers’ criminal knowledge is the product of his experiences as a defense attorney as well as a former law clerk for a criminal trial judge. Through his extensive experience, Ben has forged a defensive skill set that is proactive, smart, and strategic. We understand that you are more than a criminal case number, an arrest report, or a criminal citation and we will always stand by you. Confront your Nashville criminal defense issues with our legal powers on your side.

Legal Powers PLLC is a Nashville criminal defense law firm serving Franklin, Smyrna, Gallatin, and the greater Middle Tennessee area.

Criminal Law Practice Areas

A criminal conviction is a permanent mark that can have life-long consequences worse than a bad tattoo. That is why it is very important for you to protect yourself by hiring a criminal attorney who can effectively tell your side of the story, provide you with knowledgeable insight and advise about your case and your rights, and that knows how to navigate the complexities of the criminal legal system.

Call for a free consultation to discuss your case and why Ben’s legal powers are right for you. Read reviews from Legal Powers clients for more information.

DUI Defense

A DUI charge can cause many problems in your personal and professional life. Our Legal Powers will get you a fair deal while maintaining your reputation.

Misdemeanor Defense

Ben Powers’ experience in criminal defense cases includes shoplifting, theft, burglary, domestic assault and more.

Felony Defense

A looming felony charge is nothing to take lightly. Ben Powers is the right felony defense attorney to make sure you get the fair trial you deserve

Federal Defense

At Legal Powers you’ll find the right defense attorney to help you with charges of mail fraud, computer crimes, credit card fraud, or other federal charges.

Drug Possession Criminal Defense

Having a drug possession charge can be a stressful and uncertain situation without a strong drug possession attorney on your side. Legal Powers specializes in drug-related criminal defense at several different degrees of severity.

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Simple Drug Possession Charges

Simple possession includes knowingly possessing or exchanging small amounts of marijuana, pills, or other illicit substances.

Simple Possession

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Felony Drug Possession Charges

Felony possession charges cover the manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of a large amount of controlled substances.

Felony Possession

We Have You Covered

Legal Powers, PLLC is a Nashville, Tennessee, based law firm that primarily covers the Middle Tennessee region but also handles cases throughout Tennessee. Below are the several counties that make up the Middle Tennessee region primarily covered by Legal Powers. Give us a call or contact us today to discuss your Nashville criminal defense situation with a professional and to find out more about our legal representation.

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Bedford County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Bedford County including Shelbyville, Bell Buckle, and Wartrace.

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Cheatham County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Williamson County including Ashland City, Pleasant View, and Kingston Springs.

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Davidson County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Davidson County including Nashville, Belle Meade, and Forest Hills.

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Dickson County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Dickson County including Dickson, WHite Bluff, and Charlotte.

Fairview City Court

Legal Powers offers criminal defense at the Fairview City Court in Fairview, Tennessee.

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Marshall County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Marshall County including Lewisburg, Chapel Hill, and Cornersville.

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Robertson County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Robertson County including Springfield, Cross Plains, and Cedar Hill.

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Rutherford County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Rutherford County including Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne.

Smyrna City Court

Legal Powers offers criminal defense at the Smyrna Municipal Court in Smyrna, Tennessee.

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Sumner County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Williamson County including Gallatin, Hendersonville, and Westmoreland.

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Williamson County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Williamson County including Franklin, Brentwood, and Thompson’s Station.

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Wilson County, TN

Legal Powers offers criminal defense to residents of Williamson County including Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, and Watertown.

Middle Tennessee’s Criminal Defense Lawyer

Ben Powers specializes in criminal law in Nashville and the wider Middle Tennessee area in cases involving misdemeanors, felonies, white collar offenses, DWIs, and other criminal charges. No case is too controversial for our firm and you will get the representation you’re deserved.

Learn the Law

Keep up with Ben Powers’ law blog for his latest thoughts and advice on current legal matters in Nashville and beyond.

Always On Your Side

By bringing objectivity and visions of success to each consultation, Ben’s advocacy across Middle Tennessee has helped hundreds of individuals and businesses dispose of their legal stresses.

Google Testimonials

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   Katie Sigmond 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. very reliable!! always on it when needing something urgent and does a great job at getting it don’t the right way

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review, Katie! And thank you for trusting us to reliably take care of your legal needs and get the job done for you!
  
 
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   Claudia Herrera 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Muy agradecida enormemente con la abogada Lody power su profesionalismo es incomparable, me ayudó a resolver lo que yo necesitaba sin ningún problema. Me inspiró mucha confianza desde el primer momento y ahora gracias a Dios pude lograr lo que hace mucho tiempo. Quería hacer lo que más me gusta es que en mi idioma la recomiendo 100%🙏🙏

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review, Claudia! We are very proud to have been of service and for the trust that you placed in us to take care of you!
  
 
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   Mike C 
 5 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben Powers Legal Team are the BEST. At first it seemed like I didn’t have any hope. Thank God things turned around very well when he represented me.
He was able to get my case dismissed entirely like it never happened.
I will recommend him to any client who wants legal services.

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review, Mike! We are very proud to have been of service for you and of the dismissal we achieved!
  
 
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   James Davenport 
 36 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben and the team were amazing from start to finish, great communication and professionalism. The team was able to achieve the outcome I wanted quickly and with no issues, this is the only law firm I will ever use.

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review, James! We are proud of the quick outcome we achieved and are honored by your trust in us and our skills!
  
 
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   Levi Adams 
 36 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m extremely grateful for Ben Powers and everything he did for me throughout my DUI case. He was professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about helping me through a difficult situation. I couldn’t have asked for better representation. Thank you, Ben, for all your hard work and for helping me get through this chapter. I highly recommend him!

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review, Levi! And thank you again for trusting us with your legal representation needs to advocate and look out for you during a trying time!
  
 
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   Tyler Lewis 
 47 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ben Powers was very helpful, thoughtful and helped get the best result possible.

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review, Tyler! And thank you again for trusting us with your legal representation, very proud that we were able to achieve the best result possible!
  
 
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   Lori Albers 
 72 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Powers worked diligently through a very difficult case due to the sudden decline in my husband’s health. Mr. Powers is very professional and genuinely cares about his clients. He is definitely a very knowledgeable lawyer and I would recommend him 100 out of 100 times. You are in good hands with Ben.

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review, Lori! And thank you for entrusting us with your husband’s legal representation, we are proud to have been of service to you, him and your family!
  
 
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   Sarchasm _ 
 73 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After making a dumb mistake and receiving a heavy ticket. Ben Powers was able to reduce the ticket to a negligible one. His efforts are definitely worth it and I highly recommend him for representing you! Thank you!

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review! And thank you again for trusting us with your legal representation!
  
 
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   Vance 
 79 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I thought my incident may have been to small for Mr. Powers to take on. He gladly accepted to take me on as a client. I could not be happier with the results I received from his Legal Powers!

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review, Vance! And thank you again for entrusting us to take care of you and get results for you!
  
 
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   Marcus Bell 
 85 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In a time of need for someone to represent me on a case that i so much needed help with ben powers with his expertise and experience got me through my troubled time. Out of all lawyers in nashville area and i feel like in tennessee in general he will do his very best to get you from worse to great news. Me and my family thank him for what he's done for me on representing me and helping me through to get all my charges dropped and expunged to move on and live a better life. So if you as a parent need someone for your child i assure you , you wont go wrong with choosing ben powers and his firm legal powers!

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Thank you for your 5 Star Review, Marcus! And thank you again for trusting us to protect you, your family, and your future!