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Matthew P. Stephens
Matthew P. Stephens
Stephens Law, PLC
1300 Division Street Suite 305
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-244-7447
Website: stephenslawnashville.com

About Matthew P. Stephens
Prior to becoming a DUI Defense Lawyer, Matt was a Nashville Prosecutor and later a Tennessee Special Prosecutor. Much of his time with the Nashville District Attorney's Office was spent in the Vehicular Crimes Unit where he handled countless DUI, Vehicular Assault, and Vehicular Homicide cases. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals accused of DUI-related crimes and has a firm grasp of the complex issues associated with these cases. Matt is a licensed attorney in Tennessee, Alabama and Louisiana. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. In addition to the National College for DUI Defense, Matt is a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Nashville Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association.
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