Tennessee District Attorneys

Each of these includes at least one county. Each prosecuting attorney is a district attorney general. It's the district attorney general's responsibility to either:

• File charges against a criminal suspect, or
• Convene a grand jury to help decide

Sometimes, criminal defendants or suspects want to contact the district attorney general. They typically will do so through an attorney. For instance, they may want to negotiate a plea deal before trial. They may want to do this in exchange for reduced charges or probation. But it's also important to avoid tipping your hand to the prosecution about your defense strategy. This means engaging in negotiations that do not benefit you.

Tennessee State Attorney General

Tennessee's district attorneys general represent various regions, or judicial districts, throughout the state. Tennessee's attorney general (or A.G.) represents the state. Under the district attorneys general are the assistant district attorneys general. These officials make appearances in trial courts during criminal prosecution. They also do so in general session courts.

All these officials are publicly elected. They handle the administration of law enforcement in their respective jurisdictions. They also prosecute criminal offenses. Examples of criminal offenses include:

• Domestic violence and all other violent crimes
• Driving under the influence (DUI)
• Elder abuse
• Fraud, including health care fraud

If you're facing charges, consult with a licensed attorney in the state of Tennessee.

It's important to know that you still have options even if you can't afford an attorney. You could contact the office of the public defender. Criminal defense lawyers at the office of the public defender provide free legal services to qualifying people. You could also contact Legal Aid Tennessee. As a network of nonprofits, Tennessee Legal Aid Services provides free or low-cost legal advocacy to qualifying people. They give legal help in various ways, regardless of your ability to pay. These organizations have legal professionals to help with resolving your legal problems.

If you need referrals for attorneys, you could contact the Tennessee Bar Association. It can provide referrals for free.

Whatever your circumstances, Tennesseans have many options for getting legal help in the state.

Directory of Tennessee District Attorneys General

Tennessee has 31 judicial districts, each covering one or more counties. Counties and cities also have attorneys representing their respective jurisdictions. The following directory lists Tennessee district attorneys general. It also lists the Memphis, Tenn., city prosecutor.

Note: We strive to provide the most current contact and website information for the D.A. offices in this state. But this information is subject to change. If you have found contact or website information that is not current, please contact us.

Talk To a Lawyer Before Contacting a Tennessee District Attorney

The prosecuting attorney is the one who files criminal charges in their respective jurisdiction. But it's usually unnecessary or unadvisable to call the district attorney general's office unless you are a crime victim. An experienced defense attorney will know best how to proceed, give you sound legal advice, and contact them on your behalf. Get help with your case today by contacting a Tennessee criminal defense attorney near you.