Courtroom Advocates · Wilson County, TN

Trial-Tested Defense Counsel.
Relentless in Court.

Serious legal matters in Tennessee are not resolved through passive negotiations. They require proactive trial lawyers who know the local bench, scrutinize every record, and fight to protect your freedom and your future.

Daniel J. Turklay, Esq. criminal defense attorney in Lebanon TN
Managing Attorney & Lead Trial Counsel
BPR #032145 (TN)

Daniel J. Turklay, Esq.

Managing Attorney & Lead Trial Counsel

Founding attorney Daniel J. Turklay has devoted his career to vigorously defending individuals accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses throughout Middle Tennessee. A Lebanon resident and courtroom strategist, Daniel handles complex jury trials, violent crime allegations, and federal criminal inquiries.

Daniel brings strategic courtroom poise and deep procedural mastery to every client’s defense. Whether navigating grand jury indictments or presenting persuasive closing arguments, Daniel prepares every matter as if it will proceed to verdict.

Core Defense Focus

Major FeloniesFederal DefenseViolent CrimesAppeals
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D.
BPR #036892 (TN)

Cody Ryan Johnson, Esq.

Senior Associate Trial Attorney

Cody Ryan Johnson defends clients against rigorous state prosecution with aggressive pre-trial motions and thorough evidence scrutiny. Known for his tactical approach to DUI defense, drug suppression hearings, and constitutional challenges in Wilson, Rutherford, and Davidson courts.

Cody works extensively in Wilson County General Sessions and Criminal Courts, investigating arresting officers’ procedures, drafting targeted evidentiary suppression motions, and negotiating from positions of demonstrated trial readiness.

Core Defense Focus

DUI & Vehicular CrimesDrug OffensesDomestic AllegationsProbation Hearings
Belmont University College of Law, J.D.
Cody Ryan Johnson, Esq. criminal defense attorney in Lebanon TN
Senior Associate Trial Attorney
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We do not pass your case off to inexperienced associates. From arraignment through trial or dismissal, Daniel Turklay and Cody Johnson handle your defense personally.