Criminal Defense

Protecting Your Rights.
Defending Your Freedom.

A criminal charge in Tennessee threatens your career, your family, and everything you’ve built.

At The Gilbert Firm, a former prosecutor who knows exactly how the other side thinks, now fights for you.

Charges We Defend

We provide aggressive representation for individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Tennessee General Sessions and Circuit Courts including:

  • DUI & Traffic Offenses: Defending against Tennessee’s strict driving-under-the-influence laws, implied consent violations, and license suspensions.

  • Drug Crimes: Representation for simple possession, drug manufacturing, and felony possession with intent to distribute.

  • Theft & Property Crimes: Handling charges ranging from petty shoplifting to grand larceny and burglary.

  • Assault & Violent Crimes: Strategic defense against domestic assault, simple assault, and serious felony allegations.

The Gilbert Firm

Criminal Defense

Navigating the Tennessee Criminal Justice System

The State started building its case against you the moment you were arrested. Here's how The Gilbert Firm fights back at every stage:

Immediate Defense

From the first call, The Gilbert Firm begins working for you. Early intervention on bail conditions, evidence preservation, and a strategic assessment of the state's case can change the trajectory of everything that follows.

Challenging The State

As a former prosecutor, Tim knows exactly what the government needs to convict and where those cases fall apart. He reviews every piece of evidence, files motions to suppress illegally obtained material, and forces the prosecution to prove their case at every turn.

Resolution Or Trial

Most cases resolve through negotiation. Tim's insider knowledge of how prosecutors evaluate risk means he negotiates from strength. If a fair outcome can't be reached, he takes your case to trial.

Get Legal Strategy Informed by Prosecution and Insurance Defense Experience