J. Caleb Cassell

Criminal defense (DUI, domestic violence, assault/weapons, theft, homicide, expungement) plus family (divorce, custody, support) and immigration strategy in Middle Tennessee.

Overview

J. Caleb Cassell is a partner at The Cassell Firm in Nashville. He leads complex criminal defense matters and handles high-stakes family cases, with additional experience guiding clients on immigration strategy alongside the team. Clients come to Caleb for direct, trial-ready advocacy and clear direction from the first call through resolution.

Licenses & Admissions

• Tennessee — BPR No. 036311 (2017)
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (2019)

Representative Results

• Homicide trial → conviction later overturned on appeal (2025): Lead trial counsel on Second Degree Murder case (client initially convicted, 18-year sentence). Appeal handled by separate counsel; conviction overturned primarily due to improper admission of unrelated rap lyrics. On remand, matter resolved to 12 years with parole eligibility at 60%.
• Guns & drugs: Client facing 12+ years; motion to suppress for Fourth Amendment violation led to a very favorable resolution with no jail time (2024).
• False accusation: Demonstrated at preliminary hearing that complainant’s evidence was fabricated; case dismissed at the preliminary stage (2024).
• Domestic assault acquittal: Won a full acquittal after a bench trial for a client charged with Domestic Assault (November 2025).
• Order of Protection: Secured an Order of Protection for client stalked and abused by ex-boyfriend; related criminal charges pursued against respondent (2022).

Case outcomes depend on facts unique to each matter; past results do not guarantee similar results.

Media & Press

• WKRN interview on protest-related arrests (June 2020): Link
• WKRN story on Murfreesboro protest arrest (June 2020): Link
• The Tennessean report on overturned homicide conviction (Jan. 17, 2025): Link
• Appellate counsel write-up (David Raybin): Link

Awards & Recognition

• Belmont University Top 100 Alumni Entrepreneurs

Professional Memberships

• Nashville Bar Association (NBA)
• Tennessee Bar Association (TBA): Criminal Justice Section | General, Solo & Small Firm Section | Young Lawyers Division
• Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL)
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
• DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA)
• The Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court (Executive Committee)

Community & Teaching

• CLE presenter and mentor with the Belmont College of Law Inn of Court

Consultations & Location

• Consultations: Criminal — free by phone or in-person. Family & Immigration — paid, one hour. In-person is typical; phone and Zoom options are available.
• Office: 2000 Glen Echo Rd #113, Nashville, TN 37215
• Service area: Middle Tennessee