Family Law

• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Abuse
  Domestic assault also includes putting the person in fear of bodily injury or offensive physical contact. In addition, if you are charged with domestic assault, you also can be charged with any additional relevant crime you allegedly committed against the same person, such as rape, kidnap, false imprisonment or child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you have been arrested or are wanted for questioning related to a criminal offense of any kind, you probably have a lot of questions. Our Nashville criminal defense attorneys can offer the insight you need. At May McKinney, we deliver the highest quality defense representation by taking a holistic approach to our clients’ cases. We address the underlying issues and fight for the best possible result – which translates to brighter futures for our clients. For answers to your questions, review the following FAQs. You can also call
• DUI/DWI
  When criminal charges threaten your reputation and freedom, May McKinney stands prepared to defend your rights. Our Nashville defense lawyers are known for their tenacity, but they also recognize the value of a strategic approach to pursue the best possible result based on the circumstances at hand. Our Nashville criminal attorneys have almost 80 years of collective legal experience and the resources to take on any case, from a first DUI arrest to a high-stakes cyber crime investigation.
• Traffic Violations
  “In a nutshell, all of the glowing reviews that I read on this site are 100% spot-on. I had a DWI case reduced to reckless driving. Rob is a fighter and would have battled for a full dismissal if I had...” - D.T.
• Sex Crimes
  A conviction for a sex crime and the subsequent sentence extends beyond the walls of a prison. Sex crimes are becoming more high profile every day with constant news stories detailing the activities of various sex offenders. Many offenses mandate lifetime sex offender registration, which will affect every aspect of a defendant’s life.
• Fraud
  Our law firm can ably defend people involved in sophisticated computer-related offenses, like hacking into an organization's computers to steal classified information or trade secrets. We also aggressively defend clients facing charges for more straightforward crimes, like credit card fraud or online auction fraud.
• Robbery
  It may help those who are facing theft charges to understand what they are up against. However, it is important to know that burglary and robbery are separate offenses under Tennessee law. Therefore, depending on the details of a case, the potential punishments may be different. It is also possible for owners of property to seek civil penalties for theft, especially in the case of shoplifting.
• Burglary
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Misdemeanor crimes are criminal offenses that are less serious than felonies. While misdemeanor crimes are less serious than felonies, they can still have serious consequences.
• Embezzlement
• Drug Crimes
  Whether your drug crime case involves illegal substances or prescription drugs, we can work to ensure that your rights have not been violated at any time during the investigation or arrest. Overzealous law enforcement can sometimes make mistakes or skip important steps that end up violating your rights. When this occurs, our Nashville drug crime attorneys expose it and use these violations to reduce charges or even secure dismissals.
• Assault
  Title 39 of the Tennessee Code covers the various types of criminal offenses in Tennessee, and Chapter 13 addresses offenses committed against persons, including domestic violence. Physical domestic violence is called domestic assault, and penalties for conviction thereof could include jail time, fines, and losing your Second Amendment right to possess a firearm.
• Murder
  Our Nashville violent crime attorneys have handled a variety of murder cases. Not all have been capital cases, but we recognize the seriousness of a capital murder charge. If you are facing the death penalty, we don't have to tell you how important it is to have a Nashville violent crimes attorney who has access to the resources needed to prepare the best possible case. May McKinney provides cutting-edge representation, using mock juries to evaluate and strengthen your defense.
• Juvenile Crimes
  Our Nashville juvenile crime lawyers have over 80 years of combined legal experience and take a holistic approach that addresses every aspect and angle of a case. This has led to better and swifter results across our practice areas.
• Probation Violation
  In Tennessee, any person who is charged with a crime is entitled to a bail bond, apart from death penalty cases and probation violations. An open court bond is when the judge orders that you be held without a bond pending the probation violation hearing. A lawyer can request that a bail bond be set. In certain cases, a judge may set a bond.
• Identity Theft
• Shoplifting
• Restraining Order
  In addition, you may be named in order of protection (restraining order), which would require you to leave your home and cease all contact with the victim. Violations of the order could result in additional, severe penalties.
• Forgery
  Any instance where your rights were violated will help us build an argument that the evidence collected in your drug crime investigation should be suppressed, severely hampering if not destroying the prosecution's case against you. Our Nashville drug crime attorneys have filed and argued many motions to exclude illegally obtained evidence. You have rights, and we will work to protect those rights, whether you are charged with simple possession of marijuana or cocaine, conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, or forgery of a prescription.
• Money Laundering
• Kidnapping
  In most cases, weapons offenses go hand in hand with other criminal charges such as murder, robbery, assault, kidnapping, carjacking, and other crimes that require the use of force or the threat of bodily harm. We are well-versed in these related charges and the best legal strategies to combat them.
• Manslaughter
  Many times, violent criminal charges such as aggravated assault or manslaughter result when the accused was simply acting in self-defense. With the facts on our side that you were threatened and felt in danger for yourself or others, we can work to show the prosecution and a jury that you used a reasonable amount of force to protect your well-being and/or the well-being of the people around you.
• Prostitution
  No. Undercover police officers do not have to reveal their true identity if asked. That is why they are called undercover police officers. If you are engaging in patronizing prostitution, an undercover officer will always say they are not the police. In a drug investigation, a police officer does not have to reveal their identity. It is an urban myth that police officers must reveal their identity when asked.
• Extortion

Trusts and Estates

• Wills