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DUI DEFENSE

Strategic Legal Defense for DUI Charges in Middle Tennessee

Protect Your Record. Get a Veteran Nashville DUI Lawyer on Your Side.

At Mark Scruggs Law Firm, we represent individuals charged with DUI in Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Gallatin, and throughout Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, and Cheatham Counties. With over 43 years of courtroom experience and hundreds of DUI cases handled, we understand how to challenge evidence, question procedures, and protect what matters most — your license, your reputation, and your future.


Tennessee DUI law is complex and unforgiving. Whether this is your first arrest or a repeat offense, we provide personalized, strategic DUI defense focused on minimizing penalties and fighting for the best possible outcome.


Call now for a free consultation — you’ll speak directly with Mark Scruggs, a Middle Tennessee DUI attorney, not a paralegal or associate.

DUI Defense Services

First-Time DUI Charges

We walk you through every step — from DMV license hearings to court negotiations — with the goal of reducing or avoiding conviction. A first-time DUI lawyer in Nashville can make all the difference.

Repeat DUI Offenses

Penalties increase sharply after the first offense. We help clients facing second DUI charges or more fight for a second chance.

Underage DUI

We defend minors and young adults with careful attention to both legal defense and long-term consequences. If your child has been charged with underage DUI in Tennessee, we’re ready to help.

Field Sobriety & Breathalyzer Disputes

Field sobriety tests and breathalyzer results can be unreliable and challenged in court. We scrutinize every detail for flaws in testing procedures or unlawful traffic stops.

Why Choose Mark Scruggs for DUI Defense?

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43+ Years of DUI Trial Experience

With a deep understanding of DUI laws in Tennessee and decades in the courtroom, Mark brings seasoned strategy to every case. Whether you need a Nashville DUI lawyer or representation in nearby counties, you’re in experienced hands.

One-on-One Representation

When you call, you speak directly with Mark Scruggs. He handles every DUI case personally — from your initial consultation to the courtroom.

Local DUI Knowledge

We know how prosecutors handle DUI charges in Middle Tennessee cities like Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Gallatin — and we know how to counter their strategies with proven defense tactics.

Call Now for a Free DUI Case Review

A DUI arrest in Nashville or surrounding areas can affect your license, job, and future — but you don’t have to face it alone. With decades of DUI defense experience across Middle Tennessee, Mark Scruggs is ready to help.


Call 615-419-6154 today or fill out the online form to schedule your free DUI consultation. Let’s build your defense together.