What to Do After an Arrest in Tennessee: A Step-by-Step Guide
Getting arrested is terrifying. As a former police officer and prosecutor, Quinn Rodriguez walks you through exactly what to do — and what NOT to do — after an arrest in Tennessee.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Criminal defense, personal injury, and family law representation backed by real courtroom experience. Serving Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, and all of Middle Tennessee.
Former Police Officer
Quinn knows arrest procedures, evidence handling, and field sobriety testing from direct experience — and where officers make mistakes.
Former Prosecutor
Having sat in the prosecutor's chair, Quinn knows how the State builds its case — and exactly how to dismantle it.
Now Fighting for You
Accessible, responsive, and relentless. Quinn answers calls, prepares thoroughly, and goes to trial when that's what it takes.
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Why Quinn Rodriguez Law
Most defense attorneys have only ever seen the courtroom from one side. Quinn Rodriguez has seen it from every angle — as a police officer making arrests on Tennessee roads and at residences, as an Assistant District Attorney in the 16th Judicial District building cases for the State, and now as a defense attorney in Murfreesboro tearing those same kinds of cases apart. That real-world experience means Quinn knows exactly how a Rutherford County investigation actually unfolds, which procedural shortcuts officers tend to take under pressure, where prosecutors are most likely to overcharge, and how to fight for dismissals, reductions, and acquittals at every stage of the process.
At Quinn Rodriguez Law PLLC, the firm represents individuals and families across six core practice areas: criminal defense for misdemeanor and felony charges in state and general sessions court, DUI defense covering first-offense, repeat-offense, implied-consent, and commercial CDL cases, personal injury claims handled on a contingency basis for car wrecks and premises liability, family law matters including divorce, custody, child support and orders of protection, estate planning with wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate administration, and business law for LLC formation, contracts, and commercial disputes. Clients come from Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Franklin, Brentwood, Lebanon, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee counties.
What sets the firm apart is responsiveness combined with honest case assessment. Quinn personally answers calls, returns voicemails the same day whenever possible, and gives every prospective client a frank evaluation of what their case is really worth — including when a case is straightforward enough that hiring counsel may not be necessary. Hourly representation is billed at $300 per hour for most matters; personal injury cases are handled on a standard contingency fee, meaning no attorney fees are owed unless the firm recovers compensation for you. Initial consultations are always free and fully confidential.
To discuss your situation, call (615) 546-5551 or request a free consultation online. The office is located at 138 S Cannon Ave in downtown Murfreesboro, two blocks from the Rutherford County Judicial Building, with weekday hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and after-hours phone availability for active criminal cases. The sooner you reach out after an arrest, accident, or service of process, the more options remain available to protect your rights and your future.
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Charged with a crime? A former prosecutor now fights on your side. Quinn knows how the State builds its case — and how to tear it apart.
A DUI arrest doesn't have to ruin your life. As a former officer, Quinn knows field sobriety and breathalyzer procedures inside and out — and where they go wrong.
A probation violation report can send you straight back to jail. As a former prosecutor, Quinn knows how these hearings work — and how to fight them.
Injured by someone else's negligence? We fight to get you the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Divorce, custody, child support, and orders of protection. We protect what matters most — your family and your children's future.
Protect your family's future with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and comprehensive estate plans tailored to your needs.
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Quinn Rodriguez is a former police officer and former prosecutor who now uses that experience to fight for the accused and the injured. He founded Quinn Rodriguez Law PLLC to provide aggressive, personalized legal representation to individuals and families throughout Middle Tennessee. When you hire Quinn, you get a lawyer who knows how the system works — from both sides.
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