Jeff Cherry - Lebanon, TN
Attorney at Lowery, Lowery & Cherry, PLLC
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lebanon, TN
150 Public Square Lebanon, TN 37087 - 2736
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25
Years
Experience
Lebanon Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Plaintiffs Personal Injury
- Workers Compensation
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Cherry is a 1990 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Mr. Cherry then became a member of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department where he spent nine years serving the citizens of Davidson County. Mr. Cherry served as a patrolman in the public housing district where he learned to work with the residents to produce a safer living environment. He worked as a Crime Suppression Officer, often assigned to investigate illegal narcotics, gambling and prostitution. Mr. Cherry continued his service as the community liaison between the police department and the one hundred plus neighborhood watch programs; culminating in the development of the Neighborhood Crime and Safety Council which continues to serve the citizens of Nashville. He was then assigned as the Instructor of Law at the Metro Nashville Training Academy where he led recruit officers through a challenging 116 hours of criminal law instruction. Mr. Cherry is a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Commission certified trainer. Mr. Cherry is an adjunct faculty member of the Police Science Section of Nashville State Technical School.
Mr. Cherry graduated from the Nashville School of Law after earning his
Doctor of Jurisprudence. He served an internship with the Nashville
Davidson County District Attorney's Office before becoming an associate of
Lowery & Lowery, P.L.L.C. Mr. Cherry has been admitted to practice law
in all Tennessee State Courts, the United States District Court for the Middle
District of Tennessee and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth
Circuit.
He practices in the area of state and federal criminal defense, personal injury, worker's compensation and estate probation. Mr. Cherry continues to handle all forms of criminal cases including the defense of criminal seizure and forfeiture cases, probation and parole violations as well as criminal appellate work.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Workhorse Award, TACDL, 2015 - Present
- Exemplary Service Award
Other Sources of Feedback About Jeff Cherry
Included on the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Nashville School of Law,
Nashville,
Tennessee, 2001
J.D.
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Nashville School of Law,
Nashville,
Tennessee, 2001
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Non Legal Education
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Middle Tennessee State University,
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee, 1990
B.S.
Major: Criminal Justice Administration
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Middle Tennessee State University,
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member
Past Positions
- Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Patrol Officer
- Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Crime Suppression Officer
- Nashville Davidson County District Attorney's Office, Intern
Classes and Seminars
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Instructor of Law, Metro Nashville Training Academy
- Adjunct Faculty Member, Nashville State Technical School, Police Science Section
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2002
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee, 2002
Specialties and Certifications
- Commission Certified Trainer, P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training)
Other Affiliations
- Nashville Bar Association (Member)
- 15th Judicial District Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
Contact
150 Public Square
Lebanon, TN 37087 - 2736
Phone: 615-549-8714
Fax: 615-444-7296
Email: Send a message
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