Joseph A. McClusky - a Memphis, Washtenaw Criminal Defense Lawyer

Memphis Criminal Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense

Attorney Information

Overview

Joe graduated from the Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law in 2008. Shortly thereafter he began working in the area of criminal defense. After several years of dedication to clients, Joe was made a partner. Joe is a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has attended the Tennessee Criminal Defense College multiple years and in 2014 was awarded the Massey McGee Trial Advocacy Award “for having the honesty to consider his own advocacy, the courage to learn new trial methods, and the bravery to take his new skills to the courtroom.” In 2015, Joe was invited to return to the TCDC as an associate instructor.

Awards and Honors

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Honors

Massey McGee Trial Advocacy Award, 2014

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Included on the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
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2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
2012 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
2011 Mid-South Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Memphis School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee, 2008
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Memphis, 2005
  B.A.

Current Employment Position(s)

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Bar Admissions

Tennessee, 2008

Other Affiliations

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2008 - Present

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Contact

Memphis, TN

3074 East Road
Memphis, TN 38128

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Phone: 901-910-1638

Fax: 901-937-8004

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.masseymcclusky.com

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