Henry Ambrose

Henry Ambrose zealously represents clients in all Middle Tennessee courts. Having begun his legal career in the Public Defender's office working daily in Circuit and General Sessions courts, Ambrose went on to continue working in the legal fields of criminal defense, consumer protection, construction, automotive sales disputes and automobile dealer finance areas.

Mr. Ambrose continues a practice of maintaining a schedule that allows for maximum attention to each client's particular needs so that each client receives his full involvement. Ambrose listens carefully to his clients to fully understand the details of each individual person's situation.

Henry Ambrose invests significant effort in the defense of persons with substance abuse and mental health issues and keeps abreast of appropriate treatment and support possibilities to help people adapt and grow into healthier ways of living.

Nashville School of Law

J.D.

Middle Tennessee State University

B.S. | Sciences, Psychology

1971 - 1975

Lawyer and Mediator

Henry Ambrose Law

2014 - Current

Criminal Defense, Construction Law, Business Law. Listed pursuant to Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 as a Family (with Domestic Violence Training) and General Civil Mediator. Practicing in Franklin and Middle Tennessee.

Intern and Pro Bono Lawyer

Office of the 21st District Public Defender

2012 - 2014

TACDL Wilco Roundtable, Franklin, TN

2022

Tennessee Associaiton of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Produced and hosted roundtable events for discussion and sharing of legal topics associated with criminal defense work.

Preliminary Hearings, Franklin, Tennessee

2022

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Overview of law and practice for preliminary hearings, including specific examples, best practices and questions and answer session.

Preliminary Hearings, General Sessions Primer, Historic Williamson County Court House

2021

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Presentation to help lawyers perform the best preliminary hearings in Tennessee General Session Courts including practical techniques, legal analysis and strategy.

Listed as a Rule 31 General Civil and Family Mediator, with Special Domestic Violence Training

Supreme Court of Tennessee

State Bar of Tennessee  # 033189

Member

Current

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Current

Tennessee Association of Crimnal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

Tennessee

Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee

ID Number: 33189

U. S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Arbitration & Mediation

Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

• Mediation - Rule 31 General Civil and Family (w/Domestic Violence Training)
• Unlicensed Contractor
• Tennessee Consumer Protection Act
• Motor Vehicle, Car and Truck Sales Disputes
• Secured Transactions and Financing

Q. iM on a Interstate Compact from Ky to TN. MY parole officer and I have different dates as my EXP. Date by like 4 years?

September 11, 2023

A: Contact the lawyer who represented you and get a copy of the signed judgement. That will have the exact sentence you are to serve. After that will come the method of calculation for that sentence. The state where you were convicted will have that authority and your lawyer should be able to contact them and determine if the dates are correct.

Q. My son was arrested and charged with dom assault x2 resisting arrest and paraphernalia, 4 days ago, no bail set?

September 11, 2023

A: Your son needs a lawyer! It should be possible to have a bond hearing well before October. He is owed a proper bond hearing within days after his arrest. Hire a lawyer who practices in the county where this happened. They should be able to help you.

Q. Hello. What charge is attempted contraband into a penal institution? I have a clean record. Can I get a pre trail devers

June 26, 2023

A: It could be a class D or E felony or a class A misdemeanor It depends on how they charge it.

An "attempt" on an E felony could be an A misdemeanor.

You really should talk to a lawyer about this.

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