About PNC Law Criminal Defense Attorney · Nashville
PNC Law is a Nashville-based criminal defense firm led by founder Philip N. Clark, a former Metro Nashville Police sergeant who now represents individuals charged with crimes across Davidson County and Middle Tennessee. The firm offers 24/7 availability and a team of three attorneys handling DUI, drug offenses, domestic violence, assault, theft, violent crimes, sex crimes, homicide, probation violations, and related matters. The office is located at 615 Main St. #116 in Nashville, just over a mile from the Justice A.A. Birch Building, the main Davidson County criminal courthouse.
PNC Law is the practice of founding attorney Philip N. Clark, who earned his Juris Doctor from Nashville School of Law in 2015 after more than two decades in law enforcement. From 1988 to 2002 he served as a police sergeant with the Metro Nashville Police Department, followed by work as a law enforcement professional with MPRI Inc. and as a state probation and parole officer. That insider experience — patrol supervision, DUI stops, criminal investigations, and coordination with prosecutors — now shapes the firm's defense approach. Joining Clark are associate attorneys Alyssa Jade Martin and Mykela Leigh Lesso, both graduates of Belmont University College of Law. The team holds specialized National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) credentials, including Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and the SFST Instructor course, which they use to challenge the prosecution's evidence in impaired-driving cases. PNC Law serves clients throughout Davidson County, Rutherford County (Murfreesboro), Williamson County, and surrounding Middle Tennessee jurisdictions, providing free confidential consultations and 24/7 availability because, in the firm's words, 'criminal charges don't wait for business hours.'
- In business
- Founded after Philip N. Clark's 2015 admission to the Tennessee Bar; firm is associated with Philip N. Clark's owner role from 2015 to present (per LinkedIn and Avvo profiles).
- Owner
- Philip N. Clark, Esq.
- Serves
- Nashville, Davidson County, Rutherford County (Murfreesboro), Williamson County, and surrounding Middle Tennessee jurisdictions
- Rating
- 5.0/5 on Lawbamba (5 reviews); 5.0/5 on Avvo for Philip N. Clark (28 client reviews; 27 five-star, 1 four-star); Avvo Review Score 8.4 (Excellent); listed among 'Three Best Rated' criminal defense lawyers in Nashville
About PNC Law
PNC Law is a Nashville criminal defense firm built on the perspective of its founder, Philip N. Clark, who spent more than 20 years in law enforcement before earning his law degree. From 1988 through 2002 he served as a police sergeant with the Metro Nashville Police Department, working patrol, traffic stops, DUI investigations, arrests, and criminal investigations; he later served with MPRI Inc. and as a Tennessee probation and parole officer. After earning his J.D. from Nashville School of Law in 2015 he founded PNC Law to defend individuals accused of crimes across Davidson County. The firm is staffed by three attorneys who operate as a team and is open 24/7 to take calls from people facing new charges or urgent court matters.
- Founder Philip N. Clark — admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 2015
- Three-attorney team: Philip N. Clark, Alyssa Jade Martin, Mykela Leigh Lesso
- Office at 615 Main St. #116, Nashville, TN 37206
- Approximately 1.1 miles from the Justice A.A. Birch Building (Davidson County criminal courthouse)
Practice Areas
PNC Law handles misdemeanor and felony criminal defense matters throughout Middle Tennessee. The firm's listed practice areas on its website include DUI, assault, drug crimes, domestic violence, violent crimes, theft crimes, sex crimes, homicide, and probation violation defense, as well as criminal appeals and expungement work.
- DUI / impaired driving defense
- Assault
- Drug crimes (possession, manufacturing, distribution)
- Domestic violence
- Violent crimes
- Theft and property crimes
- Sex crimes
- Homicide
- Probation violations
- Gun crimes and weapons offenses
- Criminal appeals
- Expungement
Attorneys & Staff
PNC Law operates with three attorneys whose combined training and backgrounds allow the firm to match the right lawyer to each client's specific charge. All three collaborate as a defense team.
- Philip N. Clark, Esq. — Founder; J.D., Nashville School of Law (2015); B.S. in Criminal Justice from Trevecca Nazarene University; former Metro Nashville Police sergeant; former probation and parole officer; NHTSA SFST, ARIDE, and SFST Instructor certified
- Alyssa Jade Martin — Associate Attorney; J.D., Belmont University College of Law (2024); Illinois native; passed the July 2024 Tennessee Bar Examination on first attempt; NHTSA ARIDE certified; interned at PNC Law during law school under Philip Clark
- Mykela Leigh Lesso — Associate Attorney; Belmont University College of Law graduate; undergraduate degree from College of Charleston in Political Science and Government; licensed in Tennessee since January 2025; NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Training; background in real estate and business law before moving into criminal defense
Credentials & Specialized Training
All three attorneys are licensed to practice law in Tennessee and are members of the Nashville Bar Association. Philip N. Clark is also a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Harry Phillips American Inn of Court, and has been recognized by directories including Three Best Rated and TrustAnalytica for criminal defense work in Nashville. The firm places particular emphasis on NHTSA-certified impaired-driving training, which its attorneys use to scrutinize field sobriety tests, stop procedures, and evidence handling in DUI cases.
- NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
- NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
- NHTSA SFST Instructor course (Philip N. Clark)
- Nashville Bar Association (all three attorneys)
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Philip N. Clark)
- Harry Phillips American Inn of Court (Philip N. Clark)
Service Area
Although the office is in Nashville, PNC Law represents clients across Middle Tennessee. The firm states it defends clients throughout Davidson County, Rutherford County (Murfreesboro), Williamson County, and surrounding jurisdictions, and is familiar with the local court procedures, judges, and prosecutors across those counties.
- Davidson County (Nashville)
- Rutherford County (Murfreesboro)
- Williamson County (Franklin, Brentwood)
- Other surrounding Middle Tennessee jurisdictions
Case Results & Reputation
PNC Law publishes case results on its website highlighting charge reductions and dismissals. Notable examples include a THC-based DUI reduced to reckless driving, a felony aggravated domestic assault with strangulation reduced to a misdemeanor after cross-examination at preliminary hearing, and a cocaine-based DUI reduced to reckless driving for an out-of-country client. The firm has been consistently listed among highly reviewed criminal defense firms on Google, Avvo, and Three Best Rated in Nashville.
- Philip N. Clark — Avvo 8.4 (Excellent), 5.0/5 client rating, 28 reviews (27 five-star, 1 four-star)
- Listed in 'Three Best Rated' criminal defense lawyers in Nashville
- TrustAnalytica lists PNC Law among top federal criminal defense lawyers in Nashville (4.9)
- Lawbamba lists PNC Law at 5/5 across 5 reviews
Office, Hours & Languages
The firm's East Nashville office is positioned about 1.1 miles from the Justice A.A. Birch Building across the Victory Memorial Bridge, allowing attorneys to move quickly between client meetings and court appearances. The firm advertises 24/7 availability and offers English- and Spanish-language service, with online appointments and onsite services both available.
- Address: 615 Main St., Suite 116, Nashville, TN 37206
- Hours: Open 24 hours, Sunday – Saturday
- Phone: (615) 785-2000
- Email: [email protected]
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Service options: call-in, online appointments, onsite services
Getting Started — Free Consultation
PNC Law offers a free, confidential consultation. Prospective clients can call (615) 785-2000 or contact the firm online; the consultation is described as protected by attorney-client privilege. The firm recommends early involvement of counsel so that defense options — challenging probable cause, suppression motions, or pre-trial negotiation with the prosecutor — remain available.
- Call (615) 785-2000 to schedule a free consultation
- Contact via the firm's website at https://tncriminaldefenseattorney.com/contact/
- Cases are matched with the attorney best suited to the specific charge
- All three attorneys work together as a team on every case