Can a legal malpractice action be maintained against my defense lawyer who represented me in a criminal case?

The short answer is Yes. However, to allege criminal legal malpractice, the Supreme Court in Tennessee has held that post-conviction relief is required. Accordingly, you must show that you have been exonerated in order to maintain a legal malpractice action against your defense attorney.

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