David M. Eldridge

David graduated cum laude from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1986, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. He began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable W. Eugene Davis of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In 1988, he joined Ritchie, Fels & Dillard, becoming a partner in 1992. In 2003, he founded Eldridge & Blakney, P.C., which would later become Eldridge & Cravens, P.C., focusing on criminal defense and civil litigation.
Recognized Leadership

Davids excellence has earned him numerous accolades, including:

Selection to The Best Lawyers in America since 2005, with multiple Lawyer of the Year honors in Criminal Defense: General Practice and White Collar categories.
Inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee since 2006.
Board Certification as Criminal Trial Advocate by National Board of Trial Advocacy.
AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethics.