Tennessee Office of the Post-Conviction Defender is legally allowed to represent clients only in death penalty cases. In Tennessee, legal representation in post-conviction proceedings in non-death penalty cases is provided by private counsel, either retained or appointed by the court. For anyone seeking legal advice or representation in a non-death penalty case, the following resources may be helpful.
Tennessee Association of Criminal Lawyers Attorney Database Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 28
Tennessee Innocence Project Title 40, Chapter 30 of the Tennessee Code
Vanderbilt Legal Clinic UT Legal Clinic
Tennessee Office of the Post-Conviction Defender
220 Athens Way, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37228
Main: 615.741.9331
Fax: 615.741.9430