Mitch Wood

Capital-Certified. 3 Not Guilty Verdicts on First-Degree Murder in 2023. Attorney Mitch Wood has practiced criminal defense in Memphis and Shelby County for over a decade. He is capital-certified by the Tennessee Supreme Court — meaning he has been approved to handle death penalty cases, a designation held by very few attorneys in the state. In 2023, he won three not guilty verdicts on first-degree murder charges in Memphis and Shelby County. Mr. Wood's extensive courtroom experience gives him a practical understanding of how criminal cases are handled in Shelby County. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and traffic tickets, and is recognized by prosecutors and colleagues throughout Memphis courts as one of the most experienced criminal defense and traffic ticket attorneys in the area. He is known for being direct with clients, honest about the challenges they face, and strategic in building a defense designed to achieve the best possible outcome, whether through negotiation or trial. Mitch handles criminal defense across the full range of charges in Shelby County — from misdemeanors to the most serious felony cases. His capital certification and trial experience in first-degree murder and other major felony matters sets him apart. Clients facing serious criminal exposure benefit from an attorney who has been in the courtroom and knows how to fight when it counts. Admitted to practice in Tennessee. Capital-certified by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Mitch has been practicing criminal defense in Memphis since 2012 and has been a founding partner of the firm since its formation.