Nathan David Cate

Nathan Cate is a Nashville criminal defense lawyer who represents clients throughout Middle Tennessee, handling matters from traffic stops to serious felonies. His practice at Cate Law centers on defense of people charged with DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, domestic violence, theft and property crimes, and sex offenses. Nathan has been declared a court-qualified criminal defense expert witness by a Tennessee judge — a credential held by very few defense attorneys in the state. Clients reach Nathan when the stakes are highest — a first DUI that could become part of a permanent record, a violent-crime charge that could send a family provider to prison, a serious felony allegation that could close career doors. He believes effective criminal defense begins with preparing every case for trial, even when the goal is negotiation. That readiness is what creates leverage. Admitted to the Tennessee bar in 2013, Nathan earned his J.D. from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He has tried cases in courts across Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, and Montgomery counties. A free, confidential consultation is available 24/7 by phone or text. Cate Law is located at 222 2nd Ave N, Suite 220 in downtown Nashville.