Nigel Lewis

Assistant Public Defender

Nigel attended St. Leo College in Florida where he received his B.A., Southern University Law Center in Louisiana where he received his J.D. and Georgetown University Law Center in Washington D.C. where he received his L.L.M. in Tax. Currently, Nigel works on the Direct Representation Unit where he represents clients charged with serious felonies from arraignment to jury trial. Nigel practiced in a medium sized regional firm for about 2 years before joining the team at the Law Office of the Shelby County Public Defender, where he has been for the last 14 years.  Nigel is a lifelong Memphian that loves to travel and enjoys live music whenever he can.