About Michael Patrick
Michael Patrick Auffinger earned his law degree at Nashville School of Law and expanded his courtroom skills at the Tennessee Criminal Defense Trial College. His legal education combined a classroom grounding in law with intensive trial training. That mix has shaped the way he approaches cases and service in uniform.
Auffinger serves as a Judge Advocate in the Tennessee State Guard. In that role he provides legal counsel on matters that arise within the State Guard and for individual service members. The position keeps him connected to military law and to issues that often cross over into civilian courts.
He is also an affiliate of the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. That affiliation reflects an interest in post-incident legal support and in resources available to civilians who face self-defense evaluations after critical events. He holds other memberships as well.
His private practice, the Law Office of Michael Auffinger, concentrates on client representation in contested matters. The office handles court appearances, pretrial preparation, and negotiations on behalf of defendants. Auffinger’s training at the trial college informs his approach to courtroom strategy and evidence presentation.
Colleagues and clients describe him as thorough in preparation. He draws on courtroom drills and mock-trial experience to test themes and witness testimony before taking cases to juries. He pairs that preparation with routine courtroom work, seeking clarity in filings and steadiness at hearings.
Outside the courtroom, Auffinger’s role in the State Guard keeps him engaged with military procedure and administrative law. That experience gives him familiarity with both the formal rules that govern service members and the everyday realities they face when legal problems arise. He applies that perspective when advising clients who have military ties or when legal issues overlap jurisdictions.
He practices from the Law Office of Michael Auffinger, representing clients in criminal defense and advising service members on military-related legal matters.
