Wesley C. Buchanan

When Wes Buchanan first established his law firm in 2013, he honored a family tradition of standing firm and fighting on behalf of those who needed a strong defense. Wes’s grandfather was a lawyer who put himself through college and law school by boxing. He passed his fighting spirit, and his commitment to justice, on to his grandson.

Prior to becoming a criminal defense lawyer, Wes created and ran a successful business, Buchanan Insurance and Financial Group. He sold that business and decided to become an attorney, where he found his calling in criminal defense work. Wes knows that people who are charged with crimes are so much more than the accusations against them. A misunderstanding or momentary choice can transform anyone into a criminal defendant; Wes fights to make sure their story doesn’t get lost in the legal process.

Wes values having the ability to make a real difference for his clients and protect the future they were looking forward to before they were charged. He helps to ensure that peoples’ lives aren’t determined by their worst day. For many of his clients, protecting their reputation is as important as favorably resolving their criminal case. Wes understands. Clients value his discretion, as well as his honesty, authenticity, and straightforward communication.

Wes knows people facing charges don’t need doom and gloom or false hope; he offers clients realistic assessment of their legal situation and options without sugarcoating. He develops a plan to navigate the situation and help them emerge with the best possible outcome. Then he works tirelessly toward that goal. Wes will resolve a case quickly and discreetly if that’s the right strategy for his client.

He is also an experienced trial attorney who is at home in the courtroom, and he won’t hesitate to try a case if that’s what it takes to protect his client. Creative problem-solving is one of Wes’s strengths, and he treats every case as unique, giving it his full attention. That focus allows him to identify strategies and alternatives that might not be apparent to another criminal defense lawyer.

Colleagues respect Wes as someone who shows up on time and knows what he’s doing, prepared for every contingency. That preparation is borne out in his track record of success. That’s why “In a Mess? Call Wes” is more than a tagline; it’s advice his clients take to heart.