2025 Attorney of the Year
Attorney Tiffany M. Simmons is the creator of the hit judge show Hood Court, where she is known as the "Black Judge Judy."
Legal Authority × Media × Community Leader × Legacy Builder
Tiffany M. Simmons, Esq
Widely known as The Plug’s Lawyer—is a veteran trial attorney, nationally recognized legal analyst, community leader, and legacy builder with more than 16 years of active legal practice and a sustained presence across film, television, and live media. She is the founder and managing partner of Simmons Law, LLC, an Atlanta-based firm handling criminal defense, complex litigation, and high-stakes legal matters.
In December 2022, Simmons originated a wrongful-death mass shooting case that resulted in a landmark $160 million jury verdict after strategically partnering with national trial firm Beasley Allen.
A recurring legal voice on TV One’s Fatal Attraction and For My Man, Court TV, Law & Crime Network, NewsNation Live, The Grio, and regional news outlets, Simmons is trusted for analysis grounded in real courtroom experience—delivered with clarity, authority, and cultural intelligence.
Beyond the courtroom, Simmons has built a rare, multidimensional career at the intersection of law, media, service, and cultural preservation. A former child model and actor, she has appeared in film, television, and original programming while maintaining a full-scale legal practice. She is the creator and producer of Hood Court, an online courtroom reality series, and the architect behind The Plug’s Lawyer brand.
As part of her long-term legacy work, Simmons is the founder of a groundbreaking lawyer-themed museum initiative dedicated to preserving legal history, celebrating underrepresented voices in the profession, and inspiring the next generation of attorneys. Equally committed to impact off-camera, she establishes scholarships, supports educational initiatives, and leads philanthropic efforts focused on access, advocacy, and opportunity. Her work reflects a singular truth: legal excellence, cultural relevance, and community leadership are not separate lanes—they are her legacy.
simmons law in the news
DEFENDING RICO CHARGES
Attorney Simmons was one of the attorneys of the "RICO 46". Trial May 2022.
$160 Million Verdict Reached In Atlanta Wrongful Death Mass Shooting Case
On Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, after several years of litigation, a Dekalb County, Georgia, jury awarded $160 million against Sony for its role in failing to protect patrons at a concert in the Underground Atlanta, Masquerade venue in downtown Atlanta.
THE MISSION OF THEPLUGSLAWYER BRAND
THE MISSION OF THEPLUGSLAWYER BRAND
The mission of THEPLUGSLAWYER BRAND is to raise the 1.78% of black female attorneys to 5% by the year 2025.