Focused exclusively on family law, we are dedicated to protecting you and your children.
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, I graduated high school from Ezell Harding Christian School in Antioch, Tennessee. I then attended Samford University, in Birmingham Alabama, and double majored in Political Science and History.
I received a full scholarship to Pepperdine School of Law and graduated in the top 3% of my class as the highest ranking female. I was inducted into the Order of the Coif and Order of the Barristers. While in law school, I received 7 CALI awards: Civil Procedure I; Contracts I; Criminal Law; Interviewing, Planning & Counseling; Criminal Procedure; Constitutional Structure; and Remedies. I was awarded the Faculty Scholar scholarship for academic excellence, and I also received the President's Scholarship.
Since graduation, I have chosen to focus my practice exclusively on Family Law related matters (which in my practice includes juvenile law, wills, powers of attorney and other needs your family may have throughout their lives). I have especially served as an advocate for fathers, representing many men throughout middle Tennessee, and advocating for them to receive maximum time with their children.
Practice areas
Divorce, custody, child support, adoption, grandparent visitation, post-divorce modification of child support or alimony
12 years
Probate of Wills, handling cases related to conservatorships and guardianships
11 years
Drafting Wills, Medical Power of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney
11 years
Custody, child support, Dependency & Neglect, establishing parentage, child support modification
12 years
Languages spoken
English
Castles Family Law
1616 Westgate Circle
Suite 207
Brentwood, TN, 37027
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 2011 | 04/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 297 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best in Tennessee for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | The National Advocates | 2016 |
Order of the Coif | Pepperdine University School of Law | 2011 |
Order of the Barristers | Pepperdine University School of Law | 2011 |
CALI Remedies | CALI | 2011 |
CALI Constitutional Structure | CALI | 2010 |
CALI Criminal Procedure | CALI | 2010 |
CALI Interviewing, Planning & Counseling | CALI | 2009 |
CALI Criminal Law | CALI | 2009 |
CALI Contracts | CALI | 2008 |
CALI Civil Procedure | CALI | 2008 |
Paul Harris Fellow | Brentwood Rotary Club | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/Attorney | Castles Family Law | 2013 - Present |
Associate Attorney | The Parker Firm, PLLC | 2011 - 2013 |
Research Assistant | Fisher Mediation | 2010 - 2011 |
Research Assistant/Editor | Pepperdine University School of Law | 2010 - 2011 |
Summer Associate Attorney | Adams & Reese, LLP | 2010 - 2010 |
Intern | Consensus Conflict Management & Mediation Services, LLC | 2009 - 2009 |
Intern | Davidson County District Attorney's Office | 2009 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Nashville Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Castles Family Law Legal Blog | Dealing with a High-Conflict Divorce | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pepperdine School of Law: Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution | Master's in Dispute Resolution | 2011 |
Pepperdine University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
Samford University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Tennessee Bar Association, CLE Committee | Family Law | 2013 |
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Donna Wagner, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
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Brian Manookian, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
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Donna Wagner, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
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Brian Manookian, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
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Chason Smith, Family Attorney on Dec 3, 2015
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John Clark, Family Attorney on Nov 25, 2013
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Ms. Castles has an excellent reputation within a growing and competitive family law market. I have no issue endorsing her for your family law needs.
Chase Brown, Family Attorney on Jun 4, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lauren for a few years now and endorse her skill sets without reservation. She is passionate, knowledgeable and incredibly sharp.
Jonathan Street, Family Attorney on Jun 3, 2013
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I have referred clients to Ms. Castles and not only does she always handle their matter professionally, but also shows sympathy for their situation in their time of need.
Tara Carter, Family Attorney on May 29, 2013
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Mrs. Castles is very knowledgeable, pleasant to work with, and will fight hard for her clients.
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