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  • Brentwood, TN
  • Licensed for 9 years
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Lauren Wilson Castles
Lauren Wilson Castles
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About Lauren

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

Juvenile lawWills and living willsProbateFamily
  1. Family: 65%

    Divorce, custody, child support, adoption, grandparent visitation, post-divorce modification of child support or alimony

    10 years

  2. Probate: 15%

    Probate of Wills, handling cases related to conservatorships and guardianships

    9 years

  3. Wills and living wills: 15%

    Drafting Wills, Medical Power of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney

    9 years

  4. Juvenile law: 5%

    Custody, child support, Dependency & Neglect, establishing parentage, child support modification

    10 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

1616 Westgate Circle
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Castles Family Law

1616 Westgate Circle
Suite 207
Brentwood, TN, 37027

Fax (888) 243-2926
Website
http://www.castlesfamilylaw.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TNActive201111/15/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers297
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top 40 Under 40The National Advocates2016
10 Best in Tennessee for Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2016
Order of the CoifPepperdine University School of Law2011
Order of the BarristersPepperdine University School of Law2011
CALI RemediesCALI2011
CALI Criminal ProcedureCALI2010
CALI Constitutional StructureCALI2010
CALI Criminal LawCALI2009
CALI Interviewing, Planning & CounselingCALI2009
Paul Harris FellowBrentwood Rotary Club2008
CALI Civil ProcedureCALI2008
CALI ContractsCALI2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Owner/AttorneyCastles Family Law2013 - Present
Associate AttorneyThe Parker Firm, PLLC2011 - 2013
Research AssistantFisher Mediation2010 - 2011
Research Assistant/EditorPepperdine University School of Law2010 - 2011
Summer Associate AttorneyAdams & Reese, LLP2010 - 2010
InternConsensus Conflict Management & Mediation Services, LLC2009 - 2009
InternDavidson County District Attorney's Office2009 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Castles Family Law Legal BlogDealing with a High-Conflict Divorce2013
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Pepperdine School of Law: Straus Institute for Dispute ResolutionMaster's in Dispute Resolution2011
Pepperdine University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2011
Samford UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2008
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Tennessee Bar Association, CLE CommitteeFamily Law2013

Reviews

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5 Star
85%
4 Star
4%
3 Star
4%
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1 Star
7%
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Excellent Attorney

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I recently had the opportunity to work with Mrs. Castles. I have worked with many attorneys both professionally and in my personal life. I have never worked with anyone more dedicated to their clients than Mrs. Castles. I was kept apprised of what was going on with my case at all times. If I thought of something I was concerned about, all I had to do was dash offf an e-mail and it was answered promptly. I felt she was very contentious of the money that was spent. She kept me apprised of how my retainer was spent, how much was left, and any additional charges there may be. I was also impressed with the way she handled herself in court. I had the unfortunate opportunity to witness her handle some very stressful situations and she did so with professionalism and grace. I will not hesitate to use this attorney again should the need arise.

One simple word for Lauren Castles - Amazing!

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Mrs. Castles had the ability to understand each and every emotion I experienced through a contested and bitter divorce. She was very thorough in explaining to me the step by step procedures. Her hard work, attention to details, abilities and knowledge helped me gain a highly favorable outcome. I highly recommend her for any family legal advice.

Excellent lawyer. Attentive. Assertive. Beast

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Lauren has been our family attorney since 2012. She has seen all the negatives with our case and witnessed my husband fighting for his daughter daily. She is professional, engaging, and such a knowledge BEAST when it comes to getting things done. Every false allegation against my husband has been dismissed by multiple judges. Thank you Lauren for the excellent work you do and continue to do.
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I am grateful

Posted by

My daughter who lives in Texas found and hired Lauren for me. Lauren was very generous with her time. She took the time to find the background of our situation and find the best solution. Her calm demeanor and professionalism helped us to gain visiting rights to my granddaughter. I am very grateful for all she has done for us. I am rating Lauren with five stars because I can't give her the ten stars she deserves.
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Couldn't have done it without her.

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Lauren has been my lawyer for the last 2 years. She started as my family lawyer when I wanted to get my oldest child out of a bad situation. During those custody hearings I ended up needing someone to defend me in a different county in a separate case and she had one of the charges thrown out and the other reduced. She saved me. While that was going on, the custody hearing went on pause and she stuck by me through all of it. Towards the end of the hearing, my retainer had ran out and she came to my last hearing with me and made sure my child was in the best situation and that I was happy and that the best was done. She always looked out for my best interest in both matters. I honestly do not know what I would have done without her. I know at some points I made her job very difficult and she remained so professional and kind. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone. She has truly been a blessing to me the last two years.
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Divorce

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Lauren was fantastic in handling my uncontested divorce case. For added security for myself I decided to retain an attorney and Lauren could not have been better. She was very professional throughout duration, handled my numerous questions promptly, and maintained consistent communication throughout the process.
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Lauren is amazing!

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Lauren was an amazing attorney!! She was so helpful in fast tracking my divorce. Divorce is never easy, but she tried to make it as quick and painless as possible. She was very committed to my case, very empathetic, and very easy to talk to and reach out to with my every concern. Every email, phone call, or text was quickly responded to with very thorough answers to put my mind at ease. She was absolutely great!! I would definitely recommend her to anyone!
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Child support cessation

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Lauren Castles was an excellent attorney who worked diligently and efficiently from the start to the end of my case. She had great knowledge and was not afraid of the challenges of my case. She was persistent, and was honest with me every step of the way, but yet hopeful of a positive outcome. I prevailed in the end with my faith in God, and her help. I would highly recommend her services, as she was excellent.
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An attorney that installs confidence

Posted by

I hired Mrs. Castles in 2013 to represent me with child custody, and developing a parenting plan. I live out of state and was extremely nervous about hiring an attorney that I wasn't able to sit down and have a face to face consult with. Lauren was good, real good. She explained things to me in a way that I could understand and informed me that I too, had rights. She kept in contact with me and was prompt with doing what she said she would do. She was calm and extremely effective in the courtroom. She listened to my wishes and fought for me, driven by a high moral compass. What more is there to say? Hire this woman. You won't be disappointed.
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Hired attorney

Fantastic Attorney

Posted by

I contacted Mrs.Castles, she acknowledged everything I had to say about my case. She was very confident and made me feel very comfortable. I would recommend her to anyone. I couldn't believe how good of a job she did for us. I can't wait to continue to work with her. THANK YOU LAUREN!
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Donna Wagner, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Brian Manookian, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
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Brian Cummings, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
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William Weber, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
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Bernard Tully, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
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Chason Smith, Family Attorney on Dec 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

John Clark, Family Attorney on Nov 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

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
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mrs. Castles is very knowledgeable, pleasant to work with, and will fight hard for her clients.

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