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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.
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1616 Westgate Circle, Suite 207, Brentwood, TN, 37027
33 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jessi | February 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Stay away
I graciously gave Lauren a 1 star rating. Her lack of communication was my biggest problem. Her lack of empathy and work ethic were her final downfalls. It took longer to get my child support worksheet updated than it did my divorce 5 years prior. Un Professionalism is NOT acceptable when working w...
Unfortunately, I cannot fully respond to these types of reviews in a public forum due to privacy concerns for the client. Your case was much more involved than a child support worksheet. We discussed it many times, as you are aware. The communication to my office was not appropriate and had to be limited to exclude text communication. I am certainly sorry you felt the need to voice frustration online after many months and multiple conversations with me. In any event, I hope you are doing well. I welcome a conversation via e-mail, if you'd like.
Posted by Christopher | March 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Exceptional Family Law Attorney
I recently retained Lauren Castles on a family law matter that has been ongoing since 2019. I was initially represented by another attorney, who, while professional and very intelligent, didn't seem to be advocating for my interests as effectively as I had hoped. After doing some research on Avvo, I ...
Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Child support cessation
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 p...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015 | Child Custody
Terrible Service! Don't Bother!
I recently worked with Lauren Castles on a custody case, and had a terrible experience. We told her everything to do with our case in the beginning and she forgot almost everything! She told us she needed a certain amount of money to retain her and assured us it would take that much money to get to w...
Posted by Marlene | September 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer, highly recommended
Castles was very professional and helpful, and she made sure everything went as smooth as possible for my divorce case She was very responsive and was prompt to answer my questions via email.
"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."
"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."
"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."
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2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
10 Best in Tennessee for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2011
Order of the Coif, Pepperdine University School of Law
2011
Order of the Barristers, Pepperdine University School of Law
2011
CALI Remedies, CALI
2010
CALI Criminal Procedure, CALI
2010
CALI Constitutional Structure, CALI
2009
CALI Criminal Law, CALI
2009
CALI Interviewing, Planning & Counseling, CALI
2008
Paul Harris Fellow, Brentwood Rotary Club
2008
CALI Civil Procedure, CALI
2008
CALI Contracts, CALI
2013 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Castles Family Law
2011 - 2013
Associate Attorney, The Parker Firm, PLLC
2010 - 2011
Research Assistant, Fisher Mediation
2010 - 2010
Summer Associate Attorney, Adams & Reese, LLP
2010 - 2011
Research Assistant/Editor, Pepperdine University School of Law
2009 - 2009
Intern, Consensus Conflict Management & Mediation Services, LLC
2009 - 2009
Intern, Davidson County District Attorney's Office
2011 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Nashville Bar AssociationMember
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Master's in Dispute Resolution
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Family Law
2013
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Legal Answers
My mother told doctors my sister was incompetent so now she has power of attorney how can I help my sister by becoming p.o.a?
02 Jan 2024
My grandson lives with his mother and stepfather, his stepfather has a protective order or restraining order.
04 Jan 2024
Do i have to leave the trailer we rent if we are going to get a divorce?
05 Jan 2024