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Barbara Marie Penland-LaFevers
About Barbara
Biography
Barbara Marie Penland LaFevers began her solo practice in September 2018. Prior to starting her own practice, Barbara practiced law as an Associate Attorney with the law firm Bulloch, Fly, Hornsby and Evans. Additionally, Barbara was a law clerk for many years to the Honorable Robert E. Corlew, III, Chancellor for the 16th Judicial District.
Barbara was born and raised in Middle Tennessee. She received her bachelor degree, cum laude, from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. She also received her Juris Doctorate from the Nashville School of Law where she was a member of the Honor Counsel Society, Nashville School of Law Legal Society, and Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
She is a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Rutherford and Cannon County Bar Associations, Coffee County Bar Association, Middle Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women, and Murfreesboro Noon Lions Club. She is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America, United States District Courts for the Middle District of Tennessee, and all State Courts in Tennessee.
Areas of Practice:
- Family and Juvenile Law
- Criminal Law
- General Litigation
Bar Admissions:
- Tennessee, 2009
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee, 2010
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2015
- Nashville School of law, J.D. - 2011
Education:
- Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee, 2003
- B.S., Bachelor of Science; GPA: 3.63 Cum laude Dean’s list throughout enrollment. Selected as a Collegiate All-American Scholar. Nominated as a National Collegiate Social Science Award Winner. Nominated as a candidate for Mortar Board. Recognized for excellent academic efforts within Criminal Justice. Received a Certificate of Completion within the Field of Criminal Justice.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Rutherford/Cannon County Bar Association, Member, 2009 – Present
- Coffee County Bar Association, 2016-Present
- Middle Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women, Charter Member, 2017-Present
- Tennessee Bar Association Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Murfreesboro Noon Lions Club
Past Employment Positions:
- Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC
- Chancellor Robert E. Corlew, III
- Bulloch, Fly, Hornsby & Evans
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Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Law Offices of Barbara Marie Penland-LaFevers
722 S Church St, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130-4926
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Barbara Marie Penland-LaFevers's Reviews
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Posted by Jennifer | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Knows the law!
She is an amazing ruthless, force to be reckoned with. Definitely recommend
Posted by Kenneth | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Sets the bar.
Highly Recommended truly a one of a kind. Sets the bar where most other attorneys should try to be. Thank you so much.
Posted by Courtney | March 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing Attorney!!!!!
She’s a phenomenal attorney! Would recommend her to anyone!!!! 10/10 stars!!!!
Posted by Delia | January 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Good attorney
Barbara it’s good in excellent attorney, She working good in my case and I happy
Posted by Evelyn | October 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Wonderful lawyer and great person
I can't express enough how truly blessed my son was to have such a strong competent attorney as Barbara. When she is on your case, it's ALL about your best interest, and will do whatever it takes to get you the fairest deal. I can't thank you enough Barbara, for being on my son's side. Keep up the G...
Barbara Marie Penland-LaFevers's Lawyer Endorsements
"Barbara is dedicated to her clients and providing excellent results. She is passionate about the practice of law and researches her cases endlessly. She is a regular face in the courtrooms of Rutherford County. Barbara is an asset to her clients and our legal community. I enjoy discussing cases and strategies with her on a weekly basis."
"I have known Barbara for several years and have found her to be professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to her clients who benefit from her 100% commitment. She is a credit to the legal profession."
Experience
Associations
2022 - Present
Doors of HopeBoard Member
2017 - Present
Middle Tennessee Lawyers Association for WomenBoard Member
Education
2008
Nashville School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Tennessee Technological University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English