Top Rated Shelby County, TN Child Custody Lawyers

In Shelby County, Tennessee, there are 71 child custody lawyers available with 566+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Shelby County Has 71 Child Custody Attorneys with 566 Reviews

Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption and more

Bio: Taylor is a native Memphian and graduated with honors from the University of Memphis for both her bachelor’s degree and law degree. Taylor has focused her work on family-related matters since 2015. Taylor concentrates her practice in the areas of ...

Rating: 10

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Jessica Ferrante, of Rossville, Tennessee, is the Senior Associate Attorney at Rice Caperton Rice, PLLC. Mrs. Ferrante earned her Juris Doctor from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in May 2012, where she was ranked in the top of her class. Pri...

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(901) 519-2466

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Child Custody Lawyers in Shelby County, TN

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Certified Family Law Specialist with 42 Years of Experience in Divorce and Family Law

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(901) 425-1070

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Our focus is “family” law. In today’s world “family” means different things. Whether you’re single, married, divorced or remarried with a blended family, at Putnam Firm your family will become our family. Whatever legal issues arise in your family...

Rating: 7.6

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption and more

Customized, comprehensive legal services for clients in TN and North MS. Call 901-527-2000 or visit our website, www.mwwhlaw.com, for more information.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(901) 302-9209

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Miles Mason, Sr. JD, CPA is a husband, father, and divorce lawyer. Married for over 30 years, he and Sharon are the parents of three grown children. The founder of the Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC, he has been selected as a Tennessee Super La...

Rating: 10

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Litigation and more

Review: "Mr.Black is quite possibly one of the smartest individuals I've ever met. His knowledge of the law and how it all works is incredibly impressive. He is so well versed that he can quote case law and Supreme Court cases off the top of his head. He a..."

Rating: 9.0

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Litigation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Austin was very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. Did a great job!!!!"

Rating: 8.3

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: A native Memphian, Leah Lloyd Hillis received her undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in 2000. After teaching high school English, Leah attended law school and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis School of Law in 2005. Du...

Rating: 8.3

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption and more

Bio: Lisa J. Gill is licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee, active in both states, and has successfully represented clients in both states at the trial and appellate levels. She has represented clients in alternative dispute resolution options outside ...

Rating: 10

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Juvenile, Child Support and more

Review: "James Franklin is the best attorney I have ever had. This man is thorough, fair and smart. He handled my case and we won. He is cool, calm and collected in the office but a "beast" in the courtroom. I would recommend this man to anyone who needs r..."

Rating: 6.8

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Jennifer Leigh Bellott is a 2008 graduate of the Cecil C. Humphrey School of Law. Ms. Bellott grew up in Memphis and attended high school at St. Mary's Episcopal School. She received her B.A. in 2005 from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec Cana...

Rating: 6.6

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Wills & Living Wills, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Headquartered in Memphis in the heart of West Tennessee, The Horn Law Firm is ready to serve you, no matter what challenge you are facing. The Horn Law Firm represents clients in a wide variety of legal matters, including criminal defense, persona...

Rating: 6.5

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Mediation and more

Bio: AREAS OF PRACTICE: Divorce , Children , Prenuptial Agreements , Mediation , Collaborative Law , Post-Divorce Modification , Contempt & Post-Divorce Enforcement , Orders of Protection & Restraining Orders Susan Hinsley received her undergraduate de...

Rating: 10

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Review: "Very easy to work with during a very difficult time. Excellent communication and in tune with my needs and concerns."

Rating: 6.9

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Review: "Mrs. Smith was the Court Ad assigned to my custody case a couple of years ago. She was fair to both sides and really cared about the well being of my child. She spent a ton of time on a case that was pretty hard due to the fact that one party live..."

Rating: 6.7

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

Bio: ERIN O’DEA graduated from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis, Tennessee in 2011. Prior to her legal education, Ms. O’Dea graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 2005. She received the Dean’s Distinguished Service Aw...

Rating: 8.9

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Review: "I used Greg for a child custody case gone wrong. He took on my case, was responsive, honest and a "go getter". I was able to go through my process feeling as though someone cared about what was going on with my situation and stood up for me no que..."

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Bio: I am a partner with Rice, Amundsen, & Caperton and have been practicing family law in the Memphis and Mid-South area for over 26 years. I have an extensive background in handling highly complex cases, including cases involving extensive business a...

Rating: 10

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Shelby County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Family Law is My Passion For over 20 years, I've been committed to providing my clients with excellent legal representation, personally- tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual client. Let's face it, the legal process is overwhelmin...

Rating: 9.3

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