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Leonard G. Belmares II is founder of Belmares Law, PLLC and practices primarily in Criminal Defense at the trial and appellate levels.  Leonard is a graduate of St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where he earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence.  Leonard also holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.. Leonard has experience both prosecuting and defending cases throughout the 23rd Judicial District.  Leonard has handled criminal cases in General Sessions and Circuit Courts throughout Middle Tennessee, and has won appeals on cases in the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals.  Prior to law school, Leonard was employed by the United States Postal Service and held several detail assignments in Nashville, Tennessee and San Antonio, Texas.. Leonard is active in the White Bluff and Dickson County Communities.  Leonard serves on the Board of Directors of The Friends of White Bluff, Inc. which is a non-profit organization focused on cultivating economic development, historical preservation, cultural enrichment and life long learning for the community of White Bluff, Tennessee.  Leonard is a graduate of the 2014 class of Leadership Dickson County and a Member of the Community Board for Habitat for Humanity of Dickson County  He also supports The Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee, Boy Scouts of America, Creekwood Athletics, and White Bluff Little League.

Lexi Woods is a Nashville lawyer licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee. Lexi is the current President of Women In Numbers (WIN), a nonpartisan organization established to engage, encourage, and endorse qualified women to be elected to public office. She is chair of the Nashville Bar Association General Sessions Court Practice Section, and she serves as a mentor in the Belmont University College of Law American Inn of Court. She is a member of the Lawyers' Association for Women - Marion Griffin Chapter; Nashville Bar Association (NBA); NBA Young Lawyers Division; Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), and TBA Young Lawyers Division.. Lexi graduated from Belmont University College of Law. While attending law school, Lexi worked as the inaugural law clerk in Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division II, where she served on a Task Force alongside key community leaders which led to the development of a new specialty court: the Competency and Wellbeing Docket. During her time in this position, Lexi was actively involved in the Mental Health, Veterans, and Homeless Courts. Lexi was awarded the Law Student for Justice: Tennessee Supreme Court Pro Bono Pledge Certification in recognition of having completed over 500 hours of pro bono legal work in this role. Lexi also worked for The Blackburn Firm and the Rutherford County District Attorney’s Office in the Homicide and Victim Witness Divisions while in law school. Prior to law school, Lexi graduated from Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology.. After graduating from law school, Lexi worked as the Staff Attorney for the Eighth Circuit Court in Davidson County, Tennessee. Lexi’s litigation practice areas take full advantage of her experience in criminal and civil court. As a Criminal Defense attorney, Lexi is passionately committed to defending clients who have been charged with felonies and misdemeanors; domestic violence; DUI; violation of orders of protection; violation of probation; criminal homicide; and individuals who need help navigating the criminal justice system as a veteran or while experiencing mental health challenges or homelessness.. Her personal interests include shopping, hiking, reading Harlan Coben novels, Nebraska football, and spending time with her best friend: her five-pound teacup Yorkshire Terrier.

Henry Ambrose begins the lawyer/client relationship by listening carefully to gain a full understanding of your affairs and the interests that are at stake. He strives to deliver legal services in a way that exceeds your expectations regarding thoroughness, completeness, attentiveness, responsiveness and economy. This approach allows Ambrose to anticipate your needs and assist you in your decision-making process. Consistent availability of informed and knowledgable advice will help you choose the right direction with confidence.

Judge Robbie Beal was elected in 2006 as Circuit Court Judge for the 21st Judicial District that includes Williamson, Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties. A Circuit Court judge is the trial level court responsible for trying all types of criminal cases; mostly felonies. This court also hears and renders decisions on divorce and post-divorce matters, contract disputes, probate issues, personal injury cases, and orders of protection. It is also responsible for hearing appeals from the juvenile court and general sessions court. Judge Beal was one of three of the youngest Circuit Court judges elected in the state. As judge, he presided over hundreds of criminal, domestic, and civil cases. A sampling of the cases appealed from his court are available to view here. Prior to his election to Circuit Court, he was the Williamson County Juvenile Court Referee/Magistrate. He served in this capacity for 7 years. A Juvenile Magistrate hears all types of Juvenile matters in the same manner as a judge. Judge Beal ruled on hundreds of custody disputes, child support matters, and juvenile criminal (delinquent and unruly charges) matters. This is Judge Beal’s second time to practice law with Ernie Williams. Then, as now, he was engaged in the general practice of law concentrating on all types of litigation. Prior to entering private practice the first time, Judge Beal was an Assistant District Attorney and was named the primary drug prosecutor for the judicial district. He tried dozens of cases involving drug offenses, DUI’s, aggravated assault, burglaries, sex offenses, and murder. Judge Beal’s first job out of law school was with the Public Defender’s Office in the 23rd Judicial District which includes Dickson, Cheatham, Humphreys, Houston, and Stewart counties. Again, he had the opportunity to try over 100 criminal jury trials. This includes four murder trials to a successful outcome. He was elected president of the Dickson County Bar Association. Judge Beal graduated from Belmont University in 1987 in three years and Memphis State University Law School in 1991. He is married with one son. His wife and he were approved foster parents up until his appointment to Juvenile Court. Judge Beal was the first in his family to graduate college and is the grandson of a coal miner from Kentucky.