Juvenile lawyers in Tennessee

Firm: Law Office of Suzanne Shackelford Queen

P.O. Box 3844 , Bristol , Tennessee 37625

Practice Areas: Adoption, Juvenile

Firm: Memphis and Shelby County Juvenile Court

616 Adams Avenue , Memphis , Tennessee 38105

Practice Areas: Juvenile

I am a dedicated legal professional with extensive experience in child welfare law, juvenile justice, and family law. In my current role as Administrator of the Child Welfare Division at the Juvenile Court of Memphis & Shelby County, I oversee critical services related to dependency, neglect, custody, and foster care, ensuring the protection and well-being of over 1,500 children in foster care. I also supervise legal teams, including the Office of Non-Custodial Advocate and the Office of Guardian ad Litem, providing vital support to children and families navigating the legal system.. With a background as a Court Improvement Attorney at the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts and Assistant General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, I have led legal research, policy development, and educational initiatives aimed at improving child welfare systems. I also have hands-on experience in representing the state in complex cases involving termination of parental rights and child abuse, while ensuring procedural fairness as a Special Hearing Officer for TennCare disenrollment hearings.. I am passionate about advancing child welfare law through education, advocacy, and systemic reform. As a Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist and former State Coordinator for the National Association of Counsel for Children, I have led over 25 CLE sessions and participated in numerous trainings on juvenile and family law topics to ensure that professionals are well-equipped to advocate for children and families in crisis.. I am always open to connecting with professionals and organizations working to improve legal services and outcomes for children and families in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.. Areas of Expertise:. Child Welfare Law. Juvenile Court Systems. Legal Research & Policy Development. Foster Care & Child Protection. Legal Advocacy & Representation. Continuing Legal Education (CLE). Systemic Reform in Child Welfare. Certifications:. Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist, National Association of Counsel for Children. Affiliations:. Member, Tennessee Bar. Member, National Association of Counsel for Children

East Main Street , Kingsport , Tennessee 37662

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Bankruptcy,Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Divorce,Domestic Partnership,Domestic Violence,Family ,Juvenile ,Medical Malpractice,Military ,Paternity,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall,Spousal Support,Wrongful Death

Firm: Law Office of Travis D. Patterson

4005 Maynardville Highway , Maynardville , Tennessee 37807

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce, Juvenile, Wills, Family

I currently reside in Union County, TN. I practice in several counties across East TN focusing on Criminal law, Family law, Juvenile law, and Wills and Estates And Property Law. I strive to show my clients the upmost respect and attention they deserve. I look forward to working with you in the near future!

109 E Gay St , Lebanon , Tennessee 37087

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Child Custody

I started practicing law in 2009 after 12 years in Law Enforcement and working within the Juvenile Courts.

Firm: Virginia A. Schwamm, Attorney at Law, PLLC

164 Market Place Boulevard , Knoxville , Tennessee 37922

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Juvenile , Family, Family

Virginia A. Schwamm is Board Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization and has over 20 years practice and litigation experience. Her practice is located in Knoxville,Tennessee but she has appeared in courts all over Tennessee on behalf of her clients. She has served as the Chair for the Family Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association and has lectured widely for both the Tennessee Bar Association and other organizations on the topic of Family Law. She was named as “One of Knoxville’s Top Attorneys” in 2008, 2009, and 2011 by Cityview Magazine, and is listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers 2011 and 2012. Her office located at 164 Market Place Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37922 and can be reached by email at or at.

Firm: Hibbeler & Associates

110 Franklin Street, Suite 300 , Clarksville , Tennessee 37040

Practice Areas: Civil , Contracts, Criminal Defense , Family , Juvenile , Personal Injury, Real Estate , Family

Firm: Zak Newman Attorney at Law

510 East 5th Street, Suite 4 , Chattanooga , Tennessee 37403

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, Juvenile, Speeding Ticket, Expungement, White Collar Crime, General Practice

Mr. Newman has been successful in trials for first degree murder all the way down to simple misdeameanors. His practice handles any criminal charge including traffic issues.. Mr. Newman has been successful in motions to supress various issuses such as illegal searches & seizures, including traffic stops for DUI, and even confessions. These types of motions can win a case.. Mr. Newman has great experience regarding mental health issues as he has been sucessful at civil commitment trial and was a member of the Hamilton County Mental Health Court exploritory committee.