Business Details
21 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Criminal Defense & Family Law Attorneys in Lebanon, TN
Since 2005, our firm has provided goal-oriented legal advocacy to individuals and families in Tennessee during their most challenging moments. Our team combines firsthand experience from roles like the Department of Children's Services with a commitment to treating clients like family, ensuring personalized representation in criminal defense and family law matters. We prioritize careful preparation, proactive strategies, and transparent guidance to achieve favorable outcomes, whether navigating child custody disputes, divorce proceedings, or defending against criminal charges.Our local roots and deep understanding of Middle Tennessee's legal landscape allow us to offer tailored solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term consequences. With a track record of success in complex casesincluding dismissals in high-profile sex crime indictmentswe remain dedicated to protecting clients' rights while minimizing the emotional and legal impact of their situations.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Drug Charges
Sex Crimes Defense
Child Custody
DUI Defense
Juvenile Law
Divorce Representation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience in Tennessee criminal defense and family law
- Our team includes a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Mediator with dual training in family and civil law
- We provide 24/7 emergency legal consultation for urgent matters
- Our firm has secured dismissals in complex 40-count sex crime indictments
- We maintain direct attorney access throughout every case
What people say
Exceptional lawyer
Best of the best
Most trusted lawyer
Best possible result
Highly recommended
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor charges including drug offenses, DUIs, assault, and sex crimes. With over 15 years of courtroom experience, we challenge evidence, identify procedural violations, and develop tailored defense strategies to minimize consequences. Our proactive approach often resolves cases before trial through charge reductions or dismissals, while our trial-ready preparation ensures robust representation when needed.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law representation for divorce, child custody, and support matters. Our attorneys prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for litigation, focusing on protecting parental rights and financial interests. Services include creating parenting plans, modifying existing agreements, and guiding clients through emotionally complex legal processes with compassionate, straightforward counsel.
Sex Crimes Defense
Defending against sex crime allegations requires specialized expertise due to severe social stigma and legal consequences. We handle charges ranging from indecent exposure to statutory rape, challenging evidence admissibility and prosecutorial overreach. Our goal is to prevent convictions that could lead to lifelong registration requirements and employment restrictions through aggressive courtroom advocacy and strategic plea negotiations.
Child Custody
Our child custody practice focuses on establishing fair parenting arrangements that serve children's best interests. We assist with initial custody determinations, modification requests, and enforcement actions. By thoroughly examining family dynamics and presenting compelling evidence, we help clients achieve custody agreements that balance parental rights with children's needs while minimizing emotional impact.
Drug Charges Defense
We defend clients facing drug-related charges from simple possession to trafficking allegations. Our approach challenges law enforcement procedures, examines forensic evidence reliability, and explores diversion program opportunities. By understanding Tennessee's controlled substance schedules and sentencing guidelines, we develop defense strategies aimed at reducing charges, avoiding incarceration, and minimizing long-term consequences like license suspension or employment barriers.
People
Thomas Maynard
Attorney at Law
Local attorney with over 15 years of experience in criminal defense and family law, including service with the Department of Children's Services. Teaches criminal justice at Cumberland University and serves as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Mediator.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense (drug charges, DUIs, sex crimes) and family law (divorce, child custody, support) for clients across Middle Tennessee.
How can you help with serious criminal charges?
Our team challenges evidence admissibility, identifies procedural violations, and develops defense strategies to reduce or dismiss charges, including negotiating favorable plea agreements when appropriate.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial case evaluations to discuss your legal options and develop a strategic approach for your specific situation.
What makes your family law practice different?
We combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance, prioritizing amicable resolutions while preparing for litigation to protect your parental rights and financial interests.
How do you handle sex crime allegations?
We aggressively challenge evidence and prosecutorial tactics while minimizing long-term consequences like sex offender registration through strategic defense and plea negotiations.
