Best Child Custody Lawyers in Nashville, TN

23 firms listed · all 23 in Nashville · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Maniatis Law

Maniatis Law

4.8 92 reviews
“He came through for us when we found ourselves in a strange place.”
BBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 2016
211 Donelson Pike Ste 204
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Gopal & Pedigo

Gopal & Pedigo

4.4 65 reviews
“I had a great experience working with them, they make the process really easy.”
Free phone consultationBBB A+Since 2010Family-owned
2841 Logan St
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Brazil Clark

Brazil Clark

4.6 47 reviews
“His background as a former PD also shows through his interactions with the judge and other lawyers in court, which is always a plus.”
Free consultationServes Middle TennesseeSince 2017
760 E Argyle Ave
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Ryan C. Davis Law

Ryan C. Davis Law

4.7 78 reviews
“This was a very challenging period in my life and everyone at this lawfirm was compassionate, honest, and truly cared about protecting my best interests from start to finish”
Responds within 1 hourSe habla españolServes Nashville, Middle TennesseeOpen 24 hoursSince 2015
1224 2nd Ave S Suite #102
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Brad H. Frakes, Attorney At Law

Brad H. Frakes, Attorney At Law

4.9 78 reviews
“He helped me to feel confident in my rights as a parent and in knowing what to expect.”
Serves Nashville, TNSince 2012
222 2nd Ave N Ste 220
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Freeman & Fuson

Freeman & Fuson

4.8 123 reviews
“Real simple, if you are looking for an attorney to represent you, call Freeman and Fuson first.”
Since 2009
2126 21st Ave S
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The 23 firms listed for Nashville, TN take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.

Area overview: Nashville, TN

All 23 firms we list here are in Nashville itself. We have 37 firms in Nashville on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The firms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,076 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "understanding". 2 are open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child custody (6), child support (6), divorce (6), family law (5) and alimony (3). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 56 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 23 of the firms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Do any custody lawyers listed for Nashville consult without charge?

5 of the 23 firms here state that a first consultation is free. Expect a short call that establishes whether they can help, not a review of your order. Have your dates and your existing paperwork in front of you so the call is worth the time.

Sherwood Boutique Litigation, PLC

Sherwood Boutique Litigation, PLC

4.9 85 reviews
“I truly appreciate the work, guidance, and support they put into my case, and I would absolutely recommend Sherwood Boutique Litigation to anyone who needs strong, experienced, and dependable legal representation.”
Free phone consultationServes Davidson County, Nashville Metro areaSince 2017
414 Union St #1110
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The Cassell Firm

The Cassell Firm

4.8 105 reviews
“Caleb of the Cassell firm assisted and guided us through a trying and difficult time with both professionalism and kindness.”
Serves Middle TennesseeSince 2019
2000 Glen Echo Rd Suite 113
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The Law Office of J. Ryan Johnson

The Law Office of J. Ryan Johnson

4.6 56 reviews
“I would highly recommend J Ryan to anyone who is looking for a good reliable law firm to represent them”
Serves Davidson County, Middle TennesseePrices online
214 2nd Ave N Ste 208
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Miller Upshaw Family Law

Miller Upshaw Family Law

4.8 90 reviews
“Navigating a family law matter can be overwhelming, but having Rachel in my corner has given me a tremendous sense of confidence and reassurance.”
No fee unless you winSuper Lawyers 2025Virtual consultationsServes Franklin, Hendersonville +5Since 2005Family-owned
631 Woodland St
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Law Offices of Amanda J. Gentry

Law Offices of Amanda J. Gentry

4.8 89 reviews
“She undoubtedly has professional relationships that allow her to have conversations with those on the other side of a prosecution, importantly, on behalf of her clients.”
Serves Middle TennesseeSince 2014
2021 Richard Jones Rd #210A
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Amanda Raye Thornton, Attorney at Law

Amanda Raye Thornton, Attorney at Law

4.8 87 reviews
“I would recommend Amanda Thornton to anyone who needs a family practice attorney.”
Tennessee Bar since 2007Responds within 24 hoursServes Middle TennesseeSince 2010
4117 Gallatin Pike Suite 101
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Flexer Law

Flexer Law

4.6 72 reviews
“Even though bankruptcy is not always the best option, but if that is what you need to do I would highly recommend Flexer Law.”
Since 1985
1900 Church St #400
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Law Offices of Francis King

Law Offices of Francis King

5.0 38 reviews
“My only hesitation in highly recommending Francis King, is that I happen to know he deserves a very long vacation right now.”
Free phone consultationNACDL memberServes Middle TennesseeSince 2012
4235 Hillsboro Pike #300
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Brenda Clark, Attorney

Brenda Clark, Attorney

4.8 22 reviews
“I definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a fantastic lawyer!”
Free consultationSince 2020
1224 2nd Ave S Suite #102
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Donna Tees, Attorney At Law

Donna Tees, Attorney At Law

4.8 39 reviews
“It's a pleasure to get to see her work and kick ass.”
Serves Nashville, Middle TennesseeSince 2022
2021 Richard Jones Rd STE 120
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Aaron G. Walsh

Aaron G. Walsh

4.8 23 reviews
“Very good communication, kept me up to date on where we were at in the process and what the next steps are.”
Since 2019
315 Deaderick St Ste 1550-1519
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Attorney Jan Walden

Attorney Jan Walden

5.0 2 reviews
“Her direct communication style resonated with me and we were able to get things done quickly and efficiently, without a lot of fuss or wasting billable time.”
Free consultationVirtual consultationsBBB accreditedSince 1983
2808 Blair Blvd
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The Law Office of Morgan Smith

The Law Office of Morgan Smith

4.8 22 reviews
“Morgan has an amazing client relationship that really lends to a successful case.”
Serves Davidson County, Sumner County +2Since 2015
1222 16th Ave S Suite 23
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Simmons Law Firm

Simmons Law Firm

5.0 17 reviews
“Easy to relate to, knowledgeable and has a lot of patience with her clients!”
Free consultationSince 2014
2827 Columbine Pl
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Michael Rivas Law

Michael Rivas Law

4.8 14 reviews
“It took a lot of the stress of my shoulders and I was able to successfully acquire a divorce with the terms I requested.”
Since 2019
615 Main St
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Hayes Jr Larry

Hayes Jr Larry

5.0 1 review
“He is a wonderful guy if you ever need someone to represent you call on him he's a good guy and he will call you back Miss Bender will honor that”
Serves TennesseeBBB A+Since 1970
1818 20th Ave S Suite 300
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McCracken Kuhn Marks

McCracken Kuhn Marks

4.8 18 reviews
“I especially appreciated how mindful they were of my budget and that they always looked for the most practical solution instead of creating unnecessary costs”
Since 2020
2706 Larmon Ave
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