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Legal help in Nashville: what to know
Nashville is in Davidson County. Estates go to the Seventh Circuit Court's Probate Division — known as the Davidson County Probate Court — whose clerk's office is at 1 Public Square, Suite 302. Divorces go to the Fourth Circuit Court at the Metro Courthouse, and deeds are recorded at the Register of Deeds, 300 Deaderick Street.
Tennessee law and courts
Which court hears a divorce or an estate in Tennessee depends on the county. In Davidson County (Nashville), divorces go to the Fourth Circuit Court and estates to the Seventh Circuit Court's Probate Division; Shelby County (Memphis) has its own Probate Court; and in Knox County (Knoxville) and Montgomery County (Clarksville) the Chancery Court handles probate. Immigration is governed by federal law. The Board of Professional Responsibility's online directory lists every attorney licensed to practise law in Tennessee.
Courts serving Nashville
- Davidson County Probate Court (Seventh Circuit Court, Probate Division)Probate Court Clerk, 1 Public Square, Suite 302, Nashville, TN 37201Estates and wills, conservatorships, guardianships and name changes
- Fourth Circuit CourtMetro Courthouse, 1 Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201Divorce, custody, child support and adoptions
- Davidson County Register of Deeds300 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37201Recording deeds and other documents
Family cases
In Davidson County, the Fourth Circuit Court is the only court designated to hear divorces; it also hears custody, child support, adoptions and other domestic matters. It sits at the Metro Courthouse, 1 Public Square, Nashville.
Probate
The Seventh Circuit Court's Probate Division — the Davidson County Probate Court — has exclusive jurisdiction over the administration of estates in Davidson County, including the probate of wills. The Probate Court Clerk's office is at 1 Public Square, Suite 302, Nashville.
Employment complaints
Most discrimination complaints start with a charge to the EEOC (Memphis District Office, 200 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis); complaints about wages under federal law can go to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.
Free and low-cost legal help
HELP4TN (1-844-435-7486) arranges a free consultation with a licensed Tennessee attorney for people who can't afford one. The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (615-775-9684), the Tennessee Justice Center and JusticeForAllTN.org can also help. Bar association referral lines: Memphis 901-527-3573, Nashville 615-242-6546, Chattanooga 423-756-3222, Knoxville 865-522-7501. HELP4TN · Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services · Tennessee Justice Center · JusticeForAllTN
Court details from the county court clerks' and Registers of Deeds' own websites.
Common questions about lawyers in Nashville
Which courts serve Nashville?
Davidson County Probate Court (Seventh Circuit Court, Probate Division) (Estates and wills, conservatorships, guardianships and name changes); Fourth Circuit Court (Divorce, custody, child support and adoptions); Davidson County Register of Deeds (Recording deeds and other documents).
Which court deals with divorce for Nashville?
In Davidson County, the Fourth Circuit Court is the only court designated to hear divorces; it also hears custody, child support, adoptions and other domestic matters. It sits at the Metro Courthouse, 1 Public Square, Nashville.
Where are wills and estates handled for someone who lived in Nashville?
The Seventh Circuit Court's Probate Division — the Davidson County Probate Court — has exclusive jurisdiction over the administration of estates in Davidson County, including the probate of wills. The Probate Court Clerk's office is at 1 Public Square, Suite 302, Nashville.
Where can I bring an employment complaint from Nashville?
Most discrimination complaints start with a charge to the EEOC (Memphis District Office, 200 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis); complaints about wages under federal law can go to the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.
Are the lawyers listed in Nashville licensed?
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