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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.
Free 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.
Checked 23 October 2026 against official sources.
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Common questions about lawyers in Tennessee
How do I check a lawyer is licensed in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility's online directory lists every attorney licensed to practise law in Tennessee, with their office address, so you can look up any lawyer before you hire them. Each lawyer on these pages was checked in that directory before being listed, but people move firms, so check again before you hire.
Which courts handle cases in Tennessee?
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.
Where can I get free legal help in Tennessee?
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.
Listings are provided for information only and are not legal advice or a recommendation. Always check a lawyer in the Board of Professional Responsibility's online attorney directory before hiring them.