The Law Office of Sam Byrd is a Chattanooga-based legal practice specializing in family law and criminal defense, known for its aggressive yet compassionate advocacy. With a focus on reducing client stress and achieving efficient resolutions, the firm stands out for its personalized approach and commitment to keeping legal fees manageable while providing high levels of communication and support.
The firm emphasizes proactive guidance and settlement through negotiation whenever possible to save clients time and money, though they are fully prepared to litigate when necessary. Their team has extensive experience handling emotionally charged cases, prioritizing the best interests of individuals and families during difficult transitions. They serve clients facing divorce, custody disputes, criminal charges, and other life-altering legal matters throughout Tennessee.
Services Offered
- Divorce (contested and uncontested)
- Child custody and emergency custody orders
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Property division
- Modifications of court orders
- Establishing paternity
- Rights of never-married parents
- Relocation cases
- Stepparent adoptions
- Grandparents’ rights
- Guardianship and conservatorship
- Wills and estate planning
- Juvenile delinquency and unruly children cases
- School disciplinary proceedings and suspensions
- Special education rights and testing
- Mediation for family law disputes
- DUI defense
- Assault, aggravated assault, and domestic assault
- Burglary, forgery, robbery, and theft
- Drug crimes
- Weapons charges
- White collar crimes
- Domestic violence cases
- First-time offender programs
- Violent crimes defense
- Paralegal services
- Trial representation
Serving Hamilton County and the broader Tennessee region, the firm offers resources for those in urgent need of legal intervention, such as emergency child custody orders, and is dedicated to providing zealous representation tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
