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Samuel Aaron Byrd

Samuel Aaron Byrd

Experience and Compassion Matters
  • Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Law ...
  • Tennessee
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COVID-19 Notice - Our firm has been working remotely for years. We have not missed a beat. We are still processing family law cases, having hearings via video conference, and settling and finalizing cases every day.

Do you want to get a divorce, separation, or child custody plan without going through a nasty and public court battle? Are you a parent or family member trying to protect children from the dangers of physical and/or substance abuse?

We can help you:
* Reduce the conflict, cost & duration of the legal process

* Avoid hurt driven decisions that you will pay for financially & emotionally for years to come

* Protect & nurture your children through the process & changes to come

Family law cases, especially those involving children, are never "win or lose." Moreover, research and experience has shown that when a family law case goes to trial, the real loser is the children.

We help divorcing and separating parents - and other family members seeking custody of related children - achieve long-term positive results for themselves and their children without a nasty and public court battle negotiating reasonable solutions to family problems using our trial experience and negotiation skills.

Call now to start resolving family conflict without a nasty courtroom battle.

*** NOTICE ABOUT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES***
We can use the power of court orders to protect you and/or children from the dangers of physical abuse, substance abuse, and criminal behavior.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, PayPal Credit
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fair Flat Fees for Services.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
ID Number: 031053
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner
Law Office of Sam Byrd
- Current
Adjunct Professor for Criminal Law
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
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Student Attorney
Child and Family Legal Clinic
Paralegal
Law Office of Mitchell Byrd
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Paralegal and research assistant for my father, Mitchell Byrd (deceased 1950-2011).
Infantry/ TOW Gunner
United States Marine Corps
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2/7 Weapons Company stationed at 29 Palms, California, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center
Education
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D. (2012) | Law
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University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
B.S. (2009) | Political Science - Legal Studies
summa cum laude
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Awards
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Top 100
America's Top 100 Attorneys
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2017-2022
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
2015-2020
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2015, 2017
Top 10 Award
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
10 Best
American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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National College of DUI Defense
Member
Current
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American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Member
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Appeal of Property Distribution in Divorce Case, Oral Argument
Certifications
DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Office of Sam Byrd Website
Blog
Law office of Sam Byrd Blog
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. Can I move to another state, at my will, if my ex is keeping our kids and I provide child support. Live in TN
A: If there is currently a divorce action pending you should seek permission from the court if you cannot work out an agreed parenting schedule for the children that provides for specifics about when you and your kids spend time together. That said, you can move without an agreement but the court may hold that against you if it is ultimately required to make a decision on the parenting schedule if you and the other parent can't agree. You don't need the other parents permission to move without the children, or the courts - they cant keep you here (but can keep the kids here). Just to work out a parenting schedule by agreement or by court order.
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Contact & Map
Law Office of Sam Byrd
University Tower
651 E. 4th Street, Suite 408
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Telephone: (423) 304-6827
Monday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 12 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed