Lafayette TN Lawyer for Criminal, Family, and Estate Matters in Macon County
Our Lafayette office on State Route 52 handles criminal charges, divorce and estate matters for Macon County, with Chris Reynolds working your case himself, so you can get help without the drive to Lebanon or Nashville.
Local Attorneys in Lafayette, TN, Right on State Route 52
The Law Offices of Chris Reynolds, PLLC has an office in Lafayette at 619 State Rte 52, Lafayette, TN 37083. If you've been looking for lawyers in Lafayette TN who know the Macon County courthouse and handle cases here every week, you can sit down with us in town instead of driving out of the county.
Whether you're facing a criminal charge, working through a divorce or planning for your family's future, we give you straight answers about where you stand and what comes next.
Our main office in Lebanon serves Wilson County, and both offices share one phone number and one set of hours.
Our Lafayette Office Serves Macon County Families Close to Home
We serve Macon County families from a local office, so meetings, document signings and court-day check-ins happen a few minutes from home.
- Address: 619 State Rte 52, Lafayette, TN 37083
- Phone: (615) 873-0251
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
From Lafayette, we also help clients in neighboring communities, including
Carthage and Smith County.
Criminal Defense, Family Law and Estate Planning in Lafayette
Criminal Defense in Lafayette, TN
A criminal charge in Macon County moves quickly, and the first court date often comes before you've had time to think. As a criminal defense attorney in Lafayette, TN, we defend people charged with:
- DUI, including first offenses and charges involving a refusal or an accident.
- Drug possession, sale and paraphernalia charges.
- Assault charges, from simple assault to aggravated assault.
- Domestic violence charges and the orders of protection that often come with them.
- Weapons charges, including unlawful possession and carrying.
Family Law in Lafayette
Divorce, child custody and child support decisions shape your family's life for years. We help Macon County parents and spouses through contested and uncontested divorce, custody and parenting plans, and support, with practical guidance about what to expect at each step.
Estate Planning and Probate in Lafayette
A clear plan keeps your family from guessing about your wishes later. We prepare wills and powers of attorney for Macon County residents, and we guide families through probate when a loved one has passed.
What Happens at the Macon County Courthouse?
Macon County cases are heard at the courthouse in Lafayette. Macon County is part of Tennessee's 15th Judicial District, along with Wilson, Trousdale, Smith and Jackson counties, which means the courts Chris Reynolds appears in from our Lebanon and Lafayette offices are part of the same district.
A criminal case in Macon County usually follows this path:
General Sessions Court
Every criminal case starts here. Misdemeanors such as most first-offense DUIs, simple possession and simple assault are usually resolved in General Sessions.
Preliminary Hearing
For a felony charge, General Sessions holds a preliminary hearing to decide whether there is enough evidence for the case to go forward. This hearing is an early chance to test the State's case.
Higher Trial Court
If a felony is bound over, the case moves up to the higher trial court for the district, where it is resolved by agreement or taken to trial.
Divorce and custody cases for Macon County residents are also filed at the courthouse in Lafayette, so local clients do not have to travel to Lebanon for their family court dates.
Plain Answers and Personal Attention From Chris Reynolds
In a town where everybody knows everybody, you need a lawyer who treats you like a person and not a case number. When you hire us, Chris Reynolds handles your case himself, and your problem becomes our problem.
We explain your charge, your court dates and your options in plain language, without legal jargon. For Spanish-speaking Macon County families, our in-house interpreter is part of every conversation. Se Habla Español.
Why Macon County Clients Choose Our Lafayette Office
One-on-one attention directly from Chris Reynolds, from the first call through the last court date.
Regular courtroom work in the Macon, Wilson and Trousdale county courts.
Plain-language explanations of what is happening and what comes next.
Flexible payment options and payment plans, so cost does not keep you from getting help.
An in-house Spanish interpreter for Spanish-speaking clients and families.
A local office in Lafayette with the same phone number and hours as our Lebanon office.
Clients in smaller communities expect a lawyer they can reach and count on, and that is how we run both of our offices.
What to Expect When You Reach Out
Getting started is simple and designed to reduce stress from the beginning.
1. Start With a Conversation
Share your situation and get a clear understanding of your options.
2. Get Practical Guidance
Learn what steps make sense based on your goals.
3. Build a Plan
Create an approach tailored to your needs.
4. Move Forward With Support
Receive steady communication and guidance throughout your case.
Common Questions About Hiring a Lawyer in Lafayette, TN
Is there a lawyer with an office in Lafayette, TN?
Yes. The Law Offices of Chris Reynolds, PLLC has an office at 619 State Rte 52, Lafayette, TN 37083, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reach the office at (615) 873-0251 for criminal defense, family law, estate planning and probate matters.
How do I find a criminal defense attorney near me in Macon County, Tennessee?
Look for an attorney who appears in the Macon County courts regularly and can meet with you locally. Chris Reynolds handles criminal cases at the Macon County courthouse and meets clients at the Lafayette office on State Route 52. Call (615) 873-0251 before your first court date so there is time to review the charge.
What happens at General Sessions Court in Macon County?
General Sessions Court is where every criminal case in Macon County begins. Most misdemeanors, including many first-offense DUIs, are resolved there, and felony charges receive a preliminary hearing to decide whether the case moves up to the higher trial court. Having a lawyer at that first setting can shape everything that follows.
Can I hire a divorce lawyer in Lafayette, TN, instead of going to Lebanon?
Yes. Macon County divorce and custody cases are filed at the courthouse in Lafayette, and you can meet with us at our Lafayette office for the whole process. We handle both contested and uncontested divorces, along with custody, parenting plans and child support.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. We offer flexible payment options and payment plans so the cost of a lawyer does not keep you from getting help. We talk through fees and options during your consultation.
Talk to a Macon County Lawyer at Our Lafayette Office
If you have a court date in Lafayette or a family matter that can't wait, the Law Offices of Chris Reynolds, PLLC is right here in Macon County. Call us or schedule a consultation, and we'll tell you plainly where you stand and what comes next.
619 State Rte 52, Lafayette, TN 37083
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM