William C. Barnes Jr. is a highly experienced attorney in Columbia, Tennessee, specializing in family law, civil law, criminal justice, estate planning, and trial law. With a deep understanding of the legal system, he is dedicated to providing his clients with personalized and effective representation.

As a family law attorney, William C. Barnes Jr. helps clients navigate complex issues such as divorce, child custody, and support. In civil law matters, he is known for his strong advocacy in cases involving personal injury, property disputes, and contract disputes. With his background in criminal justice, he defends clients facing criminal charges with skill and determination.

William C. Barnes Jr. also offers comprehensive estate planning services to help clients protect their assets and ensure their wishes are carried out. As a trial attorney, he is a fierce advocate in the courtroom, fighting for his clients’ rights and best interests.

Trust William C. Barnes Jr. to provide you with the legal representation you need. Contact his law office today for a consultation.

Geoffrey Beard

7/05/2024

Love you William C Barnes and your the most professional lawyer in Columbia Tennessee

Felicia Beard

6/13/2023

Mr. Barnes has represented my children in their teenage years. He has also counseled my husband and I on legal matters. Billy has never given us bad advise and has always been the epitome of professionalism. Most attorneys work several counties and many courts and sometimes several courts in different counties on the same day. I would highly recommend Mr. Barnes to any one.

Anthony J. Ballamis

5/10/2023

I was appointed Mr. Barnes in early 2020 as a PD, for some very serious charges, which I did not commit. He initially urged me to at least consider a deal with the DA. However, I maintained my innocence and a pre-trial hearing was set, and at that time, all charges were dismissed from an overwhelming lack of evidence. The judge (Bailey) even said at that time that he almost never dismisses a case at pre-trial hearing.

While the dismissal was a very positive result, it came by myself acting against counsel's initial advice.

Subsequently, there are still records of the arrest, the charges being brought up by the DA and so forth. Which has affected an employment offer, and would also stop me from being able to purchase/possess a firearm.

*It has been my experience that an attorney's obligation to your case extends throughout the circumstances of the case, like if you pleaded guilty and we're on probation, if there was a review hearing for that at the end, the PD appointed would still be responsible for handling those matters.

- So, I reached out to Mr Barnes office about an expungement, as I attempted to do so myself and the court told me it wasn't possible, which was false. Initially, they were pleasant, and the lady I spoke with said that it would probably have to be done at the circuit level, and that she would let Mr Barnes know and they'd be in contact. I never heard anything, so I called back and was told the same thing, several more times, with no actual actions being taken. Finally, after more than 2 months and 5 or 6 calls, I was today told that I would have to pay a full retainer to him for the expungement. I had a problem with that, and was transferred to the paralegal, who was quite hostile and argumentative throughout the conversation. I tried to remain calm and reasonable, and explain (as she was being very rude in the way she was telling me that I would have to pay them a retainer, and questioning my assertions) that I was only under the impression that they would be able to help because THEIR OFFICE had told me, REPEATEDLY, that they would do so. But I finally lost my temper and had to hang up on the paralegal when she continued to yell at me - while "apologizing" that their office had misinformed me.

It's kinda sad that an "educated professional" would be rude and disrespectful towards a client for whom they have been paid to represent (albeit probably not as much as a private attorney), for calling and asking why they haven't done what they've repeatedly said they would. I WOULD DEFINITELY NEVER, EVER HIRE THIS ATTORNEY. If you're able to hire an attorney, look elsewhere. If you're appointed this attorney, do your research on your own and make your own decisions - as he is just there so the system can claim you were provided a defense. There is a reason many refer to them as "PUBLIC PRETENDERS".