Juvenile Law

Juvenile Law

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In 1991, Mr. Hoffer set foot in Judge C. Van Deacon’s courtroom, the then Juvenile Judge of Bradley County, Tennessee. After withstanding Judge Deacon’s test of fire, Mr. Hoffer has embarked on a rigorous practice in juvenile court in Bradley, Hamilton, Meigs, Rhea, Monroe, Polk, and McMinn Counties. For over 10 years Mr. Hoffer served as the Juvenile Court Referee for Cleveland Middle, Yates Primary, and EL Ross schools. Prior to that, Mr. Hoffer served as a Campus Court Referee for Bradley County High School as well as a Substitute Referee at Black Fox Elementary, Lake Forrest, Ocoee Middle, and Cleveland High Schools. Mr. Hoffer handles the following juvenile matters:

  • Dependency & neglect
  • Delinquency
  • Paternity
  • Child Support Actions
  • Child Support Defense
  • Termination of Parental Rights
  • Contempt Actions
  • Name Change

*If you have an issue that is not a divorce or family law related matter, a civil matter, or criminal matter, contact Mr. Hoffer about it. Should Mr. Hoffer not take your case, he will refer you to a competent attorney he trusts and knows personally to handle your unique legal situation.

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By jerryhoffer • 01 Apr, 2020
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has extended its suspension of in court proceedings until April 30. There are limited exceptions to this rule. This does NOT mean the courthouse is closed. This does NOT mean law offices are closed. This does NOT mean cases are not being filed, worked, prepared, or settled. This does NOT […] The post Covid19 appeared first on Jerry Hoffer Attorney at Law P.C..

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By jerryhoffer • 18 Jan, 2017
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