Atty. Jacob Gooden

Atty. Jacob Gooden

I was born and raised in East Tennessee and attended law school at West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia. My practice is focused on Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family law, but I represent clients on a wide variety of matters.

Kingsport Kingsport 4 yrs experience 4 year
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Profile Summary

About Jacob Gooden at a glance

Jacob Gooden is an Associate based in Kingsport, Tennessee, practicing at Gilly, Hill & Schaefer. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2022). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 2020) and East Tennessee State University (B.S. Political, 2017). Serands clients in Kingsport, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • I was born and raised in East Tennessee and attended law school at West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia
  • My practice is focused on Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family law, but I represent clients on a wide variety of matters

Practice Areas Explained

Jacob Gooden's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacob Gooden handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Jacob Gooden is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Jacob Gooden is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Adoption

Jacob Gooden is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kingsport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jacob Gooden

Where is Jacob Gooden's law office located?
Jacob Gooden's law practice is located in Kingsport, Tennessee. The firm is Gilly, Hill & Schaefer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacob Gooden handle?
Jacob Gooden focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Jacob Gooden practiced law?
Jacob Gooden has 4+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2022.
Where did Jacob Gooden go to law school?
Jacob Gooden earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (B.S. Political, 2017).
How can I contact Jacob Gooden for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 2020
B.S. Political
East Tennessee State University
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2022

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