About Us
Experienced Divorce Attorneys & Counsellors in Tennessee and Alabama
Let Our Family Help Yours
At Hammond Zetterstn & Associates, we handle sensitive family law matters for clients in Williamson, Maury, and Rutherford Counties and throughout the surrounding middle Tennessee area as well as in Shelby County, Alabama. Started as a husband and wife legal team, our attorneys understand families. They have helped numerous clients overcome the most critical legal matters anyone can face — those that affect the family. Christina Hammond Zettersten and her associates are accomplished lawyers, counselors, and advocates. They work with clients personally to help them navigate complex and emotional issues ranging from divorce and property division to child custody and adoption.
Learn About Our Team
Attorneys
Christina L. Hammond Zettersten
Leslea Cole
Sydney Johnson St. John
Support Staff
Julie Bain, Paralegal
Kaitlin Ligon, Paralegal
Nyarayi M., Assistant
Christina L. Hammond Zettersten
Attorney at Law
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Christina started this practice with her husband Peter who is now working for the State of Tennessee. Christina now works with her associates, Hannah, Leslea, and Sydney, and they have offices in Brentwood and Murfreesboro. Christina additionally works in child support enforcement for the 21st and 32nd Judicial Districts. Christina is admitted to the Tennessee Bar and is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association . She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. She was previously admitted to the Kansas and Minnesota Bars prior to relocating to the Nashville area. Christina provides legal services in Williamson, Rutherford, Maury, and surrounding counties. Christina focuses on family law.
Christina graduated from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where she earned a certificate in law and government. During law school Christina participated in the law clinic where she represented clients in divorce, adoption, and immigration cases. During law school, she studied abroad at the University of the West Indies in Barbados. She also interned at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C. Prior to moving to the Nashville area, Christina worked for the State of Kansas in the area of administrative law. In her free time, Christina enjoys running, cycling, and spending time with her family.
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Custody
- Adoption
- Parentage
- Dependency & Neglect
- Appeals
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee
- Kansas, 2012
- Minnesota, 2013
Education
- Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas
- J.D. – 2012
- Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
- B.S., Secondary Education – 2009, cum laude
Past Employment Positions
- Kansas Board of Cosmetology, Legal Assistant, 2012 to 2013
- Hire Counsel, Document Analyst, 2012 to 2014
- US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, Intern, 2011
Professional Associations
- TN Bar Association
- Rutherford County Bar Association
Pro-Bono Activities
- Greenhouse Ministries Legal Clinic, 2014 to Present
Noted Appellate Decisions
- MATTHEW REYES CAMACHO v. JESSICA LYNNE CAMACHO,
- Appeal from the Chancery Court for Maury County, Russell Parkes, Judge
- No. M2021-00994-COA-R3-CV
- DANIEL JEROME CANZONERI v. COLLEEN LUELLA BURNS
- Appeal from the Chancery Court for Rutherford County, Darrell Scarlett, Judge
- No. M2020-01109-COA-R3-CV
Leslea Cole
Associate Attorney
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Leslea graduated from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2022 and was sworn into the Tennessee Bar October after passing the bar exam and having worked under Christina’s supervision since August. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Political Science from East Tennessee State University in 2019, where she was a member and executive board member of Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity. Prior to working as an Associate Attorney at Hammond Zettersten & Associates, Leslea worked as a certified legal intern at Indiana University Student Legal Services and as the Student Director for the IU Protective Order Project. Leslea practices both in family law and estate planning, providing services in Rutherford, Wilson, Sumner, and surrounding counties in Middle Tennessee.
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Wills
- Conservatorships
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 2022
Education
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, IN
- J.D. – 2022
- East Tennessee University, Johnson City, TN
- B.A. – Anthropology; Political Science – 2019, Dean’s List
Professional Associations
- TN Bar Association
- Rutherford County Bar Association
Sydney Johnson St. John
Associate Attorney
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Sydney attended Belmont University College of Law and was sworn into the Tennessee Bar in 2021, after a delayed Bar Exam due to the pandemic. She was a previous intern with Zettersten & Hammond and joined the team as an associate upon graduating law school. Sydney was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She earned her undergraduate degree in public relations from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where she was a member of The Million Dollar Band Color Guard and Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. While in law school, Sydney was a Belmont College of Law Peer Mentor, the Variety Show Marketing Director for Belmont College of Law Legal Aid Society, and an Editor of the Belmont College of Law Entertainment Law Journal.
Sydney now resides in Shelby County, Alabama with her husband Locke and young son. When she is not in the office, Sydney enjoys attending Alabama Crimson Tide football games and spending time with her family and friends.
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Child Custody
- Adoption
- Entertainment Law
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 2021
- Alabama, 2023
Education
- Belmont University School of Law, Nashville, Tennessee
- J.D. – 2020
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Your Ally in Troubling Times
We know that divorce, child custody, and other family law issues come with profound emotional currents. While feelings of anxiety, insecurity, pain, loss, and fear are common, so is love. These complex, interrelated emotions are just one of the challenges facing you over the future of your family. While we cannot eliminate the stress and anguish of divorce, we can provide you with an understanding ear and a clear-minded perspective on these matters. You may face trying times, but you don’t have to go through them alone. We are here to guide you through all aspects of the legal process, protecting your rights so you can look ahead to a brighter tomorrow.
Talk to an Experienced Family Law Attorney Today
To schedule your free initial consultation with an experienced Tennessee or Alabama family law attorney, please contact our law offices online or by telephone at 615-896-5720.