Client Testimonials
Child custody
Julie Robertson came highly recommended by someone I have the utmost respect for. She did not disappoint. She and Michelle did an awesome job. I will say she will not sugarcoat things. She will tell you whether it is good or bad. They are both very professional yet friendly at the same time. I can’t …
I Highly Recommend This Attorney
Ms. Bean is an excellent attorney, both inside and outside the courtroom. I have used her for almost 6 years before, during, and after my divorce. What I appreciate most about her is that she keeps me informed andke inform allows me to maed decisions throughout the process. S
Above and beyond
I cannot say enough good things about Melanie and her incredible team. From the very beginning, Melanie’s deep knowledge of family law was clear, and her guidance throughout the process gave me confidence during a very difficult time. She is not only an expert in her field but also a compassionate and steady advocate.
I deeply appreciate everything they’ve done for me and highly recommend Melanie and her team for any family law matters. They truly go above and beyond.
You are a true Saint!
Amanda, you are a true Saint. You’ve always been there when I needed you and you’ve always gone above and beyond with helping me. I truly appreciate you, and all the hard work you do for others. Thank you once again for going out of your way for me.
You are the best!
A Professional Legal Strategist
I had a hard time just getting my divorce done. After 1 year, I had to fire my first lawyer and then went to the best law firm in Lebanon,TN, that’s where I found Julie. She knew how to get it done because my ex-wife was outsmarting the system! Julie really did listen to me, and she was going to
Peace of mind
Can’t say enough how much I appreciate having Julie and Penny in my corner during a very trying time in my life. Through a long, drawn-out process, they stayed the course, kept me informed and up to date on everything that was happening. They are both very professional and so easy to sit down and ta
Grateful!
I do believe in angels, and you are one of them, Attorney Melanie!
Michelle is wonderful to work with.
She is knowledgeable and was very helpful during tough situations. She genuinely cares about her clients’ well-being. I can never thank her enough for all that she and Mrs. Melanie Bean did for my children and me. I thoroughly enjoyed working with them. I
Phenomenal!
That sums up my experience working with attorney Julie Robinson. Julie successfully represented me in an incredibly challenging and highly contested divorce case. From day one, Julie displayed a level of care and understanding that went beyond the legalities of the case. My situation w…
Outstanding!
Melanie has been an amazing lawyer throughout the entire process. I have been falsely accused and she has been fighting to prove my innocence always trying to be one step ahead. I would recommend her for any and all legal matters! Her legal team that assists her are also top notch, you will not find …
Amazing lawyer and team! You will not be disappointed.
Melanie and Michelle were absolutely wonderful to work with. They were so knowledgeable and helpful during tough situations and genuinely care about their clients’ wellbeing. I can never thank them enough for all that they did for my children and myself. I thoroughly enjoyed working with them and wou… I
A special thank you to Penny, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes-her responsiveness, attention to detail, and dedication truly made a difference. The entire team’s work ethic and professionalism were unmatched.
Someone in your corner!
I felt lonely, scared about the future, and hurt. Every dream I imagined came crumbling down. After meeting with the attorneys at Bean Robinson, I immediately felt understood, comforted, and confident that I was not alone in the storm. When going through tough battles, you need someone to advocate for you. Melanie and her team did that for me. I am grateful for their competence and care.
We love our community and are honored to contribute to local organizations that align with our core values.
Bean Robinson Supports Our Sisters Keeper
Melanie is proud to support local nonprofit organizations including Our Sisters Keeper –https://oursisterskeeperoftn.org/ . Melanie currently serves as a board member. Our Sisters Keeper is a non-profit organization that advocates for incarcerated women in the criminal justice system, many of whom have suffered major trauma in their life – including abuse, homelessness, and abandonment. This organization supports and teaches these women how to how to change their lives and break the cycle of abuse both during and after their time in the criminal justice system. Melanie currently serves as a board member.
Bean Robinson Supports Kylan's Light
Melanie is proud to support local nonprofit organizations including Kylan’s Light. Kylan’s Light is a non-profit organization dedicated to prison reform and improvement of rehabilitation programs for incarcerated persons. Melanie assisted Kylan’s Light in their endeavor to pass significant legislation in the State of Tennessee to hold private prison contractors accountable – a first step toward ending the housing of humans for profit, and improving the conditions, safety and rehabilitation options for incarcerated persons. Link to legislation. For more information on Kylan’s Light, please visit their website at https://kylanslight.org/
Melanie Bean's Presidential Closing Remarks to TACDL Membership
“I want to encourage each member to be mindful about a few basic principles. We, as TACDL members, operate in the pursuit of justice – a concept embedded in the foundation of our democracy. The Constitution and the rights bestowed by this ageless document are the cornerstone of justice. The scales of justice are symbolic of the delicate balance necessary to achieve preservation of these inalienable rights. Our membership stands at the front lines of preventing an assault on the rights of the people, and our democracy. It is our purpose, wherever justice demands. Fulfilling that purpose is a daily grind rooted in service to others and adhering to a greater purpose beyond ourselves. To execute true service above self, I pray we keep our eyes open and not become desensitized to that which undermines our purpose. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.”
Melanie Bean; the recipient of the Pro Bono Service Award 2024
The Tennessee Supreme Court recognizes attorneys and law offices that provide pro bono services to those who cannot afford legal costs. The Court honors all attorneys providing at least 50 hours of service annually. We are now in the second decade of recognizing Attorneys for Justice.
In the program, attorneys meeting the Court’s minimum goal of 50 pro bono hours annually will be named “Attorneys for Justice” by the Tennessee Supreme Court. The program is entirely voluntary and based on self-reporting. Attorneys will be considered for recognition if they voluntarily report the pro bono work done in the previous calendar year when they renew their legal license with the Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR). To be considered for the program, all service must have been provided under the provisions of Rule 6.1 of the Rules of Professional Responsibility, which includes delivery of a substantial portion of legal services without fee or expectation of fee and delivery of legal services at no fee or a substantially reduced fee to recognized groups and individuals.
Legal Insight on Policy for Government Relations
Melanie regularly testifies before committees at the Tennessee Legislature, providing legal insight on policy and proposed laws before the Senate Judiciary, House Judiciary, and Criminal Justice Sub-Committee. For more than fifteen years, Melanie Bean has been intricately involved in the government relations and the legislative process, including assisting in the drafting of legislation that has become the law of this State.
Melanie Bean, President of Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The mission of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is to safeguard and resist infringement upon state and federal constitutional rights and the rule of law to educate and engage members on how to better protect their clients and one another vigilantly, monitor legislative and rulemaking changes all while promoting equal justice and fundamental fairness.
“Serving is for a higher purpose. We, as lawyers, and as a profession, have a duty to protect and preserve the rights in liberties of the constitution that founded this nation and democracy. We cannot replace our responsibility as lawyers to protect these invaluable rights with the swagger of indifference, plagued with the phenomenon of change blindness. As we examine our own purpose, let us strengthen both ourselves while improving the criminal justice bar. We are privileged to have an opportunity to set the tone for the call to service. You are a lawyer be a lawyer.”
Melanie Bean, TACDL President (2024-2025)