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Christopher Smitherman

Law Offices of Christopher R. Smitherman LLC
  • Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury ...
  • Alabama, Mississippi
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Biography

With over 20 years of experience in the legal community, Chris Smitherman has earned the reputation for being a strong advocate for his clients. Although he is licensed to practice in any and all state courts located in Alabama and Mississippi, he predominately works in Central Alabama with a heavy focus in Shelby, Chilton, Bibb, and Jefferson Counties. Chris grew up in small town Montevallo, the son of two pharmacists, and attended and graduated Jemison High School. Before earning his JD and while in law school, Chris worked as a licensed realtor. Chris possesses the skill and experience to provide effective professional services as well as the compassion and down home concern to make his clients comfortable as they face life's challenges.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Additional Practice Areas
  • Expungement
  • Car Accidents
  • General Civil
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Small Claims
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    MasterCard, Visa, and Discover
  • Contingent Fees
    *applicable to personal injury claims
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
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Mississippi
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
sole practitioner
Law Offices of Christopher R. Smitherman LLC
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after a short stint with a personal injury law firm in downtown Birmingham, Chris Smitherman returned to his child hood town of Montevallo in October of 1995 and established his general practice
Education
University of Mississippi
J.D. | Master in Law
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University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
B.S. | Real Estate/Business
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Honors: graduated cum laude
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Professional Associations
Alabama State Bar
Member
- Current
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Mississippi State Bar
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Guardian Ad Litem Certified 2010
Alabama State Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Website
Contact & Map
725 West Street
Montevallo, AL 35115
Telephone: (205) 665-4357
Fax: (205) 665-4061