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Jared Dale Vaughn
10.0 
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Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfGadsden, AL Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Birmingham School of Law
Dealing with any sort of legal issue is stressful and can take a toll on you, your family and everyone involved. The court processes are often long, drawn out and expensive, and you probably just want to be done with it as soon as possible. Jared Vaughn Attorney at Law understands this, and has dedicated his practice to help his clients through troubled legal waters.
From his office centralized in Gadsden, Alabama, Jared Vaughn provides experienced legal counsel in all matters of family law, criminal defense and personal injury. He knows that no matter the issue you are facing, you deserve...
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Sam D. Bone
Gadsden, AL Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Alabama School of Law
The National Trial Lawyers Association selected Sam Bone as one of the Top 40 Lawyers under 40 for 2015. Sam has followed in his father's footsteps in becoming a lawyer willing to fight tooth and nail for his clients. If you need a strong lawyer, that won't let you get pushed around, call Sam.
Sam was raised in Gadsden and graduated in the last class of Gadsden High School before the school became Gadsden City High School. He is married to Laura Jane Bone who is a teacher at the Gadsden Alternative School / Gadsden City High School.
Sam graduated undergrad at...
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Brandon Charles Neal
Oneonta, AL Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University and Samford University
The Neal Law Firm is headed by a 5th Generation Attorney that always treats their clients with professionalism and respect. We go the extra mile for every person we represent, always searching for the best outcome for your case. We offer flexibile payment plans and hours. Our newly rennovated building is located acrosss the street from the Blount County Courthouse and is handicap accessible. Call today to set up your appointment with our experienced staff!
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Ted Leon Williams Jr
Oneonta, AL Family Law Lawyer
Family, Bankruptcy and Criminal
Birmingham School of Law(AL) and Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
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Joshua M. Pendergrass
Albertville, AL Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(256) 894-0062
101 North Carlisle Street, Suite 101
P.O. Box 2145
Albertville, AL 35950
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than services performed by other lawyers. No attorney client relationship is established by the use of any information contained on this site.
The varied experiences of Joshua M. Pendergrass, make him ideally suited to serve clients with various needs and case types. Growing up in Fairview, Tennessee, a small town in a rural area outside Nashville, Josh learned from his grandparents, an appreciation for hard work, and for sticking to one's word. Upon graduation from high school, Josh attended Lambuth University, in Jackson, Tennessee, on scholarship.
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Daniel Randolph Phillips Jr
Gadsden, AL Family Law Attorney
Family, Collections, Criminal and Divorce
Birmingham School of Law(AL)
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Mr. David Benton King
Gadsden, AL Family Law Attorney
Family, Appeals and Divorce
David graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2009 with a major in political science and minor in history.
After completing his undergraduate degree, David attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham. While in law school David took a practical approach to his education, completing multiple courses in trial skills and advocacy, in order to better prepare for litigation matters that may occur during his career. David was a semifinalist in his first ever trial competition as a first-year student at Cumberland. David was also on the Dean’s List in Fall of 2009 and 2010. David was...
Doyce Pierce Mitchell
Albertville, AL Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Birmingham School of Law(AL)
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Jonathan A. Blackwell
Huntsville, AL Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Alabama School of Law
Criminal defense attorney Jonathan Blackwell graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1997, and has continued in practice since. He has 20+ years' experience handling various cases - including criminal defense, DUI defense, personal injury, family law, divorce, and more - in courtrooms throughout Huntsville, Athens, Madison, Decatur, Scottsboro, and surrounding North Alabama areas. Attorney Blackwell currently works as a partner at Crumbley-Blackwell, & Associates, P.C. and offers free consultations for all criminal defense, DUI defense, and personal injury related cases in Alabama. Contact Attorney Jonathan Blackwell today to schedule your free consultation - by calling (256)...
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Mrs. Jennifer Gale Rose
Birmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
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Birmingham School of Law
Hi, I'm Jennifer Rose, a full time family law attorney and one of Alabama's only Certified Family Law Specialists. Family law is not just a career for me, it's a passion.
For over 20 years I've been involved in fighting for great moms and dads in family law and divorce, first working with my father in his firm, and now my own. As a child of divorce myself AND a mother, I connect and intimately understand how it affects everyone involved.
I treat every family I represent as if they were my own. I understand that each family that comes...
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Russell Wilson Crumbley
Huntsville, AL Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Birmingham School of Law
Mr. Crumbley grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. Over the years Mr. Crumbley has developed a broad range of experience, knowledge, and understanding in the paramedical, scientific, and legal fields. He spent thirteen (13) years working in the medical field as a Radiologic Technologist. Most of Mr. Crumbley's efforts during this time period were spent in the surgical and emergency suites of local hospitals. During this period, he developed a solid understanding of the limits of the human body as well as various procedures within the medical field. He also completed undergraduate studies and obtained his law degree during this time...
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Sara J. Doty
Huntsville, AL Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(256) 519-9970
4725 Whitesburg Drive South
Suite 202
Huntsville, AL 35802
Family, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Birmingham School of Law
Sara is passionate about helping families plan for the future and protect what is most important to them. This includes implementing estate plans, as well as assisting clients to address more complex planning situations such as planning for loved ones with special needs, estate tax planning, income tax planning, asset protection, adoptions and step-parent adoptions. Always willing and able to explain complicated legal concepts clearly and concisely, Sara is skilled at working with her clients to ensure their plan will work now and in the future. Sara is a member of the Alabama State Bar as well as the United...
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Steven A. Harris
Gadsden, AL Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
We are a family law, divorce, probate, and injury law firm helping individuals throughout Alabama. Call us today for a consultation in one of our offices in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, or Anniston.
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Sandi Eubank Gregory
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Birmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
I have been a family law attorney since I passed the Alabama State Bar Exam in 1998. Through the years I have developed creative strategies and practices that I utilize to effectuate swift, positive results for my clients. I recognize that family law issues are often overwhelming and emotional. Whether the case involves divorce, child custody and visitation or asset division and preservation, I understand that each issue is important to my clients. I strive to act with compassion for my clients, yet always maintaining the much-needed objectivity to move my clients' cases in a realistic direction. I will fiercely...
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Charlotte Christian
Birmingham, AL Family Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Military and Personal Injury
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
We help you have a future without the current headaches. We give your family a better future where you finally feel in control again and
get relief from the pain. We work hard to help you wake up every day with relief you have not felt in years and feel like you got everything you should from the legal process. At our firm, we help you move through every step making a brighter future with clarity and confidence.
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Norma McCord Wells
Guntersville, AL Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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Amber Yerkey James
Huntsville, AL Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Elder and Estate Planning
Birmingham School of Law
I am the owner of New Beginnings Family Law, P.C., originally founded in 2006 as James Family Law Center, LLC. We are a matrimonial and family law firm serving clients in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, dependency, grandparent visitation, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, surrogacy, adoption, collaborative law, mediation, and appeals. I am licensed to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Federal Courts for the Northern District of Alabama, and all state courts in the State of Alabama. I have received training in many areas...
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Jessica Hardy
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBirmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Alabama School of Law
Jessie Hardy has been helping clients with family law and divorce related issues for nearly a decade. She is passionate about the law and she fights for the clients she represents. Jessie has been named a Top Flight Attorney by B-Metro, a Future Leader of the Birmingham Bar Association and sits on the Board of the Family Law Section of the Alabama State Bar. When you need an advocate, you need Jessie Hardy.
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Meredith Carpenter
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationBirmingham, AL Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Probate
Birmingham School of Law
My Law Practice focuses on Family Law, Divorce and Domestic Cases. I provide a FREE initial consultation to allow my clients to make the best decision about hiring their attorney. Call me today to schedule your consultation.
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Jennifer Lackey Jones
Scottsboro, AL Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Jennifer graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2011 and earned her B.S. in Criminal Justice from Faulkner University in 2008. Jennifer grew up in Jackson County, Alabama, and graduated from Scottsboro High School in 2000. Jennifer is following in the footsteps of her father, Gary W. Lackey, being a strong advocate for the people of Jackson County, Dekalb County and the surrounding region. Her areas of practice include Divorce, Custody and Child Support, Criminal Defense, Products Liability and Personal Injury, Property Disputes, DUI and Traffic Tickets, Car Wrecks, Estates and Wills, and many others. Whatever...
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Shane Michael Oncale
Huntsville, AL Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
I pride myself in giving personal attention to my clients. Our firm represents individuals in the middle of a divorce or other family law crisis. In most cases, our clients will be faced with difficult issues that have a very real personal impact beyond the simple legal analysis. Most will be facing such issues and the law for the first time in their lives. Fear, confusion and uncertainly are rampant. We try to provide a safe haven and a place for sound advice handed out with patience, personal attention and compassion. If we can...
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Candace Brannen Peeples
Birmingham, AL Family Law Lawyer
Candace (Candi) Peeples has earned a reputation as a leader among family law attorneys in Alabama and the U.S. She brings her experience, focus and passion for excellence to each client she represents. Candi Graduated from the University of Georgia in 1997 and earned her law degree cum laude from Samford University Cumberland School of Law in 2000, where she was a member of the law school’s nationally recognized competitive trial teams for 2 years. Candi has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as “AV” for several years.
Candi gained experience with high-asset and high conflict divorces, working at The Crittenden Firm, P.C....
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John Finley Porter III
Scottsboro, AL Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
The successful argument of J.E. B. v. Alabama before the U.S. Supreme Court marked an exciting milestone for John F. Porter, III. The Porter Law Group offers offers a broad range of professional and personal legal services. John and Claire Porter represent local, national and international corporate clients as well as local governments and agencies. Additionally, we strive to provide the personal, "home town" service needed by individuals. John F. Porter, III or C. Claire Porter will personally meet with you to discuss your case and they will communicate with you through email and written correspondence regarding your case as...
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Shannon M. Moore
Huntsville, AL Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Criminal and Divorce
University of Alabama School of Law
Shannon Moore was born in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a graduate of Grissom High School and he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He went on to get his juris doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law. Upon graduation from law school in 1998 he went on to found a law firm with a fellow graduate from law school. He has been in the private practice of law since that time. His practice focuses on criminal law, family law, and personal injury. Over the years, Shannon has represented numerous...
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Lindsay Choat Ronilo
Birmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
Lindsay began practicing law in 2010 and has handled cases in a variety of areas before choosing to focus primarily on family law in 2016. Since 2016, Lindsay has helped hundreds of people through divorce, custody child support, paternity, mother's rights, father's rights, and other family law cases.
Lindsay has also represented clients in both civil and criminal appeals and has argued and won cases before the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.
Lindsay believes that each case is as different as the people involved in it, and that is why she is committed to delivering advice to clients in an...
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David G Thomas
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBirmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
David has been representing clients in Alabama for more than a decade and is the founder of Thomas Family Law. He focuses his practice solely on domestic relations and family law matters, representing clients in Alabama, in divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, alimony, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, appeals and other family law related matters.
David has obtained favorable results for clients in more than thirty-five counties throughout the state of Alabama. He understands that divorce and child custody matters can be stressful and can leave a person feeling lost. David diligently guides his clients through that stressful time and works...
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Gregory C. Starkey
Birmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Social Security Disability
Birmingham School of Law
Gregory C. Starkey founded the Birmingham Men’s Law Firm to represent the interest of husbands, fathers and other men who ware involved in Divorce and Family Law matters.
Mr. Starkey received his Bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and then received his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law where he was ranked in the top 10 of his class.
Mr. Starkey has practiced law since 2004. During that time his legal practice has also included bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, evictions and tax law issues. This diverse background is very beneficial to his Family Law...
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Patrick K Yeatts
Birmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Patrick K. Yeatts is the owner and founder of The Yeatts Law Firm. Before founding The Yeatts Law Firm, Patrick served low-income families of Jefferson County, Alabama as a staff attorney for The Legal Aid Society of Birmingham, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Birmingham Bar Association. As a certified guardian ad litem, Patrick represented children who were removed from abusive homes or caught in the middle of custody battles. He ensured their legal rights were protected and their voices heard. Appearing in Birmingham’s family court almost every day, Patrick gained valuable trial experience, built strong relationships in the legal...
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Summer G Walker
Birmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Summer G. Walker, PC is a Birmingham, AL law firm providing quality legal work with a personalized touch in the areas of family law, probate and estate planning. I am a licensed, insured attorney with 10 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in Alabama. I offer both limited-scope and full representation options for certain services, along with flat and hourly rates so you can choose which type of representation and rate structure fits your needs the best.
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Adrian Benjamin Dunning
Mountain Brook, AL Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(205) 623-2930
400 Office Park Drive
Suite 302
Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
I believe that every client deserves quality affordable representation. My goal is to provide such representation to anyone in need. I offer estate planning packages beginning at $500 per couple and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for $1200 inclusive of attorney fees and filing fees. For more information please visit my website.
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Alyssa Enzor Baxley
Oxford, AL Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
Practice focuses on family law: including divorce, child custody, support, alimony, retirement division, adoption, and grandparents rights. Licensed by the Alabama Bar and admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Northern District of Alabama. Active member of the Calhoun/Cleburne County Bar Association.
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Cindy Self Webb
Birmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Personal Injury
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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James Guy Fullan
Birmingham, AL Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Fullan and Fullan is a respected Alabama law firm active in family law, divorce law, and criminal law. A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, and practicing for more than 30 years, attorney Guy Fullan serves the surrounding Jefferson County area. In 2023, Guy Fullan opened the Fairhope branch of his office and serves the Fairhope and surrounding Baldwin County areas.
Guy Fullan has been a friendly and effective family law and criminal defense attorney since he began practicing law in 1989. Attorney Fullan earned his Bachelor’s degree in business from The University of Alabama, and his law degree from Samford...
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Wakisha Hazzard
Birmingham, AL Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
Miles Law School
Wakisha E. Hazzard hails from Savannah, Georgia, where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Georgia Southern University, along with double minors in English and Fashion Merchandising. With her academic achievements under her belt, Wakisha embarked on a legal career.
In 2009, Wakisha graduated with honors, magna cum laude, from Miles Law School. She earned her attorney certification in 2011 and wasted no time in establishing her own law firm, The Hazzard Law Firm, LLC. Her practice specializes in personal injury cases, family law and divorce matters, as well as criminal litigation.
Wakisha...
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Christine Frieder
Huntsville, AL Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
![Rebekah L. Graham]( "Rebekah L. Graham")
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Rebekah L. Graham
Huntsville, AL Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily and Divorce
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Rebekah has dedicated her law career to helping individuals resolve family law issues with compassionate, effective representation, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. She is dedicated to ensuring her clients' legal needs are met and exceeded.
Rebekah grew up in North Alabama and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 1997 and her Master of Arts in Public Affairs from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 1999.
After working for Huntsville Hospital Systems for several years, she went on to obtain a Juris Doctor at Samford University, where she was the recipient...
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John Amari
Trussville, AL Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Consumer, Criminal and Insurance Claims
Our firm expands the State of Alabama. We provide knowledgeable and aggressive legal representation. Most of our clients are referred to us by satisfied customers.
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Sreekanth Babu Ravi
Huntsville, AL Family Law Lawyer
Family, DUI, Divorce and Probate
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Born and raised in Northern Alabama, Attorney Ravi has dedicated his professional life to helping clients in the state he has always called home. He attended Randolph High School in Huntsville and is a proud member of the Class of 1999. As a sole practitioner, he has gained invaluable experience both inside and outside of court. Attorney Ravi focuses his practice on family and divorce law, both at the trial and appeals level. He also represents clients in landlord/tenant disputes and DUI cases, and handles wills and estates matters.
