Valley Divorce Lawyers

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...

Mary is a native of Tuscaloosa and a graduate of both the University of Alabama (BS Nursing 1986) and the University of Alabama School of Law (1989). She is also a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer’s College and the National Criminal Defense College.

Mary teaches Trial Advocacy at the University of Alabama School of Law and serves as vice president of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Outside of the law, Mary is very...

A warrior for the people. Travis spent his younger years fighting for America and is an Iraq War veteran of the Marine Corps. After law school at Alabama, Travis took that fighting spirit to the courtroom. With more than a dozen jury trials under his belt, Travis has the knowledge and skill to fight for you. As a mission-minded lawyer, Travis is driven to reach your objectives. Together, you and Travis can make the tactical moves necessary to put you in the best position to accomplish the mission and reach your goals.

Kayla is a native of Tuscaloosa and has been practicing law since 2012. Her legal practice is focused in the areas of Family Law, Divorce and Criminal Defense. Kayla is a member of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Outside of the law, Kayla is a member of the Junior League of Tuscaloosa, serves as an ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama , the Panhellenic Advisor for the Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi and is...

I am an experienced and dedicated Attorney, representing clients across the Tennessee Valley and North Alabama. My practice areas include a wide array of Personal Injury, Divorce and Family Law matters. I am committed to providing personal attention and treating every case as though it is my most important case. I am proud to have a reputation for hard work and ethical representation for my clients.

I received my B.A. at the University of Alabama in 1989. My J.D. was obtained at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in 1992. I am a member of the Alabama State Bar, Morgan County...

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...

Mariam A. Irwin was born in Bethesda, Maryland and moved to Huntsville in 2003. Mari is a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin on her father’s side of the family and a third-generation attorney on her mother’s side of the family. She is named after her maternal great grandmother, whose husband ran a fruit cart in New York City in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Mari attended undergraduate school in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated in 2001 with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from Newcomb College at Tulane University. While at Tulane, Mari...

Carmen was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2020, and her practice includes family law, criminal law, business formation, and contract review.

She received her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, where she served as a student ambassador and acted as the American Bar Association Representative for the university. She also earned a Certificate in Public Interest Law, focusing her coursework on criminal, domestic and juvenile law classes.

Prior to law school, Carmen graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University in 2017 with a B.S. in Apparel Merchandising and a minor in Business.

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...

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...

I was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, but I have lived most of my life in North Alabama. I am proud to call Alabama home. I graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law, where I was a member of the National ATLA Trial Team and the National Civil Trial Competition Team. I also received the George Peach Taylor Award for Trial Advocacy and the American Judicature Society Award.

I have served as the Chair of the Emerging Leaders for the Alabama Association for Justice, President of the Huntsville Young Lawyers, and Membership Chair of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association....

We handle DUI's and all criminal offenses. We have gotten Not Guilty Verdicts and/or Dismissals in DUI; Thefts; Burglary; Assault-Stabbing, Assault- Shooting, and Sexual Abuse. We also handle divorce and Custody Cases. These are cases that can be very emotional for clients, and we recognize that. Further, we represent people who have been hurt. Be it a car accident; a corporation's refusal to pay an injured party, or defective drugs. If we can help, give us a call. 256) 656-3839.

Laura Segers Fikes began her legal career in 2009 and quickly built a successful Family Law & Divorce practice focusing on Contested and Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption as well as other Domestic Law services. Her practice commonly included cases dealing with Criminal Defense matters so in 2013, Laura graduated from the National Criminal Defense College. In 2020, Laura opened The Law Office of Laura Segers Fikes to serve clients in the Tuscaloosa and Northport metro area with Family Law and Criminal Defense Law needs.

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.

Recognized by his peers as one of the top Business Law attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Gordon maintains a legal practice that spans a number of areas. From advising clients on difficult internal disputes to buying and selling large businesses, his practice and focus on various business-related issues is significant. Mr. Gordon advises clients on any number of business and personal issues, both large and small, and continually offers creative and insightful solutions to his clients.

Mr. Gordon takes on a small number of high profile and high net worth divorce cases each year. His significant business and tax experience...

Kristina Sexton earned her law degree from Barry University School of Law, with a specialization in Children and Families, and Trial Advocacy. Prior to that, Ms. Sexton earned her B.S in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Since 2005, Ms. Sexton has worked her way up from an assistant in a family law firm all the way to a Partner Attorney. Following graduation, Ms. Sexton sat for the Florida Bar where she was admitted and additionally she sat for the Alabama Bar where she was also admitted. Ms. Sexton moved to Huntsville and immediately became very active with...

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...

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...

Alyse Phillips Fowler was born and raised in Opp, Alabama and is a graduate of Opp High School. After attending Lurleen B. Wallace Community College and Troy University, earning a B.S. in Psychology in 2013, Mrs. Fowler immediately began her studies at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. While at Jones School of Law, Mrs. Phillips earned "Best Paper" in Federal Crimes and clerked for Attorney William Blanchard in Montgomery, Alabama. She graduated from law school in 2017 and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar the same year.

Upon graduation, Alyse practiced corporate law for a major wireless retail...

Mr. Sam P. Dixon, III was born in Mobile, Alabama. The great-grandson of the Alabama Governor, Frank Dixon, Sam has come from a long family history of politics and the legal profession. Mr. Dixon always admired and respected the legal profession and aspired to help people obtain justice and fairness through the legal process. Sam obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and then decided to continue his career in law. After receiving his law degree from Faulkner University in just two and a half years, Mr. Sam Dixon went on to clerk for both the Alabama Department...

William L. Pfeifer, Jr., (Bill Pfeifer) is an Alabama appellate lawyer representing clients all over the State of Alabama. He is a former staff attorney to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, and has been practicing law since 1993. To learn more about his law practice, visit www.WilliamPfeifer.com.

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...

Matthew grew up in Waterloo, Alabama and went to the University of Alabama where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then went to Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery. He has worked in the legal field for over 9 years. Matthew represents clients who have been criminally charged or subject to criminal investigation. Matthew’s other practice areas include: family law, juvenile, personnel injury, probate, and more.
Call now to schedule your FREE consultation! Matthew understands the inconvenient burdens that legal problems can cause. This is why Matthew accepts appointments after five and on the weekends.

This law office practices immigration law, family law and divorce, criminal defense and post convictions and parole, car accident and personal injury law. We are conveniently located in Birmingham Alabama just off of Highway I-65, Exit 254, Alford avenue. Our goal is client satisfaction and positive results.

Ashley Marshall is an experienced attorney located in Enterprise, Alabama. Ashley is also a proud military spouse. Ashley operates a general law practice and is also a registered mediator.

I am an attorney practicing US Immigration Law. I have dual nationality and a proud Iranian/American. Our goal is to provide the best advice a lawyer can provide at reasonable fee and always keep the client's best interests in mind. Our services extend to adoption, Family and Criminal Law as well as auto injury and workman compensation

I have over 20 years practicing law and started in Baldwin County, Alabama as an Assistant District Attorney. After becoming the Chief Trial Attorney for the office, I left for private practice and joined Wilkins, Bankester, Biles and Wynne in 1994. I made partner in 4 years and worked there for 20 years. I started Raines law Firm in 2014. I have been the Judge for Silverhill for 19 years, the City Attorney and Prosecutor for Robertsdale for 18 years, the Town Attorney and Prosecutor for Elberta for 6 years, and the City Prosecutor of Gulf Shores for 2 years....

Quality Representation. Experienced Advocate. Fierce Courtroom Presence. Jessica Pilgrim is a family law attorney who will aggressively litigate your case. If you are looking for a lawyer who understands the law, knows the courtroom, and who will fight your case beginning to end, contact Jessica Pilgrim for a consultation. Family law is about protecting your loved ones. Don't leave the outcome of your case to chance. Hire the attorney who will work with you to make a plan of action and execute a personalized legal strategy to get results in your case.

Ms. Burleson has over 24 years of experience helping Alabama clients with child custody, divorce and other family law issues. She has worked with clients in many counties in the state of Alabama and helped them achieve their goals. Ms. Burleson, the divorced mother of two small children, has personally faced many family law issues in her own life. She understands your family's need to get the best outcome that is possible in your case. Ms. Burleson has the ability to show understanding and compassion when communicating with her clients. However, she also easily displays strength...

Valerie Brown is the owner and principal attorney of Valerie Brown Law, LLC located in Huntsville, Alabama. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate through the complex legal system by providing high quality and cost-effective legal services. In addition to her practice, Valerie serves as an Adjunct Professor for Antonelli College Online.

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...

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...

Family law attorney Alison Herlihy is a native of Mobile, Alabama. Alison has engaged in the private practice of family law since 2005, focusing primarily on domestic relations, divorce and child support, child custody law, adoption law, juvenile, probate practice, and wills. Alison Baxter Herlihy earned the prestigious AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes attorneys for the highest levels of legal ability and professional ethical standards. Alison is a certified Guardian Ad Litem. In 2015, Alison became a Registered Mediator on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster, in both general and domestic relations mediation. Alison earned her...

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I have been helping people solve problems since 1983. I pride myself on providing dependable service with dedicated representation. In 1990, I changed the focus of my practice to emphasize helping people facing family-related and marital problems as well as criminal charges. I understand the stress and emotions my clients are experiencing when they seek my help, and I provide the personalized, caring service they need during these difficult times.

Whether your legal issue requires immediate action or you just need advice and counsel about how to proceed, please contact me, Clyde Riley, at the Riley Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama....

James Allen is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Allen is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of James M. Allen, LLC. Mr. Allen is a compassionate advocate for his clients and has a strong record of success. Mr. Allen has considerable experience in a wide variety of practice areas including domestic relations, administrative law, DUI defense, estate planning, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and general civil litigation, both at trial and on appeal. Mr. Allen is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Association.