Alyson M. Hood

Alyson M. Hood

also known as Alyson Hood Rains

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Birmingham, AL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense

1914 4TH AVENUE NORTH, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 14 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2011

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The Bloomston Firm

1914 4TH AVENUE NORTH, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, 35203

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Alyson M. Hood's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Blew my entire case

This lawyer contacted the opposing party completely blowing my entire default case. She had no right and no business doing this when the person was perfectly served by Process Server her out of the way communication with the opposing party along with the Horrible Judge Nakita blokton kept me and my d...aughter from getting child support we were due for over 17 years yes her one act of stupidity cost me an entire case worth over $326,000. I would never recommend her she is a Golddigger and does not care about her client, she even allowed the judge to berate my teenage daughter in the coortroom and shut me up when I tried to intervene it was horrible and abusive to my daughter, Alyson Hood did nothing. Furthermore after having me sign the Covid documents to sit next to her she not only did not allow me into the hearing 30 minutes after it started but had me sit way in the back where I could not hear a thing. Every bit of this was a travesty every bit of this was disgusting and terrible treatment to her client she blew it the bar will hear of this. She even told me verbatim that she pads her fees. Do not go down the same rabbit hole and indoor the pain I did I am begging you!

Posted by Michael | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Total Professional

Alyson was outstanding in representing me a a PFA accusation . Brutally honest and very detailed. Totally explains everything to you going into trial. Highly, highly recommend in my opinion. Consult with her first if you need an attorney well versed in Family Law.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Indispensable & Brilliant

Alyson is extremely ….intelligent, caring, strategic, responsive, effective, insightful, perspicacious, straightforward, perceptive, intuitive, and adaptive. I hired Alyson for my niece, who had an urgent and sticky child custody case. She was a godsend. If not for Alyson, I am convinced we would ...not have custody of the child today. We can't thank Alyson enough.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

I could say enough positive things about her as lawyer. She took on my case (probably her worst nightmare) and rocked it. She’s a bulldog and a fighter and exactly what in needed going up against what i was. She put in numerous late hours, and poured so much time into the details of my case. She is g...enuinely passionate about what she does and does it effortlessly. When you walk into a court house and see how others respond to your lawyer, and how well respected they are, is a good feeling when your spending a lot of money with your future in someone’s hands. One of my favorite things about her, is that anytime we would meet her first question would be “how are things with you? Are you holding up ?” She never once hesitated to shoot me straight and I needed to be and probably saved me from a lot of mistakes. My divorce is now final, and she still checks up on my kids and i. I just ant say enough about her. She helped me get through the most difficult time of my life and a horrific custody battle. I am grateful to have had her by my side during a very difficult chapter in my life. I would reccomend her to anyone going through a divorce/custody battle. She’s truly a rockstar.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

AMAZING - Child Custody

After a recommendation from a friend who was also an attorney said her presence before local judges was well respected, I chose to hire Alyson for my child custody case. My case was a nightmare but Alyson patiently and in a knowledgable manner got my family through it. Not only was my case out-of-s...tate and extremely high-conflict, but Alyson was tireless and her negotiation skills saved me from bankruptcy when the other attorneys involved were incredibly difficult to deal with and the costs could have become out of control. Instead, her ability to be clever, concise and personable changed the game and got everyone to the table. In the end, I got the dream outcome of legal and physical custody of my child. Alyson is incredibly fierce and intelligent and will fight for you, but her ability to keep nasty situations from the other party from escalating was something that became of the utmost value to my family. I would not hesitate to recommend Alyson in any case regarding child custody or divorce - she truly saved my family.

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Jessie Hardy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Alyson. I have worked multiple cases against her and she is a very skilled and strategic attorney."

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Eric Wilson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alyson."

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Brett Bloomston

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Alyson. She is an excellent attorney and a fierce advocate for her clients. She handles her cases with compassion and a strong knowledge of the law."

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Cameron Hogan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of the smartest attorneys I have ever been around. Alyson is very good at problem solving and doesn't mind thinking outside the box to accomplish her client's goals in the most efficient way possible, while at the same time adhering to the utmost ethical and professional standards."

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Thomas Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Top Women Attorneys, B-Metro Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, The Bloomston Firm

2010 - 2014

Associate, Crew & Howell

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, Alabama Supreme Court, Chief Justice

Associations

2016 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Co-Chair for the Alabama Family Law Section

2016 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Executive Committee - Alabama Women’s Section

2015 - Present

Birmingham Bar Association

Scholarship Committee

Education

2008

Birmingham-Southern College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

Languages

English

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