Kristina Jill Sexton

Kristina Jill Sexton

also known as Kris Sexton, Kris Sexton Brown

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Huntsville, AL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +4 more

1000 Church Street NW, Huntsville, AL

About Kristina

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 20%

15 years

20%
Child Custody 15%

Paternity, custody, child support, grandparent visitation, guardianship

15 years

15%
Child Support 15%

Contempt, enforcement, establishment, arrears

15 years

15%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

Settlement Agreements, dispute resolution, mediation

15 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 13 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2012

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 14 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

NXTSTEP Family Law, P.C.

1000 Church Street NW, Huntsville, AL, 35801

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Kristina Jill Sexton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

79 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Thomas | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Single Father, You need this Attorney!!

Excellent presentation and legal knowledge to come out victorious even when it seemed the entire system was against my victory. I am a single father with custody of my children and have maintained custody thru the vigilant and dedicated work of Kris Sexton. I would recommend her services for any cust...ody issue. I especially recommend her services for any single father in Alabama that has an on-going custody case!!!

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Deftly navigated a difficult situation to a satisfying conclusion

Kris is an expert in all areas of the art. She understands technology, its impacts on our daily lives and how to use it. She understands the process and how to use it to navigate the most difficult situations. She was patient where I was impatient, helpful, attentive and only billed when absolutely n...ecessary. She has been a dream to work with and I'm so glad I did. She resolved my case to the satisfaction of everyone involved and I'm very happy to be moving forward to the next chapter of my life. If I have to call her to deal with anything on this matter again, I most certainly will do that. I can't recommend Kris and her team enough.

Posted by Kelly | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Crushed to Confident

Following the realization that my marriage of almost 10 years was over, I was devastated. I had never imagined the possibility, and I certainly knew nothing of the process, what to expect, or where to turn. I found Kristina through a friend, and from the first appointment, I knew my children and I we...re in great hands. Kristina took time to explain basic case law, as well as the specific details of my own case. She didn't make decisions for me, but instead provided me with information and guided me to make the decision that was best for my children and myself. I had a million questions, big and small, and Kristina and Hannah were always there with an answer. Kristina and NxtStep Family Law took a real interest in getting the best results. Not only do they know family law, they also know the local jurisdictions and other firms well, so it was a relief not to wonder what might happen next; instead, I was educated and well-prepared every step of the way. I could not imagine having walked through this process with any other attorney or team.

Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Truly a Blessing

Kris went above and beyond the call of duty to advise me on my rights in my divorce. She not only protected me, but also my child. She is amazing and I would refer her to anyone without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2016 | Divorce & Separation

Very Helpful and Professional

I met with Kristina because I needed answers to questions that I thought I would never have to ask. She took time to explain to me how things worked and gave me a step by step plan of how things needed to proceed once certain criteria was met. She was understanding to my concerns and explained to m...e the process and differences between divorce and legal separation. She gave me options and that was what I needed. I would recommend Kristina to anyone thinking about divorce.

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Brian Beck

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

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"I endorse Kris. She is an outstanding Divorce and Family Law attorney."

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Christopher Wooten

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kris Sexton is a compassionate, yet fierce advocate for her clients. People that are going through domestic or family cases may be suffering some of the most difficult experiences of their lives, but she is able to provide, empathy, straight-forward guidance, and effective advocacy to help her clients navigate through such troubling times. If you need help, don't hesitate to contact Kris Sexton."

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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. She's well respected in the field."

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Frank Ward

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

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"Kristina is a smart, hardworking family law attorney who cares passionately about her clients."

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Deanna Benjamin

Child custody lawyer | Oct 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tina Mills

Family lawyer | Oct 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karima Gulick

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laureen Anderson

Family lawyer | Aug 21

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Chinwe Kpaduwa

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heidi Hillyer

Family lawyer | Jul 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jana McCreary

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

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Belinda Arevalo

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"I endorse this lawyer. I find her to be knowledgeable, honest and strong."

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Amanda Singleton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Gearhart

Family lawyer | Jul 17

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"Kristina is an excellent family law attorney. I recommend without hesitation."

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Marlene Markowitz

Child custody lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angelique Kelley

Child custody lawyer | Jul 16

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"Ms. Sexton is a skilled and valuable asset to our legal community. I endorse this attorney."

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Evelyn Suero

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Asiyah Sarwari

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 16

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Jessica Hallgren Kendrick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 16

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Family lawyer | Jul 16

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best 2016 Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2011

Best Overall Advocate, American Bar Association

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, NXTSTEP Family Law, P.C.

2012 - 2016

Senior Associate Attorney, Huntsville Law Firm

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk/ Intern, Orange County, Florida

Associations

2012 - Present

Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association

2012 - Present

Limestone County Bar Association

2012 - Present

Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate

2012 - Present

Alabama State Bar

2011 - Present

Florida Bar

2007 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

2015 - 2016

Alabama State Bar, Family Law Section

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Domestic

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Education

2011

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Central Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

On the Road with the Latest and Greatest

Guardians ad Litem and Child Custody

Publications

2011

Barry Law The Prosecution's Puppet

Languages

English

Activity

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