Mark Timothy Hopper

Born in Gadsden and raised in Marshall County Alabama where I have lived all my life.  I have always had an interest in law.  In my early teens I would read any and all law books I could get my hands on.  It was always my goal to one day practice law. After high school I begain working in the maintenance department at the Albertville Nursing Home and attending Snead State College.  When I turned 21 I was hired as a police officer in Albertville and dropped out of college.  But the desire to go to law school only grew stronger so I left the police department and enrolled back in school.  By the time I graduated college and applied for law school I was married with a baby on the way.  So there was no option for me but to continue to work as I attended law school.  I admit it was hard working almost full time and going full time to law school but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything.  Having struggled through tough finanical times helps me relate to clients who are doing the same.  Unlike some attorneys I understand what it is like to live pay check to pay check.  Over the years my practice has focused on Divorce, Custody and Criminal Defense.  I try to handle each client's case as if I were in their shoes.  I want my clients to know that I take their case serious.  I believe in hard work, being prepared and being honest and straight forward with clients.