Brooke Killen Poague

Brooke Killen Poague

4.3
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Wetumpka, AL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support

231 Hill St, Wetumpka, AL

About Brooke

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I practice exclusively in family law to include divorce, separation, child custody/support, modifications, mediations, and visitation issues.

20 years

50%
Adoption 20%

I began practicing in the adoption arena one year after being admitted to the bar. I have handled numerous state, step-parent, uncontested and highly contested adoptions.

19 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

20 years

20%
Child Support 10%

20 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 19 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2006

Special Member

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Location

Bailey & Poague, LLC

231 Hill St, Wetumpka, AL, 36092-2722

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Brooke Killen Poague's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

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Posted by Daniel | June 03, 2016 | Child Support

Did not put up a fight in court! Did not even ask for temporary visitation!

I hired Brooke to help me with a Child Support case. The mother of my child was also asking that I pay 1/2 of her medical bills. Brooke advised me that I would not have to pay this. She said it was not the fathers responsibility to pay for the mothers medical bills. I was only responsible for 1/2 of ...the childs medical bills. Well, when we got to court, my sons mom told Brooke what she was asking for. Brooke told her that the father does not normally pay for the mothers medical bills, but she could ask the judge about it. She did just that, and the judge granted it to her. Brooke did nothing about visitation either. It should have been brought up in court the day we handled the child support. Now here I am months later, paying child support and not being able to see my son. In Alabama child support and visitation are seperate issues. Now I have to hire another attorney and go back to court and fight for visitation rights.

Posted by Victoria Lowman | March 21, 2013 | Adoption

Adoption

My husband and I went through the adoption process in 2012/2013. Brooke was a wonderful attorney. She kept us updated with the progress and literally had papers to us the next day when necessary. The entire experience with her law office was enjoyable. We will use her again if we ever have need for a...n attorney .

Posted by Connie | March 20, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Qualified

Ms. Pogue represented me in my divorce proceedings and thanks to her savvy knowledge and experience, my interests were protected. She was not callous in her dealings with the opposing party. Nor, did she advise me to act against her conscence and regard for the law. The client often has no clue wh...at to expect or why their legal counsel advises them with regards to certain aspects of their case. Initially, due to the nature of the situation I was very apprehensive only to find out that thanks to her vast experience and knowledge, when it became necessary to go before an adjudicator, my interests were well protected. Had it been any other legal counsel, I am not positive this would have been the case. Ms. Pogue is well-respected in the legal community, and long after your case has been considered closed, she does not write you off but continues to ease your mind by providing sound legal advice

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

A lifesaver

Dealing with a divorce is a difficult thing. It becomes increasingly difficult when there are children involved. My ex wife attempted to keep my daughter from me and Ms. Poague was able to help. After the divorce was finalized I thought the vindictiveness of my ex wife would end but boy was I wron...g. 3 months after my divorce my ex wife petitioned the court to limit my visitation with my daughter. Throughout this process she has been very supportive of my wants and needs and has been a champion to my cause. Ms. Poague has made me feel as if my case was her personal mission and she would never stop fighting for me. Ms. Poague believed in me and my case even when I lost hope. She has helped make a difficult process survivable. I don't know what I would have done without her.

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Brooke Killen Poague's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacquelyn Tomlinson

Adoption lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brooke is an amazing attorney, woman, and mother. She has an obvious passion for her clients and does a phenomenal job representing her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Regina Edwards

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very proficient in the practice of law and works diligently to promote the best interests of her clients."

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Clyde Bailey

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brooke Poague is an incredible attorney. Whether it is regarding divorce, child custody, adoptions, or other family law matters, she is the lawyer you want to have on your side!"

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Clyde Bailey

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Bailey & Poague, LLC

2007 - 2009

Associate, Morris & McAnnally, LLC

Associations

2009 - Present

Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce

2008 - Present

Elmore County Bar Association

2006 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Education

2006

Jones School of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

2003

Auburn University, Auburn

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Press Conference for Faces of Families in Alabama

Trans-Racial Adoption in Alabama

2013

GPS Training for Adoptive Parents

Legal Process of Adoption for Foster Parents

2011

Alabama Young Farmers Association

Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives

Languages

English

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