Billy Joe Sheffield II

Billy Joe Sheffield II

4.7
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dothan, AL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

1530 W Main St, Dothan, AL

About Billy

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Criminal Trial Defense Attorney experience that ranges from DUI to Capital Murder.

23 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody and Child Support is about 60% of the law practice. Billy J. Sheffield II has narrowed his law practice to focus on Domestic Relations and Criminal Defense.

23 years

40%
Child Custody 10%

23 years

10%
Child Support 10%

23 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 26 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1999

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Billy J. Sheffield, II, Attorney at Law

1530 W Main St, Dothan, AL, 36301-1314

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Billy Joe Sheffield II's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Madison | April 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worth every penny!!!

I had the privilege of working with Mr. Sheffield and Ms. Sherry, and I can’t recommend them enough. I hired him for my divorce, a tough custody battle, and to defend against false accusations leading to an arrest. My ex filed for divorce in May 2023, and after two intense years, we had our final hea...ring in March 2025. Throughout the process, Mr. Sheffield and Sherry were professional, responsive, and invested in my case. They provided legal expertise and emotional support when I needed it most. Mr. Sheffield’s strategic approach and deep knowledge of family law kept me informed and prepared. Sherry’s assistance was invaluable, ensuring everything stayed organized. The result exceeded my expectations, and I’m truly grateful for their hard work. If you need a team that will fight for you, Mr. Sheffield and Sherry are the ones to trust.

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great guy and Excellent Attorney

I had a very old Theft Case. Mr. Sheffield immediately understood the situation and knew the best direction to take. Can't say enough good things. If you need an attorney, go with Billy Joe.

Posted by Laurie | April 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Recommendation for Billy Joe Sheffield II

A few years ago, I found myself needing a criminal lawyer for the first time in my 47 years. Although I was innocent, I felt like no one believed me. Mr. Sheffield was recommended to me by a family member who knew him through civic organizations. He took my case knowing the difficulty of it. The ...first time he met me, I was a basket-case. I think he really thought I was mental! I was so upset I could hardly think straight. After the two year process of arrests, court appearances and finally the trial. I came out a better person. Mr. Sheffield toughened me up to stand up for myself and the results of the trial were "not guilty." Thank you Mr. Sheffield for believing in me and going the extra mile!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Billy j. Sheffield II, Attorney at Law, PC

Associations

Alabama State Bar

Member

Education

1998

Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Troy University (main campus)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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