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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Posted by Madison | April 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Jennifer | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Grateful he is on my side. Wonderful experience!

With very little time Mr Sheffield took my child custody case. I am three hours away and was terrified! Mr.Sheffield's consultant reassured me that I was in knowledgeable trustworthy hands. He was professional, experienced, and most of all compassionate. My ex husband had Mr. William Odum in town an...d I and so grateful I didn't end up with him. Thank you again Mr.Sheffield for your representation of my family. If you are looking for "THE" attorney to have during your situation. Mr.Sheffield is the man for you.

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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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