Joseph Allan Shaw

Joseph Allan Shaw

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Loxley, AL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

2137 S. Hickory Street (Corner of 59 & 64), P.O. Box 650, Loxley, AL

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

22 years

30%
Family 20%

Divorce is a very stressful episode in anyone's life. It is important to have an attorney who is willing to listen and understand your issues and then aggressively fight for your position. Although I will do uncontested divorces, most of my divorce clients have complex custody or property issues that need serious legal representation.

22 years

20%
Adoption 10%

22 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 22 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2004

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph Allan Shaw, Attorney at Law

2137 S. Hickory Street (Corner of 59 & 64), P.O. Box 650, Loxley, AL, 36551

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Joseph Allan Shaw's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by Amanda | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great attorney

I hired Shaw to represent me in a child support case where I was the defendant. Although he is over two hours away from me and where the court was held. We have a very simple zoom consult and I knew when we finished I wanted to hire him. He listens very carefully to the facts of my case and understo...od my point of view in the case immediately. Then furthermore told me his plan in what he will do to present to the judge. When we got to court we covered that plan again. He prepped me for the witness stand then he presented my case clearly and concisely. He presented it so well I rarely had to do much talking on the stand. Afterwords it was quite some time before the judge ruled. But he stayed in contact the whole time updating me on the status of the ruling. Bc he represent and presented the case so well in court I had a ruling in my favor. I am very pleased and will use him again if needed in the future.

Posted by Jason | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Unbelievably skilled Attorney! Superb representation!

Joseph is an amazing attorney... I have been a client of his for over a year and a half in a high conflict custody case. I called him up after reading a review from a client where he took on multiple attorneys and still won the case. Working with him now...I can totally see him doing that. He ha...s a way of blending professionalism, a positive attitude, and this authoritative presence that commands respect and seems to take charge of the courtroom. This unique combination of personality traits reflects in his ability to negotiate...and ,oh my, can he negotiate. I've never seen anything like it. If Joseph Shaw were an artist with as much skill as I've seen him practice law, most other lawyers around him would appear to be stuck on finger painting technique. What's crazy is I never felt like he had even missed a beat on my case, in all the cases he had, he was able to compartmentalize and remember everything about mine. He was also personal, not just a great lawyer, but a great man. There is no doubt he cares about me and my daughter. I ,as a father, now have custody of my daughter because of him..and I can't thank him enough. It was such a high conflict custody case, it took a lot out of me, but Joseph fought unbelievably hard. If family court is an immovable object, Joseph Shaw is the unstoppable force, I know now the worst mistake I could have made is NOT having him as my attorney. Thank you, Joey!

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2018 | Family

Extremely Satisfied with Mr. Shaw

I met with Mr. Shaw for a consultation regarding what I needed to do to prepare for my divorce. He spent a lot of time with me and explained everything I needed to know very clearly. He made me aware of what was to come should I file for divorce and I am so pleased that I found him. I know I will be ...in excellent legal hands. I highly recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer concerning family law. He was great!

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Shaw is a very knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. He represented my family in a very complicated situation and was able to understand the issues throughout the lengthy procedures. I highly recommend his services and I am grateful to him for his compassion in helping his clients.

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2013 | Family

Inter-state Child Custody Case

Attorney Shaw took my call, listened attentively to my issue, read my case file and asked all the right questions to get to the bottom of what I needed. What I thought would be a complex multi-state emergency custody petition got satisfactorily handled and concluded by Mr Shaw and I even got a refun...d on my retainer!!! Mr Shaw was immediately responsive and took my time seriously. He did not spend his time frivolously on non-essential work or questions. I went into the case feeling completely over my head but once Mr Shaw got involved, this changed completely! He worked with my other attorneys in other states to line up his case and was able to explain all the details to me in clear and concise terms so that I was able to make confident and informed decisions. Mr Shaw's office was exceptionally helpful in facilitating my payment options and wend out of their way to provide very clear and detailed itemized invoices as well as clear and up-front communications about both payments and refunds. I was very impressed with Attorney Joseph Shaw and is entire office. They worked together to make an otherwise emotionally difficult and stressful process as easy as possible. I will definitely hire Mr Shaw again should I need representation in Alabama!

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Ronald Suber

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jared Lyles

General practice lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joey personally and professionally for over 10 years, and would recommend him without hesitation. A great lawyer, it is also clear that Joey cares about his clients and their concerns, and will work hard for them. Above that, and perhaps most importantly, Joey is without question a lawyer that you can trust to diligently fight for his clients. Along with his professional qualifications, Joey is a wonderful friend and extremely involved in his community. If you choose him as your lawyer, I feel confident that you will come to both appreciate him professionally, and like him personally. A great lawyer, friend, and person, I would - without question - recommend Joey if you are looking for an attorney."

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Pascal Bruijn

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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William Pfeifer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Joey Shaw for a number of years now, including having seen how he conducts himself in the courtroom on many occasions. He is a talented and knowledgeable attorney who works hard on behalf of every client he represents. Joey has earned the respect of the legal community through his professionalism and his skill in the courtroom. I highly endorse him."

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Richard Jensen

General practice lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a lawyer, I've watched Joey Shaw develop his practice over the past seven years. He is a caring, capable and hard-working lawyer who has the respect and admiration of his fellow lawyers. Joey Shaw is a good person, a family man, well-respected in his community. He is passionate about representing his clients to the best of his ability."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

2015 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Joseph Allan Shaw, P.C.

Associations

2007 - Present

Baldwin County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association

Member

2005 - Present

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Loxley Optimist Club

Past President

2004 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

2004 - Present

Alabama State Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

Baldwin County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Mobile Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Central Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce

Past Chairman

2013 - 2014

Baldwin County Strawberry Festival Committee

Chairman

Education

2004

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Auburn University at Montgomery

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

The Climb - MBAAA Educational Conference & Expo

Landlord/Tenant Law - Evictions in Alabama

Languages

English

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