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Virginia B. Poynter

also known as Ginger Poynter
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  • Mobile, AL
  • Licensed for 15 years
Virginia B. Poynter
Virginia B. Poynter
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About Virginia

When you need someone to fight for you.

AS A FORMER PROSECUTOR, I AM PREPARED TO FIGHT FOR YOUR CASE TO RECEIVE THE OUTCOME YOU DESERVE.

The Law Office of Ginger Poynter in Mobile is here to help you with your most pressing legal needs. Whether you are facing criminal charges or find yourself confronted with a divorce, child custody dispute or other family law matter, it is essential to your success that you receive advice and representation from a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who is dedicated to looking out for you. Attorney Ginger Poynter is a former criminal prosecutor experienced in all types of serious criminal cases, including those involving domestic violence. For more than ten years, the Law Office of Ginger Poynter has been helping the people of Mobile and Baldwin County in need of legal assistance in the areas of criminal defense and family law.

Practice areas

Child custodyFamilyCriminal defenseDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 40%

    I can help you through the difficult process of ending a marriage while ensuring that your rights and interests are protected along the way. Whether negotiating an amicable settlement or litigating contested issues.

    14 years

  2. Criminal defense: 20%

    Former prosecutor. Have tried everything from a speeding ticket to capital murder.

    16 years

  3. Family: 20%

    Comprehensive Alabama family law practice covering divorce, adoption and many other family law matters.

    14 years

  4. Child custody: 20%

    I work to establish practical, lasting plans that meet parent and child needs and encourage meaningful relationships, while always looking out for her client’s needs and best interests.

    14 years

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

207 Church Street
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Law Office of Ginger Parker, LLC

207 Church Street
Mobile, AL, 36602-2601

Office (251) 445-8313

http://www.gingerpoynterlaw.com/

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ALOccupational License - Authorized to Practice200508/26/2019
TXInactive 200307/18/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Client's ChoiceAvvo2016
Client's ChoiceAvvo2015
Client's ChoiceAvvo2014
Client's ChoiceAvvo2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerLaw Office of Ginger Poynter2010 - Present
Federal AttorneySmall Business Administration2005 - 2006
Prosecuting AttorneyTravis County District Attorney's Office2003 - 2005
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
South Alabama Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2012 - Present
Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard Member2010 - Present
Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2007 - Present
Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident2009 - 2010
Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationVice President2008 - 2009
Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationTreasurer2007 - 2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Regent University School of LawLaw2003
University of Texas School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2003
Elizabeth City State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1997
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Four Corner SeminarNew Immigration Law2012
Fundamentals of Criminal Trials PracticeJury Selection2010

Reviews

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5 Star
91%
4 Star
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1 Star
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Review Virginia Poynter

She saved my daughter from ruin.

Posted by karenWed Jun 26 2013

I had unsuccessfully tried to probate my adult daughter into mental health care for over a decade when she was arrested and accused of a serious crime that would had put her in prison for many years. Upon our first visit I was impressed with Ms. Poynter's ability to gain the trust of my paranoid daughter. Ms. Poynter was genuinely concerned and knew immediately that my daughter needed mental help. My daughter became calm and cooperative due to this trust. She swiftly guided me to Probate court and my daughter was committed to the hospital. Ms. Poynter was thorough and methodical. She made affective use of her legal and medical contacts. Because of Ginger Poynter's work on my daughters case, my daughter is on her way to becoming a more independent and functioning member of society .And we thank her.

Highly recommended!

Posted by JarrodWed Jun 12 2013

Ginger helped me get custody of my son. She was very helpful and was always there to answer any question I had. The whole process was very hard to go through and I felt like she fought for my son like he was her own. Ginger will always have a place in my heart because she was able to get my son out of a very bad situation. If I ever need any type legal help/advice, I will definitely be contacting Ginger again.
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Megan Allgood, Family Attorney on Sep 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Joseph Fellows, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Ginger Poynter is a fantastic attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable and highly respected by lawyers and judges alike. I strongly endorse this attorney.

John Cowling, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've had the pleasure of knowing Ginger as a friend and as a colleague for about a decade. Her skills as an attorney, personal character, and integrity are those which all attorneys should strive for. She has experience both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney which enhances her ability to understand justice and see both sides of a legal matter. I highly recommend her if you have a divorce, criminal or immigration legal matter that you need help with.

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