Virginia B. Poynter

Virginia B. Poynter

also known as Ginger Poynter

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mobile, AL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody

207 Church Street, Mobile, AL

About Virginia

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

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.

21 years

40%
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.

21 years

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

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

23 years

20%
Family 20%

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

21 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 20 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2005

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ginger Parker, LLC

207 Church Street, Mobile, AL, 36602-2601

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Virginia B. Poynter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Attorney

Great Lawyer, took care of all the issues I had with my Divorce and all issues pertaining to my Children. Nicole, Gingers Assistant is fantastic also.

Posted by Nolen | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best Attorney I Could Have Ever Hoped For!

Ginger helped us in a great time of need for my daughter who lived in California with her mother. My daughter expressed to me that she wanted to live here in Alabama just before going back from her summer visit. I was able to see Ginger last minute just before my daughter had to leave. She heard our ...case and explained to us that it would be very difficult to modify custody both due to the circumstance of our case and to the law in Alabama. ButGinger believed in us and took the case knowing it would be difficult, and boy was it difficult. After more than a year of preparation and a reset for our hearing we finally had our day in court. She was masterful in her approach to the case and represented me better than I could have ever hoped for. At the end of the day, we weren't sure if it was enough to win custody of my daughter. Well, not only was it enough to win, the judgement was made on a Sunday which allowed me to pick up my daughter and have her ready to start school and a bertter life here in Alabama. I never imaginged after the divorce that I could ever have custody of my daughter and it was always a seemingly impossible dream that it would happen one day. When she asked me if she could stay and live with me, I had no choice but to fight for my daughter to give her the life she needs and deserves. Since the day I met Ginger, my fight became hers. She was not just my attorney or an advocate for my daughter and the rest of my family, she became part of my family and will be forever loved and remembered as such in my and in my family's hearts. I am forever in her debt and believe that no one else could have done what she did with what we had, and I cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for the best in representation for family law. Thank you, Ginger from the bottom of my heart!

Posted by Will | June 09, 2015 | Child Support

Excellent Choice!

I needed an attorney to assist in terminating child support. I read several reviews on Mobile attorneys and liked the reviews for Ms. Poynter. After my first phone call with her I was confident she could get the job done. I am extremely pleased with the services provided by Ms. Poynter. She was... very professional, reasonable, and responded immediately to any queries. I highly recommend Ms. Poynter to anyone wanting a positive experience.

Posted by LC | February 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Recommendation of Ginger Poynter

I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Ginger Poynter and would give her a superior score. In addition to having a high degree of integrity. I have found her to have a tremendous drive and passion for her work and often has gone beyond that which I have experienced with other attorneys. S...he has been my attorney for approximately 7 years now and has been counsel to other members of my family where the cases involved such matters as felony charges, child custody and child support issues. She has handled every case with confidence and integrity. Her personal counsel has saved me from countless mistakes and many sleepless nights.

Posted by A.J. | October 22, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Courteous, intelligent, and effective.

I retained Mrs. Poynter after my arrest for criminal trespass and possession of a firearm on another person's property without permission - the latter charge of which is a new, and controversial revision of a long-standing law publicly opposed by the Alabama Sheriffs Association. What Mrs. Poynte...r told me during my initial consultation is how my case proceeded when I went to trial, and so I was more than pleased with my representation in court. In regards to firearm violations - in my opinion - everyone should have adequate legal representation because of the nature of the offense, however minor the charge(s). I had excellent representation and would not hesitate to retain her services again if needed.

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Virginia B. Poynter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Pilgrim

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ginger Pointer is professional and does an exceptional job advocating for her clients."

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Megan Allgood

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Fellows

Probate lawyer | Jun 26

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."

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John Cowling

Immigration lawyer | Jun 05

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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Lynn McConnell

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Meredith Rucker

Family lawyer

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Jeffry Armstrong

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Lusk

Family lawyer

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John Cowling

Criminal defense lawyer

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G. Pike

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Ginger Poynter

2005 - 2006

Federal Attorney, Small Business Administration

2003 - 2005

Prosecuting Attorney, Travis County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

South Alabama Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Board Member

2007 - Present

Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Christian Legal Society

Member

2009 - 2010

Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

2008 - 2009

Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Vice President

2007 - 2008

Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Treasurer

Education

2003

Regent University School of Law

Law

2003

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Elizabeth City State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Four Corner Seminar

New Immigration Law

2010

Fundamentals of Criminal Trials Practice

Jury Selection

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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