Top Rated Jefferson County, AL Child Custody Lawyers

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Jefferson County Has 82 Child Custody Attorneys with 421 Reviews

Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Probate, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Joseph Somma is a Probate and Family Law attorney practicing for the last 23 years in Mountain Brook, Alabama. In addition to probate and family law, Mr. Somma also provides help to clients with real estate & litigation matters. Before entering th...

Rating: 9.6

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I provide legal representation in Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support in Vestavia Hills and throughout the greater Birmingham, AL area including Jefferson County, Shelby County and the surroundin...

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Child Custody Lawyers in Jefferson County, AL

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce and more

Bio: Shane Smith received his B.A. In Psychology from a Auburn University in 1998, his M.S. in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2002, and his J.D. from Birmingham School of a Law in 2006. Mr. Smith's practice is devoted to divo...

Rating: 9.7

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Review: "Gail Andrew's is a wonderful attorney, and a wonderful woman as well. I would most definitely recommend her to any one who needs a great lawyer who will represent you to the fullest. Thank you so much Mrs. Gail Andrews, you are the best!"

Rating: 7.4

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile and more

Bio: I am very pleased to announce that I am now working as a Government Attorney for the State of Alabama Department of Human Resources. Therefore, I am no longer accepting new clients and have closed my private practice. Jason Bonar is a native of Sh...

Rating: 10

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Litigation and more

HELPING CLIENTS FIND SOLUTIONS. Experience and attention to detail. CALL 855-979-9011

Rating: 9.6

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more

Bio: I’m beginning a new chapter in my life. Soon, my daughter will be off to college, and after more than 8 years commuting to practice law alongside my Dad, I thought this was the perfect time to begin my solo practice closer to home. I’ve been pract...

Rating: 7.5

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Juvenile and more

Bio: At J. Welborn & Associates, our goal is be your family's attorney. Any legal problem that your family encounters from birth to death, we want to help you with. Adoptions, prenuptial agreements, post nuptial agreements, marriages, legal separations...

Rating: 6.8

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption and more

Bio: Family law attorney Patrick K. Yeatts is the owner and founder of The Yeatts Law Firm. Before founding The Yeatts Law Firm, Patrick served low-income families of Jefferson County, Alabama as a staff attorney for The Legal Aid Society of Birmingham...

Rating: 8.5

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce and more

Bio: Ruth Robinson is a mom and a lawyer and has served in these roles for over 20 years. As an attorney, she respects and realizes the importance of each of her client’s cases. Ruth recognizes the magnitude that injustices affect lives, and will work ...

Rating: 8.0

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

It's not just another legal case. It's YOUR family's future. Experienced Family Law Attorney.

Rating: 8.2

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: The Harris Firm is an Alabama law firm mainly specializing in the areas of probate, divorce, family law, estate planning, and personal injury with offices across the State of Alabama. We currently have offices in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery...

Rating: 6.7

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support and more

Review: "Very knowledgeable about her job and carries out with efficiency. I would refer her to anyone. she was referred to me from a close friend and started right away on my request for a divorce. she listens and also cares about doing what you need. als..."

Rating: 6.6

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "Stella was given very short notice to prepare for my trial(2 weeks), and out performed my expectations. With in a few days she knew more about my case and had more insight than my previous attorney of 2 years. I was told by another attorney who wa..."

Rating: 7.0

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements and more

Review: "Attorney Kidd was recommended to me by a dear friend who knew that I did not want just "any attorney". At the initial consultation, I knew that Attorney Kidd was the attorney I needed representing me. Attorney Kidd explained the options available ..."

Rating: 6.8

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and more

Rating: 10

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

Review: "Christina represented me for back child support and health care payments. We were able to settle out of court. She did an excellent job."

Rating: 7.9

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Amanda is an attorney with the Birmingham Men’s Law Firm, LLC. Amanda has been with the firm since July 2014. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Addiction and Recovery Studies. Furth...

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Since 2007, Richelle Gossman has protected the rights of people in and around Birmingham, focusing her practice exclusively on divorce and family law matters. She places a premium on solving your problems, working closely with you to identify and ...

Rating: 7.2

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Jefferson County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: I have been a family law attorney since 1998, the year I passed the Alabama State Bar Exam. Through the years I have developed creative strategies and practices that I utilize to effectuate swift, positive results for my clients. I recognize that ...

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Jefferson County Has 82 Child Custody Attorneys with 421 Reviews

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