Top Rated Shelby County, AL Probate Lawyers

In Shelby County, Alabama, there are 62 probate lawyers available with 194+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Shelby County Has 62 Probate Attorneys with 194 Reviews

Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills 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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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

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

Review: "Samantha is an excellent attorney. She has represented me on two different occasions and I could not have been more pleased with the outcome of both cases. She is very intelligent and knows the law. I would recommend Samantha for any legal issues ..."

Rating: 8.8

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning

Bio: My name is Colin McMichen, and I'm an estate planning attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama. I founded Provident Law / Estate Planning LLC with the objective of helping families through proactive estate planning. I believe a well-crafted estate pl...

Rating: 9.2

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Business and more

Bio: Growing up in Alabama, I saw injustices at a young age. That drove me to want to be a lawyer so I could help those folks taken advantage of. After graduating Auburn, I went to Cumberland School of Law. I was an editor for the Adelphia Law Journal....

Rating: 7.8

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law and more

Bio: John grew up in McCalla, Alabama where he attended high school at Bessemer Academy. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Birmingham Southern College in 1987 and attained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama in 1990. John is ...

Rating: 9.4

Call for a FREE consultation(205) 931-5685

John Robert Holliman's Website

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts and more

Death creates a crisis of property and relationships. We can help through estate administration.

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(205) 502-2075

James Blount Griffin's Website

Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning and more

Bio: I am a charter member of the Alabama State Bar's Elder Law bar section. I don't practice divorce or criminal defense or bankruptcy or real estate closings or immigration law. All I do, every day, is work with seniors and their adult children, to g...

Rating: 10

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Probate

Bio: Going through any legal process can be a trying and emotional time. Having somebody you trust to guide you is essential. Attorney Jamie Real has experience guiding people through this emotional time. Whether you need assistance with family matters...

Rating: 6.3

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Immigration, Divorce & Separation

Bio: I am an immigration attorney located in Hoover, Alabama, with a background in family and criminal law. With this experience, I am better able to understand the complexities of my clients' needs and spot issues that may have a bearing on their immi...

Rating: 7.0

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Mrs. Casey helped me with a very Sticky legal situation. She nearly had my charges dropped on one case when I caught a much more serious one. I mistakenly hired another attorney for my second case. After paying $10k to retain a trial attorney, and..."

Rating: 7.9

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Having practiced with midsize and larger law firms to begin my career, I have obtained vast experience in the tax and business areas, including business litigation in my more than thirty years of practicing law, previously licensed in Kentucky and...

Rating: 9.8

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning

Bio: The Tombrello Law Firm is based in the heart of Bluff Park in Hoover, Alabama. We are here to help you plan for all your family's needs. I am currently accepting new cases in the areas of family law, probate, adoptions and property. Please contact...

Rating: 7.4

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Family, Litigation and more

Experience attorney that gives personal attention to your case.

Rating: 7.9

Call for a consultation(205) 583-1779

M. Scott Harwell's Website

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law and more

Probating Estates with or without Wills, Guardianships, or Conservatorships

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(205) 973-6065

Melanie Bradford Holliman's Website

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Contracts & Agreements, Education and more

Review: "Great lawyer, and he does a great job at keeping his clients informed. Very satisfied with his services."

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(205) 749-5143

Grant Houston Howard's Website

Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Real Estate, Litigation and more

Review: "Hiring Samantha to resolve a business dispute on my behalf was a fantastic decision. She worked efficiently, always responded to emails promptly, and put my mind at ease during an arduous time in my professional life. I would definitely hire her a..."

Rating: 6.8

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements and more

Review: "Candice accepted my case when no one else in the weird state of Alabama would. She was the most honest, hardworking attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working beside. I would recommend her to anyone who wants the best!"

Rating: 7.9

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Probate

Review: "SGI International or Soka Gakkai International, Value Creation Society, is a worldwide organization with over 11 million members in 192 countries promoting peace, culture, and education focused on global issues from a Buddhist perspective. The go..."

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Family and more

Bio: Since 2003, my practice has focused on helping families and businesses achieve positive results in difficult situations. I have extensive experience handling cases in district, probate and circuit court, and I have secured judgments in my clients'...

Rating: 7.9

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Shelby County Probate Attorney

Probate Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Probate, Divorce & Separation, Business and more

Bio: Ken Baumann grew up in Panama City Florida where he was active in his school and community. After completing High School Ken attended Auburn University and obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering and began a career in manufacturing where he work...

Rating: 7.1

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