Being charged with a crime can be a terrifying prospect, and you are likely going to have many questions for your attorney, but one of the most important that you will want to be answered is what happens to you because you were charged and if you are convicted. Read on to learn common terms […]

When you hire an attorney to help you with your legal matters, you probably have some expectations of us: that we will fight on your behalf, keep you informed about your case, and represent your best interests in Court. We are happy to do all that and more; however, there may be some expectations of […]

As family law attorneys, we get asked all the time, “How old do my kids have to be before they decide who to live with?” or “Do my kids have to go to visitation if they don’t like the other parent?” Under Alabama law, however, your children are not the ones who get to decide […]

Divorces are one of the most common types of cases we handle in our practice. Many people are confused or intimidated by the process. This post will walk you through the most common steps in your divorce proceedings and what to expect. Uncontested Divorces If your divorce is truly uncontested, that means that you and […]

So, you’ve been arrested or found out you had a warrant. It may seem like your world is crashing down, but a good attorney can help you out. The process can be long and daunting but read on to find out exactly how your case progresses through the court system, and remember your team of […]

The Alabama Redeemer act has opened doors for many people who have been  arrested, and even convicted of certain crimes to get a clean slate. Expungement seals your record, so that it cannot be found by a normal background check. This in effect, gives you a second chance at a clean record. Expungement law in […]

It’s not unusual for couples today to have children outside of marriage. If you live in Alabama, know that it’s important for unmarried parents to know their legal rights, as the state has custody laws that depend on the marital status of the parents. Unmarried parents generally have fewer rights than their married counterparts, and […]

An old FedEx commercial tells the story of a delivery man who had to bring a package to a “Mr. Zhang” working in a factory. He didn’t expect to have every man on the floor walk toward him the moment he called out the name. It turned out that everyone in the factory had the […]

Crime is an inevitable part of city living. Crime rates vary from state to state, and all of them, including Alabama, deal with criminal punishment in their own way. Respectable Mobile criminal lawyers, for example, will advice you that although you may get yourself a public defender, it’s important to note that largely because of […]

People who are charged with a crime often make the mistake of going to court without an attorney. While you do have a Constitutional right to represent yourself, most of the time, this is a mistake.  Even a misdemeanor conviction can have long-term consequences. For example: A first offense conviction for the charge of driving […]