Practice Areas
How I can help
I am a general practice attorney. Below is a brief description of the kinds of matters I handle. If you don't see your situation here, contact me anyway. If I can't help, I will try to point you to someone who can.
Criminal Defense
Representation for people charged with misdemeanors and felonies in state court, including traffic offenses, DUI, drug charges, theft, and assault. I handle cases from the first appearance through bond hearings, negotiations, and trial, and I make sure you understand each step and the choices in front of you.
Real Estate
Help buying, selling, or transferring land and homes: preparing and reviewing deeds, title questions, closings, easements, boundary issues, and heirs' property matters common in rural Alabama.
Domestic Relations
Divorce (contested and uncontested), child custody and visitation, child support, modifications of existing orders, and protection from abuse. These matters are personal, and I handle them with discretion and care.
Adoptions
Guiding families through the adoption process, including stepparent, relative, and adult adoptions: preparing the petition, obtaining consents, and representing you at the final hearing in probate court.
Guardian ad Litem
Appointed by the court to represent the best interests of children in custody, dependency, and other cases. As guardian ad litem, I investigate the child's circumstances and make recommendations to the court on the child's behalf.
Wills & Trusts
Planning ahead so your wishes are carried out and your family is protected: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives.
Probate of Estates
Helping families settle a loved one's estate after death, including probating a will, administering an estate when there is no will, transferring property to heirs, and guiding personal representatives through their duties in probate court.