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About John Scherf
EXPERIENCE COUNTS!. John Scherf earned his nickname the "Bulldog" due to his tenacity in the courtroom and has been selected as one of the "Top One Percent" of attorneys in the United States and named one of Alabama's "Top Ten Trial Lawyers". He has served as the Lead Litigator for various law firms including Scherf, Griffin & Davis; Scherf, Davis & Gedgoudas; and Scherf Law Firm. He has multiple office locations including Andalusia, Alabama and a new location in Northwest Florida to better serve your legal needs.. Mr. Scherf earned his undergraduate degree at the University of West Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice in 1987. He went to law school at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate of Law (J.D.) in 1991. John "Bulldog" Scherf has over (33) years of experience in Auto/Trucking Accidents, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family Law, Personal Injury, Premises Liability (Slip & Falls), Social Security Disability, Worker’s Compensation & Wrongful Termination.. Mr. Scherf is licensed with the Alabama State Bar and all Federal US District Courts in Alabama. Selected as one of the Nation's "Top One Percent" of attorneys for 2017-2025 by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). Specifically, less than 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States are members of the Nation’s Top Attorneys. The roster of NADC members truly includes the leading legends of the legal profession. Recently selected by (YAIOA) as one of the "Top 10 Best Lawyers in Alabama" for 2020-2025. Membership includes the most exceptional and seasoned trial lawyers in the State of Alabama. Nominated one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2025 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). Nominated one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2025 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA). The National Trial Lawyers Association (NTL) selected Mr. Scherf as one of the elite "Top 100" Trial Lawyers" for 2017-2025. Each of the distinguished Top 100 members possesses the knowledge, skill, experience and success held by only the best and finest lawyers in America. The National Trial Lawyers Association (NTL) also selected Mr. Scherf as one of the "Top 30" divorce and family law attorneys in the State of Alabama for 2024-2025. John "Bulldog" Scherf was also recently nominated by "Super Lawyers" which is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only the top 5% of attorneys nationwide are selected for this honor! Let us fight for you!
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“Hired John to represent a divorce Should have known after asking a few questions he told or I should say scolded me “You need to let me do my job, I’”Read on Avvo
“Royally Screwed I consulted with John before I filed my Social Security disability claim. John advised me on how to apply and which benefits to apply for. I followe”Read on Avvo
“Susan Have had little need for an attorney but when I did I found Mr. John to be first honest no bull about what might happen. May not have been what I wou”Read on Avvo
“GlenMr. Scherf provided me with excellent service and so much piece of mind that my affairs were being expertly handled. As often the case I was really no”Read on Avvo
“MarlaMr Scherf is without a doubt the only preference I have for any legal representation required. He is so dedicated to his clients that office visits”Read on Avvo
“KeriIn my experience with Attorney John G. Scherf IV, I found a very positive, well educated, outgoing and professional Attorney. He went above and beyon”Read on Avvo
“BurmaI came to Mr. Scherf full of worries and doubt. He asked me what was going on and to relax, John knew of my medical conditions and went above and beyo”Read on Avvo
“ChristopherThanks to John I was not charged for marijuana or paraphernalia. He is the man to go to and now I can look back at my pcb spring break trip and laugh”Read on Avvo
“Alex RWe live out of state and my son needed a lawyer for a MIP that was issued to him when traveling through AL. to FL. for Spring break. I looked online a”Read on Avvo
“A clientMr Scherf took my case when many others were barely even willing to discuss it with me, much less take the case. My case was a divorce/custody case t”Read on Avvo
“ErnestJohn helped me save my career and clear me from false allegations against me. If you’re looking for a defense attorney in Andalusia John is the man to”Read on Avvo
“MattHe stood by me when other lawyers were not wanting to take my case. He went above and beyond in getting evidence that related to my winning my case. H”Read on Avvo
“PamelaI would like to HIGHLY recommend Mr.Scherf , he represented me on 2 different occassions. Mr. Scherf, is professional and very dependable. One of t”Read on Avvo
“Cheryl John handled my divorce with the expertise that I expected. He guided me with advise you would expect from a veteran civil attorney. I would allow hi”Read on Avvo
“MarkJohn Scherf has respresenrd me for the past year and will always in the future. He gets done what needs to be done. I’ve always said I don’t trust law”Read on Avvo
“NatalieMy hand was injured on the job over 2 years ago. The nerves and tendons were severed on a piece of glass. I have endured multiple surgeries, pain sho”Read on Avvo
“A clientMr. John G. Scherf IV has been a great attorney. I hired Mr. Scherf for a small claims suit that was brought against me, and he was very persistent on”Read on Avvo
“BrookeEveryone should hire this gentleman. I didn't have to do anything. I hired him he done all the hard work RonI will try to keep this short due to limited characters. I cannot say enough about this Earthly Angel who I meet during a trying time in my life OVER”Read on Avvo
“TeneshiaI met with Mr. Scherf for a brief consult in regards to some faulty construction work that caused me injury and mental anguish. Mr. Scherf was very at”Read on Avvo
“TommyJohn guided and supported me every step of the way through a difficult custody case. He was very knowledgeable and available. He always responded qu”Read on Avvo
“Nicole I hired Mr. Scherf for a divorce case where custody of my kids was involved. He was amazing in court and fully prepared! To say I was pleased is an u”Read on Avvo
“DeannaHired Mr. Scherf for a custody case where my ex husband was trying to take my children. It got ugly and at trial Mr. Scherf ran circles around the ot”Read on Avvo
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