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Jessie Hardy is a family law attorney with over a 14 years of experience serving clients in both Alabama and Florida. Before founding J. Hardy Family Law, she began her legal career in domestic and family law in the Birmingham metropolitan area in April 2011.. Jessie’s practice encompasses a wide array of family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorces, property division, asset valuation, alimony, child support, child custody, visitation, paternity, and post-divorce modifications. She is deeply committed to advocating for families, offering compassionate and tailored representation to meet each client’s unique needs.. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Jessie holds dual licenses to practice law in both Alabama and Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Florida State University in 2006, followed by her Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2010.. Jessie is actively involved in professional organizations, including the Alabama State Bar, Florida State Bar, Birmingham Bar, and American Bar Associations. She is also an active participant in the Family Law Sections of both the American and Alabama Bar Associations, currently serving as Treasurer of the Alabama Family Law Section. Beyond her professional memberships, Jessie is committed to community service, contributing to the Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Project and regularly presenting at the Second Saturday program.. Her dedication and skill have earned her numerous recognitions, including being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2021 and a Top Women Attorney by B·Metro Magazine each year since 2020. She has also been honored by her peers in the Birmingham Bar Association as a Rising Star Lawyer and was featured as a Top Flight Attorney in B·Metro Magazine.. At J. Hardy Family Law, LLC, Jessie and her team are committed to delivering exceptional legal services tailored to your family law needs. Contact the office today to schedule a consultation and receive the support you deserve.. J. Hardy Family Law, LLC – Here When You Need Us!

Jesilyn is a graduate of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and is pursuing a career in family law. She has a passion for service and advocacy, especially with children and families. Jesilyn believes that personal experiences and professional connections can be combined as the key for success in any field.

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 family law issues are often overwhelming and emotional. Whether the case involves divorce, child custody and visitation or asset division and preservation, I understand that each issue is important to my clients. I strive to act with compassion for my clients, yet always maintaining the much needed objectivity to move my clients' cases in a realistic direction. I will fiercely advocate for my clients, while doing so with honesty and integrity.

Following her lifelong dream to help people work through the complicated and overwhelming process that is the American Court system, Rachel A. King began her career clerking for a prominent Birmingham litigation firm. After working with this firm, Rachel realized her true calling was to help her clients feel at home, even when their home may be falling apart. With a desire to help clients during difficult times, she began to exclusively counsel clients in the midst of family crisis.. Since 2005 Rachel has developed an extensive expertise in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, DHR investigations, adoptions, paternity, child support, alimony, IEP’s and guardianships. After becoming a partner in 2009 at a Shelby County law firm, Rachel continued to follow her passion to help the residents of Alabama with all their family law needs. In 2012, Rachel founded the boutique firm of Vella & King with her partner, Traci Owen Vella.. Together, they offer nearly thirty years of experience and expertise in the areas of family law, domestic relations and adoptions.. In 2015 and 2016 B-Metro Magazine named Rachel one of the top Women Lawyer’s in the Birmingham area. In June, 2016 she was included as a Top Attorney in the Bham Biz as well.  Rachel was also named by the Birmingham Magazine as a top family law attorney in the Birmingham area in 2010, 2011, and again in 2013. Rachel is an AV rated attorney through Martindale- Hubbell(the highest rating given by other lawyers based on experience and credentials). Rachel has also received the Client’s Choice award in Family Law from AVVO in 2013 (an award given based upon client recommendations and reviews).. Rachel graduated Cum Laude from the University of Alabama in 2001, and received her Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2005. In 2011 she was appointed to the Alabama Custodial Laws Revision Task Force.. When not busy fighting for her clients and advocating for the children of Alabama, Rachel enjoys spending as much time as possible volunteering as a Patient Pal at Children’s Hospital, relaxing with her loving family, and attending the many community events Birmingham has to offer.