Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Huntsville Area

The Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie has been serving clients since 2004 with integrity, intelligence and diligence.. In 2015 Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. One of the best family lawyers in Huntsville, Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 10 under 40 of Alabama Family Lawyers by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.. In 2014 Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. He was also recognized as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers and as one of the TOP TEN Criminal Defense attorneys in Alabama under 40 by the Prestigious National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. The owner of the Law Office, Attorney Mitchell J. Howie, truly believes in service to this country. Major Mitchell J. Howie completed his service on Active Duty in the United States Air Force as an attorney in the Judge Advocate General Corps. He entered the Air Force through the Direct Appointment Program on May 27th, 2005 and began his active duty service on July 3rd, 2005. His official date of separation from active duty was September 28th, 2009.. Prior to entrance onto active duty, Mr. Howie worked as Chief of Staff to a representative at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. As an attorney in private practice he excelled at serving clients throughout Austin, Houston and Galveston, Texas with effective and efficient legal representation in various civil and criminal matters, to include: personal injury law, premises liability litigation, criminal defense, driving under the influence (DUI) litigation, debt collection, construction law, business law, contract law and family law.. As a government attorney, Major Howie's military career took him all over the United States. He first served the country as a military attorney at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona for two years. His last station was Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Major Howie deployed to Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) for legal support of domestic operations related to the "global war on terrorism.". While on active duty, Major Howie answered the country's call to serve in a multitude of arenas. He managed and oversaw a program in Tucson, Arizona which provided excellent legal assistance to deploying airmen on civil law matters including wills, powers of attorneys, general legal guidance on domestic relations, family law, personal injury law, bankruptcy, consumer affairs, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).. Major Howie worked tirelessly as a contracts attorney reviewing government contracts valued at over 25 million dollars.. Major Howie expertly prosecuted criminals and worked diligently as a trial attorney in litigating the government's case to secure convictions and justice in 17 courts martial. His recent litigation included a trial that led to the only life sentence ever adjudged at Pope Air Force Base. Major Howie acted as the government's representative and gifted advocate in countless administrative proceedings and ensured justice for the government and all parties involved.. Mr. Howie also served as Special Assistant to the United States Attorney within the Department of Justice. In this position as the sole federal prosecutor, he personally prosecuted over 300 federal cases ranging from a wide array of criminal offenses to include: minor traffic offenses; larceny offenses, theft offenses; drug offenses; domestic violence offenses; Driving Under Influence litigation (DUI), Driving While Impaired litigation; Child Neglect litigation and Child Abuse litigation.. Mr. Howie is a member of the Texas Bar since 2004 and the Alabama Bar since 2010. Mr. Howie is also a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association and the National Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association. The Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie is currently accepting clients as an Alabama attorney.. Mr. Howie has continued his service to the country in the reserves.  Major Howie was chosen to be an instructor on a distinguished team of Reservists to teach other JAGs military trial advocacy and continues teaching others while running his law practice.

Shelley has practiced in the area of domestic relations for more than fifteen years. Prior to that, she worked as a social worker in Nashville, TN. She has an educational background in the mental health industry which helps in the art of negotiation, mediation and courtroom presentation.

Rebecca worked as a clerk and associate attorney for a family lawyer for 5 years before opening her own practice. She gained experience working many divorce, custody, modification and child support cases as a clerk and attorney. At Rebecca Winters Law, our clients are provided clear, concise advice for legal issues. With innovative thinking, compassionate legal counsel, and effective representation, we strive to exceed your expectations.

Prior to opening a practice I worked for many years as an advocate for victims of domestic violence, working one on one as they changed their role from victim to survivor;  helping them to find resources and achieve goals and  to ensure their safety and the safety of their children. After passing the Arkansas Bar in 2011  I opened my office in Huntsville, Arkansas as a sole practitioner.  It is a wonderful community to live and work in.  My focus is primarily family law but I do some general practice that includes small estate planning, misdemeanor criminal, and more. Feel free to come in so we can talk.

Philosophy: Mr. Lusk believes that he best serves his clients by providing aggressive legal representation — achieving a favorable settlement if possible, but trying the case in court if necessary.. Experience: Mr. Lusk has experience in handling divorce and family law cases involving significant assets. He has represented physicians, hotel owners, real estate developers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and various business owners. In doing so, he has gained experience in dealing with the division of high-end marital assets such as closely held corporations, complex pension plans and retirement accounts, stocks and bonds, airplanes, exotic cars, yachts, and the like. As an attorney known for expertise in his field, Mr. Lusk presents seminars on divorce and family law topics. He has spoken before the Madison County, Alabama Bar Association, before Certified Public Accountants, and before financial clients of Merill Lynch and Dreyfus, among others. He has also appeared on television programs in which he addressed divorce and family law issues, including the Huntsville, Alabama program “WAAY 31 Law-Line.”. Activities: An active member of the Bar Association and of the community, Mr. Lusk is involved with numerous organization, including the following: Member, 2006 Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum; Member, 2007 Alabama State Bar Public Relations Committee; Member, Alabama State Bar Association Family Law Section; Member, ACME Club of Huntsville; Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club; Deacon, First Presbyterian Church of Huntsville; Master Mason, Helion Lodge # 1 of Huntsville; Member, Board of Directors of the Marshall Jackson Mental Health Board. Mr. Lusk is married with three children. He and his family live in Huntsville, Alabama.. Lusk & Lusk, Attorneys at Law serves clients in Huntsville, Guntersville and throughout Alabama!

Nora Hickman earned her law degree from Birmingham School of Law in 2012 and is licensed to practice in the State of Alabama. Prior to law school, Nora earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work from the University of Montevallo and the University of Alabama, respectively. She served in the United States Peace Corps as a community development volunteer between undergraduate and graduate school. Today Nora is active in the local theatre and arts communities.

Ms. Canupp’s practice is focused on family law and divorce. She regularly counsels clients about division of assets, child custody, alimony, support, modifications, and related matters. When clients wish to settle their divorce or other family law matter, she will work with clients, opposing counsel, and mediators to work out the best possible solution.. When settlement is not possible, she will assist clients at trial and, if necessary, on appeal. She has significant experience litigating major divorce and related matters and has tried divorce and family law cases before almost all of the judges in Madison, Morgan, and Limestone Counties. Ms. Canupp has handled many matters in surrounding counties and has briefed and orally argued significant family law issues on appeal to Alabama’s appellate courts.. Along with many other family law issues, Ms. Canupp regularly advises clients about adoptions, paternity, qualified domestic relations orders, and division of retirement accounts, including military retirement benefits and thrift savings plans.. Ms. Canupp’s experience in family law began during law school where she was the administrative chair of the Family Law Society. While serving as chair, she represented indigent family law clients through the Children’s Rights and Family Law Clinic.

Mr. Joseph moved to Huntsville, Alabama from Boston, Massachusetts in January of 2002.. Mr. Joseph attended Oakwood University where he received his Bachelors of Social Work in 2008. While working in the Social Work field, as a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Mr. Joseph attended Birmingham School of Law, and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2015. In December 2016, Mr. Joseph opened the Joseph Law Firm. Mr. Joseph has a passion for serving his community, this has been demonstrated by Mr. Joseph currently serving as an adjunct professor in the Social Work and Prelaw Department at Oakwood University. Sitting on the Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Task Force. Working in various position as a social service provider at HEALS Inc, Community Action Partnership on North Alabama, Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama, Crisis Service of North Alabama, and the Red Cross of Madison County.. Mr. Joseph currently conducts various training classes on domestic violence prevention, child/elder abuse prevention, and human trafficking awareness to civilian/military personal and some law enforcement agencies.. Mr. Joseph is an advocate for the members of the community and seeks provide quality legal representation to all that seeks assistance.. Mr. Joseph is fluent in French and Haitian Creole

Mariam A. Irwin was born in Bethesda, Maryland and moved to Huntsville in 2003. Mari is a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin on her father’s side of the family and a third-generation attorney on her mother’s side of the family.  She is named after her maternal great grandmother, whose husband ran a fruit cart in New York City in the late 1800s and early 1900s.. Mari attended undergraduate school in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She graduated in 2001 with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from Newcomb College at Tulane University.  While at Tulane, Mari wrote music reviews for the Tulane Hullabaloo and was a member of the school band.. After graduating from college, Mari worked as a legal assistant in a variety of law firms in Washington, DC and Huntsville, Alabama.. Mari graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 2008.  She was an active member of Cumberland’s Women in Law student organization, Trial Advocacy Board, and Cordell Hull Speaker’s Forum.  Mari was selected to be a Judge Abraham Caruthers Fellow, to assist first year students in their legal writing class.  While at law school, Mari focused on practical legal skills in her classes and through competing in and judging student competitions in the areas of mediation, client counseling, negotiation, and trials.. Immediately after passing the Alabama Bar Exam, Mari began working with the law firm of William P. Burgess, Jr., P.C., which specializes in all areas of family law.  In October of 2012, she opened her own family law practice.. Since she was first admitted to practice law, Mari has been an active member of her local Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, as well as in statewide professional organizations.  She was a founding member of the Madison County Women’s Section in 2008 and chaired the section from 2010 through 2012.. From 2012 to 2013, Mari was a member of the Alabama Law Institute’s Collaborative Law Committee, which created state guidelines and statutes regarding the uniform use of collaborative law in this state. Since 2013, she has been a member of the Alabama Supreme Court Committee on Collaborative Law Rules of Procedure.. From 2014 through 2016, Mari was the North Alabama Regional Chair of the Family Law Section of the Alabama State Bar.. Outside of work, Mari enjoys spending time with her husband and her rescue dogs, following politics, researching her family genealogy, cooking, and reading.

Let’s Make Change Positive. Divorce, child custody battles; these are not terms that often fill people with hope or positivity. I am not just another divorce lawyer, though.  As the founder of Project Positive Change, I don't just help my client’s receive fair treatment throughout their cases, I help them stay focused on the positive and on creating a better future for themselves.. My Divorce Law Experience. I have been practicing divorce law for over 20 years. I have experience in divorce cases of all varieties, including military divorce and LGBT divorce. If you need help navigating Alabama divorce laws, I know the way.. The C.A.R.E. Philosophy. I truly care about my clients. I'm responsive, attentive, and willing to get up early and stay up late to make sure your case is as strong as it can be. I approach each case under my own philosophy of C.A.R.E.. You can read more about my C.A.R.E. philosophy, experience, and how I focus on positive change on my website at .

Kristina Sexton earned her law degree from Barry University School of Law, with a specialization in Children and Families, and Trial Advocacy. Prior to that, Ms. Sexton earned her B.S in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Since 2005, Ms. Sexton has worked her way up from an assistant in a family law firm all the way to a Partner Attorney. Following graduation, Ms. Sexton sat for the Florida Bar where she was admitted and additionally she sat for the Alabama Bar where she was also admitted. Ms. Sexton moved to Huntsville and immediately became very active with the National Children Advocacy Center where she volunteered, and additionally she became trained as a Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate. Ms. Sexton is also licensed at a Guardian ad Litem, representing children in the Madison County, Morgan County, and Limestone County areas. In 2016, Ms. Sexton joined forces with Attorney Coby Boswell and they started NXTSTEP Family Law P.C.. In 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017, Ms. Sexton was nationally recognized as being the "Top 10 Under 40" as a family law practitione.. Ms. Sexton is active in a number of professional organizations including the Madison County Bar Association, Orange County Florida Bar Association, Limestone County Bar Association, Florida State Bar, Alabama State Bar, Family Law Division, American Academy of Justice, National Children’s Avocacy Center and Court Appointed Juvenile Advocates of Huntsville. Ms. Sexton is fully dedicated in giving back to the community and representing the best interest of families.

Kimberly C. Brown earned her law degree from the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, graduating in the top one-third of her class, after working as a nuclear process support chemist at the former named Westinghouse Savannah River Site.  She is licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and is the Owner/Managing Partner of the Kimberly C. Brown Law Firm, LLC.. Kim is known for being professional, direct and articulate.  She is sought by clients from all walks of life for her knowledge, advocacy skills, and client-focused results.  In 2016, Attorney Brown was nationally recognized as being one of the “Top 10 Under 40” by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.. A native of Alexandria, Louisiana, Attorney Brown has an unyielding commitment to advocating for people and standing for what is right.  This passion for championing the rights of others is what sparked her transition from science to law.  Her career as a chemist and now an attorney has sharpened her research and analytical skills and has prepared her to represent you!. Kim is capable to serve in various capacities including defending persons accused of commitming crimes, representing families and mentally ill persons in the involuntary commitment process, representing plaintiffs and defendants in all types of family law cases and advocating for the best interest of children as a guardian ad litem.. Outside of the courtroom, Attorney Brown enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, working out, and traveling.. Education. Southern University Law Center – J.D.. Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College and University – B.S., Chemistry. Guardian Ad Litem, Certified. Professional Affiliations:. Alabama State Bar Association. Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association. American Bar Association. Leadership Distinctions. Leadership Huntsville-Madison County, Connect Class V. Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum, Class. Community Affiliations:. First Missionary Baptist Church, Member. Greater Huntsville Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc.. Julius R. Scruggs Child Development Center & Academy, School Board Member. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Member. Sickle Cell Foundation of North Alabama, Board

I have practiced law since 1991 when I graduated from the University of Alabama. I have mostly represented individuals with all varieties of legal issues. I served as an attorney for the Department of Human Resources for a number of years on a part-time basis. I also had the privilege to serve as a District Court Judge. As a judge, I handled domestic relations, divorce, custody, juvenile, criminal and other matters.. No represetation is made that the quality of legal services is greater than that provided by other lawyers.

I grew up in Huntsville and other than my 8 years of higher education have lived here all of my life.  I am a third generation graduate of Huntsville High.. I have been very involved in the Huntsville community by volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Huntsville Rotary Club (which is one of the 50 largest clubs in the world, which includes over 36,000 clubs), American Red Cross, Kids' Space Playground, Huntsville Youth Hockey Association and various youth sports.. I helped spearhead a Rotary Project to support a Pediatric Oncology Hospital in Guatemala which ended up providing $75,000 for infusion pumps and equipment for the hospital which treats indigent patients in Guatemala.. I was elected to the Huntsville City School Board in 2002 and 2006 winning every box and 72% of the vote in 2006.  I have served as President of the Board for the last 5 years on the Board.  My term will expire in October and I am not seeking re-election (8 years is enough!).. I referee ice hockey and was selected to work the 1994 NCAA Division II Men's Championship in Huntsville and have worked a Boston Bruin Training Camp game as well as numerous youth championships across the Southeast and Washington, D.C.. I have 2 sons (8 and 12 years old) who are very active in baseball, football, basketball and soccer.  We enjoy going to high school and college athletic events when we are not going to their sports.

I am a third-generation native of Madison County, Alabama.  At a young age I was a victim of a crime. The prosecutor in my case had such an impact on my life that I decided from that day forward, that I wanted to be a voice for those that cannot speak for themselves. It is for this reason, I attended law school, while maintaing a full-time job.  I graduated from Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama.  I first attended college at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tn on an athletic softball scholarship.  I subsequently, transferred to Calhoun Community College where I received my Associate of Science degree in Corrections in 1994.  Upon completion of my A.S. degree I attended Athens State College, where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies in 1997.  Upon graduation, I decided to attend graduate school, and in 1999 I received my Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice.  After working in the legal field for eight years, I took a job as Program Director of the Criminal Justice department at a local college in Huntsville, Alabama.  In 2012 I made the decision to run for public office, where i was a candidate for Probate Judge of Madison County.  In 2012 I started Law School at Birmingham School of Law. I took both weeknight and weekend classes, and maintained a full-time job during law school.  I graduated from Law School in 2016, and was admitted to practice law in Decmeber 2018 as a member of the Alabama State Bar.

Caleb W. Ballew joined the firm of Martinson & Beason as an associate attorney in October 2012. Caleb’s practice areas include divorce, domestic relations, criminal defense, general civil litigation and estate litigation.. Caleb was admitted to practice law in Alabama in 2010 and is a member of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Alabama State Bar, and the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Caleb is also a contract attorney for the Alabama Education Association and enjoys representing public school teachers and administrators.. Caleb holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the University of Mississippi, where he graduated cum laude. In law school, he participated on his school’s Moot Court team, winning a number of litigation scholarships during his tenure there. He volunteered his time with his law school’s Innocence Project and worked as a research assistant for author Curtis Wilkie on the book The Fall of the House of Zeus.. Since starting as an associate with Martinson & Beason, P.C., Caleb has been honored to receive an award for volunteer lawyer of the month in Madison County, participated and graduated from the Diversity Leadership Colloquium, and was even a guest at the White House for a State Dinner in honor of the French President in 2014.. Caleb grew up in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina and is the oldest of three children. Caleb is married to Kourtney Ikard Ballew, a native of Madison County and an attorney as well. He enjoys running and disc golf as hobbies in his spare time.

Born  into an Air Force family, Catherine grew up all over the world before deciding to lay roots in Alabama.  She graduated cum laude from The University of Alabama and received her Bachelor of Arts in both English and Psychology.. Catherine stayed in Tuscaloosa and obtained her Juris Doctorate from The University of Alabama School of Law. While in law school, Catherine participated in numerous community development programs and received the top grade in the Domestic Violence Clinic as a student lawyer.. Upon her graduation, Catherine secured employment as a law clerk to the Honorable James P. Smith of the 23rd Judicial Circuit. She is also a member of the Alabama State Bar, Madison County Bar Association, and the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers

Bill Hall and Associates P.C. is a firm dedicated to the practice of family law, from standard cases to complex property and financial matters and custody disputes.. Our attorneys have legal experience in many family law practice areas including divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, complex property and asset divisions, international cases, and non-traditional family issues.. We help individuals and families in North Alabama create resolution by putting an end to conflict and crisis. Our success is based on our honest, hard-working representation, and fluid communication with clients. We give our clients time, care, and patience as we realize this is your life, not just a case. With our firm you get the reward of having a caring advocate that knows how to serve you in both settlement discussions and in court.. We work together with our clients and other professionals to develop a strategy. This process starts before ever filing a petition with the court and carries through until all issues are resolved. No matter how simple your case may seem, we will listen, advise, and strategize so as to achieve you the best possible outcome.. When you are represented by Bill Hall and Associates, P.C., you have attorneys who will empower you to face life’s legal challenges, provide you with insight and thorough legal counsel, and, most importantly, support.

Andrea Roberts (formerly known as Andrea Cates) grew up in Pascagoula, Mississippi and graduated from Pascagoula High School in 2005. After recovering from hurricane Katrina, Andrea joined the United States Navy in 2008. She served in the Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman until she was honorably discharged in 2013. While serving on active duty in the United States Navy Andrea was deployed three times during a time of war, for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Although Andrea had a crucial and critical job in the Navy she was able to obtain her bachelors degree in Criminal Justice while in the Navy. Andrea graduated from ECPI with highest honors, and was valedictorian of her program.. Andrea has always had a deep passion to help others so when she made the decision to leave the Navy she knew her next job had to continue her ability to protect and serve. So after many conversations with her mother she decided it was time for her to follow her dream of becoming a lawyer. Andrea began her law school journey at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and six weeks prior to her first set of law school exams, her mother passed away. Andrea doesn't give up though, she keeps pushing forward. Her very last promise to her mother was that she would work hard and be eligible to transfer to Mississippi College School of Law to complete her second and third year of law school so that she would be able to take care of her full time. Although her mother did not make it, Andrea kept her promise. She transferred to Mississippi College School of Law and she graduated with honors (cum laude). Andrea found the love of her life while in law school, and moved to Alabama after graduation to study for the bar exam.. Andrea sat for the July 2019 bar exam and passed. Her consisitent comment when discussing this, is that her mom is the reason, her mom although in heaven, continues to take care of her. Andrea practiced criminal defense and domestic relations law in Mobile County until April of 2020 when she relocated to Huntsville, Alabama. Andrea practices criminal defense, domestic relations, child custody, and estate planning law in Huntsville, Alabama.. When Andrea is not advocating for her clients she and her husband enjoy taking care of their six dogs, swimming, fishing, hanging out at Leigh Acres and playing board games together. Andrea volunteers at the Huntsville Animal Shelter, and although she has six dogs of her own she fosters dogs from the animal rescue Furget Me Not. Andrea is consistently giving back any way she can to the community.. The same strive, dedication, perservance, hard work, and determination she has shown throughout her Naval career, and her law school journey, she continues in each case. She will fight hard for you and is more than just a lawyer, she is an advocate and more importantly a friend to each and every client she has. If you need help, call Andrea. She returns calls, emails, and texts as soon as they are received. Although her client reviews both on Avvo and Google speak for themselves, Andrea is compassionate, she is always there, and she will always take your calls. When you hire her, your issues become hers, you are able to rest easy because she will carry the worry for you and she always gives her best to achieve the best outcome possible.