Case Results
From 20 Years to Misdemeanor
State of Alabama vs. J. C. Causey
Circuit Court of Shelby County, Alabama
DC-2025-444
SUMMARY
Client was charged with a Class “B” felony for Domestic Violence 2nd Degree (Strangulation) under Alabama Code Section 13A-6-138, facing 2–20 years in prison. The charged was reduced to a misdemeanor. Plant the flag! No jail time.
Felony Reduced — Record Kept Clean
State of Alabama vs. F. Brown
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
CC-2025-646
SUMMARY
Client was charged with a Class “C” felony of Impersonating a Peace Officer, facing 1–10 years in prison under Alabama Code Section 13A-10-11. The case was reduced to a misdemeanor of giving a false name. The client does not have a felony on his record. Plant the flag!
CRIMINAL CASE RESULTS
J.T. G. vs State of Alabama
Alabama
SUMMARY
Client had been convicted of drug trafficking and a gun charge when he was `19. My office filed a Petition with the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole. The hearing was held this week and it was a complete victory. The man was granted a full pardon with his voting and gun rights reinstated. Result: Victory Plant the Flag
Child custody case won! Plant the Flag!
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
01-DR-2022-xxx216.01
SUMMARY
My client was the father and was the non-custodial parent. The Mother in this case was accused of choking the child and being both physically and verbally abusive. My office filed a PFA Restraining Order and file for Full Custody of the minor child. After a year of litigation and depositions. The Father was awarded Sole Physical and legal custody of his son.
The case was dismissed on the first day of trial.
State of Alabama vs. Jeremy Shane Cobb
Circuit Court of Marshall County, Alabama
01-CC-2024-xx37
SUMMARY
The client was charged with Theft of Property, First Degree §13A-8-3, which is a Class B felony. The penalty range is 2-20 years in Alabama.
Case dismissed.
State of Alabama vs. Jeremy Shane Cobb
the Circuit Court of Marshall County, Alabama
CC-2024-000808
SUMMARY
The client was charged with Schedule 1 narcotics §13A-12-212(a)(1).
Case Dismissed.
The Municipal Court of Leeds, Alabama
City of Leeds vs. B. Pena
MC-2025-176
SUMMARY
Client was charged with Domestic Violence, Third degree, Assault 13A-6-132.
Case Dismissed.
In the Municipal Court of Leeds, Alabama
City of Leeds vs. B. Higdon
MC-2025-175
SUMMARY
Client was charged with Domestic Violence, Third Degree, Harassment, 13A-11-8.
GENERAL CIVIL CASE RESULTS
Shirley Scroggins v. Jeff Barron; Cite as: Barron v. Scroggins, 910 So. 2d 780 (Ala. Civ. App. 2005)
Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: CV-183393
SUMMARY
Summary: Ms. Scroggins, my client, filed a Petition for her mother’s Will to be probated in Jefferson County. Barron, the grandson, filed a cross-petition to probate the Will in another county and to serve as executor of the estate. A trial was conducted in Jefferson County Probate Court. The trial court concluded that the Will should be probated in Jefferson County, and that Barron had been self-dealing money from his grandmother’s estate. Additionally, Barron had to repay approximately $54,000 to the Estate of Marian E. Hawkins. The case was appealed and the Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision.
FAMILY LAW CASE RESULTS
Burton v. Burton
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: DR-96-2544.02-RAF
SUMMARY
Summary: Father filed a Petition seeking to gain custody of minor child. My office represented the mother against tremendous odds and a father that had unlimited resources. After a day and a half trial, the trial court ruled for my client, the mother, to retain custody of her minor child. Additionally, the father was held in contempt of court and ordered to serve eight days in jail for contempt and pay all attorney fees associated with representing the mother.
FAMILY LAW CASE RESULTS
Stanbridge v. Stanbridge
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: DR-2010-1811
SUMMARY
Summary: My client, wife and mother of three, was married for 24 years and had primarily been a housewife. Upon being retained to represent my client, and as a result of reviewing financial records, and planning and preparing the case for possible trial, I was able to secure an alimony property settlement of $140,000.00 in cash over ten years and all equity from the sale of the marital home.
FAMILY LAW CASE RESULTS
Fitzgerald (Ray) v. Fitzgerald
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No: DR-2005-1317.01-JAP
SUMMARY
Summary: The parties were divorced in 2005 and the mother received legal custody of the minor children and $15,000.00 cash as a property settlement. In 2010, the father and my client filed a Petition to Modify the Divorce Decree, reduce child support and receive standard visitation with the minor child. The mother filed a Petition for Rule Nisi and Counterclaim stating that the father had never paid the $15,000.00 property settlement. The mother requested the following relief: $15,000.00 plus interest, the father be held in criminal and civil contempt of court and jailed, and attorney fees. The Trial was held on March 8, 2001, and the trial court ordered the father standard visitation with the minor child, reduced the amount of child support he was required to pay and ruled that the he had paid the mother the $15,000.00 property settlement from the Divorce Decree. The mother was not entitled to attorney fees.