Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Bankruptcy & DUI Legal Team in Talladega
Established in 1984, our firm provides comprehensive legal representation focused on creditor bankruptcy litigation, DUI defense, debt collection, and elder law services. We bring over three decades of experience navigating Alabama's legal landscape, combining technical expertise with personalized client advocacy. Our practice emphasizes ethical rigor and tenacious defense strategies while maintaining accessibility through reasonable rates.With a track record of recovering debts in complex bankruptcy cases and defending individuals against DUI charges, we offer specialized legal solutions grounded in deep state-specific knowledge. Our attorneys have served in significant roles including Assistant Alabama Attorney General and maintain active involvement in premier DUI defense organizations.
Services
Bankruptcy Representation
DUI Defense
Debt Collection
Medicaid Planning
Expungement Services
Small Claims Court
Divorce Proceedings
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in Alabama bankruptcy litigation for creditors since 1984
- Niche practice in DUI defense with membership in premier DUI attorneys association
- Strict ethical standards with zealous client advocacy in all cases
- Developed specialized elder law Medicaid planning practice through decades of experience
- Proven track record navigating Alabama-specific legal procedures and courts
Associations and certifications
- American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
Services
Bankruptcy Representation
We specialize in representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings before Alabama federal courts. Our services include stay violation defense, complex bankruptcy litigation, and debt recovery strategies. With over 38 years of experience, we help businesses and individuals navigate bankruptcy cases where debtors have filed Chapter 7 or other forms of bankruptcy protection, providing aggressive representation to recover rightful payments.
DUI Defense
Our firm offers specialized DUI defense services for individuals facing driving under influence charges in Alabama. As a member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, we employ advanced strategies to challenge DUI cases through pre-trial resolutions and courtroom litigation. Our experience includes defending against ignition interlock requirements and protecting driving privileges under updated Alabama DUI laws.
Debt Collection
We provide comprehensive debt collection services for commercial and consumer debts across state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. Our approach combines legal enforcement tools with strategic negotiation to recover debts owed to businesses and individuals. Services include litigation support, judgment enforcement, and collection strategies tailored to Alabama's legal framework for creditor rights protection.
Medicaid Planning
Our elder law practice focuses on helping Alabama residents qualify for Medicaid payment for nursing home services. We provide strategic legal planning to meet eligibility requirements while protecting assets. This specialized service addresses the complex intersection of elder care needs and financial planning through our decades of legal experience in Alabama's healthcare and Medicaid systems.
Expungement Services
We assist clients seeking to seal criminal records through Alabama's expungement process. Our services cover eligibility assessments, petition preparation, and court representation for non-violent felony and misdemeanor convictions. We guide clients through waiting periods, filing requirements, and associated fees while explaining the limited nature of expungement under Alabama law regarding law enforcement access to records.
People
Mark D. Owsley
Attorney at Law
Practicing Alabama law since 1984, Mark D. Owsley brings extensive experience in creditor bankruptcy and DUI defense. A University of Alabama Law School graduate with Hugo L. Black scholar distinction, he served as Assistant Alabama Attorney General and has led his Talladega-based practice since 1997. Specializes in complex debt collection and Alabama-specific legal procedures.
Questions
What services does Alabama Lawyers - Bankruptcy & DUI offer?
We specialize in creditor bankruptcy representation, DUI defense, debt collection, Medicaid planning, and expungement services for Alabama residents.
Can you help collect debts from bankrupt debtors?
Yes, we represent creditors in bankruptcy court proceedings to recover debts through stay violation defense and complex litigation.
Do you defend against DUI charges in Alabama?
Yes, we provide specialized DUI defense including pre-trial resolutions and courtroom litigation through our membership in premier DUI attorneys associations.
How can I calculate child support in Alabama?
We provide a free online child support calculator at alabamalawyers.com, though actual determinations require legal consultation and court review.
Do you offer expungement services for criminal records?
Yes, we guide clients through Alabama's expungement process for eligible non-violent offenses with court documentation and filing assistance.
What makes your practice different from other law firms?
We combine 38 years of Alabama-specific legal experience with specialized practices in creditor rights and DUI defense, maintaining strict ethical standards in all cases.
