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Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Mobile, AL
At Hernandez & Associates Law Firm, we dedicate ourselves to providing knowledgeable and determined legal advocacy across Alabama and Southeast Federal Courts. Our team empowers clients through education while delivering strategic, personalized legal solutions. With over 50 years of combined legal experience, we handle cases ranging from minor offenses to high-profile homicide and complex civil litigation. Our trial team meticulously reviews facts, assesses case strengths and weaknesses, and develops strategic courtroom plans.We prioritize client education, breaking down legal processes into understandable terms to help clients make informed decisions. Our attorneys have served clients in state, federal, and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, bringing deep insight and courtroom grit to every matter. We are committed to community involvement, offering pro bono work and participating in local events to support Alabama residents.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Immigration Law
Personal Injury
Education Law
Expungement
Civil Litigation
Juvenile Defense
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined legal experience in Alabama and federal courts.
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
- We prioritize client education to demystify legal processes and empower informed decisions.
- Our attorneys have successfully handled high-profile cases in state and federal courts.
- We combine courtroom grit with compassionate, community-focused legal representation.
What people say
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Services
Criminal Defense
We provide aggressive defense for misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUI, drug crimes, and violent offenses. Our team investigates cases thoroughly, files strategic motions, and develops persuasive courtroom strategies. With experience in high-profile cases and federal courts, we protect clients' rights through trial preparation, plea negotiations, and appellate advocacy.
Family Law
Our firm handles contested/uncontested divorce, child custody, and adoption cases with compassion and courtroom strength. We specialize in LGBTQ+ family law, juvenile matters, and high-asset divorce. Our attorneys balance mediation with litigation to protect clients' parental rights, financial interests, and family relationships through custody agreements and post-divorce modifications.
Estate Planning
We create customized wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect clients' legacies. Our services include probate administration, guardianship proceedings, and asset protection strategies. We guide families through estate settlement processes while minimizing conflicts and ensuring compliance with Alabama probate laws and inheritance regulations.
Immigration Law
We assist with family-based immigration, asylum applications, and deportation defense. Our services cover green card petitions, citizenship applications, and employment visas. We help clients navigate complex immigration court proceedings, status adjustments, and policy changes while protecting their rights during USCIS interviews and deportation hearings.
Employment Law
We represent employees facing wrongful termination, discrimination, and workplace harassment. Our practice includes handling whistleblower retaliation, contract disputes, and educator employment issues. We negotiate severance packages, challenge unfair disciplinary actions, and provide legal support for HR investigations and administrative leave matters.
People
Christine Hernandez
Founder/Attorney
Founder Christine Hernandez, a former educator and Super Lawyers honoree, has 15+ years of legal experience. She specializes in criminal defense, family law, and appellate advocacy, with notable cases in Alabama marriage equality and constitutional rights litigation.
Grady Edmondson
Attorney
Attorney Grady Edmondson focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation. He brings strategic courtroom experience to complex cases, emphasizing thorough evidence analysis and persuasive trial strategies for clients across Alabama.
Chalea Tisdale
Attorney
Attorney Chalea Tisdale specializes in family law and juvenile defense. She advocates for clients in custody battles, adoption proceedings, and education law matters, combining legal expertise with compassionate client support.
Thomas Hunter Hardin
Attorney
Attorney Thomas Hunter Hardin concentrates on employment law and civil rights cases. He represents clients in discrimination claims, wrongful termination disputes, and workplace safety violations across private and public sectors.
Brooke Kelly
Attorney
Attorney Brooke Kelly handles immigration law and expungement cases. She specializes in family-based visas, asylum applications, and deportation defense while advocating for clients' rights in federal immigration courts.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients across Alabama and federal jurisdictions in the Southeast, including Mobile, Baldwin County, and federal courts.
Do you offer weekend appointments?
Yes, weekend appointments are available by request, with attorneys on-call for urgent matters during Saturday and Sunday hours.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, family law, immigration, employment law, estate planning, and appellate advocacy.
How do consultations work?
Consultations are available in-person, by phone, or via video Monday-Friday for a fee, with flexible scheduling options.
Are payment plans available?
While not explicitly stated, our firm works with clients to find solutions for legal fees and service costs.
