Atty. Dorothea Batiste

Atty. Dorothea Batiste

Hon. Dorothea Batiste is a lawyer practicing adoption (national and international), step-parent, grandparent and 45 other areas of law.

Irondale Irondale 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Dorothea Batiste at a glance

Dorothea Batiste is a Member based in Irondale, Alabama, practicing at The Alabama Phoenix Rising Law Firm. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, contracts, and truck accidents. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2003). Educated at Birmingham School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.S., 1998). Active member of Birmingham (Co-chair, Executive Board Member of Women's Section) and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar Birmingham Inns of Court and Birmingham Professional Women's Club. Serands clients in Irondale, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hon. Dorothea Batiste is a lawyer practicing adoption (national and international), step-parent, grandparent and 45 other areas of law
  • Dorothea received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Dorothea practices at The Alabama Phoenix Rising Law Firm in Irondale, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Dorothea Batiste's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dorothea Batiste handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Contracts

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Truck Accidents

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irondale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dorothea Batiste

Where is Dorothea Batiste's law office located?
Dorothea Batiste's law practice is located in Irondale, Alabama. The firm is The Alabama Phoenix Rising Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dorothea Batiste handle?
Dorothea Batiste focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, child custody, contracts, truck accidents. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Dorothea Batiste practiced law?
Dorothea Batiste has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Dorothea Batiste go to law school?
Dorothea Batiste earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 1998).
How can I contact Dorothea Batiste for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Birmingham School of Law
- 2003
B.S.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2003

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