Atty. Michael Alan Newsom
Mr. Michael Alan Newsom is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, commercial law.
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Michael Alan Newsom is a criminal defense, family law, and business attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Alabama (inactive) (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama (1973), and U.S. Tax Court (1986). Educated at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (J.D., 1973) and Birmingham-Southern University (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Alan Newsom is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, commercial law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Birmingham-Southern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Michael practices in Birmingham, AL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Newsom handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Birmingham 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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