Atty. Thomas J. Jarvinen

Atty. Thomas J. Jarvinen

I am a native of Madison County. I attended Huntsville City Schools from Kindergarten until I graduated Huntsville High School.

Madison Madison 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Jarvinen at a glance

Thomas J. Jarvinen is a Member based in Madison, Alabama, practicing at Jarvinen & Balch LLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (2001). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 2001) and University of Florida (B.A. German, 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Bar Association Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Madison, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • I am a native of Madison County
  • I attended Huntsville City Schools from Kindergarten until I graduated Huntsville High School
  • After graduating high school, I attended the University of Florida for my undergraduate education
  • During my undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, I studied abroad at the University of Mannheim, Germany
  • After gaining a Bachelor of Arts in German, with a minor in Business Administration, from the University of Florida, I went to law school at the Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama
  • I also studied abroad at the University of Durham in England during my time in law school
  • I obtained my Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law
  • I am admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama and also the U.S
  • District Court, Northern District of Alabama
  • I am also a member of the National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the American Bar Association, the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • I truly enjoy being able to help people deal with legal issues
  • Many of my clients have not had any involvement with our legal system and have no idea what to expect when a legal issue arises
  • It gives me great satisfaction counseling and advising people when they are having legal difficulties and helping them navigate through a tough time

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Jarvinen's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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 Madison 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 Thomas J. Jarvinen

Where is Thomas J. Jarvinen's law office located?
Thomas J. Jarvinen's law practice is located in Madison, Alabama. The firm is Jarvinen & Balch LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Jarvinen handle?
Thomas J. Jarvinen focuses on dui/dwi, trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Thomas J. Jarvinen practiced law?
Thomas J. Jarvinen has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Thomas J. Jarvinen go to law school?
Thomas J. Jarvinen earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. German, 1998).
How can I contact Thomas J. Jarvinen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Jarvinen received?
Thomas J. Jarvinen's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 2001
B.A. German
University of Florida
- 1998

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 2001

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