Frederick A. Erben, a Birmingham native, has dedicated five decades to the legal profession, shaping the practice of law in Alabama. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Alabama in 1963, he obtained his Juris Doctor from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1966. Upon admission to the Alabama State Bar that same year, Mr. Erben joined the esteemed firm of Beddow & Beddow, working alongside legendary criminal defense attorney Roderick Beddow, Sr., and future Alabama Supreme Court Justice T. Eric Embry. As senior partner of Beddow, Erben, Bowen & Wales, P.C., Mr. Erben has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s practice areas to include divorce, family law, and civil litigation, while maintaining its legacy of excellence in criminal defense. His career is marked by involvement in landmark cases that have set legal precedents in both criminal and domestic relations law.
A dedicated member of the Alabama and Birmingham Bar Associations, Mr. Erben has served on key committees, including the Grievance and Ethics Committee and the Alabama State Bar Fee Arbitration Committee, reflecting his commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics and client advocacy.
