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Mr. James Walter Bodiford, Jr.

Mr. James Walter Bodiford, Jr.

3.5
8 reviews

501 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602

Family Law, Child Custody, Divorce Support and 15 more

About Mr. James Walter Bodiford, Jr.

Mr. James Walter Bodiford, Jr. is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, divorce support and 15 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Samford University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years. James practices at Law Office of James W. Bodiford, Jr. in Mobile, AL.

Mr. James Walter Bodiford, Jr. (Mobile, Alabama)

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3.4
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3.5
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
March 18, 2013
Hired Attorney

Very personable. Easy to talk to and helpful in knowing what to expect.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 03, 2010
Hired Attorney

Attorney Bodiford takes his time to answer any question or concerns that his clients has. He is very attentive to his clients. My experience I have with him is superior.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 14, 2011
Hired Attorney

His secretary is the reason I have suggested him to others. "Beth" is the most amazing help anyone would ever need. Mr. Bodiford was nice, and available when needed, but 90% of the time Beth handled anything I needed.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 17, 2013
Hired Attorney

well, the actual court date is in January, so we don't know how well it will go for us, but he has been decent for the amount of money we are paying

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 13, 2012
Hired Attorney

I supplied all my information to him three months before the trial, and he knew absolutely none of my information. He had no intentions of going before the judge. The information he gave me before the court date was totally different when we started settling with my spouse's legal representative. I left from court with the impression I represented myself. What he told me I would get out of the settlement was cut in half by her lawyer. I will never use his services again.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 22, 2010
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Has not filed last will of my mother, who died in December of 2009.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 30, 2011
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July 14, 2011
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Child Custody
  • Annulment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Criminal Law 2
    • Theft
    • Drug Crimes
  • Other 12
    • Divorce Support
    • Visitation
    • PFA (Protection from Abuse)
    • Probate Law
    • Adoption
    • Criminal Defense
    • DUI
    • Traffic Tickets
    • Shoplifting
    • Robbery
    • White Collar Crimes
    • Malpractice

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Other - Cash
    Check
    Money Order
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Law Office of James W. Bodiford, Jr.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1974, Alabama
    1975, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
    U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    Bar Fellowship
    I am a member of the Alabama State Bar and the Mobile Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
    Class of 1974
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Samford University
    Class of 1968
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1946
    Mobile, Alabama, March 15, 1946

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