Smith and Staggs LLP - Tuscaloosa, AL

Over Seven Decades of Dedicated Legal Counsel in Tuscaloosa

When you are facing a complex legal crisis, your future, your family, and your freedom can all be on the line. Navigating these emotional and complicated processes requires the guidance of a trusted legal advocate. Established in 1948, Smith and Staggs LLP has been a cornerstone of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama legal community for nearly eighty years. Our attorneys are deeply embedded in the local community and bring an exceptional level of experience, integrity, and skill to every case we handle.

As a premier general practice law firm, we believe in providing personalized, compassionate, and result-oriented advocacy. Our conveniently located office in downtown Tuscaloosa allows our team of attorneys to represent individuals, parents, and businesses throughout West Alabama. Whether you need to find a criminal defense attorney to protect your rights, hire a family lawyer to guide you through a divorce, or require an advocate to assist with probate administration, Smith and Staggs LLP is here to stand by your side.

Core Legal Practice Areas

At Smith and Staggs LLP, our legal professionals focus on key practice areas designed to protect our clients' most vital interests. We offer deep expertise and comprehensive legal services in the following specialties:

• Criminal Defense: We provide aggressive defense representation for individuals facing state and federal charges. Our criminal law practice includes handling DUI defense, drug crime defense, theft and burglary, assault, and complex criminal appeals.
• Divorce and Family Law: Guiding parents and spouses through life-changing domestic transitions. We offer expert representation in contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, paternity, and prenuptial agreements.
• Juvenile Law: Our attorneys are highly committed to advocating for children and families. We represent minors and parents in juvenile delinquency cases, dependency proceedings, and child welfare hearings.
• Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning: Helping families navigate the probate administration process, draft wills, establish trusts, and resolve estate litigation or will contests in Tuscaloosa County Probate Court.
• Civil Appeals and Appellate Practice: Providing strategic appellate representation to review trial court decisions in civil, family, and criminal cases before Alabama state appellate courts.

Community Leaders and Proven Legal Professionals

The legacy of Smith and Staggs LLP is defined by its outstanding attorneys, who are not only highly accomplished inside the courtroom but also recognized leaders within the Alabama State Bar and local civic organizations. Partner Jaime Webb Conger, who has been with the firm since 2012, is the past president of both the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association and the Junior League of Tuscaloosa. She also serves as a City Council Member for Northport, representing District 3, showing her deep dedication to public service. Partner Amanda Dawn Mulkey has over two decades of legal experience, specializing in domestic relations, juvenile law, and probate litigation. Together with Michael D. Smith, our legal team utilizes a collaborative approach, ensuring every client receives the benefit of our firm's collective knowledge.

Contact Our Tuscaloosa Law Firm Today

If you need urgent legal representation or are looking to consult with an experienced attorney, Smith and Staggs LLP is ready to assist you. Contact our office today to discuss your situation and discover how our historic law firm can protect your rights and help you achieve a favorable outcome. We accept credit cards, cash, and checks, and we work to design payment arrangements that fit our clients' needs.