Attorney Jessica Kirk She Knows What She Is Doing

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Jessica Kirk is an ally when it comes to child support. Jessica Kirk, a partner at the Crittenden Law Firm in Alabama, knows her business when it comes to the issue of child support in her state. Since graduating from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1995, she has dedicated her time and study to the practice of family law.

Knowing that child support is a crucial factor when it comes to the welfare of minors, Mrs. Kirk keeps abreast of all current laws that govern this issue in the state of Alabama, and works hard to ensure that she is an advocate for her clients' children as well as the clients themselves. Each state has its own unique family laws, including laws about child support. As a native of Alabama, Jessica Kirk knows the family laws in her state intimately, and uses this knowledge to give her clients and their children the best possible representation.

Jessica Kirk is a member of the Family Law Sections of the American and Alabama Bar Associations, and a member of the Women's Section of both of these Bar Associations as well. She not only makes it a point to know the laws, she also stays well ...
... connected to her community and its issues as well. Practicing family law in Alabama and in the particular counties where she does business means understanding the attitudes and traditions of the communities. Jessica Kirk knows that keeping in touch with the community in which she lives enhances how she represents the clients who are members of this community.

About The Crittenden Firm:

The Crittenden Firm, P.C. represents clients in divorce and family law litigation. Judith S. Crittenden, founder of the firm, has 40 years experience representing clients in the areas of domestic relations, litigation and conflict resolution as an alternative to litigation. The attorneys resolve approximately 90% of their cases amicably by settlement or mediation before trial.

Martindale-Hubbell awarded both Ms. Crittenden and the Crittenden Firm their highest rating of AV, a rating based on peer review. Ms. Crittenden has also appeared in the Best Lawyers in America. The firm represents both men and women in divorce, in approximately equal numbers.

Today the Crittenden Firm, P.C. is comprised of four attorneys and a support staff of eight. The legal team is comprised entirely of women. We are able to apply the traits traditionally regarded as feminine such as intuition, and empathy, Ms. Crittenden says.

The attorneys begin immediately with preparation of each case as if it were going to be presented to the judge. It is the firm's philosophy that the most effective tool for settlement is case preparation. Further case preparation may reveal information not previously known or understood. Often clients (and their children) benefit from counseling during the litigation process. The firm maintains a list of appropriate counselors for referral.

The firm is dedicated to obtaining desired results while reflecting respect for the family, as well as the integrity of the marriage. The attorneys serve as an advocate for both mothers and fathers, as well as children and grandparents. All of the firm's attorneys are active members of the American Bar Association's Family Law Section, the Alabama Law Association's Family Law Section and the Women Lawyers' Section of the Birmingham Bar Association. Ms. Crittenden is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and speaks at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs throughout the United States. Ms. Crittenden has been active in the ABA Family Law Section for twenty-five years. For eighteen years, she was the Alabama reporter for the American Bar Association Family Law Section's "Law In The Fifty States" publication.

Ms. Crittenden, a native of Alabama graduated cum laude from Judson College in 1967 and Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1970. Prior to entering private practice in 1974, Ms. Crittenden laid the groundwork for her career in family law, working for the Birmingham Legal Aid Society and as Deputy District Attorney for the Jefferson County Family Court.

The Crittenden Firm, P.C. is conveniently located at 813 Shades Creek Parkway with easy access from Highways 280 and 31 and with ample parking. The offices are located on the second floor of a small, private office building. The office is spacious and private.
Attorney Jessica Kirk is a University of Alabama School of Law Graduate. Attorney Jessica Kirk has many achievements including The Alabama Bar Association.