"At the office of Gregory J. Reid, Attorney at Law, we have protected the rights of people across northern Alabama since 2001, focusing our practice on family law and criminal defense. Attorney Reid is a former CPA, with the skill, knowledge and experience to handle even the most complex marital estates. He also sits on the Criminal Justice Act panel for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, where he helps resolve representation issues for indigent defendants. We understand that negotiated settlements may often be in your best interests and will always consider cooperative resolutions that protect your rights. However, we have considerable trial experience and are not afraid to take your claims to court to get the results you deserve. We offer a free initial consultation to all clients. Contact our office online or call us at 205-545-8224 (toll-free at 888-662-4391) to set up an appointment. Divorce ? Dependency Petitions ? Adoption ? Paternity Actions ? Post Divorce Actions ? Child Support Issues If you are considering filing for divorce or are involved in any family law dispute, you want an experienced lawyer to guide you through the process. When you face difficult decisions about child custody and visitation, support, and marital property, the emotions involved can make it difficult to view your options objectively. You want an attorney who understands the law and process, one who has successfully helped others in similar situations. At the office of Gregory J. Reid, Attorney at Law, in Gardendale, we have protected the rights of men and women in divorce and family law matters since 2001. No family law matter is too complex or too small for us to handle. Though we will seek to resolve your differences cooperatively when in your best interests, we have extensive litigation experience and are not afraid to take your case to trial to get the results you need. To set up a free initial consultation, contact our office by e-mail or call us at 205-545-8224 (toll-free at 888-662-4391). Our Family Law Practice We work closely with individuals at all stages of a contested or uncontested divorce, from the initial filing through negotiated settlements, mediation or trial, to post-judgment motions for enforcement or modification of existing orders. We handle all matters related to or arising out of divorce, including child custody and visitation, child support, alimony or spousal support, and property settlements. We also represent custodial or non-custodial parents in move-away or relocation matters. We understand the stress and anxiety that come with divorce. We work hard to resolve our clients` issues effectively and efficiently, so that they can move forward. In some situations, when the parties work together, a divorce can be completed in 30 to 60 days, with significantly reduced expense for the parties involved. We provide experienced counsel in a wide range of additional family law matters, including: - Divorce — We handle cases involving both contested and uncontested divorce, child custody issues within the divorce, alimony, property settlements - Post divorce actions — We help clients with post divorce actions, including modification of existing judgments, modification to alimony, collection of alimony, modification of property settlements, and more. - Child support issues — We assist clients with child support issues such as delinquent child support and child support arrears, modifications to child support, and more. - Dependency actions — We work with parents whose children have been removed from the home, helping them fix the situation to get their family back together. - Paternity actions — We will represent either side in disputes over the parentage of a child, and will address any custody, visitation, or support issues that arise, based on the determination. - Relative adoptions — We handle all matters involved in attempts by relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, or others, to adopt minor children. Federal, State and Municipal Crimes ? Felonies and Misdemeanors If you have been charged with a crime, whether in federal, state or municipal court, you want an experienced attorney to protect your rights. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, it is important to choose a lawyer who understands the language and procedures of the criminal justice system, one who has successfully helped others in similar circumstances. At the office of Gregory J. Reid, Attorney at Law, in Gardendale, we have protected the rights of criminal defendants in courts throughout northern Alabama since 2001. No case is too big or too small for us. We look at all aspects and options when handling a case and work to get the best outcome for our clients. We have extensive trial experience, as well as experience in alternative methods of resolving criminal cases. We will do what it takes to protect your rights. We offer a free initial consultation to all criminal defense clients. To schedule an appointment, contact our office or call us at 205-545-8224 (toll-free at 888-662-4391). Our Criminal Law Practice We aggressively represent people who have been charged with misdemeanors or felonies, including crimes such as: - DUI or drunk driving — from the administrative proceeding to determine the status of your drivers license to the criminal hearing to determine penalties - Drug crimes — such as possession, sale, distribution, trafficking and manufacturing - Violent offenses — including assault, battery and firearms violations - Theft crimes — such as larceny, burglary, robbery or shoplifting - White collar crimes — including embezzlement, fraud, or misappropriation of property - Fraud — including bank or Social Security fraud We have personally handled over 115 federal criminal cases. We have experience in many courtrooms and also defend clients in municipal court. If you have received an unfavorable verdict at trial, we can handle your appeal in the state or federal appellate courts. Attorney Reid sits on the Criminal Justice Act panel for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, an organization that addresses the need for representation for indigent people in federal criminal prosecutions."