Legal Resources

Comprehensive Legal Resources for Clients

The following links and resources are provided by the attorneys at the Carter Law Firm for the benefit of people in Mobile and Baldwin counties seeking information on Alabama personal injury law, criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, wills and probate, and social security disability.

We hope these resources help you find the information you are looking for or give you the support you need. If you need further assistance with an Alabama legal matter, please contact the Carter Law Firm at (251) 433-6500 to speak with one of our attorneys.

Personal Injury Resources

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

Find information on traffic safety and driver education, including resources for drivers ranging from teens to seniors.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Safety and Fitness Electronic Records System

American Motorcyclist Association

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Criminal Defense Resources

Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure: This link goes to the section on bail and includes bail schedules you can use to estimate how much bail may be required in your case.
Alabama Department of Corrections: Use this website to search for an inmate.

Family Law Resources

Alabama State Bar

The bar’s brochure on the Legal Aspects of Divorce covers grounds for divorce, contested versus non-contested, child custody and visitation, child support and other important matters.

Administrative Office of the Courts

The court system website provides information on child support and other legal matters.

Alabama Department of Human Resources

This agency includes the Office of Child Protective Services, which investigates and pursues dependency petitions. DHR also oversees adoption and foster care and administers programs related to child support.

Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement

This agency can help to establish and enforce paternity and child support obligations. They also help locate parents behind in child support payments through the Federal Parent Locator Service.

Wills, Property & Probate Resources

Alabama State Bar: The bar’s brochure on Last Will and Testament can answer many of your basic questions about Alabama wills.
Alabama Probate Code: Find out about Alabama laws of intestate succession or what is required for a valid will in Alabama.