Jefferson County Probate Court

Resources for the Jefferson County Probate Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Jefferson County, Alabama, and resources applicable to all courts in Alabama.

Published opinions and orders

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Forms and related information

Jefferson County Legitimation Form and Instructions

View and download a Declaration of Legitimation form and instructions for use in Jefferson County Probate Court.

Jefferson County Name Change Forms and Instructions

View instructions for initiating adult and minor name change proceedings in Jefferson County Probate Court, with links to downloadable forms.

Do It Yourself Instructions and Forms

View and download "do it yourself" instructions and forms provided by the Alabama State Bar Committee on Pro Se Forms. Some forms may be filled out online.

Judicial System Forms

View and download forms including child support, civil, criminal, juvenile, motion cover sheet, probate, small claims, and traffic. Local forms are available for some counties.

Self help, legal research, general information

Jefferson County Adoption Information

View information about adoptions in Jefferson County Probate Court. A link to additional adoption resources is in the left column.

Jefferson County Guardianships and Conservatorships View information about guardianships and conservatorships in Jefferson County Probate Court. Jefferson County Law Library

View information about the Jefferson County Law Library, which is open to the public for legal research.

Jefferson County Mental Health Commitments View information about mental health commitments in Jefferson County Probate Court. Jefferson County Small Estate Summary Distribution View information about summary distribution for small estates in Jefferson County Probate Court. Alabama Probate Court Information

View and download pamphlets about Alabama probate matters, including adoption, conservators and guardians, duties of the Probate Office, estates, and involuntary commitments. Select the "Pamphlets" menu item for links.

Alabama Constitution and Laws

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Child Support Information and Services

Find information about the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support orders; paternity; locating the non-custodial parent; payment; and other issues related to child support. Links to downloadable forms and additional resources are included.

Court Rules

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Legal Information and Legal Assistance

Find information about Alabama legal issues related to families and children, housing, the legal system, veterans and military, benefits, health, immigration, disaster aid, consumer issues, senior citizens, and taxes. Links to community resources are also available, including organizations that offer free legal services to eligible clients.

State Law Library

View information about the Supreme Court and State Law Library, which is open to the public for legal research. View the online catalog, available materials and services, links to legal research resources, and an "Ask a Librarian" online request form.

Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information

The Alabama Department of Public Safety offers several manuals with legal information about traffic and motor vehicle laws, including driver, CDL, motorcycle, and boat certification. Information and forms related to license reinstatement and other motor vehicle issues are also available.

Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral

Birmingham Area Lawyer Referral The Birmingham Bar Association offers a free lawyer referral service by telephone. Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers

The Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents.

Alabama Legal Assistance and Lawyer Referral

The Alabama State Bar provides information about legal assistance programs and a lawyer referral service.

Complaints Against Lawyers

The Alabama State Bar offers information about complaints against lawyers, including a downloadable brochure.

Consumer Protection

The Alabama Attorney General's Office of Consumer Protection offers an online complaint form and links to downloadable brochures and additional online resources. Select the "Consumer" menu item for links.

Find Legal Assistance

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Lawyer Directory

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Legal Services

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