Family Law

• Divorce
  In family law cases, we handle contested and uncontested divorces, child custody, support, property rights, adoptions, and other aspects of family law with sensitivity and genuine concern.
• Child Support
• Child Custody and Visitation
  With over 40 years of courtroom experience in Personal Injury, Product Liability, Fraud, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Child Custody, Allen adds experience and dedication to the law firm of Merrill, Merrill, Mathews & Allen.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
• Spousal Support
• Annulment

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Criminal Law, also known as Penal Law, can be tricky to navigate. The criminal defense lawyers at Merrill, Merrill, Mathews, and Allen are experienced trial lawyers with a proven track record of defending clients charged with serious crimes.
• DUI/DWI
  If you have been charged with a DUI, you will need the best possible criminal attorney to represent you. You will need experienced counsel at administrative hearings in order to keep your driver’s license and aggressively defend your rights so that you can avoid other serious consequences such as loss of your job, increase in your insurance costs, and probation or even the minimum jail sentencing requirements. Whether it is your first offense or you have had multiple DUI offenses, the experienced DUI offense lawyers at Merrill, Merrill, Mathews & Allen will protect your rights in court and represent you from the administrative license revocation (ALR) process through trial, if necessary.
• Wrongful Death
  If your loved one has passed away as a result of the reckless or negligent behaviors of another, then you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim.
• Traffic Violations
  Traffic laws are in place to protect drivers on the highway. Speeding, changing lanes abruptly, tailgating, running red lights, and other violations of these laws can all contribute to accidents and are a form of negligence.
• Sex Crimes
• Fraud
  Many times there is nothing more devastating emotionally and financially then to be defrauded. The consumer fraud attorneys at Merrill, Merrill, Mathews & Allen will vigorously litigate these cases to ensure that you are fully compensated for your loss.
• Burglary
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  In criminal defense cases, we provide defense for clients charged with misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses in local, state, and appeals courts. At Merrill, Merrill, Mathews & Allen, LLC we have based our criminal practice on the belief that while the guilty should be punished, the innocent should not.
• Drug Crimes
  Drug cases are often highly complex, and the defendant can face severe penalties if convicted. If you have been charged with possession or delivery of a controlled substance in Alabama, you want to take action and protect your rights as soon as possible. Our experienced and aggressive drug offense lawyers at Merrill, Merrill, Mathews, and Allen will work diligently to determine whether there was an unlawful search or seizure and challenge the government’s case against you. Merrill, Merrill, Mathews, and Allen handles drug offense charges in Alabama State and federal courts. From simple possession of controlled substances charges to trafficking and manufacturing, we can fight to protect you.
• Assault
• Murder
• Homicide
• Arson
• Restraining Order
• Manslaughter
• Internet Crimes

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  The experienced corporate law attorneys at Merrill, Merrill, Mathews, and Allen provide a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses in Anniston, Alabama and surrounding areas including...
• Business Disputes
  The corporate law attorneys at Merrill, Merrill, Mathews and Allen are ready to put their experience to work for you in handling all of your corporate and business law needs. Contact us today at 256-236-5063 to set up an appointment!

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  The Worker’s Compensation System was created to help people who become injured while at work. However, it is an imperfect, complicated system, and filing a claim can be very confusing. The experienced workers’ compensation lawyers at Merrill, Merrill, Mathews, and Allen can help you make sure you receive all the benefits you are entitled to.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Have you been injured as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct or carelessness (negligence)? The experienced personal injury lawyers at Merrill, Merrill, Mathews & Allen can help you recover damages for personal injuries which may include: lost wages, past, current, or future medical expense, and payment for your pain and suffering.
• Medical Malpractice
  If you have been injured due to a motor vehicle accident, medical malpractice and/or misdiagnosis, another person’s negligence, or a company’s negligence, let us know as soon as possible. We will be understanding of your needs and promise to help you get compensated for your injuries.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  If you are disabled and no longer able to work, Social Security Disability might be there to assist you. While you may apply for Social Security benefits quickly online, did you know that 64% of initial applications are denied? The experienced Social Security Disability lawyers at  Merrill, Merrill, Mathews & Allen will represent you in your claim, from the beginning, which will increase your odds of approval. Our lawyers will work to gather medical records, consult with your doctors and file the initial application for benefits.
• Medicaid Planning

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Whether you are concerned about planning for long term care, establishing trusts to provide for loved ones, or any number of other elder law interests, we understand that each client has uniques concerns and question about the future. The experienced elder law attorneys at Merrill, Merrill, Mathews & Allen are ready to assist you in all your estate planning and elder law issues.
• Wills
  With a track record of success, Merrill, Merrill, Mathews & Allen, LLC also offers our expertise in matters concerning probate, wills and estates, Social Security disability claims, and other aspects of general law. With competitive fees and personalized attention to each client, our attorneys remain sensitive to the emotional turmoil which often accompanies the needs for legal services.
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
• Probate

Finance Law

• Debt Collection