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Barbara H. Agricola

Barbara H. Agricola

At Agricola Law, your case is personal.
  • Family Law, Appeals & Appellate, Criminal Law ...
  • Alabama, Georgia
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Biography

Backed by an extensive education and years of experience, founder Barbara H. Agricola values each and every client and offers her clients a level of service and attention that is rarely experienced in the industry. Understanding not only Alabama and Georgia law but its personal implications, Barbara provides long-term advocacy and legal guidance that is designed to protect the interests, goals, and objectives of each client. With open and consistent communication being held as key to building a successful client/attorney relationship, Barbara focuses her every effort at remaining personally involved and available to her clients at all times.

Born and raised in Montgomery, Barbara is a proud graduate of the nationally-ranked college preparatory school, LAMP High School. Barbara attended college at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and was accepted into the University Honors Program, which only selects 50 incoming freshman a year. Barbara soon stood out among her peers, and graduated with Departmental Honors in Political Science as well as University honors. In just three years, Barbara graduated magna cum laude and earned a major in Political Science with a double minor, one in Philosophy and Law, and the other in Criminal Justice.

Garnering further accolades while earning her law degree at the University of Alabama School of Law, a top ranked law school, Barbara received a number of awards and accolades. After several years in practice, offering residents of Alabama and Georgia comprehensive legal services in a variety of areas, Barbara formed Agricola Law so that she can give her clients the personalized attention that is needed when going through legal situations. Focusing on the client’s needs and objectives, Barbara and her team promise sensible yet aggressive efforts in order to obtain the best possible outcome for each of her clients.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
DUI & DWI
Education Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
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Georgia
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11th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
partner & owner
Agricola Law
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law clerk
Honorable W. Keith Watkins, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
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associate
Jemison & Mendelsohn
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law clerk
Honorable Joel F. Dubina, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
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law clerk
Honorable William M. Acker, Jr. US. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
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Education
University of Alabama School of Law
J.D.
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University of Alabama - Birmingham
B.A. | Political Science, Philosophy and Law
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, University Honors, Departmental Honors, Ms. UAB Award
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Awards
AV Peer rating
Martindale Hubbell
SuperLawyer
Findlaw
SuperLawyer
Findlaw
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Martindale Hubbell
AV Peer rating
Martindale Hubbell
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award
Martindale
Lead Counsel Verified
Findlaw
Member
Order of the Barristers
Member
Bench and Bar
Nationally Ranked--Criminal Law
US Attorneys.com
Nationally Ranked--Family Law
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Nationally Ranked--Accident Law
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Professional Associations
Alabama State Bar
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Alabama State Bar Association
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Georgia State Bar
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Georgia State Bar Association
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Columbus Inn of Court
Member
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Opelika Rotary Club
Member
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Auburn Chamber of Commerce
Member
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Opelika Chamber of Commerce
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Speaking Engagements
The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit, Montgomery, AL
NBI
A review of hearsay evidence.
Certifications
Lead Counsel verified
Lead Counsel
Websites & Blogs
Website
Agricola Law
Legal Answers
30 Questions Answered
Q. Will he still have to pay child support with shared or joint custody?
A: that depends on both of your income. sometimes, judges will state not child support if you both make the same or nearly the same amount of money and the physical custody is joint. however, it depends on the judge, the county, and other factors. even if joint custody is given, child support may still be required based on the income levels.
Q. Shared or joint custody how can I ask that my child not be around his gf I have police papers on her for trespassing
A: you can reach an agreement with your ex stating that when he has visitation of your child, that he cannot have anyone with whom he is romantically involved at the home who is not related by blood or marriage. or you can explicitly state in the agreement that his girlfriend cannot be around the child. or you can state something that specifically targets her. for example, if she has a criminal record, then you can state that no one with a criminal record can be around the child. however, usually these caveats run both ways so you will likely have to follow the same rules that you want him to follow.
Q. If you get a speeding ticket and the vehicle, tag and address info is completely wrong, can it be dismissed?
A: the ticket is written to the individual, not to the vehicle. so no, it cannot be dismissed if the information associated with the car is incorrect. that would incentivize people to put incorrect info down and never have to pay a ticket if that were the case.
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Contact & Map
127 S. 8th St.
127 S. 8th St.
Opelika, AL 36801
Toll-Free: (334) 759-7557
Telephone: (334) 759-7557
Fax: (334) 759-7558
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Agricola Law
127 S. 8th St.
Opelika, AL 36801
Telephone: (334) 759-7557
Fax: (334) 759-7558
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed