The world in which we live has become more and more complex with new laws passed every day that affect your rights. This can have an effect on you and/or your family in many ways. We are all subject to federal, state and local laws every day, and they constantly impact our lives and how we can conduct ourselves. Even the most law abiding citizen can be arrested, be sued and will eventually need an attorney to represent them in some type of legal matter, whether you are charged with a crime and arrested, sued for some reason such as a car accident, or simply need legal help with something minor like doing a will. Mr. Cowling is well aware of the negative stereotypes of attorneys in the community and that people do not enjoy having to hire an attorney or be involved in the court system. With this in mind, Attorney Cowling conducts himself in a professional, honest manner so hopefully you will feel you have found an attorney that you can trust and respect to guide you through the legal process, whatever type of matter it may be.
Attorney John W. Cowling has been practicing for over thirty years (30) in many areas of the law and in various courts throughout Southwestern Alabama. Mr. Cowling has handled cases in the criminal courts ranging from murder charges to speeding tickets, in civil cases he has filed and litigated fraud claims and lemon law claims relating to car purchases, in family law has handled contested (including custody battles) and uncontested divorces, child support and alimony claims, in probate law has prepared wills and handled noncomplex estates, and finally, in personal injury claims, he has been involved in many types of cases ranging from representing injured clients in slip & falls to both suing and defending individuals in car accidents. With Mr. Cowling's broad experience and reasonable fees, his office can provide quality, affordable legal assistance to you in a variety of matters.
- CRIMINAL LAW (Felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile and traffic charges in all South Alabama state and municipal courts)
Mr. Cowling has handled virtually every type of criminal case from murder cases to speeding tickets. Whether you are arrested for murder, assault, trafficking drugs, or your child is charged in Juvenile Court, including even if they get arrested at Spring Break or the Hangout Festival at the beach in Gulf Shores / Orange Beach, he can help you.
- FAMILY LAW (Divorces, child custody, child support and alimony claims)
Mr. Cowling has represented clients in all types of Family Court matters in dealing with child support issues, custody battles, alimony claims, and handled both contested and uncontested divorces.
- PERSONAL INJURY (Motor vehicle/18 wheeler/motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, slip and fall cases)
During his law practice Mr. Cowling has both filed injury claims for persons hurt in accidents, as well as has defendedsuch claims for persons when they were sued. Be wary of the T.V. "ambulance chasers" attorneys, and the claims they make in their ads. Please let our office have the opportunity to help you if you or a loved one has been injured.
- PROBATE (Wills, estates, Conservatorships and Guardianships, mentally ill commitments and deeds)
In the area of Probate law, Mr. Cowling has prepared wills and deeds, handled estates, filed for conservatorshipsand guardianships over incompetent persons/minors, and acted as a Guardian ad Litem/Court Representative in numerous legal proceedings for the local probate courts.
If you need legal assistance please do not hesitate to contact our office today for an appointment. Waiting to deal with legal problems often only makes them worse and more expensive to correct.