About hcollier

I am an attorney in Foley, Alabama that primarily handles criminal, family, and estate planning matters. I have been in private practice for the last few years and I enjoy fighting for my clients. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked for the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Legal Division, in Montgomery, AL, while in law school. I use my knowledge gained while working at the Board and the contacts I have developed to help my criminal clients, as well as those seeking an earlier parole or pardon. I love helping other clients handle what is often the most difficult time in their lives and that of their children, which is going through a divorce. I am compassionate and there for my clients when they need me. I do the best I can to help them through any uncertainty they may have following this often emotional experience and answer the questions they may have. My goal is to help them get through this difficult period while making sure their rights and entitlements are preserved through the Court system and they get the best possible outcome for their divorce and custody matters. Estate planning is also something near and dear to my heart. I have been doing estate planning since 2010. However, upon losing my youngest sister at the tender age of 23 earlier this year, it has taken on new meaning. Helping those plan for such unavoidable circumstances has become a cause of mine that I encourage everyone to pursue. Estate planning does so much to help your family after you are gone, that you owe it to both yourself and to them to have all of your wishes known. Helpful things to consider include: Wills, Durable Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Care Directives, as well as establishing a Trust, if practical.

When a court issues a “No Contact Order”, it is usually done to protect the safety of children or one of the parties involved. That order needs to be respected. No contact means no contact. Unless otherwise instructed by the court, no contact means no contact through social media, text messaging, phone calls, other people…

Earlier today I got a call from another attorney about a client of his who was in prison for sexual abuse of a child Under 12 and required to serve a full 15-years’ sentence. He asked me if I could help his client be eligible for parole. The answer is NO. For crimes that were…

People often ask me if it is worth it to get a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement if they are already married. In the past week, I have received messages regarding a pre-nuptial agreement that was signed out of love and the woman did not have an attorney review it prior to signing. This…

I have a friend who is now in another line of business. However, she used to be a baker. She went to an interview with a local baker. She was asked to sign a contract stating she would not bake a cake to sell on her own for seven (7) years. She lives in a…

This morning, I answered a call from a potential client when they called around 7 A. M. The potential client was shocked that 1. I answered the phone. 2. They were able to speak with somebody so early in the morning. 3. They got an attorney on the phone just after a three-day weekend since…

Traditionally, a petition for minor name change was filed in the probate court of the county where the child currently lives. This is no longer the case for all counties in Alabama. Baldwin Co. has delegated this task to the Juvenile Court if the child has had prior dealings with the court; otherwise, it goes…

Many people believe that if they’re not currently arguing with their EX that they should not rock the boat by getting custody and child support and visitation established in the beginning of the child’s life. However, in my practice, many times this backfires on people. I had people come to my office more than once…

I am writing this blog to bring attention to some matters that are important to anyone who has an attorney or who is in need of an attorney – although today’s blog will examine the criminal aspects of law.  ASK QUESTIONS.  I cannot stress this enough!  I got a call this morning from a lady…

WHEN AM I ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE IN ALABAMA? This is a common question every defense attorney should know the correct answer to in order to adequately assist their criminal clients to the best of their ability.  If you know and are familiar with the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles rules and regulations, the answer…

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