Franklin County Education Lawyers

The founding member of Hernandez & Associates Law Firm, Christine has fought fearlessly and tirelessly to preserve and ensure equality in state and federal courts across Southeast Alabama. She has been recognized by Super Lawyers® for her outstanding work in criminal defense. Christine is fearless in her pursuit of justice. She’s battled for the constitutional rights of her clients in capital murder defenses and appeals, disputed wrongful convictions in criminal cases, and appealed for compassionate releases from prison. If you need legal help, call Christine and her team today.

Nika D. Gholston is an Alabama native. She graduated cum laude from Alabama A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2001 and received her Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in 2005. At Cumberland, Nika focused her studies on alternative dispute resolution techniques and was a member of the Cumberland National Mediation Team. In 2005, the team placed first at the American Bar Association (ABA) National Mediation Competition in Los Angeles, CA. Nika went on to represent the United States at the Inaugural International Chamber of Commerce Mediation Competition in Paris, France.

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Kia Scott is a certified mediator, licensed attorney, and an active member of several legal associations. Scott assists families with divorce, adoptions, custody, and child support issues. As a mediator and arbitrator, she is also well-known for assisting families and governmental agencies in resolving dispute pre-litigation. Scott is the Principal Attorney and Mediator at K Scott Law,LLC.

The Law Office of Michael Tonder, P.C., provides representation to clients along the Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida Gulf Coast who are having difficulty with governmental agencies, such as Social Security Disability/SSI/Children's SSI, Veteran Compensation claims, School District Special Education Disputes, and Immigration cases. Navigating these cases can be confusing to someone not familiar with governmental agencies. There are numerous statutes, regulations, agency rulings, procedural requirements, and case law that make the process overwhelming. The Law Office of Michael Tonder, P.C., guides you through the process every step of the way.