I have over 20 years practicing law and started in Baldwin County, Alabama as an Assistant District Attorney. After becoming the Chief Trial Attorney for the office, I left for private practice and joined Wilkins, Bankester, Biles and Wynne in 1994. I made partner in 4 years and worked there for 20 years. I started Raines law Firm in 2014. I have been the Judge for Silverhill for 19 years, the City Attorney and Prosecutor for Robertsdale for 18 years, the Town Attorney and Prosecutor for Elberta for 6 years, and the City Prosecutor of Gulf Shores for 2 years. Due to my practice, I have extensive experience as a Judge, prosecutor and defense attorney. These positions have allowed me to develop unique relationships with other officials, law enforcement and the courts. I have tried over 100 jury trials and thousands of bench trials.
2012 - Current
Gulf Shores
2008 - Current
Elberta
2008 - Current
Elberta
1996 - Current
Robertsdale
I was appointed City Attorney in 1996 and still serve as such today.
1996 - Current
Robertsdale
I was appointed Prosecutor in September 1996 and still serve as such today.
1995 - Current
Judge of Silverhill
I was appointed Judge of Silverhill in 1995 and still serve as such today.
1988 - 1991
J.D. (1991) | Law
Honors: Moot Court Board Trial Advocacy Board
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights