John George Scherf IV

EXPERIENCE COUNTS! Criminal Defense including DUI/DWI Defense, Drug & Marijuana Cases, Divorces/Custody/Child Support & Personal Injury. Mr. Scherf has been selected as one of the “Top One Percent” of attorneys in the United States and one of Alabama’s “Top Trial Lawyers”. He has handled cases in almost every county in the state and served as the lead litigator for multiple law firms including Scherf, Griffin & Davis; Scherf, Davis & Gedgoudas; and Scherf Law Firm.

Mr. Scherf earned his undergraduate degree at the University of West Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice in 1987. He went to law school at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate of Law (J.D.) in 1991.

Selected as one of the Nation’s “Top One Percent” of attorneys for 2017-2023 by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). Specifically, less than 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States are members of the “Nation’s Top Attorneys”. The roster of NADC members truly includes the leading legends of the legal profession. Recently selected by (YAIOA) as one of the "Top 10 Best Trial Lawyers in Alabama" for 2020-2023. Membership includes the most exceptional and seasoned trial lawyers in the State of Alabama. Nominated one of the “10 Best Attorneys” in Alabama for 2016-2023 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). Nominated one of the “10 Best Attorneys” in Alabama for 2016-2023 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA). The National Trial Lawyers Association (NTL) selected Mr. Scherf as one of the elite “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” for 2017-2023. Mr. Scherf was also recently nominated by "Super Lawyers" which is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition. (334) 208-7857 or scherftrialattorneys@aol.com

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

J.D. (1991) | Law

1988 - 1991

Senior Trial Attorney and Litigator.

Scherf Law Firm, L.L.C.

Current

Scherf Family History, Andalusia Star News, Andalusia, Alabama (Springdale)

Covington Historical Society

Speaking Engagement.

United States District Court of the Middle District

United States District Court of the Middle District

United States District Court of the Northern District

United States District Court of the Northern District

United States District Court of the Southern District

United States District Court of the Southern District

"Top 100" Trial Lawyers for 2022

The National Trial Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers

2020

Mr. Scherf was also recently nominated by "Super Lawyers" which is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only the top 5% of attorneys nationwide are selected for this honor!

"Top 100" Trial Lawyers for 2019

The National Trial Lawyers

2019

"Top 100" Criminal Defense Lawyers"

American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

"Top 100" Trial Lawyers for 2017

The National Trial Lawyers

2017

The National Trial Lawyers

"Top 100" Trial Lawyers for 2022

2022 - Current

Nation's Top Attorneys

America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigator's

2017 - Current

Activities: Member

National Association of DIstinguished Counsel

Top One Percent

2017 - Current

Activities: Member

American Society of Legal Advocates

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alabama for 2017.

2016 - Current

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Current

Activities: Member

Alabama

Since 1992

• Free Consultation
  Free consultation in all Personal Injury, Social Security Disability & Worker's Compensation cases.
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• Contingent Fees

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Social Security Disability

Workers' Compensation

• Custody & Child Support