John M. Totten PC

About This Firm

After several years practicing with two well respected firms in Birmingham, Alabama, John came home to North Alabama where he has enjoyed practicing law since 2003. It has been his mission to bring professional and assertive representation to those needing legal assistance.

John was admitted to the Alabama Bar in 1999 and is also admitted to practice before all U.S. Federal District Courts of Alabama, as well as the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also been admitted to the United States Supreme Court where he appeared on behalf of a large corporation in its connection to towns and cities throughout the state.

John holds the highest rating of AV-Preeminent with Martindale-Hubbell. AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.

John is an active member of the Limestone County and Alabama Bar Associations. He has been associated with numerous local boards and organizations, as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Alabama Association for Justice, and the Alabama Family Law Section.

John M. Totten is well known for professional, quality service and for providing quick response to his client’s needs. If you have a pressing legal matter, you want an attorney who will give you focused and personal attention.

John’s wide variety of legal experience will work to your advantage.

• Criminal cases – From DUI to drug charges to murder, or traffic violations to domestic violence, John has covered countless cases and assisted numerous clients charged with crimes.
• Family Cases – Either Divorce, Modifications or Child Custody Cases, having handled literally hundreds of these type cases, John will be by your side advising you through this difficult process.
• Insurance cases - he has worked as an insurance defense attorney which prepares him to go against these same companies when needed.
• Personal Injury – John is the one you need on speed dial when you experience an injury due to the negligence of someone else.