Amber Y. James

Amber Y. James is a highly regarded attorney and managing member of New Beginnings Family Law, P.C., based in Huntsville, Alabama. Ms. James specializes in family law. She provides compassionate, thorough legal help to clients in complex family matters. She specializes in adoption, surrogacy, child custody, child support, paternity, divorce, property division, alimony, and in creating pre- and postnuptial agreements. Also, she is a leader in legal issues related to alternative reproductive technology. This makes her firm a key resource in Alabama.

Ms. James’s educational achievements lay a strong foundation for her career. She earned a BA in Music and an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. There, she excelled in academics and extracurricular activities. She pursued her passion for law. So, she graduated with honors from the Birmingham School of Law. In 2006, she was admitted to practice law in Alabama. She is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and the U.S. Supreme Court. This underscores her extensive legal credentials.

Ms. James is dedicated to professional growth and client-focused service in family law. A Board-Certified Family Law Trial Advocate through the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2019, she brings proven trial experience to every case. She is an active member of the Alabama State Bar, the Madison County Bar Association, the Morgan County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Within the ABA, she serves on key committees focused on child custody, assisted reproductive technology, and congressional relations, reflecting her ongoing leadership and advocacy in the legal community.

Ms. James has a long commitment to community service. It includes her work with the Alabama Volunteer Lawyer Program. There, she takes on pro bono cases to help underserved populations access justice. She has also shared her expertise as an adjunct professor at the Birmingham School of Law, shaping the next generation of legal professionals.

With her extensive knowledge and dedication, Amber Y. James continues to make a meaningful impact on the legal field and the lives of her clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Member, New Beginnings Family Law, P.C.
• Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Member, Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Alabama State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• Birmingham School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Alabama
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Alabama
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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