About
Bobby J. Hornsby is an attorney at Hornsby & Hornsby, Attorneys at Law in Trussville, Alabama. He represents individuals and businesses in real estate transactions and disputes, landlord-tenant matters, collections, construction litigation, business formation, traffic violations, and estate matters. His practice also includes wills, probate, and property tax appeals. He helps clients address property, contract, and planning concerns with practical legal guidance focused on clear next steps.
Hornsby earned his J.D. from Birmingham School of Law and a B.S. in criminal justice from Samford University. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, investigation, and problem-solving that supports his work across transactional and litigation matters. He is admitted to practice in Alabama, the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, and the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
With nearly four decades of legal experience, Hornsby handles real estate purchases and sales, contract preparation and review, negotiations, closings, and property-related litigation. His work includes quiet title actions, boundary and ownership disputes, property tax appeals, tax deed and redemption issues, construction claims, and collection matters for lenders. He also assists families with wills, powers of attorney, probate administration, and the orderly transfer of estate assets.
Before entering legal practice, he served as a sheriff’s deputy, a background that strengthened his understanding of investigations, procedure, and the practical concerns clients face. Bobby J. Hornsby serves clients throughout north central Alabama, including Jefferson, St. Clair, and Shelby counties. He is known for attentive, personalized representation and for helping individuals, families, property owners, and businesses navigate legal issues with practical judgment and straightforward advice.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Hornsby & Hornsby, Attorneys at Law
- Member, Alabama State Bar
Licensed State
- Alabama
Education
- Birmingham School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Samford University
B.S. in Criminal Justice
Awards & Badges

- Contracts & Agreements
- Tax
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Construction & Development
- Land Use & Zoning
- Landlord & Tenant
- Title & Boundary Issues
- Speeding & Traffic Tickets




