Scott F. Stewart

Scott F. Stewart is a Gadsden, Alabama, Attorney at Law who has served individuals and families since 1997. His practice includes criminal defense and DUI, family law, adoption, custody, child support, divorce, personal injury, workers’ compensation, estates and probate, employment matters, disability issues, and general legal concerns. He represents clients across a broad local practice, helping them address both contested cases and legal matters that require planning or court approval.

Stewart earned a B.A. from the University of Alabama in 1993 and received his J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1997. His education prepared him for a general practice requiring work across criminal, family, injury, probate, and employment law. The breadth of his legal training supports his ability to identify how different areas of law may overlap, particularly when a case involves family responsibilities, financial consequences, court procedures, or long-term planning concerns.

Stewart handles criminal defense matters, including DUI cases, as well as family disputes involving divorce, custody, support, and adoption. His civil work includes personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, and he also assists with estate and probate matters, employment issues, and disability-related concerns. This range of experience allows him to work with clients through different stages of a legal problem, from early advice and document preparation to negotiation and contested court proceedings.

Scott F. Stewart is a member of the Alabama State Bar and Etowah County Bar Association and has received a Merit award from the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. His long-standing Gadsden practice is built around serving individuals and families with varied legal needs. By combining criminal defense experience with family, injury, probate, and employment work, he offers practical guidance when clients need to understand their rights, responsibilities, and available paths toward resolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Scott F. Stewart
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, Etowah County Bar

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• University of Alabama
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Alabama
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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