Sydney Merrin

Sydney Merrin is a family law attorney at Baxley Maniscalco Attorneys at Law, licensed in Alabama and Georgia. She focuses her practice on divorce, child custody, child support, post-divorce modifications, and adoptions. Her work includes both contested and uncontested matters, with attention to the facts, filings, and court preparation each case requires. She helps clients address family disputes with steady guidance, careful organization, and a practical understanding of court process through each stage of the case.

Sydney earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, where she studied Public Relations and completed minors in Spanish and Sports Management. She later earned her J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law. During law school, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Mississippi Sports Law Review, joined the Student Bar Association, participated in the Dean’s Leadership Council, and worked through the Transactional Law Clinic for practical training.

Sydney manages family law cases by preparing pleadings, court filings, discovery materials, timelines, and supporting information. She also prepares clients for hearings, mediation, and trial when a dispute requires formal court action. Her approach focuses on keeping each matter organized from the start, so important facts and documents are clear. This structure helps clients understand the steps ahead while their case continues moving forward with consistent attention to case development.

Sydney Merrin represents clients in family law matters across Alabama, including Calhoun, Cleburne, Etowah, St. Clair, Talladega, and surrounding areas. She regularly handles cases involving custody, visitation, divorce, support, and related domestic issues in local courts. Her work reflects a commitment to preparation, communication, and strong advocacy for people facing decisions that affect their families, homes, safety, and long-term stability during difficult transitions and legally important family changes ahead.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Baxley Maniscalco
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, Student Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Alabama
• Georgia

Education

• University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Undergraduate Degree

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