About
Tommy Allen French is an Alabama attorney with a Trussville practice focused on bankruptcy, family law, criminal defense, and real estate matters. He represents individuals and families who need practical guidance during financial stress, divorce and custody disputes, criminal charges, and property transactions. His work emphasizes careful preparation, clear advice, and steady support for clients facing important personal and legal decisions.
Mr. French earned his J.D. from Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. He also received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama. His legal education and early courtroom training helped build a foundation in case analysis, advocacy, and practical problem solving. This background supports his ability to explain legal options clearly and guide clients through difficult matters with sound judgment.
Mr. French has practiced law for more than two decades and has worked with clients from many different backgrounds. During law school, he clerked for Judge Richard Dorrough in Montgomery, Alabama, and presided over pendente lite hearings as special master. He later opened Richardson & French in 2004, acted as city attorney in Fort Deposit, and handled matters involving divorce, custody, bankruptcy relief, criminal defense, and real estate closings.
Tommy Allen French is known for a straightforward and compassionate approach to legal representation. His practice helps clients regain control during stressful situations, protect their rights, and make informed decisions about their families, finances, freedom, and property. By combining courtroom experience, local service, and practical legal judgment, he supports clients in Trussville, Birmingham, and surrounding Alabama communities.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Tommy Allen French Attorney at Law, LLC
- Member, Alabama State Bar
Licensed State
- Alabama
Education
- Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Creditor Debtor Rights
- Debt & Lending
- Expungement
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
- Commercial Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate
- Title & Boundary Issues




