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Local Ratings & Reviews (110)
Overall Average Rating
Amy Slayden represented me through two divorces and several complicated legal matters. She was an excellent communicator, steady in difficult moments, and helped me navigate some very challenging circumstances with...
2026/02/24
Amy helped me achieve what felt truly impossible. She guided me through a complex and emotional relocation custody case with knowledge, compassion, and determination. Because of her hard work and advocacy, my son...
2025/12/21
Sarah and her team did an excellent job while I was going through my Divorce. It was a smaller case but she was still very quick with responses back, communication and walking me through something that I had never...
2025/12/16
Dawn has been beyond helpful in so many ways but especially in keeping me calm and instructed me to keep a notebook of questions for Sarah, which I have started. She always answers the phone willing to help in...
2025/10/30
Amy Slayden is a fierce advocate who doesn’t tolerate nonsense. She’s sharp, straightforward, and knows exactly how to get things done. She stayed focused and fought hard for a fair outcome. I’m so grateful...
2025/10/30
I’ve used Sarah on four occasions now each time I left knowing I choose the right lawyer. Each time I got everything I expected and more. She tells you like it is with knowledge of the judges and things will...
2025/08/29
I don’t have enough words to express how grateful I am for Amy. She fought for me and my son when everything felt impossible. They were compassionate, determined, and never gave up, even when the odds were...
2025/05/30
I used Ms. Slayden's services and even though the reason for using her services was not happy, she put me at ease right from the beginning and helped to make the process clear and with minimal stress. Also,...
2025/05/29
I couldn’t recommend Amy and Sarah enough. They have given me excellent advice and services over the years….always with my best interest in mind. They are ethical and dependable. I have recommended them to many...
2025/05/21
Amy was a tremendous help sorting out of a 22 year long marriage. She consistently gave good advice and met all my expectations. She made a difficult situation a little easier.
2025/04/22
Sarah Meigs has been the best lawyer for me. She has always answered my questions and gotten the job done. I highly recommend her.
2025/03/24
Great personality, easy to talk to. My visit was short and pleasant. Ms. Slayden gave me valuable legal advice and helped me figure out my path forward with regard to retirement and the wording in my divorce...
2025/01/09
Sarah Meigs has been defending my sons and I for 3 years seemingly non stop over multiple cases, depositions, and trials. Answered now 1000s of questions, gotten my children back in the state, returns emails, and...
2024/11/22
I obtained and required the services of Amy A. Slayden Family Law over the past 2 years, specific to a divorce. I interacted with everyone in the office at one point during this process and have a single phrase for...
2024/10/18
Ms. Meigs is always helpful. Listens and gives advice as fit. Thank you Ms. Meigs!!
2024/09/27
Ms. Meigs is always helpful. Listens and gives advice as fit. Thank you Ms. Meigs!!
2024/09/27
I have hired five attorneys in two different states so I believe I have a general idea as to how a good attorney conducts business, specifically, my business and personal affairs when it comes to family law. Amy...
2024/04/11
Amy Slayden showed integrity, professionalism and compassion during this difficult time. While all of Huntsville was shutdown for a whole week due to winter weather in January 2024, Amy found a way to get to the...
2024/01/25
Amy and her team were amazing during this difficult time. They were knowledgeable, prompt on emails and phone calls, and had my best interest at heart. If you’re looking for someone that will go toe to toe for...
2024/01/18
Sarah Meigs is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and honest. She is the second attorney used for my divorce. I had no idea as to what I was legally obligated to do or entitled to receive until I hired...
2023/12/14
Sarah Meigs is great! Very approachable, knowledgeable & easy to talk to! Would 10/10 recommend!
2023/11/07
Let’s just say I didn’t know I had rights and got everything I asked for. I hired her because I heard she was aggressive and protected my best interest. She was transparent which help a lot. We did uncontested...
2023/10/26
Amy was recommended to help with an interstate (MS) divorce agreement issue when I needed to get the AL court system involved. She is very straightforward and honest and handled my case with professionalism. I...
2023/06/18
I am so pleased with the services Sarah Meigs has given to us. In 2020 she helped me get full custody of my children. When my husbands son wanted to live with us in 2022 I knew without question who we would use....
2023/04/03
I am so glad Amy was recommended to me. What I appreciate about her is that she tells you the truth. I respect a person who doesn't just tell you what you want to hear just so they can take your money. She...
2022/11/10
I never hired Amy directly, but I was involved in a case where she was the lead attorney. Amy is one of, if not the best in the business when it comes to family law. We ended up hiring her son in law Keith as...
2022/09/03
Amy Slayden is someone you hope you don't have to use in a divorce situation. But unfortunately I found my self in need of a divorce attorney. I did not...
2022/08/08
Amy and Sarah are by far the best legal representation I have ever had. I came to them with a complicated and extremely important time sensitive issue and they delivered more then I could have hoped for. Amy is...
2022/06/23
Great attorney and have always used and trusted Amy for legal opinions for the past 20 years. It pays to have the best when it comes to family issues as they are stressful and wisdom from someone to guide you is...
2022/02/24
Amy Slayden is an excellent lawyer. She is patient and professional. She represented me during a very contentious and difficult divorce litigation. She was compassionate and fair as well. She worked with with...
2021/12/18
Mrs. Amy Slayden is very professional and really knows her craft. She’s very patient and responsive to all of my queries regarding divorce. I was from another country and knows nothing about the matter but she...
2021/12/08
Amy was extremely helpful, kind, and professional. She answered all of my questions and gave sound advice. Highly recommend her services.
2021/11/22
Amy Slayden is very friendly, professional, and welcoming. She listens when you talk and gives it to you straight. Amy has a way of telling you the hard truth without making you feel inadequate. Her practice works...
2021/10/20
I can't say enough good things about Sarah Meigs. She was exactly what I needed for my situation and still helps with advice. She faught to negotiate more visitation time for my boys and me. Five stars are not...
2021/09/29
With regard to this family law attorney, she is as good as it gets! Mrs. Meigs dedicated a year of 24/7 undivided professional attention and counsel to my child custody case. After 11 years of weekend visitation,...
2021/08/31
I would recommend Amy to a friend. Also, she is fair and not money hungry like other attorneys in town I know of.
2021/08/09
Going through any type of strife is stressful, but knowing that you're in good hands with the person representing you adds comfort amongst the turmoil. I found that with Sarah Meigs. She had my best interest...
2021/08/06
Ms. Slayden saved my children and I a pile of trouble when my wife left the country. Her services definitely paid for themselves. She was excellent and gave good advice and protected me from a number of undesirable...
2021/04/19
Amy is an awsome attorney. I'm so happy I found her. She's honest, and tells it like it is. She was wonderful taking car e of an old child support case. Her and her staff are always there for you....
2021/04/08
Worked specifically with Sarah Meigs. Very professional, always responsive. Billed fairly. Helped me navigate domesticating an out-of-state custody agreement. Got things done relatively quickly (depending on...
2021/03/25
UPDATE-2021 My ex decided to take me back to court because he felt he was entitled to more. Amy patiently guided me through this additional complaint and in the end I not only won, but she got my attorney fees...
2021/02/23
I have utilized Sarah Meigs over the years, and I am always please with the service provided. She explains my options in detail, and represented me successfully. Communication is outstanding and always on point.
2020/12/14
After reading reviews and receiving a referral from a previous co-worker - I hired Amy Slayden for my divorce that started last year (2019) and finalized this year (2020). Best choice I ever made! Amy Slayden and...
2020/11/04
Sarah's advice and commitment was refreshing and on point! I will not hesitate calling on her again for any legal advice. I will also highly recommend her to anyone who needs the same.
2020/07/28
Amy really looks out for her clients! I never thought I would ever be in the position to need a divorce lawyer, but if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of divorce, Amy knows how to navigate the system...
2020/07/17
Amy Slayden went beyond the extra mile in my divorce. She worked tirelessly to negotiate a fair and amicable settlement .... but when my ex-wife wanted well more than a fair settlement, Amy was prepared to fight...
2020/07/02
Amy Slayden went beyond the extra mile in my divorce. She worked tirelessly to get to an amicable , fair settlement. But when my ex wife insisted on going well beyond the norm.... Amy was well equipped to fight for...
2020/07/02
Divorce is a terrible experience , but the law office of Amy Slayden made it as painless as possible , can’t say enough about the knowledge and professionalism that is mixed with genuine heartfelt care and...
2020/02/26
Amy Slayden and Sarah Meigs went to battle for me and the custody of my son. They caught hard and were quite relentless in the process. Hey fought for my rights, and I was awarded joint physical and joint legal!...
2019/03/06
Very friendly and straightforward, but I was unable to use their services, just a consultation.
2020/01/04
$$$$ for a simple Will that required revisit to correct name spelling, & simple documents that never made it past a 1 time visit for a rough draft. The process dragged on at my expense. A retainer that...
2024/01/02
I'm not writing this for myself, I'm doing it on behalf of my fellow Veteran's that have been harassed, slandered, and summoned into a very unethical legal process. I have evidence that Mrs. Slayden...
2025/05/12
Hiring this attorney was the worst mistake I've ever made. Nothing was being done and my case stretched out for over a year. Ended up hiring a new lawyer...
2024/11/21
My husband and I hired Sarah Meigs as our attorney and it was one of the worst decisions we ever made! Not only where we going for for a year plus but her communication was very poor. They were so much things we...
2022/06/23
I got terrible advice that ended in a very unfair settlement agreement. I knew nothing about going through a divorce and needed advice and guidance and all they wanted was my money as their invoices poured in and...
2020/09/10
I have know Amy for years. She has been the chair of the State Family Law Section. She worked with me when I was Chair, assisting in CLE's, among other things. I have worked on cases with her, I have referred...
2009/12/15
Mrs. Sarah and the rest of Amy Slayden Law have worked multiple cases, depositions, trials, negotiations, and constant litigation over 3 years defending my sons access to their father. Never ending litigation...
2024/11/21
This practice was responsive to our needs in a difficult situation. Sarah Meigs was extremely helpful. She is knowledgeable and a very good communicator. She explained the legal consequences of our situation but...
2024/08/25
Working with Sarah was the best experience. She was always on top of everything. She knew what she was doing and handled everything very professionally! I cannot recommend her enough. She do everything she can to...
2023/10/17
I highly recommend Sarah Meigs if you need a great divorce attorney! She was a tremendous help to me in one of the most difficult of times. Having no idea what to expect, I was so pleased with my first interactions...
2023/09/26
The best of the best!!! Usually when it comes to being a man in child custody or child support the man usually has to come out of pocket thousands. I was the defendant in my case and the plaintiff had to pay my...
2023/05/08
Working with Sarah was such a smooth process. She is knowledgeable and explains things very well. This is the second time we have used her in two separate custody cases and won both times. Sarah is compassionate,...
2023/04/03
Amy is amazing! Legal matters can be very scary for some. Amy, however, put me at ease and boosted my confidence in the outcome of my case being the best thing for parties involved. The fact that she was...
2023/03/20
Working with Sarah was one of the best decisions I have ever made! Dealing with child custody cases are a very sensitive topic and Sarah didn’t sugar coat anything! She’s very knowledgeable, professional, and...
2023/03/13
When I found myself in need of a family law attorney, I asked all my professional friends and colleagues who was the best in Huntsville. They ALL told me to go see Amy Slayden. I did. I was really impressed by her...
2023/01/31
Sarah was exactly what I needed to get through the last 11 months without losing my emotional regulation and piece of mind. She not only got me to a better spot within my custody situation, she helped me grow as a...
2022/08/24
Amy, Dawn & Sarah handled a simple matter for me in a timely manner. Being new to the area, I didn’t have the luxury of knowing what attorney to contact. Meeting & talking with them was comforting & I would feel...
2022/08/09
Very happy with our choice. Sarah and Dawn have been very helpful, and knowledgeable. Sarah is great to communicate everything we need to know and worked very quickly and efficiently getting exactly what we needed...
2022/08/05
After a bad experience with two different attorney’s, I was skeptical. I had it set in my mind that all attorneys were the same…..just out for the money, but I needed one regardless. Sarah changed that...
2022/04/18
Ladies and gentleman I can not began to tell you how invaluable she is if you just listen to her. I still used her for advice when handling issues with my ex-wife and her ability to explain the situation and give...
2022/03/08
Sarah is great lawyer. She helped me tremendously through my child custodcase. She is also not one to bill you for every little thing.
2021/12/02
I made a good choice with Ms. Sarah Meigs. After we finalized paperwork she got my kids back to their home after I hadn’t seen them in over two weeks, in just two days just like she promised. Everything she...
2021/09/08
With regard to this family law attorney, she is as good as it gets! Mrs. Meigs dedicated a year of 24/7 undivided professional attention and counsel to my child custody case. After 11 years of weekend visitation,...
2021/08/30
Sarah was a wonderful help in completing my divorce. All documentation went smoothly and she clearly articulated what was needed from me. Expectations were clear for both me, and the outcome of my case. Sarah...
2021/04/25
Working with Attorney Meigs was a true blessing! She has a strong eye for detail. She remained calm and was encouraging throughout the process, which I truly appreciated.
2021/03/30
After reading reviews and receiving a referral from a previous co-worker - I hired Amy Slayden for my divorce that started last year (2019) and finalized this year (2020). Best choice I ever made! Amy Slayden and...
2020/11/04
Amy is a power house! She came very highly recommended to me by numerous people for being “a bulldog”. Amy won’t waste your time or money. She will tell you exactly what is possible and what’s not and...
2020/09/03
Amy Slayden represented me in my divorce, in two modifications, and most recently in a complicated child support recalculation. We only had to go to court once; Amy won the case, with a generous visitation schedule...
2020/09/03
I went though a divorce (unwillingly) after 21 years of marriage. At first I refused to get a lawyer because I was in denial that my wife was serious. When she started demanding things owed to her my co-worker...
2020/07/17
Working with this lawyer great! She made sure to put my daughter and myself first and explained everything well. It’s been 3 years since I first needed her and I have never been happier with my results from using...
2020/07/16
I had the privilege of having Ms. Meigs as my supporting counsel in a divorce and custody case recently, and I must say she is dedicated, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable to say the least. It didn't matter...
2020/05/15
Sarah is an absolutely amazing attorney, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for counsel. Very professional and wise beyond her years, with an amazing team supporting her. I can not believe the level of...
2020/05/07
It was a really great experience working with this law form. Every time I had questions I would get them answered almost immediately and I did not feel dumb for asking them. They communicated very efficiently...
2020/03/31
Excellent service! Very responsive, meticulous and dedicated, to provide the best service possible. I had a positive outcome in my case thanks to her hard work. She guided me through the whole process and made...
2020/02/19
She clearly went above and beyond, working incredibly hard to get the best possible outcome in my case. I couldn't be more happy. She got the results that I truly thought wasn't going to happen. I can't...
2019/09/25
Amy did an excellent job of representing me throughout my divorce proceedings. I would recommend her to anyone in need of counsel. Very reasonable fees highly responsive and reliable. She was always willing to...
2024/01/21
Mrs. Slayden gave me horrible advice that cost me a lot. Difficult to get in touch with as she is too busy with other clients. Did not feel she represented me well and regret not using another attorney.
2023/09/26
I received a referral to Amy Slayden from an elected official who had recently become a friend. I hired her for post divorce litigation after a non-so-great divorce settlement filed with another attorney in...
2016/04/18
Amy was able to, very quickly, after 6 years, previous attorneys, mishandled court fileings, and being the man who's case, "slipped through the cracks" , allow me to get a proper visitation order filed in...
2016/05/26
My family can never thank Amy enough for what she has done for us over the years. She has followed our case and been with us every step of the way. Child custody cases are always emotional, but Amy kept my son...
2016/08/12
I hired Amy to represent me in a contested divorce with custody. She was able to argue my case in court in front of a female judge and legally outmaneuver my wife's lawyer. No shenanigans, no stunts, just good,...
2017/11/16
My family worked with Sarah Meigs an Attorney with Amy Slayden Family Law, we were extremely happy with Sarah's experience and knowledge. She helped us get a custody battle dismissed and communicated with us over...
2019/02/06
Ms Amy Slayden and Sarah Meigs represented me during my contested divorce and ran circles around the other attorney. This awesome team was able to get my case settled without even having to go to court. They had...
2019/07/07
Amy is amazing! Legal matters can be very scary for some. Amy, however, put me at ease and boosted my confidence in the outcome of my case being the best thing for parties involved. She took the time to hear me...
2023/03/20
