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John Scherf, IV

Scherf Law Firm, L.L.C.
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John Scherf, IV
Scherf Law Firm, L.L.C.
Andalusia,
 AL

John G. Scherf, IV earned his nickname the "Bulldog" due to his tenacity in the courtroom and has been selected as one of the "Top One Percent" of attorneys in the United States and one of Alabama's "Top Ten Trial Lawyers". We have office locations in Andalusia, AL covering South Alabama and Navarre, FL covering Northwest Florida to better serve your legal needs.

Mr. Scherf earned his undergraduate degree at the University of West Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice in 1987. He went to law school at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate of Law (J.D.) in 1991. John "Bulldog" Scherf has over (32) years of experience in Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family Law, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Worker’s Compensation. Mr. Scherf is licensed with the Alabama State Bar and all Federal US District Courts in Alabama. Social Security Disability in both AL & FL. 

Selected as one of the Nation's "Top One Percent" of attorneys for 2017-2024 by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). Specifically, less than 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States are members of the Nation’s Top Attorneys. The roster of NADC members truly includes the leading legends of the legal profession. Recently selected by (YAIOA) as one of the "Top 10 Best Lawyers in Alabama" for 2020-2024. Membership includes the most exceptional and seasoned trial lawyers in the State of Alabama. Nominated one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2024 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). Nominated one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2024 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA). The National Trial Lawyers Association (NTL) selected Mr. Scherf as one of the elite "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" for 2017-2024. Each of the distinguished Top 100 members possesses the knowledge, skill, experience and success held by only the best and finest lawyers in America. The National Trial Lawyers Association (NTL) also selected Mr. Scherf as one of the "Top 30" divorce and family law attorneys in the State of Alabama for 2024. John "Bulldog" Scherf was also recently nominated by "Super Lawyers" which is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a very high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only the top 5% of attorneys nationwide are selected for this honor!  

Our Practice Areas

Personal Injury & Auto Accidents

Divorce, Custody & Child Support

DUI & Drug Cases 

Criminal Defense

Workers' Compensation

Social Security Disability (AL & FL)

Property Line Disputes/Trespass

Thirty Years of Experience

John "Bulldog" Scherf has over thirty-two years of experience and has handled cases in every county in the State of Alabama. He has been the lead trial attorney for multiple law firms and has been named one of the "Top Ten" trial lawyers in the State of Alabama and one of the "Top One Percent" of attorneys in the United States. 

We Get Results

Scherf Law Firm has a proven track record for success and has office locations in both Alabama (334) 208-7857 and Florida (850) 203-1484 to better serve your legal needs. Our email address is . We handle cases in every city and every county in both state and federal courts.


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