Huntsville, AL (PRUnderground) October 7th, 2026
When facing divorce or other family law disputes, choosing the right legal representation can be an important step toward protecting one's rights and interests. From understanding legal requirements to addressing matters involving finances, property, and family concerns, experienced divorce lawyers can help clients navigate the process with informed guidance. Summit Family Law takes a personalized approach to divorce and family law, providing legal counsel tailored to each client's circumstances and objectives.
Summit Family Law, founded by Charlotte Coker Christian, is honored to be recognized by ThreeBestRated® as one of the top 3 divorce lawyers in Huntsville, Alabama. The recognition reflects the firm's focus on providing clear legal guidance, personal attention, and support to clients dealing with divorce and other family law matters.
Charlotte shared, "I think the ThreeBestRated® recognition has really helped us in Huntsville and Birmingham because it's a trust signal, right? Clients recognize and realize that if we have been recognized as one of the three best, there's a reason behind that. There are criteria behind that, and I think that most people realize it's not an award that you can buy. It's not something that you can nominate people for. It's something that you guys go out and try to identify the three best in each area. So, the bar doesn't allow us to say that we're the best. It will allow us to say that we try to be the best, maybe, but at the end of the day, when an independent third party has recognized you as one of the three best, it really does affect your business. And we are certainly thankful and grateful for the opportunity to have received that recognition in both Huntsville and Birmingham."
Charlotte Coker Christian: Her Journey to Becoming a Family Lawyer
For Charlotte Christian, the decision to practice family law began with a deeply personal experience. She was just 18 months old when her father, at the age of 24, was killed in an automobile accident. Years later, Charlotte faced another painful loss when her husband passed away after 10 years of marriage. These experiences gave her a personal understanding of how loss can affect individuals and families. They also played a role in her decision to pursue a career in family law.
As the founder of Summit Family Law, Charlotte has practiced family law in Alabama for more than 26 years. She is an experienced trial attorney who works with individuals and families facing major changes in their lives. She earned her Juris Doctor from Faulkner University and holds an LL.M. from Temple University. Charlotte has built her practice around providing practical legal guidance and personal attention to her clients.
Charlotte handles a wide range of family and divorce matters, including:
>> Divorce
>> Uncontested Divorces
>> Child custody
>> Alimony
>> Divorce Modifications
>> Military divorce
Charlotte understands that clients are often dealing with significant personal and financial concerns at the same time. She focuses on protecting their interests, addressing parental concerns, and helping them move through the legal process with a clear understanding of what comes next.
Through Summit Family Law, Charlotte continues to provide clients with thoughtful guidance and steady support as they work toward the next chapter of their lives.
The Story Behind Summit Family Law
Charlotte Coker Christian started Summit Family Law with a vision that grew from her experience practicing family law on her own. As the firm grew, she realized that she could help more people by building a team that shared the same approach to client service.
She wanted to bring together good people and train them according to the values she believed a law firm should be built on. For Charlotte, having a strong culture, shared values, and a clear mission were essential to creating the kind of firm she envisioned.
Charlotte explains, "If I could put a firm together where we all believe the same thing, where we were all rowing the boat in the same direction, that we could build something that was really good."
Her goal was to create a firm where the focus would go beyond simply handling a client's legal matter. She wanted her team to care about the people they represented, invest time in their cases, and remain focused on their clients' futures.
The vision continues to guide Summit Family Law today. Charlotte and her team work to build a firm with a strong sense of purpose and a client-focused approach, with the aim of creating a family law experience that feels different from the traditional model.
The Value of Experienced Legal Representation
Charlotte has situations in which experienced legal representation can make a real difference. She recalls one case involving a client and his spouse, who strongly disagreed about what they each wanted from the divorce. At first, the disagreement appeared to center on one issue, but as the case progressed, it became clear that there was something deeper behind the conflict.
With careful attention to the client's concerns, Charlotte and her team were able to understand what he truly wanted at the end of the divorce. Once that goal was identified, the team was able to work toward a practical solution that addressed his needs.
For Charlotte, the case showed why experience and good legal guidance matter in family law. Understanding what a client is actually trying to achieve can sometimes be just as important as understanding the legal issues involved.
According to Charlotte, the client was satisfied with the outcome and felt better positioned to move forward. For her, it was another example of how thoughtful and experienced legal representation can help clients move forward after a difficult period in their lives.
Through more than two decades of practicing family law, Charlotte Coker Christian has developed an approach centered on understanding her clients and the challenges they are facing. At Summit Family Law, she continues to build a team that shares those values and provides clients with steady guidance through difficult family matters. To get more information, visit https://summitfamilylaw.com/locations/huntsville-divorce-lawyer
Contact Information:
Phone: +1 (256) 672-4669
Email: info@summitfamilylaw.com
Address: 225 Holmes Avenue North East, Suite 200, Huntsville, AL 35801
