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John Scherf 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". In 2023-2026 Mr. Scherf was named one of the "Top Ten" divorce lawyers in the State of Alabama by NAFLA or the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys!

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 Doctor of Law (J.D.) in 1991. John "Bulldog" Scherf has over (34) years of experience and is licensed with the Alabama State Bar and all Federal US District Courts in Alabama. 

Selected as one of the Nation's "Top One Percent" of attorneys for 2017-2026 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 2020-2026. Membership includes the most exceptional and seasoned trial lawyers in the State of Alabama.  Nominated one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2026 by the  American Institute of  Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). Nominated one  of the "10 Best  Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2026 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  2017-2026. 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 for 2024-2026.  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   high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only the top 5% of attorneys nationwide are selected for this honor!