Andrea Cates
N/A
Licensed for 2 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
English
About
Andrea Cates grew up in Pascagoula, Mississippi and graduated from Pascagoula High School in 2005. After recovering from hurricane Katrina, Andrea joined the United States Navy in 2008. She served in the Navy as an Aviation Ordnanceman until she was honorably discharged in 2013. While serving on active duty in the United States Navy Andrea was deployed three times during a time of war, for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Although Andrea had a crucial and critical job in the Navy she was able to obtain her bachelors degree in Criminal Justice while in the Navy. Andrea graduated from ECPI with highest honors, and was valedictorian of her program.Andrea has always had a deep passion to help others so when she made the decision to leave the Navy she knew her next job had to continue her ability to protect and serve. So after many conversations with her mother she decided it was time for her to follow her dream of becoming a lawyer. Andrea began her law school journey at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and six weeks prior to her first set of law school exams, her mother passed away. Andrea doesn't give up though, she keeps pushing forward. Her very last promise to her mother was that she would work hard and be eligible to transfer to Mississippi College School of Law to complete her second and third year of law school so that she would be able to take care of her full time. Although her mother did not make it, Andrea kept her promise. She transferred to Mississippi College School of Law and she graduated with honors (cum laude). Andrea found the love of her life while in law school, and moved to Alabama after graduation to study for the bar exam. Andrea sat for the July 2019 bar exam and passed. Her consisitent comment when discussing this, is that her mom is the reason, her mom although in heaven, continues to take care of her. Andrea practiced criminal defense and domestic relations law in Mobile County until April of 2020 when she relocated to Huntsville, Alabama. Andrea practices criminal defense, domestic relations, child custody, and estate planning law in Huntsville, Alabama. When Andrea is not advocating for her clients she and her husband enjoy taking care of their six dogs, swimming, fishing, hanging out at Leigh Acres and playing board games together. Andrea volunteers at the Huntsville Animal Shelter, and although she has six dogs of her own she fosters dogs from the animal rescue Furget Me Not. Andrea is consistently giving back any way she can to the community. The same strive, dedication, perservance, hard work, and determination she has shown throughout her Naval career, and her law school journey, she continues in each case. She will fight hard for you and is more than just a lawyer, she is an advocate and more importantly a friend to each and every client she has. If you need help, call Andrea. She returns calls, emails, and texts as soon as they are received. Although her client reviews both on Avvo and Google speak for themselves, Andrea is compassionate, she is always there, and she will always take your calls. When you hire her, your issues become hers, you are able to rest easy because she will carry the worry for you and she always gives her best to achieve the best outcome possible.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Probate
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Andrea was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about my situation. I was stationed overseas and she handled everything for me. She communicated effectively and responded quickly to my messages given the 7 hour time difference. Highly recommend!!
Andrea Cates is an amazing, caring, and professional lawyer at this firm that will do anything in her power to get you exactly what you want! She was the best person to help me deal with all my unanswered questions and concerns and I’m very pleased with the results in my case and I would recommend anyone that is looking for a great lawyer to consider giving her a try! I have nothing but appreciation and respect to give towards Andrea and the amazing work that she does everyday!!!
Our case was tough to say the least. However, after our initial meeting with Ms. Cates, I knew, and I told my son, she was the only one for the case. I wasn't sure how we were going to do it, however, I am a believer that God put's people in our path for a reason. She is a hard worker for her client and she shines brighter than any star in the sky. Many lawyer's that I personally know, could take lesson's of compassion for their clients from her. She believed in the case and she had the utmost compassion for not only her client, but for the kids as well. Job well done. She is definitely the person for the job. I knew it the moment I met her, and she proved it by her success.
Andrea was a blessing to me in an extremely difficult time in my life. She handled my case with compassion as well as a strong arm to protect my best interests. She was always available when I needed her, even if it was just to vent out my frustrations. She was very familiar with the divorce process, as well as professional & strategic. After the trying experience we went through together, I consider her a friend & would recommend her to anyone.
Andrea was amazing! In fact, everyone that I had the pleasure of speaking to at the firm was always helpful and courteous. Andrea is very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and was always super responsive. And FAST - Andrea doesn’t mess around!! Her professionalism made the task go very fast and easy, and she truly showed she cared. She made a difficult situation go smoothly, and without any glitches. Hopefully I’ll never need an attorney again, but if I did I would definitely choose Andrea, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!
Andrea Cates was the best. She helped me through an unexpected divorce. She was always available to help guide me on what decisions to make. Going through this process was extremely difficult but she definitely helped make the best of it. I would recommend her to anyone needing help to navigate through a divorce.
Everyone at Leigh Daniel and Associates are very kind and professional. Andrea Cates was my attorney and from my very first meeting with her I knew she was the lawyer for me! She listened to me, comforted me and guided me through every step of my divorce. She and her staff were always available when I had a question or didn’t understand something! Andrea made sure that my children and I got the settlement that we deserved! I highly recommend Andrea Cates!! Thank you Andrea for everything! Love, Erica Hughes
Andrea was professional and proficient. She handled my custody case for my daughter. I now have primary custody. Through the whole process she handled everything. Would highly recommend her to anyone with any type of legal need.
Attorney Cates let's you know that she really cares about your issue. She is always there with a listening ear. A spirited warrior with a no quit attitude. Choose AC if you want to win your case!
Andrea is both knowledgeable and reachable. Very quick to return a call and respond with an answer or solution.
Andrea was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about my situation. I was stationed overseas and she handled everything for me. She communicated effectively and responded quickly to my messages given the 7 hour time difference. Highly recommend!!
Andrea Cates is an amazing, caring, and professional lawyer at this firm that will do anything in her power to get you exactly what you want! She was the best person to help me deal with all my unanswered questions and concerns and I’m very pleased with the results in my case and I would recommend anyone that is looking for a great lawyer to consider giving her a try! I have nothing but appreciation and respect to give towards Andrea and the amazing work that she does everyday!!!
Our case was tough to say the least. However, after our initial meeting with Ms. Cates, I knew, and I told my son, she was the only one for the case. I wasn't sure how we were going to do it, however, I am a believer that God put's people in our path for a reason. She is a hard worker for her client and she shines brighter than any star in the sky. Many lawyer's that I personally know, could take lesson's of compassion for their clients from her. She believed in the case and she had the utmost compassion for not only her client, but for the kids as well. Job well done. She is definitely the person for the job. I knew it the moment I met her, and she proved it by her success.
Andrea was a blessing to me in an extremely difficult time in my life. She handled my case with compassion as well as a strong arm to protect my best interests. She was always available when I needed her, even if it was just to vent out my frustrations. She was very familiar with the divorce process, as well as professional & strategic. After the trying experience we went through together, I consider her a friend & would recommend her to anyone.
Andrea was amazing! In fact, everyone that I had the pleasure of speaking to at the firm was always helpful and courteous. Andrea is very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and was always super responsive. And FAST - Andrea doesn’t mess around!! Her professionalism made the task go very fast and easy, and she truly showed she cared. She made a difficult situation go smoothly, and without any glitches. Hopefully I’ll never need an attorney again, but if I did I would definitely choose Andrea, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!
Andrea Cates was the best. She helped me through an unexpected divorce. She was always available to help guide me on what decisions to make. Going through this process was extremely difficult but she definitely helped make the best of it. I would recommend her to anyone needing help to navigate through a divorce.
Everyone at Leigh Daniel and Associates are very kind and professional. Andrea Cates was my attorney and from my very first meeting with her I knew she was the lawyer for me! She listened to me, comforted me and guided me through every step of my divorce. She and her staff were always available when I had a question or didn’t understand something! Andrea made sure that my children and I got the settlement that we deserved! I highly recommend Andrea Cates!! Thank you Andrea for everything! Love, Erica Hughes
Andrea was professional and proficient. She handled my custody case for my daughter. I now have primary custody. Through the whole process she handled everything. Would highly recommend her to anyone with any type of legal need.
Attorney Cates let's you know that she really cares about your issue. She is always there with a listening ear. A spirited warrior with a no quit attitude. Choose AC if you want to win your case!
Andrea is both knowledgeable and reachable. Very quick to return a call and respond with an answer or solution.
Andrea was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about my situation. I was stationed overseas and she handled everything for me. She communicated effectively and responded quickly to my messages given the 7 hour time difference. Highly recommend!!
Andrea Cates is an amazing, caring, and professional lawyer at this firm that will do anything in her power to get you exactly what you want! She was the best person to help me deal with all my unanswered questions and concerns and I’m very pleased with the results in my case and I would recommend anyone that is looking for a great lawyer to consider giving her a try! I have nothing but appreciation and respect to give towards Andrea and the amazing work that she does everyday!!!
Our case was tough to say the least. However, after our initial meeting with Ms. Cates, I knew, and I told my son, she was the only one for the case. I wasn't sure how we were going to do it, however, I am a believer that God put's people in our path for a reason. She is a hard worker for her client and she shines brighter than any star in the sky. Many lawyer's that I personally know, could take lesson's of compassion for their clients from her. She believed in the case and she had the utmost compassion for not only her client, but for the kids as well. Job well done. She is definitely the person for the job. I knew it the moment I met her, and she proved it by her success.
Andrea was a blessing to me in an extremely difficult time in my life. She handled my case with compassion as well as a strong arm to protect my best interests. She was always available when I needed her, even if it was just to vent out my frustrations. She was very familiar with the divorce process, as well as professional & strategic. After the trying experience we went through together, I consider her a friend & would recommend her to anyone.
Andrea was amazing! In fact, everyone that I had the pleasure of speaking to at the firm was always helpful and courteous. Andrea is very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and was always super responsive. And FAST - Andrea doesn’t mess around!! Her professionalism made the task go very fast and easy, and she truly showed she cared. She made a difficult situation go smoothly, and without any glitches. Hopefully I’ll never need an attorney again, but if I did I would definitely choose Andrea, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!
Andrea Cates was the best. She helped me through an unexpected divorce. She was always available to help guide me on what decisions to make. Going through this process was extremely difficult but she definitely helped make the best of it. I would recommend her to anyone needing help to navigate through a divorce.
Everyone at Leigh Daniel and Associates are very kind and professional. Andrea Cates was my attorney and from my very first meeting with her I knew she was the lawyer for me! She listened to me, comforted me and guided me through every step of my divorce. She and her staff were always available when I had a question or didn’t understand something! Andrea made sure that my children and I got the settlement that we deserved! I highly recommend Andrea Cates!! Thank you Andrea for everything! Love, Erica Hughes
Andrea was professional and proficient. She handled my custody case for my daughter. I now have primary custody. Through the whole process she handled everything. Would highly recommend her to anyone with any type of legal need.
Attorney Cates let's you know that she really cares about your issue. She is always there with a listening ear. A spirited warrior with a no quit attitude. Choose AC if you want to win your case!
Andrea is both knowledgeable and reachable. Very quick to return a call and respond with an answer or solution.
Andrea was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about my situation. I was stationed overseas and she handled everything for me. She communicated effectively and responded quickly to my messages given the 7 hour time difference. Highly recommend!!
Andrea Cates is an amazing, caring, and professional lawyer at this firm that will do anything in her power to get you exactly what you want! She was the best person to help me deal with all my unanswered questions and concerns and I’m very pleased with the results in my case and I would recommend anyone that is looking for a great lawyer to consider giving her a try! I have nothing but appreciation and respect to give towards Andrea and the amazing work that she does everyday!!!
Our case was tough to say the least. However, after our initial meeting with Ms. Cates, I knew, and I told my son, she was the only one for the case. I wasn't sure how we were going to do it, however, I am a believer that God put's people in our path for a reason. She is a hard worker for her client and she shines brighter than any star in the sky. Many lawyer's that I personally know, could take lesson's of compassion for their clients from her. She believed in the case and she had the utmost compassion for not only her client, but for the kids as well. Job well done. She is definitely the person for the job. I knew it the moment I met her, and she proved it by her success.
Andrea was a blessing to me in an extremely difficult time in my life. She handled my case with compassion as well as a strong arm to protect my best interests. She was always available when I needed her, even if it was just to vent out my frustrations. She was very familiar with the divorce process, as well as professional & strategic. After the trying experience we went through together, I consider her a friend & would recommend her to anyone.
Andrea was amazing! In fact, everyone that I had the pleasure of speaking to at the firm was always helpful and courteous. Andrea is very knowledgeable, answered all my questions and was always super responsive. And FAST - Andrea doesn’t mess around!! Her professionalism made the task go very fast and easy, and she truly showed she cared. She made a difficult situation go smoothly, and without any glitches. Hopefully I’ll never need an attorney again, but if I did I would definitely choose Andrea, and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!!
Andrea Cates was the best. She helped me through an unexpected divorce. She was always available to help guide me on what decisions to make. Going through this process was extremely difficult but she definitely helped make the best of it. I would recommend her to anyone needing help to navigate through a divorce.
Everyone at Leigh Daniel and Associates are very kind and professional. Andrea Cates was my attorney and from my very first meeting with her I knew she was the lawyer for me! She listened to me, comforted me and guided me through every step of my divorce. She and her staff were always available when I had a question or didn’t understand something! Andrea made sure that my children and I got the settlement that we deserved! I highly recommend Andrea Cates!! Thank you Andrea for everything! Love, Erica Hughes
Andrea was professional and proficient. She handled my custody case for my daughter. I now have primary custody. Through the whole process she handled everything. Would highly recommend her to anyone with any type of legal need.
Attorney Cates let's you know that she really cares about your issue. She is always there with a listening ear. A spirited warrior with a no quit attitude. Choose AC if you want to win your case!
Andrea is both knowledgeable and reachable. Very quick to return a call and respond with an answer or solution.