kristinaKristina Sexton earned her law degree from Barry University School of Law, with a specialization in Children and Families, and Trial Advocacy. She is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama. Mrs. Sexton focuses on primarily family law issues, juvenile law, DHR/CPS issues and Mediation. Mrs. Sexton is a Registered Mediator and has successfully mediated over 100 Family Law matters in the North Alabama region and continues to advocate for alternative dispute resolutions. Mrs. Sexton moved to Huntsville in 2012 and immediately became very active with the National Children’s Advocacy Center where she volunteered, and additionally she became trained as a Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate. Mrs. Sexton is also a licensed Guardian ad Litem, representing children in the Madison County, Morgan County, and Limestone County areas. Since 2014, Mrs. Sexton has been nationally recognized as being the “Top 10 Under 40” from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and continues to be selected for multiple recognitions for her work. She was selected as a Rising Star by SUPER LAWYERS in 2020 and again in 2021. The Huntsville Chamber of Commerce named Kris as “Young Professional of the Year”.  NXTSTEP has been also recognized as the “BEST LAW FIRM IN HUNTSVILLE” in 2021 and has received several business awards from the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Sexton lives in Madison County, and is married to Mr. David Brown. They have one son, Jack, and three dogs, Piper Moose, and Arnold. They are very active in the Madison County area and enjoy spending time outdoors and with their families.

Education

Barry University – Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
J.D., Trial Advocacy, Children and Families

University of Central Florida
BS, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice

Hannah Coulter graduated from Calhoun Community College with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. Hannah has been working as a family law paralegal with Kris since 2012. She lives in Madison County with her daughter, Ava, her cat, Maddie, and her dog, Millie. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

Shelbi graduated from Calhoun Community College with an associate degree in General Studies. She lives in Laceys Spring with her husband and three dogs. Shelbi is passionate about helping foster children and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Morgan County. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, baking cookies, and traveling to Honduras to visit her husband’s family.

 

CobyCoby Boswell and Kristina Sexton, are the founding partners of NXTStep Family Law, P.C. located at 1000 Church Street NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35801. Coby Boswell earned his law degree from Birmingham School of Law and since becoming licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama has focused primarily on Domestic Relations/ Family Law related legal matters including: adoptions, child custody disputes, child support, paternity, dependency, terminations of parental rights, fathers’ rights, appeals, alimony, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, wills and estates, real estate and property division matters, evictions, quiet title actions and other small business matters, such as the establishment of Corporations or Limited Liability Corporations. Coby represents clients in the Madison, Morgan, Limestone, and Lawrence Counties in North Alabama. 

Coby served as Family Law Chair of the Young Lawyer’s division of the American Bar Association in 2014- 2015 and the Vice Chair of the Custody Committee in 2017-2018.  Coby is a Member of the Madison County Bar Association, serves as a Guardian ad Litem, serving for the best interests of minor children in the Madison County, Morgan County, and Limestone County areas and is a board member and an active participant with the Madison County Volunteer Lawyer Program as a pro bono attorney, agreeing to take at least two cases per year.  In addition, Coby has been recognized as a Mid-South Rising Stars by Super Lawyers each and every year since 2017. In 2021, he was recognized as the Best Attorney by Best of Huntsville.  Coby also teaches Domestic Relations at Birmingham School of Law.

 

 Education

  • Birmingham School of Law, Juris Doctor (with honors), 2012
  • Top 17 in Graduating class
  • Recipient of the 2010-2011 Outstanding Freshman Award
  • Sigma Delta Kappa
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville, Masters in the Science of Management, 2004
  • University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Bachelor of Sciences in Economics, 2003
  • Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Alabama State Bar
  • American Bar Association
  • Madison County Bar Association

Robert Autrey earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, where he specialized in Trial Advocacy, serving on the Board of Advocates for the majority of his law school career. Prior to law school, he earned his Bachelor’s in Science from Auburn University. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and focuses primarily in Domestic Relations/Family Law related legal matters. Mr. Autrey also assist clients in handling their criminal defense matters. Mr. Autrey has been a resident of Madison and Limestone Counties since 2006. In his personal time, Mr. Autrey is active in the local Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community where he trains and competes. Mr. Autrey is a strong advocate that family comes first, and is adamant on representing anyone who is willing to ask for help.

 

Nora Hickman earned her law degree from Birmingham School of Law in 2012.  Prior to law school, Ms. Hickman received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Montevallo.  Prior to law school, Ms. Hickman served as a community development volunteer with the United States Peace Corps and worked with families in crisis situations and survivors of domestic violence as a social worker.  Today, Ms. Hickman focuses her practice on family law, including divorce, child custody and support, and juvenile law.  She is a registered Guardian ad Litem and has served in that capacity since 2013.  Ms. Hickman’s clients have described her as “no-nonsense”, “extremely intelligent”, and “caring and professional”. In her personal time, Ms. Hickman is active in local community theatre and enjoys performing with Theatre Huntsville, Evil Cheez Productions, and Southern Rogue Theatre Company.  She also serves on the Board of Directors for Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Neighborhood Concepts, Inc.

 Education

  • Birmingham School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2012 (honors graduate)
  • University of Alabama, MSW, 2007 (honors graduate)
  • University of Montevallo, BSW, 2002

 

 

Jocelyn Johnston is the Paralegal to Nora F. Hickman, Esq. She graduated from UAH with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and going on hikes with her dog.

 

Brigitte Sexton is the Office Administrator for NXTSTEP Family Law for the past 5 years and has worked in the Accounting and Office Management arena for over 25 years. She specializes in full cycle accounting, payroll, office management, collections, troubleshooting, and Human Resources.  Educated, certified and experienced in Quickbooks, Deltek, Great Plains, and Peachtree accounting software as well as Intuit, ADP, Paychex, and various payroll processing programs.  Brigitte continues to keep up the latest updates and technology. Family is always first in her life. She enjoys leisure time getting together with friends and family.

Samantha Brown is the Receptionist for NXTSTEP Law. She graduated from Porterville High School in Porterville California and moved to Alabama in 2016. Prior to joining NXTSTEP, she was a Fleet and Commercial Finance Manager for 3 years in the automotive industry. She specializes in accounting, financing, and office management. She currently resides in Decatur, AL. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé Dalton, their families, along with all of their animals Bo, Joker, Luna, Pepper and Shadow.

kristinaKristina Sexton earned her law degree from Barry University School of Law, with a specialization in Children and Families, and Trial Advocacy. She is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama. Mrs. Sexton focuses on primarily family law issues, juvenile law, DHR/CPS issues and Mediation. Mrs. Sexton is a Registered Mediator and has successfully mediated over 100 Family Law matters in the North Alabama region and continues to advocate for alternative dispute resolutions. Mrs. Sexton moved to Huntsville in 2012 and immediately became very active with the National Children’s Advocacy Center where she volunteered, and additionally she became trained as a Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate. Mrs. Sexton is also a licensed Guardian ad Litem, representing children in the Madison County, Morgan County, and Limestone County areas. Since 2014, Mrs. Sexton has been nationally recognized as being the “Top 10 Under 40” from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and continues to be selected for multiple recognitions for her work. She was selected as a Rising Star by SUPER LAWYERS in 2020 and again in 2021. The Huntsville Chamber of Commerce named Kris as “Young Professional of the Year”.  NXTSTEP has been also recognized as the “BEST LAW FIRM IN HUNTSVILLE” in 2021 and has received several business awards from the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Sexton lives in Madison County, and is married to Mr. David Brown. They have one son, Jack, and three dogs, Piper Moose, and Arnold. They are very active in the Madison County area and enjoy spending time outdoors and with their families.

Education

Barry University – Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
J.D., Trial Advocacy, Children and Families

University of Central Florida
BS, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice

CobyCoby Boswell and Kristina Sexton, are the founding partners of NXTStep Family Law, P.C. located at 1000 Church Street NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35801. Coby Boswell earned his law degree from Birmingham School of Law and since becoming licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama has focused primarily on Domestic Relations/ Family Law related legal matters including: adoptions, child custody disputes, child support, paternity, dependency, terminations of parental rights, fathers’ rights, appeals, alimony, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, wills and estates, real estate and property division matters, evictions, quiet title actions and other small business matters, such as the establishment of Corporations or Limited Liability Corporations. Coby represents clients in the Madison, Morgan, Limestone, and Lawrence Counties in North Alabama. 

Coby served as Family Law Chair of the Young Lawyer’s division of the American Bar Association in 2014- 2015 and the Vice Chair of the Custody Committee in 2017-2018.  Coby is a Member of the Madison County Bar Association, serves as a Guardian ad Litem, serving for the best interests of minor children in the Madison County, Morgan County, and Limestone County areas and is a board member and an active participant with the Madison County Volunteer Lawyer Program as a pro bono attorney, agreeing to take at least two cases per year.  In addition, Coby has been recognized as a Mid-South Rising Stars by Super Lawyers each and every year since 2017. In 2021, he was recognized as the Best Attorney by Best of Huntsville.  Coby also teaches Domestic Relations at Birmingham School of Law.

 Education

  • Birmingham School of Law, Juris Doctor (with honors), 2012
  • Top 17 in Graduating class
  • Recipient of the 2010-2011 Outstanding Freshman Award
  • Sigma Delta Kappa
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville, Masters in the Science of Management, 2004
  • University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Bachelor of Sciences in Economics, 2003
  • Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Alabama State Bar
  • American Bar Association
  • Madison County Bar Association

Nora Hickman earned her law degree from Birmingham School of Law in 2012.  Prior to law school, Ms. Hickman received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Montevallo.  Prior to law school, Ms. Hickman served as a community development volunteer with the United States Peace Corps and worked with families in crisis situations and survivors of domestic violence as a social worker.  Today, Ms. Hickman focuses her practice on family law, including divorce, child custody and support, and juvenile law.  She is a registered Guardian ad Litem and has served in that capacity since 2013.  Ms. Hickman’s clients have described her as “no-nonsense”, “extremely intelligent”, and “caring and professional”. In her personal time, Ms. Hickman is active in local community theatre and enjoys performing with Theatre Huntsville, Evil Cheez Productions, and Southern Rogue Theatre Company.  She also serves on the Board of Directors for Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Neighborhood Concepts, Inc.

 Education

  • Birmingham School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2012 (honors graduate)
  • University of Alabama, MSW, 2007 (honors graduate)
  • University of Montevallo, BSW, 2002

 

Robert Autrey earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, where he specialized in Trial Advocacy, serving on the Board of Advocates for the majority of his law school career. Prior to law school, he earned his Bachelor’s in Science from Auburn University. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and focuses primarily in Domestic Relations/Family Law related legal matters. Mr. Autrey also assist clients in handling their criminal defense matters. Mr. Autrey has been a resident of Madison and Limestone Counties since 2006. In his personal time, Mr. Autrey is active in the local Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community where he trains and competes. Mr. Autrey is a strong advocate that family comes first, and is adamant on representing anyone who is willing to ask for help.

 

Hannah Coulter graduated from Calhoun Community College with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. Hannah has been working as a family law paralegal with Kris since 2012. She lives in Madison County with her daughter, Ava, her cat, Maddie, and her dog, Millie. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

Shelbi graduated from Calhoun Community College with an associate degree in General Studies. She lives in Laceys Spring with her husband and three dogs. Shelbi is passionate about helping foster children and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Morgan County. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, baking cookies, and traveling to Honduras to visit her husband’s family.

 

TraceyTracey Tylman studied Journalism at Eastern Illinois University and is starting a post graduate program this fall at UAH. She has worked assisting attorneys, paralegals, and clients for the past year in family law. Previously, she worked as a freelance writer and assisted clients for five years at a photography business. She lives in Madison with her two sons, Aiden and Cohen, and two cats, Starlord and Darth Vadar. She loves working with kids and spends a few nights a week as a swim coach for elementary age kids. She enjoys reading and hiking in her spare time.

 

Jocelyn Johnston is the Paralegal to Nora F. Hickman, Esq. She graduated from UAH with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and going on hikes with her dog.

 

Brigitte Sexton is the Office Administrator for NXTSTEP Family Law for the past 5 years and has worked in the Accounting and Office Management arena for over 25 years. She specializes in full cycle accounting, payroll, office management, collections, troubleshooting, and Human Resources.  Educated, certified and experienced in Quickbooks, Deltek, Great Plains, and Peachtree accounting software as well as Intuit, ADP, Paychex, and various payroll processing programs.  Brigitte continues to keep up the latest updates and technology. Family is always first in her life. She enjoys leisure time getting together with friends and family.

Samantha Brown is the Receptionist for NXTSTEP Law. She graduated from Porterville High School in Porterville California and moved to Alabama in 2016. Prior to joining NXTSTEP, she was a Fleet and Commercial Finance Manager for 3 years in the automotive industry. She specializes in accounting, financing, and office management. She currently resides in Decatur, AL. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé Dalton, their families, along with all of their animals Bo, Joker, Luna, Pepper and Shadow.

kristinaKristina Sexton earned her law degree from Barry University School of Law, with a specialization in Children and Families, and Trial Advocacy. She is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama. Mrs. Sexton focuses on primarily family law issues, juvenile law, DHR/CPS issues and Mediation. Mrs. Sexton is a Registered Mediator and has successfully mediated over 100 Family Law matters in the North Alabama region and continues to advocate for alternative dispute resolutions. Mrs. Sexton moved to Huntsville in 2012 and immediately became very active with the National Children’s Advocacy Center where she volunteered, and additionally she became trained as a Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate. Mrs. Sexton is also a licensed Guardian ad Litem, representing children in the Madison County, Morgan County, and Limestone County areas. Since 2014, Mrs. Sexton has been nationally recognized as being the “Top 10 Under 40” from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and continues to be selected for multiple recognitions for her work. She was selected as a Rising Star by SUPER LAWYERS in 2020 and again in 2021. The Huntsville Chamber of Commerce named Kris as “Young Professional of the Year”.  NXTSTEP has been also recognized as the “BEST LAW FIRM IN HUNTSVILLE” in 2021 and has received several business awards from the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Sexton lives in Madison County, and is married to Mr. David Brown. They have one son, Jack, and three dogs, Piper Moose, and Arnold. They are very active in the Madison County area and enjoy spending time outdoors and with their families.

Education

Barry University – Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
J.D., Trial Advocacy, Children and Families

University of Central Florida
BS, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice

CobyCoby Boswell and Kristina Sexton, are the founding partners of NXTStep Family Law, P.C. located at 1000 Church Street NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35801. Coby Boswell earned his law degree from Birmingham School of Law and since becoming licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama has focused primarily on Domestic Relations/ Family Law related legal matters including: adoptions, child custody disputes, child support, paternity, dependency, terminations of parental rights, fathers’ rights, appeals, alimony, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, wills and estates, real estate and property division matters, evictions, quiet title actions and other small business matters, such as the establishment of Corporations or Limited Liability Corporations. Coby represents clients in the Madison, Morgan, Limestone, and Lawrence Counties in North Alabama. 

Coby served as Family Law Chair of the Young Lawyer’s division of the American Bar Association in 2014- 2015 and the Vice Chair of the Custody Committee in 2017-2018.  Coby is a Member of the Madison County Bar Association, serves as a Guardian ad Litem, serving for the best interests of minor children in the Madison County, Morgan County, and Limestone County areas and is a board member and an active participant with the Madison County Volunteer Lawyer Program as a pro bono attorney, agreeing to take at least two cases per year.  In addition, Coby has been recognized as a Mid-South Rising Stars by Super Lawyers each and every year since 2017. In 2021, he was recognized as the Best Attorney by Best of Huntsville.  Coby also teaches Domestic Relations at Birmingham School of Law.

 Education

  • Birmingham School of Law, Juris Doctor (with honors), 2012
  • Top 17 in Graduating class
  • Recipient of the 2010-2011 Outstanding Freshman Award
  • Sigma Delta Kappa
  • University of Alabama in Huntsville, Masters in the Science of Management, 2004
  • University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Bachelor of Sciences in Economics, 2003
  • Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Alabama State Bar
  • American Bar Association
  • Madison County Bar Association

Nora Hickman earned her law degree from Birmingham School of Law in 2012.  Prior to law school, Ms. Hickman received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Montevallo.  Prior to law school, Ms. Hickman served as a community development volunteer with the United States Peace Corps and worked with families in crisis situations and survivors of domestic violence as a social worker.  Today, Ms. Hickman focuses her practice on family law, including divorce, child custody and support, and juvenile law.  She is a registered Guardian ad Litem and has served in that capacity since 2013.  Ms. Hickman’s clients have described her as “no-nonsense”, “extremely intelligent”, and “caring and professional”. In her personal time, Ms. Hickman is active in local community theatre and enjoys performing with Theatre Huntsville, Evil Cheez Productions, and Southern Rogue Theatre Company.  She also serves on the Board of Directors for Southern Rogue Theatre Company and Neighborhood Concepts, Inc.

 Education

  • Birmingham School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2012 (honors graduate)
  • University of Alabama, MSW, 2007 (honors graduate)
  • University of Montevallo, BSW, 2002

 

Robert Autrey earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, where he specialized in Trial Advocacy, serving on the Board of Advocates for the majority of his law school career. Prior to law school, he earned his Bachelor’s in Science from Auburn University. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and focuses primarily in Domestic Relations/Family Law related legal matters. Mr. Autrey also assist clients in handling their criminal defense matters. Mr. Autrey has been a resident of Madison and Limestone Counties since 2006. In his personal time, Mr. Autrey is active in the local Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community where he trains and competes. Mr. Autrey is a strong advocate that family comes first, and is adamant on representing anyone who is willing to ask for help.

Hannah Coulter graduated from Calhoun Community College with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. Hannah has been working as a family law paralegal with Kris since 2012. She lives in Madison County with her daughter, Ava, her cat, Maddie, and her dog, Millie. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

Shelbi graduated from Calhoun Community College with an associate degree in General Studies. She lives in Laceys Spring with her husband and three dogs. Shelbi is passionate about helping foster children and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Morgan County. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, baking cookies, and traveling to Honduras to visit her husband’s family.

 

 

Jocelyn Johnston is the Paralegal to Nora F. Hickman, Esq. She graduated from UAH with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and going on hikes with her dog.

 

Brigitte Sexton is the Office Administrator for NXTSTEP Family Law for the past 5 years and has worked in the Accounting and Office Management arena for over 25 years. She specializes in full cycle accounting, payroll, office management, collections, troubleshooting, and Human Resources.  Educated, certified and experienced in Quickbooks, Deltek, Great Plains, and Peachtree accounting software as well as Intuit, ADP, Paychex, and various payroll processing programs.  Brigitte continues to keep up the latest updates and technology. Family is always first in her life. She enjoys leisure time getting together with friends and family.

Samantha Brown is the Receptionist for NXTSTEP Law. She graduated from Porterville High School in Porterville California and moved to Alabama in 2016. Prior to joining NXTSTEP, she was a Fleet and Commercial Finance Manager for 3 years in the automotive industry. She specializes in accounting, financing, and office management. She currently resides in Decatur, AL. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé Dalton, their families, along with all of their animals Bo, Joker, Luna, Pepper and Shadow.