Meet Ken Moore & Leslie Schiffman Moore — Bessemer Attorneys

Big firms often hand your case down the line. At Moore & Moore, you hire attorneys with 58 years of combined experience who show up, prepare the case, and stand beside you in court — with local experience and real accountability.

Ken Moore

38 years of practice

Ken Moore is a lifelong Bessemer resident known for steady courtroom advocacy and a practical, direct approach. After working inside the system early in his career, he built a long-standing private practice focused on protecting people when the stakes are high — from everyday charges to the most serious felony accusations.

Education: Auburn University (B.A.) • Cumberland School of Law (J.D.)
Experience: Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office • Government service (Governor Brewer, Senator Sparkman) • Private practice since 1988
Community & Leadership: Municipal Judge (Hueytown, Pleasant Grove) • City Prosecutor (Adamsville) • Chairman, Jefferson County Personnel Board • Bar Commissioner (Bessemer Cut-Off Division)

What clients notice: calm guidance when things feel chaotic — and a courtroom presence that’s earned respect over decades in the Bessemer community.

Leslie Schiffman Moore

20 years of practice

Leslie Schiffman Moore brings a rare dual perspective: she has handled cases from the prosecution side and the defense side. Her background includes high-volume trial work, statewide prosecution assignments, and deep experience in sensitive, high-stakes matters. Today, she applies that same rigor to defending the accused — with disciplined preparation and clear direction.

Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham (Psychology) • University of Alabama (Law degree)
Trial & Case Experience: Former Chief Assistant District Attorney (Bessemer DA’s Office) • Tried a record number of cases in a single year • Called on by the Attorney General for statewide prosecutions
Special Qualifications: Qualified by the State to serve as lead counsel in Capital Murder cases • Certified Mitigation Expert working against the death penalty across Alabama
Community Connection: Graduate of Leadership Hoover • Board of Directors: Aldridge Gardens • Past board service: Clay House Child Advocacy Center, Birmingham Museum of Art • Active in her Episcopal church leadership

What clients notice: direct answers, steady confidence, and a case plan that’s built for court — not just for paperwork.

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