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Athens Legal Resources

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Athens Government Website

Athens Legal Code
Alabama Law
Alabama Constitution
Alabama Codes from Justia
Code of Alabama from Alabama Legislative Information System Online (ALISON)
Administrative Code of Alabama from ALISON
Alabama Legislation 1998+ from ALISON

Alabama State Government
Office of the Governor - Official website of Alabama's governor.
Alabama State Legislature - comprised of the House and Senate.
State Senate - The Alabama State Senate is composed of 35 Senators. Each Senator represents a district of approximately 120,000 Alabamians.
House of Representatives - The Alabama House of Representatives is comprised of 105 members. Each member represents a district of approximately 40,000 people. All revenue raising matters must originate in the House.
Administrative Office of Courts - The purpose of the website is to keep the user informed about the Alabama Court System - its people, policies, events, and legal issues. It also provides access to a wide variety of information for those in the Alabama legal community.
Supreme Court - Alabama has three appellate courts - the Supreme Court, the Court of Civil Appeals, and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Court of Civil Appeals
Court of Criminal Appeals

Legal Related Alabama State Agencies and Organizations
Alabama State Bar
Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution - The Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized to develop, implement, administer, assist, and manage alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs in the courts, neighborhoods, educational facilities and government agencies within the State of Alabama.
Board of Pardons & Paroles - The mission of this agency is to enhance the safety of citizens by providing the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Courts, which have probationary powers, with investigation and supervision of adult felony offenders who are placed on parole and probation.
State Law Library - The Alabama Supreme Court and State Law Library is the oldest law library in Alabama having been established in 1828 as the Library Society of the Bench and Bar of the Supreme Court, a private non-profit organization whose goal was to provide a library for the exclusive use of the Bench and Bar of the Supreme Court of the State.
Alabama Law Institute - Propose is to to clarify and simplify the laws of Alabama, to revise laws that are out-of-date and to fill in gaps in the law where there exists legal confusion. Created by act of the Legislature in 1967, the Alabama Law Institute was funded and commenced operations in 1969. The Institute is housed in the Law Center Building on the University of Alabama campus.
Department of Forensic Sciences - The Department of Forensic Sciences is the scientific arm of investigative agencies, with duties to assist sheriffs, police chiefs, coroners, state officials, and other law enforcement agencies in investigations of deaths and crimes.
Legislative Reference Service - Provides legal services to the Alabama legislature, the governor, and other state officers.
Alabama Legislature Information System Online

State Attorney General
Federal Courts
Alabama Northern


Athens Statistics

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  • Population (2000): 56,405
  • Land Area (2000): 982.775 square kilometers
  • Water Area (2000): 71.342 square kilometers

Athens Population By Year


Year PopulationYear PopulationYear Population
200020,661200219,135200319,612
200119,041  200419,999

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Houses (2000): 22,950

Athens Population - Urban/Rural

Urban/RuralPopulationPercent
 Urban20,84336.95%
 Rural, Farm1,0941.94%
 Rural, Non-farm34,47361.11%

Athens Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Athens Employment Information

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Athens Employment By Industry


 Male, with percent of employed male population
1.Construction2,29116.21%
2.Transportation Equipment Manufacturing1,0187.20%
3.Metal Manufactuing7515.31%
4.Public Administration6564.64%
5.Professional / Scientific / Tech Services6074.30%
6.Educational Services4963.51%
7.Computer and Electronic Manufacturing4723.34%
8.Furniture and Related Manufacturing4723.34%
9.Accommodation and Food Services4232.99%
10.Admin, Support, and Waste Management4112.91%
11.Utilities3922.77%
12.Repair and Maintenance3792.68%
13.Food Manufacturing3342.36%
14.Chemical Manufacturing3302.34%
15.Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers3132.21%
16.Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting3122.21%
17.Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing2882.04%
18.Miscellaneous Manufacturing2631.86%
19.Health Care2601.84%
20.Food and Beverage Stores2311.63%
 Female, with percent of employed female population
1.Educational Services1,53213.64%
2.Health Care1,27511.35%
3.Accommodation and Food Services7656.81%
4.Public Administration5825.18%
5.Transportation Equipment Manufacturing5404.81%
6.Department and Other General Stores5384.79%
7.Professional / Scientific / Tech Services5064.50%
8.Social Assistance4203.74%
9.Finance and Insurance4143.69%
10.Computer and Electronic Manufacturing3883.45%
11.Food and Beverage Stores3493.11%
12.Admin, Support, and Waste Management3052.72%
13.Food Manufacturing2332.07%
14.Construction2061.83%
15.Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations1931.72%
16.Personal and Laundry Services1771.58%
17.Real Estate and Rental and Leasing1581.41%
18.Miscellaneous Manufacturing1301.16%
19.Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes1271.13%
20.Private Household Services1271.13%

Athens Employment By Job


 Male, with percent of employed male population
1.Other Production Occupations1,1978.47%
2.Metal Workers and Plastic Workers9136.46%
3.Other Installation / Maintenance7905.59%
4.Other Management Occupations6214.39%
5.Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers6144.35%
6.Other Construction Trades5643.99%
7.Engineers5163.65%
8.Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers4773.38%
9.Vehicle Mechanics4693.32%
10.Other Sales and Related Occupations4603.26%
11.Construction Laborers4293.04%
12.Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching4172.95%
13.Computer Specialists4142.93%
14.Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance3962.80%
15.Assemblers and Fabricators3532.50%
16.Other Material Moving Workers3222.28%
17.Retail Sales, Not cashiers2902.05%
18.Carpenters2791.97%
19.Operations Managers Non Finance2201.56%
20.Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact2111.49%
 Female, with percent of employed female population
1.Teachers, Pre/Primary School7016.24%
2.Secretaries and Admins6005.34%
3.Other Office and Admin Support5665.04%
4.Other Production Occupations5665.04%
5.Cashiers5234.66%
6.Other Sales and Related Occupations4764.24%
7.Retail Sales, Not cashiers4183.72%
8.Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance3653.25%
9.Registered Nurses3242.88%
10.Assemblers and Fabricators3222.87%
11.Other Management Occupations3112.77%
12.Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching3032.70%
13.Business Operations Specialists2892.57%
14.Cooks and Food Preparation Workers2772.47%
15.Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health2612.32%
16.Child Care Workers2502.23%
17.Health Technologists and Technicians2262.01%
18.Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service2252.00%
19.Metal Workers and Plastic Workers2111.88%
20.Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing2101.87%

Athens Hours Worked Per Week In 1999

Hours Per Week PopulationPercent
35 or more hours23,80854.09%
15-35 hours3,9128.89%
1-14 hours9152.08%
No regular hours15,37834.94%

Athens Time Left For Work

Time PopulationPercent
Midnight-4:59 AM1,0854.41%
5 AM-5:29 AM1,0664.33%
5:30 AM-5:59 AM1,8327.45%
6 AM-6:29 AM3,16012.85%
6:30 AM-6:59 AM3,59014.60%
7 AM-7:29 AM3,80715.48%
7:30 AM-7:59 AM3,40113.83%
8 AM-8:29 AM1,4575.92%
8:30 AM-8:59 AM6492.64%
9:00 AM-9:59 AM7803.17%
10:00 AM-10:59 AM3061.24%
11:00 AM-11:59 AM1580.64%
Noon-3:59 PM1,5986.50%
4 PM-11:59 PM1,7026.92%

Athens Length Of Commute In Minutes

Minutes PopulationPercent
Less than 55772.35%
5-92,4499.96%
10-143,40713.85%
15-193,53914.39%
20-243,17812.92%
25-291,5116.14%
30-344,31717.56%
35-398663.52%
40-449633.92%
45-592,62310.67%
60-896222.53%
At least 905392.19%

Athens Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation


Minutes Population (public)Percent Population (private)Percent
Under 30460.19%14,61559.43%
30-4400.00%6,14624.99%
45-59100.04%2,61310.63%
At least 60130.05%1,1484.67%

Athens Type Of Commute

TypePopulationPercent
 Bicycle00.00%
 Car / truck / van, carpool3,01012.00%
 Car / truck / van, solo21,11284.18%
 Motorcycle260.10%
 Other1320.53%
 Public transportation690.28%
 Walked2420.96%
 Worked at home4881.95%

Athens Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Athens Family Information

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Households (2000): 21,013 (53,627 people)
Families (2000): 15,625 (47,122 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 6,216
People at same address in 1995: 30,970

Athens Household Income in 1999


IncomePopulationPercent
Under $10,0002,32511.03%
$10,000-$14,9991,6517.83%
$15,000-$19,9991,6477.81%
$20,000-$24,9991,6037.60%
$25,000-$29,9991,4356.81%
$30,000-$34,9991,1865.63%
$35,000-$39,9991,5197.21%
$40,000-$44,9991,0184.83%
$45,000-$49,9999354.44%
$50,000-$59,9991,8768.90%
$60,000-$74,9992,18610.37%
$75,000-$99,9992,0319.64%
$100,000-$124,9998984.26%
$125,000-$149,9993401.61%
$150,000-$199,9992661.26%
$200,000 or more1630.77%

Athens Household Type

TypePopulationPercent
 Nonfamily, 1 person4,98123.60%
 Family, 2 people6,64931.51%
 Nonfamily, 2 people4682.22%
 Family, 3 people3,91018.53%
 Nonfamily, 3 people630.30%
 Family, 4 people3,32415.75%
 Nonfamily, 4 people260.12%
 Family, 5 people1,1675.53%
 Nonfamily, 5 people110.05%
 Family, 6 people3251.54%
 Nonfamily, 6 people20.01%
 Family, 7 or more people1750.83%
 Nonfamily, 7 or more people20.01%

Athens Household Income Type

Type PopulationPercent
Earnings16,83130.43%
Interest / Dividend / Rent6,15511.13%
Public Assistance6571.19%
Retirement3,8747.00%
Self Employment2,2814.12%
Social Security5,3929.75%
Supplemental Security1,0641.92%
Wage / Salary16,29029.45%
Other2,7635.00%

Athens Family Type

TypePopulationPercent
 No children under 186,92354.59%
 With children under 185,75945.41%

Athens Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)

TypePopulationPercent
 Divorced2,81712.36%
 Married13,78960.50%
 Never Married5,73025.14%
 Widowed4572.01%

Athens Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)

TypePopulationPercent
 Divorced2,23410.13%
 Married13,74362.34%
 Never Married3,67916.69%
 Widowed2,39110.85%

Athens Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Athens Education Information

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Athens Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)

DegreePopulationPercent
 Less than 9th grade3,6568.59%
 9th-12th grade, no diploma7,47017.55%
 High school diploma or equivalent13,56131.86%
 Some college, no degree9,08921.35%
 Associate degree2,0684.86%
 Bachelors degree4,79011.25%
 Graduate or professional degree1,9284.53%

Athens Population In School (3 or older)

School Level In Public SchoolPercent In Private SchoolPercentTotalPercent
Nursery or preschool4030.71%4410.78%8441.50%
Kindergarten6641.18%790.14%7431.32%
Grades 1-42,9385.21%2600.46%3,1985.67%
Grades 5-83,1505.58%2240.40%3,3745.98%
Grades 9-122,9095.16%1990.35%3,1085.51%
Undergrad college2,0453.63%1790.32%2,2243.94%
Graduate or professional school3100.55%580.10%3680.65%
Total12,41922.02%1,4402.55%13,85924.57%

Athens Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Athens Public Benefits Information

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Athens Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999

Above/BelowPopulationPercent
 At Or Above Poverty Level47,04987.64%
 Below Poverty Level6,63712.36%

Athens Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Athens Criminal Information

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Correctional Institution Population (2000): 2,186

Athens Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year



Year Aggravated Assault Forcible Rape Murder / Manslaughter RobberyTotal Violent Crimes Arson Burglary Larceny / Theft Motor Vehicle TheftTotal Property Crimes
20001.8390.0970.0481.1623.1460.0975.27627.7331.74234.848
20010.4730.1580.0000.7881.4180.0004.04427.2041.78633.034
20020.5230.0520.1050.5231.2020.0006.21930.5201.82938.568
20030.2550.0000.0000.3570.6120.0004.94627.8401.27534.061
20040.3500.2000.0000.3500.9000.0003.90024.5511.55030.002

Athens Law Enforcement Employeess

Year Officers Civilian
20041140
20051243
20061243
20071143

Athens Crime Index

Year Index
2000785
2001656
2002761

Athens Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Athens Immigration & Civil Rights Information

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Athens Population By Age

AgePopulationPercent
0-9 Years7,61713.50%
10-19 Years7,66813.59%
20-29 Years7,57413.43%
30-39 Years9,44016.74%
40-49 Years8,73615.49%
50-59 Years6,66311.81%
60-69 Years4,4647.91%
70-79 Years2,8044.97%
80-89 Years1,2182.16%
90+ Years2210.39%

Athens Population - Male/Female

Male/FemalePopulationPercent
 Male28,74650.96%
 Female27,65949.04%

Athens Population By Ethnicity

EthnicityPopulationPercent
 Caucasian46,53882.51%
 African-American7,37413.07%
 Hispanic/Latino1,5382.73%
 Multiracial4720.84%
 Amerindian2570.46%
 Asian1940.34%
 Other Race230.04%
 Pacific Islander90.02%

Athens Top Specified Ancestries

RankAncestry PopulationPercent Of Specified Ancestries
1.United States Or American12,69338.06%
2.Irish5,45416.35%
3.English4,37413.11%
4.German4,12912.38%
5.Scotch Irish9672.90%
6.French Non-Basque8522.55%
7.Scottish8232.47%
8.African6251.87%
9.Italian6101.83%
10.European5761.73%

Athens Top Languages Spoken At Home

RankLanguage PopulationPercent Of Reported Languages
1.Only English50,49695.87%
2.Spanish Or Spanish Creole1,4202.70%
3.German1860.35%
4.French1290.24%
5.Italian1290.24%
6.Vietnamese470.09%
7.Japanese460.09%
8.Chinese380.07%
9.Hindi280.05%
10.Yiddish260.05%

Athens Citizen Type

TypePopulationPercent
 Citizen by birth55,47498.34%
 Naturalized immigrant3080.55%
 Not a citizen6281.11%

Athens Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Athens Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Athens Zip Codes

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Alphabetical | By Population

3561135613 
3561235614