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Kira Yalon Fonteneau

Fonteneau & Arnold LLC | Barrett & Farahany • Birmingham, AL
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2151 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL, 35205, US

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About

Kira Yalon Fonteneau is a distinguished attorney at Fonteneau & Arnold LLC and Barrett & Farahany, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia before obtaining her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. Kira began her legal career in Birmingham in 2005 and is licensed to practice in Alabama, Georgia, and Virginia, with a primary focus on Alabama. From 2013 to 2016, Kira made history as Jefferson County’s first Public Defender, where she demonstrated her commitment to providing quality legal representation. Before her role in the Public Defender’s Office, she cultivated a robust practice in criminal defense, employment law, and civil litigation. In addition to her legal practice, Kira is actively involved in the legal community. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association, the Board of Bar Commissioners for the Alabama State Bar, and the National Legal Advocacy Subcommittee of the American Diabetes Association. Her dedication to her clients and the community underscores her reputation as a leading advocate in her areas of expertise.

About Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle legal matters involving property transactions, disputes, and development. They ensure smooth closings and protect clients' property rights. Common matters include property purchases, sales transactions, title disputes, landlord-tenant issues.

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Credentials

Education
2005 University of Georgia School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998 University of Virginia BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2016 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2013 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2011 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Associations
2014 - Present Alabama State Bar Bar Commissioner 2013 - 2015 Birmingham Bar Association Executive Council 2009 - 2011 Birmingham Bar Association Executive Council
Updated: Mar 25, 2026