Carlos A. Gonzalez

Carlos Gonzalez and his family have lived in Shelby County for over 40 years. Carlos grew up near Pelham and his daughter attends school at Oak Mountain.

Carlos began his legal career in 1997 practicing law in Alabaster with his brother, Marco Gonzalez. Their father, Ben Gonzalez, still serves as the administrator for the family owned business.

Carlos has worked as a prosecutor for 20 years. He has handled thousands of cases ranging from juvenile delinquency to capital murder and appeared before judges from multiple jurisdictions. This experience has given Carlos a unique opportunity to observe and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a variety of court programs that promote the rehabilitation of first time offenders, restoration of families, and public safety.

Carlos has spent most of his life in Shelby County. He was raised in Shelby County by parents who worked in Shelby County. Carlos received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama in 1993 and his Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law in 1997. Carlos returned to Shelby County after law school to make his home and raise his family in Shelby County.