Joshua D. Arnold

Josh Arnold became a named/founding partner in the firm of Fortune, Beard, Arnold, Graham, & Arnold, LLP in 2024. Mr. Arnold has represented clients in civil, criminal, domestic, estate, and probate matters since  2010 and has extensive trial experience in state courts. Over time, his focus has shifted to the areas of state and local government law, and he currently serves as City Attorney for a number of cities in Shelby County and Chilton County. At his previous firm, he had the pleasure of being one of the County Attorneys for Shelby County along with representing multiple other governmental and public entities.

Prior to practicing law, Josh taught Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Economics, Psychology & Sociology, and guitar at Shelby County High School in Columbiana, Alabama.

Education
Birmingham School of Law. J.D., 2010 (with honors)
University of Montevallo, M. Ed., 2006
University of Montevallo, B.S. in Social Science, 2004 (magna cum laude)