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Transparency & Open Records Compliance in Alabama
Shine A Light On What They’re Trying To Hide
Too many Alabama boards and agencies operate like they’re above the law—dodging transparency, denying access, and burying the truth.
At Kreps Law Firm, we help professionals, journalists, whistleblowers, and reform advocates demand access to the records, data, and communications the public is entitled to. When agencies hide behind vague excuses or flat-out ignore the law, we give you the strategy to fight back.
This isn’t about curiosity—it’s about accountability.
The Right To Know Is Guaranteed By Law
Alabama’s Open Records laws (and the Alabama Public Records Act) require government bodies—including licensing boards and state agencies—to produce:
- Meeting minutes and audio
- Emails and correspondence related to public business
- Financial records, salary information, and contract payments
- Board decisions, disciplinary actions, and settlement agreements
- Public complaints and investigative documents (with limited exceptions)
When they refuse, delay, or play games with these requests, they’re violating the law—and that’s where we step in.
How We Help You Uncover The Truth
We don’t just tell you to “file a request.” We build a plan to get answers—and escalate if they don’t play fair.
Here’s how we help:
- Drafting clear and enforceable open records requests
- Challenging illegal denials or excessive redactions
- Uncovering improper use of “attorney-client privilege” to hide misconduct
- Helping whistleblowers request their own files and timelines
- Filing strategic follow-ups and demands for production
- Coordinating public records campaigns tied to reform goals
- Consulting with journalists or citizen investigators on high-impact access strategies
They think red tape will wear you down. We’ll cut through it.
Common Excuses We See—And How To Defeat Them
We’ve seen every shady dodge and delay tactic there is:
- “It’s too burdensome to search for that.”
- “That file is protected by attorney-client privilege.”
- “We don’t keep records in that format.”
- “That’s exempt because it’s part of an ongoing investigation.”
- (And everyone’s favorite): “We’ll get back to you… eventually.”
We know how to respond, escalate, and use their own words and laws against them.
Who We Work With
Our open records compliance strategy is designed for:
- Professionals trying to expose board retaliation or misconduct
- Legislators or staffers working on reform legislation
- Whistleblowers who need documentation to tell the full story
- Journalists, bloggers, and watchdogs digging into state board operations
- Citizen coalitions organizing for sunset review or legislative action
- Anyone who’s been stonewalled by a public agency that’s supposed to answer to the people
You have a right to know. We’ll help you enforce it.
Ready to uncover what they don’t want you to see?
If you’ve been denied records, hit with delays, or given the runaround—don’t give up. Call Kreps Law Firm today or click below to schedule a strategy consultation.
👉 They thought you’d forget. We won’t. Let’s find out what they’ve been hiding.