With over 20 years of experience in the legal community, Chris Smitherman has earned the reputation for being a strong advocate for his clients. Although he is licensed to practice in any and all state courts located in Alabama and Mississippi, he predominately works in Central Alabama with a heavy focus in Shelby, Chilton, Bibb, and Jefferson Counties. Chris grew up in small town Montevallo, the son of two pharmacists, and attended and graduated Jemison High School. Before earning his JD and while in law school, Chris worked as a licensed realtor. Chris possesses the skill...

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William C. White II

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 years experience

(205) 502-2000 1929 Third Avenue North
Suite 700
Birmingham, AL 35203

Free ConsultationCriminal and White Collar Crime
University of Alabama School of Law

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William White is a founding member of Parkman White, LLP. He is licensed in Alabama, New York, and the District of Columbia. A former prosecutor, his practice focuses on White Collar and Criminal Defense and he has been involved in some of the most high profile state and federal criminal cases across the country over the last 20 years. Parkman White, LLP has years of experience representing businesses and professionals in a wide variety of legal matters.

(334) 431-3584 661 West Main Street
Dothan, AL 36301

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Mr. Richard Stephen Jaffe

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years experience

(205) 930-9800 2320 Arlington Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of Alabama School of Law

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I have been a NBTA Board certified criminal law specialist since 1984, and concentrate in the areas of white-collar criminal defense and defense of serous crimes that include DUI charges. I have represented lawyers, businness men and woman, mayors, corporations, politicians, doctors and others for over thirty seven years. I am also a former prosecutor. In 2014 Super Lawyers lists me as one of the top 10 lawyers in the State, and I am the only criminal lawyer in the State on that exclusive list. I served on the board of NACDL for 9 years, and am former president of...

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William Lee Pfeifer Jr

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years experience

(800) 737-3702 One Perimeter Park South
Suite 100N
Birmingham, AL 35243

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

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William L. Pfeifer, Jr., (Bill Pfeifer) is an Alabama appellate lawyer representing clients all over the State of Alabama. He is a former staff attorney to the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, and has been practicing law since 1993. To learn more about his law practice, visit www.WilliamPfeifer.com.

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Steven D. Eversole

Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer

(866) 831-5292 850 Corporate Parkway
#114
Birmingham, AL 35242

Criminal, Appeals, Bankruptcy and DUI
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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Michael Moosavi Shabani

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

(205) 823-1223 1318 Alford Ave
Birmingham, AL 35226

Criminal, Divorce and Immigration
Birmingham School of Law(AL) and Birmingham School of Law

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I am an attorney practicing US Immigration Law. I have dual nationality and a proud Iranian/American. Our goal is to provide the best advice a lawyer can provide at reasonable fee and always keep the client's best interests in mind.

(866) 975-8472 5500 Southlake Park
Suite 200-250
Birmingham, AL 35244

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Frank Wilson Myers Sr

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years experience

(205) 381-5629 2081 Columbiana Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35216

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and Workers' Comp
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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Graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 1980. I have worked as an immigration lawyer, civil lawyer with a focus on Workers Compensation, and from 1997 – present, a criminal justice attorney with a focus on capital murder defense. From 2004 – 2016 I worked in international Rule of Law (ROL) development serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Washington (with the Department of Justice).

In Iraq I served as a senior policy advisor, strategic planner, manager, and liaison with high-level officials in government justice institutions, numerous civil society and professional associations, legal education institutions, and international organizations on...

(251) 202-0661 308 Hall Avenue
Bay Minette , AL 36507

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Howard Hube Dodd Jr

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney

(205) 327-8388 2323 Second Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Municipal
University of Alabama School of Law

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Joseph A. Ingram

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 years experience

(205) 438-6666 3 Office Park Cir
Suite 230
Birmingham, AL 35223

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Birmingham School of Law

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I have been practicing law in Alabama for 14 years. My practice is based on litigation of civil and criminal cases. I have represented individuals and businesses throughout the state of Alabama and the Southeast in Federal court. To date, I have successfully tried more than 10 federal jury trials, including two excessive force actions under 42 U.S.C. 1983 and one case under the Eight Amendment for cruel and unusual punishment. I was selected by the Federal Court to serve as a charter member of the Federal Defender for the Northern District of Alabama . Also, my...

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Christopher Calvin Reid

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years experience

(205) 913-7406 2101 4th Avenue South, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35233

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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Chris Reid graduated from Samford University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He then received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in May 2010. Mr. Reid has held policy positions working for the Alabama Policy Institute and the Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C, where he also interned for House Republican Whip Roy Blunt. While in law school, Mr. Reid worked as a summer law clerk for the Alabama Attorney General Office and Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett (a prominent law firm in Montgomery).Upon graduating law school, Chris held the position of Health and Judiciary...

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Kathy Long Skipper

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer

(205) 939-1010 1901 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard South
Birmingham, AL 35209

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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Mr. Stephen Andrew Strickland

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience

(205) 516-2055 2320 Arlington Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Employment and Personal Injury
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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I have over twenty-four (24) years of extensive experience in the areas of civil and criminal law in Alabama’s state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Specializing in both civil and criminal cases has given me a unique advantage over most attorneys because I have learned techniques that are applicable to both disciplines of the law. For most of my legal career, I have had a BV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating. My practice areas have been criminal defense, state and federal appellate practice, particularly with an emphasis on death penalty cases, sexual harassment, employment...

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Michael J. Upton

Tuscaloosa County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience

(205) 799-3800 410 20th Avenue
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Municipal
University of Alabama School of Law

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Clyde Edward Riley

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years experience

(205) 212-5577 2175 11th Court South
Birmingham, AL 35205

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and White Collar Crime
University of Alabama School of Law

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I have been helping people solve problems since 1983. I pride myself on providing dependable service with dedicated representation. In 1990, I changed the focus of my practice to emphasize helping people facing family-related and marital problems as well as criminal charges. I understand the stress and emotions my clients are experiencing when they seek my help, and I provide the personalized, caring service they need during these difficult times.

Whether your legal issue requires immediate action or you just need advice and counsel about how to proceed, please contact me, Clyde Riley, at the Riley Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama....

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C. Brandon Sellers III

Dallas County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience

(344) 529-9377 114 Lauderdale St
Selma, AL 36701

Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
University of Alabama School of Law

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Anthony Jerome Muhammad

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer

(205) 428-9000 P O Box 362151
Birmingham, AL 35236

Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Civil Rights and Estate Planning
Miles College of Law(AL)

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"SEEKING TRUTH, JUSTICE AND EQUALITY"

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Ken Guin

Walker County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

(205) 512-0304 229 19th Street West
Jasper, AL 35501

Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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Ken Guin is an attorney with a practice in Jasper, Alabama located on the historic courthouse square. Guin’s practice serves North Alabama from Birmingham and Tuscaloosa through the Tennessee Valley. Ken Guin represents clients who have suffered Personal Injury and work related injuries. Additionally, he represents clients seeking Social Security Disability, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Bankruptcy Protection and Probate Court. Ken Guin has significant experience in Municipal Courts. He is a former Cordova City Prosecutor and currently serves as Municipal Judge in Carbon Hill. Ken Guin is a registered Mediator. He registered...

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William K. "Chip" Bradford

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney

(205) 802-8823 3928 Montclair Road
Suite 208
Mountain Brook, AL 35213

Criminal, Appeals, Business and Divorce
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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Mr. Bradford was admitted to the Alabama Bar in 1993 after graduating from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is a native of Byram, Mississippi, and moved to Birmingham, Alabama to attend law school in 1990. During his 19 years of practice, Mr. Bradford has handled numerous jury trials in both State and Federal courts. He has counseled individual and corporate clients from both the plaintiff as well as the defense prospective. Mr. Bradford's case experience includes a broad range, including the defense of personal injury and wrongful death claims, defense of workers compensation claims,...

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Brenda Ann Dixon

Tuscaloosa County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience

(205) 657-6515 16 Springbrook
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-2301

Criminal
University of Alabama School of Law

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Criminal Defense Lawyer.

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Allen M Shabani

Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years experience

(205) 624-4043 3156 Pelham Parkway
Suite 2B
Pelham, AL 35124

Criminal
Miles College

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This law office practices immigration law, family law and divorce, criminal defense and post convictions and parole, car accident and personal injury law. We are conveniently located in Pelham Alabama just 6 miles from the Galleria Mall in Birmingham. Our goal is client satisfaction and positive results.

3156 Pelham Parkway
Suite 2B
Pelham, AL 35124

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Mr. James Richard Esdale

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience

(205) 254-3216 2323 2nd av. n.
Birmingham, AL 35203

Free ConsultationCriminal, Consumer, DUI and Divorce
Birmingham School of Law

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John Adam Chavez

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney

(205) 538-7359 205 20th Street North
Suite 1020
Birmingham, AL 35203

Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Immigration
Birmingham School of Law, Birmingham Alabama

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Richard Carl Perry Jr.

Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience

(205) 417-3950 2163 Pelham Parkway
Suite 213
Pelham, AL 35124

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Birmingham School of Law

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Richard was born and raised in Madison, MS. He graduated high school from Madison Central and then attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science. Richard then moved to Birmingham where he attended and earned his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. Richard is married to the former Christina Zapf of Brisbane, Australia. He has two children, Trey and Della. He attends church regularly in Montevallo, AL. In his free time, Richard enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

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Michael L Capleone

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 15 years experience

(205) 915-6836 P.O. Box 660302
Vestavia Hills, AL 35266-0302

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Birmingham School of Law

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I have a general practice that focuses on Criminal and Family Law. I'm just a phone call away.

(205) 915-6836 P.O. Box 660302
Vestavia Hills, AL 35266-0302

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Randal Simpson Ford

Tuscaloosa County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience

(205) 454-7500 422 Paul W. Bryant Drive East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

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The Ford Firm practices personal injury law and wrongful death. We represent students in criminal cases such as Marijuana Possession , DUI / DWI, Public Intoxication and other misdemeanors. The Firm also practices in the area of domestic relations including contested and uncontested divorce, custody, visitation and contempt cases.

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Martin Evan Weinberg

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney

(205) 785-5575 405 19th Street Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218

Criminal, Administrative, DUI and Insurance Claims

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Derek B. Simms

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years experience

(205) 453-9700 608 37th St. S.
Birmingham, AL 35222

Free ConsultationCriminal, Insurance Claims, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice

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Derek B. Simms is a former insurance claims adjuster and accident scene investigator. He handles a wide spectrum of personal injury claims, including wrongful death, and criminal matters in federal, state and local courts.

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Byron Mark Richardson

Chilton County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience

(205) 280-6155 405 2nd Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045

Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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John Louis Bodie

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience

(205) 701-4444 P.O. Box 947
Trussville, AL 35173

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Edinburgh and Birmingham School of Law

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Sam P. Dixon

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer

(205) 414-7425 2100 SouthBridge Pkwy Suite 650
Birmingham, AL 35209

Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Divorce
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University

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Mr. Sam P. Dixon, III was born in Mobile, Alabama. The great-grandson of the Alabama Governor, Frank Dixon, Sam has come from a long family history of politics and the legal profession. Mr. Dixon always admired and respected the legal profession and aspired to help people obtain justice and fairness through the legal process. Sam obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and then decided to continue his career in law. After receiving his law degree from Faulkner University in just two and a half years, Mr. Sam Dixon went on to clerk for both the Alabama Department...

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Clint C. Thomas

Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years experience

(205) 668-4546 8254 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040

Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa and Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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I have over 20 years of legal experience in Shelby County and its surrounding areas. I gladly return telephone calls. Please see my website www.clintthomaslaw.com for more detailed information.

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Christopher Weaver

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 2 years experience

(844) 993-2837 300 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Suite 301
Birmingham, AL 35203

Criminal, Bankruptcy and Consumer

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Jay Ephriam Tidwell

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience

(205) 800-8596 2001 Park Place N
Suite 253
Birmingham, AL 35203

Criminal and DUI
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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As founding attorney at Tidwell Law Group, Birmingham lawyer Jay Tidwell provides counsel in DUI and other criminal defense cases. Since 2004, Mr. Tidwell has been practicing as a lawyer in Alabama. Before establishing his current practice, Attorney Tidwell was a partner at the firm Cloud and Tidwell, LLC. Mr. Tidwell received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from University of Alabama in Birmingham and a Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law. He holds memberships with several professional organizations including the Birmingham Bar Association, Alabama State Bar and Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

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Amanda Dawn Mulkey

Tuscaloosa County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(205) 409-3140 701 22nd Avenue
Suite 1
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Criminal, Appeals, Divorce and Family

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Jeffrey D. Bramer

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years experience

(205) 777-7658 1 Perimeter Park South
Suite 100 N
Birmingham, AL 35243

Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets

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Belinda Ann Weldon

(205) 504-9400 1027 23rd Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Birmingham School of Law(AL)

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Ronnie Dale Thrasher

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years experience

(205) 930-9800 The Alexander House
2320 Arlington Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205

Criminal, Administrative, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

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Austin Burdick

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience

(205) 585-1873 1020 Ninth Ave. SW
Bessemer, AL 35022

Criminal, Appeals, Business and Collections
Birmingham School of Law

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Austin Burdick graduated summa cum laude from the University of Montevallo, where he studied History. He then attended the Birmingham School of Law at night and worked full time during the day to support his young family. Austin graduated in the top third of his class in law school. While attending law school Austin worked for Merrill Legal Solutions were he gained valuable courtroom and deposition experience as a trial consultant. As a trial consultant, Austin consulted on high profile cases including Richard Scrushy v. HealthSouth. After four years with Merrill Austin entered private practice with a local law firm. After...

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Scott James Meyer

Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 8 years experience

(205) 208-1823 1211 28th Street South
Suite 105
Birmingham, AL 35205

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime

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Passionately defending your constitutional rights by offering first-class criminal defense representation in Birmingham and across Alabama. Scott James Meyer specializes in serious criminal matters such as sex crimes, sex offenses, child abuse, internet crimes and violent crimes. He helps his clients by conducting investigations with a hands-on approach. He has a team of highly trained investigators including a retired special agent for the Justice Department and a former City of Hoover police officer. He has a reputation for educating others about criminal law and is committed to helping those who need it most against the rapid and...

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Bibb County Criminal Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services

Legal Services Corporation of Alabama, Inc. Tuscaloosa Regional Office
(205) 758-7503
Tuscaloosa, AL

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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