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William C. White II
William C. White II
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Alabama Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience

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... Read More »
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Kathryn Kyatt King
Kathryn Kyatt King
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Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer

I can provide personalized legal services to all of my clients. Additionally, I can be accessible and attentive because my main goal is taking care of my clients instead of billing hours to meet large-firm goals. If you... Read More »
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Steven D. Eversole
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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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Richard Carl Perry Jr.
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Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 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.
Frank Wilson Myers Sr
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Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(205) 381-5629 4573 Eagle Point Drive
 Birmingham, AL 35242
Free ConsultationCriminal
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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An Alabama attorney with over 34 years as a criminal justice practitioner with 17 years of courtroom trial experience. 12 years of international field experience in international Rule of Law (ROL) and Justice Sector development. In 2004, he began serving overseas. In Iraq as a member of US Department of State, and in Afghanistan at the US Embassy, he served as a senior policy adviser, strategic planner, ROL Team Leader, and manager. As a liaison with high level officials in government justice institutions, numerous civil society and professional associations, legal education institutions, and international organizations on justice related...
Clint C. Thomas
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Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 24 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.
Christopher Smitherman
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Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(205) 665-4357 725 West Street
 Montevallo, AL 35115
Criminal, Family, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Mississippi
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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...
Allen M Shabani
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Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 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.
Kathryn Kyatt King
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(205) 218-9337 3590 Pelham Pkwy
#254
 Pelham, AL 35124
Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 3 years experience
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Birmingham School of Law
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I can provide personalized legal services to all of my clients. Additionally, I can be accessible and attentive because my main goal is taking care of my clients instead of billing hours to meet large-firm goals.

If you face a criminal charge, regardless of its severity, I will fight for you before and during criminal proceedings and explain what you can expect from the legal process and as possible outcomes.

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Joel C. Watson
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Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(205) 663-9500 1240 1st Street North
Jessup Bldg, Suite 102
 Alabaster, AL 35007
Criminal, Collections and Domestic Violence
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35 years practicing law in Shelby, Jefferson, Chilton & Bibb counties Former Judge in Hoover, Alabaster, Harpersville, Vincent, Wilsonville Mentor to many successful Attorneys
Mr John Martin Eades Jr
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Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 20 years experience
(205) 664-3860 8050 Highway 70, Suite B
 Calera, AL 35040
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Traffic Tickets
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Levy Rudolph Walker Jr.
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Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Attorney
(205) 915-5389 P.O. Box 131
 Calera, AL 35040
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
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Jeffrey Bryan Pino
Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Attorney
(205) 663-1581 363 Canyon Park Dr
 Pelham, AL 35124
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and DUI
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Marco Antonio Gonzalez
Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer
(205) 621-4100 128 1st St S
 Alabaster, AL 35007
Criminal and DUI
Birmingham School of Law(AL)
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Fred Franklin Ledbetter Jr
Shelby County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer
(205) 991-9290 5370 Greystone Way
 Birmingham, AL 35242
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Birmingham School of Law(AL)
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William C. White II
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 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.
Mr. Richard Stephen Jaffe
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 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...
Michael L Capleone
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(205) 915-6836 P.O. Box 660302
 Vestavia Hills, AL 35266-0302
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Municipal and Probate
Birmingham School of Law
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I have a general practice that has assisted many happy clients.
James Derek Drennan
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(205) 803-3500 500 Office Park Drive, Suite 100
 Birmingham, AL 35223
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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Derek Drennan has been a dedicated advocate for his clients for over 20 years. He has focused his practice in the defense of citizens accused of crimes both great and small. Aggressively challenging the federal and state government’s attempts to strip his clients of their lives, liberties and their property at each and every opportunity has been a consistent feature of his practice.

Drennan is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He received his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law in May of 1996 and was admitted...
Christopher Calvin Reid
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 8 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...
Joseph C. Kreps Sr
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney
(866) 348-2889 1932 Laurel Road, Suite 1-B
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Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Cumberland School of Law at Samford University
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Kreps Law Firm, LLC practices DUI defense statewide including Jefferson County, Alabama. Joseph C. Kreps is an Alabama DUI Defense Attorney focusing on DUI and traffic violation cases throughout the state. Mr. Kreps is a certified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner and Instructor per NHTSA/IACP guidelines. He is also a member of the National College for DUI Defense. To discuss your pending Jefferson County, Alabama DUI Drunk Driving charge, please call Kreps Law Firm, LLC at (866) 348-2889, or email us at dui@WinWithKreps.com . You can also visit our firm website at www.Alabama-DUI-Defense.com .
Michael Moosavi Shabani
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(866) 975-8472 5500 Southlake Park
Suite 200-250
 Birmingham, AL 35244
Criminal, DUI, 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. Our services extend to adoption, Family and Criminal Law as well as auto injury and workman compensation
Sam P. Dixon
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer
(205) 414-7425 2100 SouthBridge Parkway
Suite 650
 Birmingham, AL 35209
Free ConsultationCriminal, 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...
William Lee Pfeifer Jr
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 25 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.
Howard Hube Dodd Jr
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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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Clyde Edward Riley
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 35 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....
Kathy Long Skipper
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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
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 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...
Joseph A. Ingram
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(205) 236-3997 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...
John Adam Chavez
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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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Randal Simpson Ford
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(205) 454-7500 301 19th Street North
 Birmingham, AL 35203
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.
Scott James Meyer
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 9 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...
Maria Fortune
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(205) 201-8018 2100 1st Avenue North, Suite#300
 Birmingham, AL 35203
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Maria Fortune, in addition to being licensed to practice law in Alabama, is licensed to practice law in Washington DC and in Colorado. As a private lawyer, Maria Fortune is able to rely upon her experience as a Private Attorney, a Public Defender, and as an Assistant City Attorney, to implement a more sophisticated approach to seeking justice for families and children. Maria Fortune is not limited to seeking justice in criminal courtrooms, or in family courtrooms, or in civil courtrooms. By establishing the Law Office of Maria Fortune, LLC., Maria Fortune can effectively...
William K. 'Chip' Bradford
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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,...
Jeffrey D. Bramer
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(205) 777-7658 1 Perimeter Park South
Suite 100 N
 Birmingham, AL 35243
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
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Derek B. Simms
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 20 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.
Michael Patrick Hanle
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
(205) 930-9717 2320 Arlington Avenue, South
 Birmingham, AL 35205
Free ConsultationCriminal and White Collar Crime
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Belinda Ann Weldon
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney
(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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Mr. James Richard Esdale
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney with 17 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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Alaric Olaf May
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney
(205) 251-3600 1605 5th Ave N
 Birmingham, AL 35203
Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and White Collar Crime
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Tiara Young
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(205) 252-2538 1728 Third Avenue, North
Suite 400A
 Birmingham, AL 35203
Criminal
University of Alabama
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V. Michelle Obradovic
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Jefferson County, AL Criminal Law Attorney
(205) 602-5014 Wise Resolution, LLC
2100A SouthBridge Pkwy., Ste. 650
 Birmingham, AL 35209
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Traffic Tickets
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