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also known as William K. "Chip" Bradford, BRADFORD LADNER LLP.
Bradford Ladner LLP has offices in Clanton, Mobile, and Birmigham. I am a partner at Bradford Ladner, LLP. My practice is focused on criminal trials and appeals in state and federal court. I handle all forms of appeals, criminal and civil, state and federal. I also represent clients in post-convictions Rule 32 Petitions in Alabama courts and §2255 Petitions in Federal court.
We have offices in Birmingham and Mobile and cover the entire state.
I have been in practice for over 27 years. We handle cases in all Alabama counties throughout the state as well as federal cases in Alabama and elsewere.
We have considerable experience handling drug charges, drug trafficking charges, drug distribution, firearm charges, violent crimes, theft charges, among others.
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Acquired: 1993
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207 6th Street North, Suite #4, Clanton, AL, 35045
160 St. Emanuel Street, Mobile, AL, 36602
1330 21st Way South, Suite 120, Birmingham, AL, 35205
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Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Blessed
I cannot say enough about the outstanding representation I received from Chip Bradford. From the very beginning, Chip demonstrated an incredible knowledge of the law and guided me through one of the most difficult times in my life with honesty, professionalism, and genuine care. What stood out most...
Posted by Dusten | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
NO GOOD
This guy represented me in a federal case here in the southern district and allowed and let me to receive wrongful justice in the courts of law. Now I'm having a hard time to help me fight off what he didn't. He's no good, he's inhumane the way he let and allowed me to be treated in a jury trial in t...
Posted by anonymous | February 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
He should have his license revoked
Mr. Bradford never returns calls or emails. You can call or email and beg for a response and he still won't reply. He promises you the moon and runs to the bank with your money. He will find the easiest outcome, so he doesn't have to spend any hours in court. I asked for a statement many times and m...
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I'm satisfied
Since posting my first review, this lawyer has settled things with me within a couple of days and I am truly grateful for him stepping up to resolve this in a professional manner. Thank you, Mr. Bradford.
Posted by Annette | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Refund
My lawyer has failed to contact me in 11 months to let me know if he has gotten on a docket for old cases, nor has he returned my emails or numerous phone calls I have left. Maybe he was too busy with other cases? All I'm asking for is for him to do right by me.
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2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010 - Present
Partner, Bradford Ladner LLP
2010 - 2011
City Prosecutor, City of Adamsville
2008 - 2010
Owner, William K. Bradford LLC
2000 - 2008
Partner, Austill Lewis LLC.
1998 - 2000
Associate, Gorham, Waldrep P.C.
1996 - 1998
Member, Luker and Associates LLC
1994 - 1995
City Prosecutor - On Contract, City of Birmingham
1993 - 1996
Owner, Law Office of William K. Bradford
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Trial court reversed and ordered to rule in favor of our client
Court of Civil Appeals agreed that trial court lacked jurisdiction, ordered trial court to vacate its order reducing child support
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JD - Juris Doctor
2014
Expert Testimony - Daubert in Capital Murder Cases
2013
Criminal Law Update
2013
Eyewitness Identification
2012
Criminal Law - Eyewitness Identification
2012
Collateral Bad Act Evidence
2011
404(b) Evidence
2011
404(b) Evidence Update
2009
Criminal Law
2004
HIPPA Privacy Laws
2002
Employment Law
2000
Practice Court I
1999
Practice Court IV
Legal Answers
I was trying to get my record expunged in Alabama for robbery 3rd class c felony. I found out that Alabama doesn't expunge.
01 May 2017
My son is in jail for probation violation.
05 May 2017
I refused to take the sobriety test and the initial test breathalyzer does this hurt my case?
02 May 2017