Christopher Daniel - Lawyer in Birmingham, AL

Christopher Hugh Daniel

Criminal defense Attorney at Birmingham, AL

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

50%

Misdemeanor and felony cases in both State and Federal Courts of Alabama.

11 years
Appeals

20%
DUI and DWI

10%
Expungement

10%
White collar crime

10%

Chris is a lifelong resident of Birmingham. He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2008 with a degree in English. During his time at Birmingham-Southern he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and earned the Robert Hewlin-Jackson Award for Scholastic Achievement.

Chris attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and graduated in 2011. During his time at Cumberland, Chris was a Senior Member of the Trial Advocacy Board, was honored as a member of the Dean’s List, won numerous advocacy competitions, and received multiple Scholar of Merit Awards for Scholastic Achievement.

After law school, Chris received his MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

His practice focuses primarily on Criminal Defense litigation and Appellate work.

Chris lives in Birmingham and has three children. He is a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church, serves on the Board of Red Mountain Theater, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, and as a Trustee for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama.

Chris is licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Alabama as well as the United States Supreme Court.

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Licensed for 11 years

State AL

Status Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

Acquired 2011

Updated 11/11/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Christopher

Sheffield & Lentine, PC

(205) 900-0610 Office

600 20th St. North

Suite 301

Birmingham, AL, 35203-4705

https://www.sheffieldlentine.com/staff/christopher-daniel/

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Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2019

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Chris was an amazing guide and wealth of knowledge when it came to my DUI case. He helped me understand my options and what path we could take to pick the best one. He was very responsive and went above and beyond. Hire him. You won’t be sorry.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Sheffield and Lentine, P.C.
2011 - Present

Education

University of Alabama - Birmingham
Masters in Business Administration
2014

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011

Birmingham-Southern College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008

Legal Cases

James Davis v. State of Alabama, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, Direct Appeal

Ex Parte Jaymee Smith, Alabama Supreme Court, Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Pending

Ex Parte Emily Walker, Alabama Supreme Court, CR-12-1433, Petition for Writ of Certiorari

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Associations

Alabama State Bar
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Birmingham Bar Association
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2020

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2018

Top Attorneys
Birmingham Magazine
2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2018

Top Lawyers
B-Metro Magazine
2018

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2015

Top Attorneys
Birmingham Magazine
2015

Top 10 Attorneys
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2014

Top 100 Trial Attorneys
The National Trial Lawyers
2014

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2013

Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
2013

Top 10 Under 40
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2013

Member
National College for DUI Defense
2013

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Publications

Sheffield and Lentine, P.C.
Expungement in Alabama
2014

Speaking Engagements

February CLE
Cell Phone Tracking
2017

May CLE
"Legislative Update and Practice Pointers"
2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (16)

Given (22)

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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Lindsey Eastwood

Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris Daniel gets great results for his clients. He’s detail oriented and very well respected among another criminal lawyers and judges. Chris is an excellent choice for criminal defense representation. He has my full endorsement."

Leroy Maxwell

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John Lentine

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 21
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Chris is a hardworking, compassionate and skilled lawyer as well as being an integral part of our law firm."

Christopher Weaver

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris has a quality reputation among lawyers in our community, and has always been willing to provide me with advice when I've needed it. I endorse this lawyer."

Byron Ketcham

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an extremely knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer. I highly recommend him."

Jonathan Mann

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a fantastic criminal defense attorney and achieves great results for his clients."

Stephen Williams

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Super sharp and a great advocate!"

Michael Waddington

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Melissa Yan

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

Laura Terry Powell

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Wayne Duke

Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Joseph Watson

Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 23
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

Clark Henderson

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Friend

"Chris is a dedicated and ambitious attorney who tirelessly advocates for his clients. He is devoted to the law and is a credit to the legal profession. I would highly recommend his legal services for anyone looking for a skilled attorney."