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Biography
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.
ALABAMA'S PREMIER ATTORNEY PROTECTING & DEFENDING BIRMINGHAM AND BEYOND
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Appeals
11%
Contracts and Agreements
11%
Criminal Defense
11%
14 years
DUI and DWI
11%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Alabama for 14 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Sheffield & Lentine, PC
600 20th St. North, Suite 301, Birmingham, AL, 35203-4705
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Online Presence
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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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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top Attorneys, Birmingham Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Attorneys, Birmingham Magazine
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 10 Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Member, National College for DUI Defense
2013
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2013
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Sheffield and Lentine, P.C.
1900 - Present
Partner, Sheffield & Lentine, P.C.
Associations
Alabama State Bar
Member
Birmingham Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of 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
• Ex Parte Rashad Stoves, Alabama Supreme Court 1120202, Petition for Writ of Mandamus
• State v. John Hershell Ford, Jr., Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals CR-12-0529, Brief for the Appellant
Ex Parte Demetrius Howard, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, CR-13-0728, Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Education
2014
University of Alabama - Birmingham
Masters in Business Administration
2011
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Birmingham-Southern College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Birmingham-Southern College
BS
N/A
University of Alabama at Birmingham
MBA
Speaking Engagements
2017
February CLE
Cell Phone Tracking
2014
May CLE
"Legislative Update and Practice Pointers"
Publications
2014
Sheffield and Lentine, P.C.
Expungement in Alabama
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I had a felony 8 years ago and I get caught wit gun and dope will I go to prison?
13 Nov 2019
Q&A
Can a person be let out on bond for attempted murder and first degree robbery ?
31 Oct 2019
Q&A
I got a theft of property charge in Alabama will I have to spend any jail time?
31 Oct 2019
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What's Most Important When Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
28 Apr 2014
Legal Guide
The Future of Expungement in Alabama
01 Apr 2014
Legal Guide
What is Deferred Prosecution and is it Right for You?
23 Sep 2013