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Jay Ephriam Tidwell
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Biography
AGGRESSIVE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY:
First and Foremost, I am an aggressive skilled negotiator and trial attorney who will fight for you. I have handled hundreds of cases with great success, and I would be glad to talk with you about your case.
COUNSELOR AND ADVISOR:
I am compassionate and caring. I will listen to your needs and coordinate a plan to help you. No two cases are the same and they can't be treated the same. I will formulate a plan specific to the facts of your case so that we may obtain the best result.
CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alabama for 21 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Tidwell Law Group, LLC
2001 Park Place North, Suite 253, Birmingham, AL, 35203
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Jay Ephriam Tidwell's Reviews
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Posted by Javaris cook | December 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very reasonable and good lawyer
My name is Javaris cook I hired mr.tidwell to be my lawyer on my robbery after my case for almost two years while our on bond mr.tidwell handled every well and very professional he very good with people and very good with communication December 8, 2025 I went to court mr.tidwell was able to get eve...
Posted by Rhonda | December 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mr.JayTidwel his a excellent outstanding Lawyer he represent my Grandson on his case the charges was dismissed i
Mr. Jay Tidwell is wonderful lawyer . He is very good with getting people out of trouble .He is a very professional man and if i was a lawyer I want to be l professional just like him.
Posted by Mark | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
THE BEST
Mr. Tidwell represented me and handled everything perfectly and with professionalism. He went above and beyond and truly cares about his clients. I would highly recommend him!
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Failed at everything !!!
After meeting with Jay he developed a game plan along with a reasonable timeline for these events to occur and 4k of his asking fee,s of 7500 were paid in cash at that meeting.After five months I was contacted by Jay only to be billed for the balance of his fee,s although Jay hadnt even signed up as ...
Posted by Laura | January 22, 2015
MR. TIDWELL IS THE BEST ATTORNEY IN ALABAMA
I was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana 1, a felony! I was so scared, and thought I was going to prison. I was told I could go to prison for 10 years! I contacted Mr. Tidwell, and after talking with him, I knew he was the best attorney for me. He and his staff were incredible. T...
Jay Ephriam Tidwell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jay Tidwell is a preeminent criminal lawyer in Birmingham. I have consulted Jay when I had questions about DUI cases and expungements. Jay is dedicated to his clients and well-respected among judges and members of the bar. I would not hesitate to recommend Jay."
"Jay Tidwell is known in the greater Birmingham-area for aggressive representation in criminal defense matters. He would be my first phone call if I needed a criminal defense lawyer (which is saying something because I am an attorney with a number of criminal defense contacts). Jay's attention to detail, relentless preparation of his cases for trial, charisma with jurors, his relationships with district attorneys, and his credibility with judges make him an excellent choice for legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Truly exceptional and professional attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal field for providing high quality representation and results for his clients!"
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Jay over the years and I have been very impressed with his skills as a DUI lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I routinely refer clients to Jay when I cannot represent them. I trust his experience and work ethic to represent them as I would."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for over 10 years. He is a dedicated and tireless advocate for his clients. He has a vast knowledge of the law in his practice areas and provides his clients with effective and efficient legal assistance."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Jay on several matters and always found him to be professional and well prepared."
"I have known Jay for over ten years. He is an excellent litigator and is widely respected in the legal community as someone who is a tireless advocate for his clients."
Kenneth Gomany
White collar crime lawyer
Lindsey Eastwood
Litigation lawyer
Byron Ketcham
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2016
Named Top Criminal Defense Attorney, B-Metro Magazine
2016
One of the Top Attorneys, BHM BIZ
2016
Top 10 DUI Attorney, American Jurist Institute
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
top attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 40 Lawyers under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2004
best mediator, Cumberland School of Law
2004
Scholar of Merit for Superior Performance, Cumberland School of Law
2004
Dean's list, Cumberland School of Law
2003
Judge Abraham Caruthers Fellow, Cumberland School of Law
2003
Dean's List, Cumberland School of Law
2002
Dean's List, Cumberland School of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Tidwell Law Group, LLC
2007 - 2013
member Attorney, Cloud and Tidwell, LLc
Associations
2007 - Present
Alabama State Bar, Criminal Justice SectionMember
2006 - Present
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
2004 - Present
Birmingham Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Commercial Law League of AmericaMember
2004 - Present
National Association of Retail Collection AttorneysMember
2003 - 2005
American Journal of Trial AdvocacyEditor in Chief
Sample of Legal Cases
Theft of Property
dismissed
Trafficking Marijuana
reduced charge no prison
Possession of Marijuana
Dismissed
Unlawful possession of controlled substance
Not Guilty
DUI
Not Guilty
DUI
Dismissed
Robbery first
Not Guilty
Attempted Murder
Dismissed
Sexual Abuse and Sodomy
Not Guilty
DUI Homewood
case dismissed. no jail time
Unlawful distribution of controlled substance
charged reduced no jail time
Domestic violence and attempted murder
case dismissed. no jail time
DUI case in Hoover
DUI dismissed
DUI Birmingham
DUI dismissed
Possession of marijuana
Dismissed
Education
2004
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Alabama - Birmingham
MA - Masters
1999
Auburn University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Alabama Law Talk
DUI Law
2015
Birmingham Bar Association
Drug Laws
2015
Alabama Lawyers Association
Update in Criminal Law
2014
Alabama Law Foundation
Update in Criminal Law
2013
Real Estate Group
Real Estate
2004
Instructor
Legal Research and writing
Publications
2014
DUI Criminal Defense
DUI License suspension
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
“I'm a first time offender, charged with criminal mischief, I turned myself in. What will the fine be or jail time?
06 Feb 2015
Q&A
Arrested for prescription pills a friend left in car
20 Jan 2015
Q&A
If blood was drawn from me at the emergency room can the police get a sample of the blood test results without my consent?
09 Jan 2015