Joseph James Basgier Jr.

Joseph James Basgier Jr.

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Birmingham, AL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1330 21st Way South, Suite 120, Birmingham, AL

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 21 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2004

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2003

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

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Licensed in Virginia for 46 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1979

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Bloomston & Basgier

1330 21st Way South, Suite 120, Birmingham, AL, 35205

Law Offices of Joseph James Basgier Jr.

301 19th St N Ste 510, Birmingham, AL, 35203-3146

Law Offices of Joseph James Basgier Jr.

Virginia Beach, VA, 23456-3010

Law Offices of Joseph James Basgier Jr.

710 20th St N Ste 600, Birmingham, AL, 35203-2281

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2013

As a criminal defense attorney in Jefferson County, Alabama; there is absolutely no one better!!!

Mr Basgier took on my criminal case when my previous attorney made it known that the only thing he was good at defending were his legal fees ($5000 for showing up twice at Jeffco Courthouse while accomplishing absolutely nothing other than backing me into a plea agreement that I wasn't even aware of ...until I was called up to see the judge and enter a guilty plea for something I wasn't even guilty of!). I informed the judge that my attorney was guilty of misrepresentation and I was not happy with his defense of my case. The judge allowed me the opportunity to retain council one more time and that is when I contacted Mr Basgier. Not only were Mr Basgier's fees more affordable, his legal advice and knowledge was second to none. A case that had taken months just to reach a nonsense plea deal with my previous attorney only took one appearance to be thrown out with Mr Basgier representing me. I was pulled over without having my prescription medication in the bottle from the pharmacy because I was going to the lake that day and placed it in a waterproof container on my key chain. I gave my medical records showing that I had a valid prescription to the judge under my previous attorney but he was unable to understand medical records, therefore he couldn't explain to the DA that the prescription was valid and written prior to the arrest date (courts do not accept pharmacy print outs). After giving the same evidence to Mr Basgier it only took a matter of minutes for the DA to see that it was really legit and that I had broken no laws whatsoever. He threw the case out immediately and even apologized for the mix up. What would have happened if I hadn't hired Mr Basgier? I don't even want to think about it! Thanks again Joe! LC

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Gregory Cade

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

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"Truly exceptional and professional attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal field for providing high quality representation and results for his clients! I highly endorse Mr. Joseph"

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Jason Bonar

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

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"Mr. Basgier provides outstanding representation. I highly recommend him."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

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

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 24

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"I've referred clients to Joseph in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."

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Experience

Associations

Alabama State Bar Association

Member

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Birmingham Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

President

Birmingham Bar Association

Executive Committee

Education

2002

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2002

Law & Psychology Review Children's Rights: A Renewed Call for the End of Parental Immunity

Languages

English

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