Ontario J. Tillman

Ontario J. Tillman

also known as Maxwell Tillman Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Birmingham, AL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation, Family

2326 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 13 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2012

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Maxwell Tillman Law Firm

2326 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203

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Ontario J. Tillman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by ISAIAH AND JESSICA | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Coming to see you guys soon as possible about a few (3) issues

Mr.Tillman was professional and very very on top of my situation!! And his Paralegal was the Best ive ever had to speak or deal with!! Also had a great Assistant !!

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2021

Amazing lawyer, man, and stands behind his work!

Ontario was great with helping me figure out legal matters around a very personal situation! I highly recommend him!

Posted by Andrea | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Skilled Attorney

I purchased a flat screen television and PlayStation gaming system from a friend. I later found out that these items had been stolen. I had no idea that the TV and playstation were stolen, at this point I realized I needed an attorney. I was referred to Mr. Ontario Tillman and I hired him to handle m...y case. Mr. Tillman represented me and was able to show that I didn't know the items were stolen, and my case was dismissed. Mr. Tillman did an excellent job, now he's going to help me sue my friend to get my money back from him. I highly recommend Attorney Tillman. He's a good man and a great attorney.

Posted by Brandon | July 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Great Attorney

I was charged with possession of marijuana, Mr. Tillman got the case dismissed and all I had to do was pay court cost and fines. I am grateful Mr. Tillman was able to keep my record in good standing.

Posted by Dorthy | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent work

My son was hanging out with some friends joy riding and they were pulled over by the police. There was marijuana and opened alcohol containers in the car. My son was arrested along with the other passengers in the car. I was referred to Mr. Ontario Tillman. My son and I met with Mr. Tillman and I imm...ediately felt at ease and confident in his ability, I quickly retained him to handle my sons case. Mr. Tillman promptly returned all of my calls and made himself readily available when I needed him. Attorney Tillman did an excellent job representing my son and his hard work helped my son get the best outcome we could have hoped for. I highly recommend Mr. Tillman. He did an outstanding job.

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Ontario J. Tillman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Bailey

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an extremely skilled trial attorney."

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Leroy Maxwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very skilled trial lawyer."

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Tiffany Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Bailey

Appeals lawyer

Tiffany Mitchelle Jones headshot
Tiffany Jones

Unknown lawyer

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Ruby Davis

Unknown lawyer

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Leroy Maxwell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Maxwell Law Firm- Top Attorneys, Birmingham Magazine

Work Experience

2019 - 2020

Interim School Board Attorney, Bessemer City School System

2013 - 2016

Special Education Teacher, Bessemer City Schools

2013 - 2016

Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Bessemer City School High School

2012 - 2016

Owner, The Law Office of Ontario J. Tillman, LLC

2011 - 2012

Clerk, 10th Judicial Circuit of Jefferson County - Judge Houston Brown

2009 - 2009

Internship, White, Arnold & Dowd

Associations

2012 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

2012 - Present

Birmingham Bar Foundation

Member

2012 - Present

Alabama Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2012

Magic City Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Ingle

dismissed

State v. Jackson

dismissed

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Education

2012

Miles College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Alabama A&M University

MA - Masters

2001

Alabama A&M University

BA - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Results with Richard Rice

Alabama Stand Your Ground Law: Self Defense Law in Alabama

2018

Professional Identity: Evolving As A Minority In Law School and In the Work Place

Professional Identity: Evolving As A Minority In Law School and In the Work Place

2017

Television Show: Law Call

"Crime and Punishment"

2017

Alabama Lawyers Association

Crime and Probation

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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