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Cynthia Hooks Umstead
also known as Cynthia G. Hooks, Cynthia Hooks
About Cynthia
Biography
Having practiced law since 1989,Cynthia Umstead serves clients primarily in the five county are that includes Jefferson and Shelby Counties, I handle many drug and capital murder cases. I feel that I was meant to help people in this way. In a capital case , you're dealing with the human element not just that an act occurred, but why it happened. In a case where a client is guilty, the jury wants to know how this came about.
Cynthia Umstead a graduate of Birmingham School of Law, admits the stress of a criminal trial can be overwhelming at times . There is a lot of pressure, bit the key is caring about your client and having empathy for them. You also have to be willing to invest hundreds of hours in preparation. It is time consuming, but when you see someone get that second chance, it's priceless. This truly is my passion.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
38 years
General Practice
20%
38 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
38 years
Expungement
5%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alabama for 37 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
Location
Law Offices of Cynthia Hooks Umstead
1027 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL, 35205-2403
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Cynthia Hooks Umstead's Reviews
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Posted by Crystal | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Couldnt have asked for more
Ms. Umstead was assigned as my court appointed attorney several years ago on a upocs case. She and her staff answered all my and my parents questions in a timely and thorough manner. This was a very frightening and confusing time for myself and my family and Cynthia and her staff did everything pos...
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Not Guilty
Cynthia was hired to represented me on a murder case and was able to get the case dismissed, She is hard working and knowledgeable in the criminal court system.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Reprimand issued in AL, 2015
updated on 07/08/2015This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Reprimand issued in AL, 2014
updated on 01/23/2015This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Reprimand issued in AL, 2010
updated on 01/30/2013This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Summarily Suspension issued in AL, 2010
updated on 01/30/2013Summarily suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Alabama State Bar
Education
N/A
Birmingham School of Law (Birmingham, AL)
Languages
English