About John
Mr. Bell has extensive courtroom experience as a retired AUSA as well as private practice. Call us!
Mr. Bell has been serving the community for the past fourty-three years, working with diverse youth and young adults in a variety of sports as an instructor, coach, commissioner, and tournament director for baseball, volleyball, & basketball. Mr. Bell has enjoyed serving with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity; First Light Women’s Shelter; Boy Scouts of America;Arthritis Foundation; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Alabama/Mississippi Chapter); Birmingham Bearcats AAU Basketball program (Co-Founder); Central Park Christian School; Forestdale Presbyterian Church; First Presbyterian Church; South Highlands Presbyterian Church; and HICA!, among others.
Mr. Bell attended Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, B.S. School of Arts & Science in 1978; Vanderbilt Divinity School, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, M. Div. in 1982; and also attended Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, J.D. in 1991.
He served in the federal sector at the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama from 1992-2013 and later founded The Law Office of John Charles Bell, L.L.C. in June of 2014.
Mr. Bell has been an ordained minister in the Christain Church (Disciples of Christ) since 1982 and continues his ministry in his everyday life. Mr. Bell has lead many workshops in seminars in various areas, mainly involving issues in leadership, youth, and immigration.
Practice areas
- Immigration: 40%
Including family court matters, also serving asylum cases
- Personal injury: 25%
Car, motorcycle, and trucking accidents
- Criminal defense: 20%
Including DUI, speeding and traffic ticketing, domestic violence, protection from abuse petitions, possession of a controlled substance, petty theft, and theft of services
- Probate: 10%
Simple probate, as well as power of attorney and wills
- Government: 5%
Including contracts and agreements
Languages spoken
Spanish
Photos and videos
Contact
The Law Office of John Charles Bell LLC
3430 Independence Dr Ste 140
Birmingham, AL, 35209-8331
Website
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN | Inactive | 1992 | 02/23/2020 |
| AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 1991 | 03/29/2020 |
| GA | Inactive Member in Good Standing | 1991 | 07/02/2020 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Pree. Rated Judicial Ed. (Legal Ability/Ethical Standards) | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Recognition Award | United States Department of Homeland Security | 2013 |
| Special Recognition Award | United States Department of Health and Human Services | 2013 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| On the Spot Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2009 |
| Selected Leadership Academy II | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2009 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| On the Spot Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2008 |
| Selected to Leadership Academy I | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2008 |
| First Place Team Project and Presentation | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2008 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
| Special Achievement Performance Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2007 |
| On the Spot Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2007 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
| Special Achievement Performance Awrard | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2005 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| Special Achievement Performance Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2004 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
| Special Recognition Award | NASA | 2003 |
| Special Achievement Performance Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2003 |
| Special Recognition Award | United States Department of Agriculture | 2002 |
| Special Achievement Performance Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2002 |
| Special Achievement Performance Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2001 |
| Special Achievement Performance Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 2000 |
| Volunteer Award | U. S. Department of Justice | 1999 |
| Special Achievement Performance Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 1998 |
| Volunteer Award | U. S. Department of Justice | 1998 |
| Special Achievement Performance Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 1997 |
| Volunteer Award | U. S. Department of Justice | 1997 |
| Volunteer Award | U. S. Department of Justice | 1996 |
| On the Spot Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 1996 |
| Outstanding Performance Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 1994 |
| On the Spot Award | U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama | 1993 |
| Volunteer Award | U. S. Department of Justice | 1993 |
| Volunteer Award | U. S. Department of Justice | 1992 |
| Outstanding Young Alabamian | Jaycees | 1992 |
| BNA Inc./Cumberland School of Law Student Award | Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | 1991 |
| National Camps and Conference Committee, Member | The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | 1985 |
| National Camps and Conference Committee, Member | The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | 1984 |
| National Camps and Conference Committee, Member | The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | 1983 |
| Outstanding Student, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Vanderbilt University, Divinity School | 1982 |
| Outstanding Student, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Vanderbilt University, Divinity School | 1981 |
| Outstanding Student, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Vanderbilt University, Divinity School | 1980 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Attorney | The Law Office of John Charles Bell, L.L.C. | 2014 - Present |
| Assistant U. S. Attorney | Department Of Justice, U. S. Attorneys Office, District Of North Alabma | 1992 - 2013 |
| Associate | L. Dan Turbervill, P.C. | 1991 - 1992 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | 2001 - Present |
| Tennessee Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
| Alabama State Bar | Member | 1991 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| Vanderbilt University, Divinity School | M. Div. | 1982 |
| Vanderbilt University, A&S | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1978 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CLE by the Hour on December 19, 2014 | Immigration Basics | 2014 |
| Office of Immigration Litigation (OIL) Seminar | Immigration | 2012 |
| National Crime Victims' Rights Week Prayer Breakfast/Awards Program | Crime Victim's Rights | 2009 |
| Health Care Fraud Institute | Health Care Fraud | 2003 |
| Developments and Trends in Health Care Law 2003 | Update from the U. S. Attorney's Office on Health Care Law | 2003 |
| Health Care Fraud and Abuse and the False Claim Act | Health Care Fraud and the False Claim Act | 2002 |
|---|
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Madaio v. FBI; 2:06-cv-00904-KOB | Summary Judgment granted for the F.B.I. The case was affirmed by the Eleventh Circuit. |
| Herman, Sec. U. S. Dept. of Labor v. South Carolina National Bank, et al., 97-6058, 97-6154. (11th Cir. 1998) | In District Court, Judge Lynne granted summary judgment to the Defendants. On appeal the ruling against the DOL was reversed in the Eleventh Circuit. It was remanded back to District Court where the case was settled for $42 Million. |
| George MILLER, v. U.S.D.A. Farm Services Agency, et al., Appeal Number 97-6575. June 17, 1998. | The United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, No. CV 96-H-496-NE, dismissed the case and it was affirmed in the Eleventh Circuit |
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Sat Mar 28 2015
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Thu Mar 26 2015
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Sat Mar 21 2015
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Sat Mar 21 2015
Attorney endorsements
(1)Jason Bonar, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 19, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I strongly endorse John Charles Bell. He is very caring of his clients and a tireless advocate for each one.
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