Mr. Bell was so greatly appreciated for his work that he did for my husband & I. He was very prompt in completing the job in hand and when it came time to sign papers, he made himself available for our convenience. When we did meet, Mr. Bell was very explanatory in what he had done for us and it was in simple laymen's terms and not a lot of complicated legal jargon. We will most definitely call upon him again when and if the need for legal help is required.
As the President of a small healthcare business, I selected The Law Office of John Charles Bell, L.L.C., as my law firm. I have known Mr. Bell since 1992. At that time, and until 2013, Mr. Bell served at the United States Attorney’s Office where he had a distinguished career for over 21 years. When he retired from the United States Attorney’s Office, he started his own law firm. On the basis of my own professional contact with Mr. Bell, he has provided excellent legal counsel for me on a number of complex and diverse legal matters. He utilizes hard work and creative problem solving to attain justice for his client. Mr. Bell has both the intellectual and the personal skills that makes him an exceptional lawyer. However, if need be, he is not averse to associating another lawyer or another firm to obtain the desired result. He brings with him a long and impressive record of achievement in civic and voluntary activities. He is committed to social change and the representation of disregarded people. If you select Mr. Bell and his firm as your legal representative, you not only will have hired an attorney that has a high level of intelligence, practicability, and integrity, but you will have hired an attorney who cares about your well being.
Including DUI, speeding and traffic ticketing, domestic violence, protection from abuse petitions, possession of a controlled substance, petty theft, and theft of services
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-five (45+) 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.
Mr. Bell was so greatly appreciated for his work that he did for my husband & I. He was very prompt in completing the job in hand and when it came time to sign papers, he made himself available for our convenience. When we did meet, Mr. Bell was very explanatory in what he had done for us and it was in simple laymen's terms and not a lot of complicated legal jargon. We will most definitely call upon him again when and if the need for legal help is required.
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Posted by Robin | March 26, 2015
THE BEST
As the President of a small healthcare business, I selected The Law Office of John Charles Bell, L.L.C., as my law firm. I have known Mr. Bell since 1992. At that time, and until 2013, Mr. Bell served at the United States Attorney’s Office where he had a distinguished career for over 21 years. When he retired from the United States Attorney’s Office, he started his own law firm. On the basis of my own professional contact with Mr. Bell, he has provided excellent legal counsel for me on a number of complex and diverse legal matters. He utilizes hard work and creative problem solving to attain justice for his client. Mr. Bell has both the intellectual and the personal skills that makes him an exceptional lawyer. However, if need be, he is not averse to associating another lawyer or another firm to obtain the desired result. He brings with him a long and impressive record of achievement in civic and voluntary activities. He is committed to social change and the representation of disregarded people. If you select Mr. Bell and his firm as your legal representative, you not only will have hired an attorney that has a high level of intelligence, practicability, and integrity, but you will have hired an attorney who cares about your well being.
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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2015
Definitely recommend!
The Law Office of John Charles Bell has been my go to when it comes to lawyers! John has gone above and beyond with my case! He is trustworthy, quick and very helpful. It's very hard to understand most of my paperwork but he made sure to put the cookies on the bottom shelf for me! I'm above pleased and very grateful for his hard work. One can definitely see his passion and determination!
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Posted by valery | March 20, 2015
Very pleased!
I have had multiple immigration lawyers but never have I felt like I was in good hands! When I first discussed my case with Mr.Bell I knew immediately that I could trust him. He made sure that I knew everything about my case. His meticulous attention to my paperwork made me feel like I was being his top priority. Once my case was cleared, I could clearly see how Johns hard work had helped. It took him less than half the time for me to hear results than all my previous lawyers. John Bell and his staff created a trustworthy and responsive environment!
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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
Associations
State Bar of Georgia
Member
2001 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
1992 - Present
Alabama State Bar
Member
1991 - Present
Languages Spoken
Spanish
English
Honors and Awards
AV Pree. Rated Judicial Ed. (Legal Ability/Ethical Standards)
Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Pree. Rated Judicial Ed. (Legal Ability/Ethical Standards)
Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Pree. Rated Judicial Ed. (Legal Ability/Ethical Standards)
Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
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
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
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
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
On the Spot Award
U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama
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
First Place Team Project and Presentation
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
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 Achievement Performance Award
U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama
2003
Special Recognition Award
NASA
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
On the Spot Award
U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama
1996
Volunteer Award
U. S. Department of Justice
1996
Outstanding Performance Award
U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama
1994
Volunteer Award
U. S. Department of Justice
1993
On the Spot Award
U. S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Alabama
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)