State Years

Alabama - AL 31 years

Tennessee - TN 31 years

Georgia - GA 32 years
Licensed for 31 years

State AL

Acquired 1991

Status
Occupational License - Authorized to Practice No misconduct found
Licensed for 31 years

State TN

Acquired 1992

Status
Inactive No misconduct found
Licensed for 32 years

State GA

Acquired 1991

Status
Inactive Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

John Charles Bell

Immigration Attorney at Birmingham, AL

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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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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

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.

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The Law Office of John Charles Bell LLC

3430 Independence Dr Ste 140

Birmingham, AL, 35209-8331

jcbjustice.com/

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Posted by Debra | March 28, 2015

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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

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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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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Adjunct Professor
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, Homewood, Alabama
2018 - Present

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

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Education

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

Legal Cases

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

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)
Vanderbilt University, Divinity School
1980

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Speaking Engagements

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

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Jason Bonar

Immigration Attorney | Feb 19
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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State	Years
Alabama - AL	31 years
Tennessee - TN	31 years
Georgia - GA	32 years

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