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Derek B Simms
About Derek
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
27 years
Criminal Defense
20%
27 years
DUI and DWI
20%
27 years
Personal Injury
15%
27 years
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Licensed in Alabama for 26 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Simms & Associates
608 37th St. S, Birmingham, AL, 35222
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Posted by Lee | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best Attorney in Birmingham
Derek Simms 1000% is the best. Had a DUI case that he worked for several years and on the day of the trial, had it pleaded down to a lesser charge, one that the prosecutors did not want to plead. Due to his skills and knowledge, it was a WIN!!! Very knowledgeable of all aspects of my case and the tim...
Posted by Robert | March 31, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Robert Douglas
When I was arrested for alleged DUI Derek Simms was the first person I called. Not only did he instruct and inform me but he did it in a way that I could understand. The legal world is very confusing and I know he is someone who I can trust to take the reigns and get the best possible outcome for me....
Derek B Simms's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Derek Simms on several heavily contested issues. I feel highly confident recommending Derek to anyone in need of legal assistance."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Simms has an incredible skill set when it comes to handling all of the legal issues involving personal injuries. He works tirelessly to provide outstanding legal services to each and every client he represents."
Jay Seigel
Insurance lawyer
Erik Fine
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2013
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
1994
Dean's List, Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
1993
Dean's List, Samford University-Cumberland School of Law
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Owner, Simms & associates
1995 - 1996
Senior Claims Adjuster, The Infinity Group
1993 - 1993
Committee Intern, Arizona State Senate
Associations
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2000 - Present
Birmingham Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1999 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
Education
1997
Birmingham School of Law (Birmingham, AL)
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Northern Arizona University
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
WVTM Channel 13
Alabama's New (2013) Firearms Law
Publications
1994
American Journal of Trial Advocacy
Contributor
Languages
English
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