Joseph Ashley Ingram

Joseph Ashley Ingram

also known as Joe Ingram

4.5
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Vestavia Hills, AL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

700 Century Park South, Suite 224, Vestavia Hills, AL

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal Defense including: Drug Charges, Federal Crimes, Sexual Assault, Child Molestation, Child Pornography, Internet Crimes, Identity Theft, DUI

23 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 50%

Family Law: Divorce, Separation, Child Support, Child Custody, Adoption, Modifications.

23 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 22 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2003

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

JOE INGRAM LAW LLC

700 Century Park South, Suite 224, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35226

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Joseph Ashley Ingram's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEWARE, Do not hire this attorney

BEWARE of this attorney. He has years of experience in law, but that does not mean quality. I hired Joe Ingram as my attorney in November 2023 for a case that took place in late January 2024. We had many phone calls evolving matters of the case. Joe never offered to meet me in person throughout that ...three month period. All of the conversations took place with me calling first, and while he grew more irritated with each call. I was told we would further discuss the case in depth after the holidays which did not occur. He explained that we would proceed by taking a guilty plea THREE days before the trial only after I called first. I was told that we would never win this case in a court of law. He expressed that the judge was an "old, conservative" who would never dismiss nor find me not guilty. When asked what evidence would convict me in a court of law, he told me that he would have to "review" the file. The case was in THREE days. I did not receive motion of discovery until TWO days prior to the case without the audio and visual evidence provided. I fired attorney Ingram due to lack of competence, guidance, and attentiveness. I hired another attorney, and was able to get the case dismissed within the same three day time frame. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.

Posted by Kerri | April 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Not your average Joe!

Joe took initiative and resolved charges. He was direct and upfront through the legal process. The fee initially quoted was never changed. He was persistent and took care of our case in an expedient manner. He returned all phone calls and emails promptly, typically within an hour. I would highly reco...mmend Joe!

Posted by Steve | May 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Tough Criminal Lawyer - Birmingham, AL

Thank you Mr. Ingram! Joseph A. Ingram helped me in my criminal case involving DUI. He fought for me when no one else would take the time to really listen to what I had to say and believe me..... He was able to get youthful offender status for my case so that I do not have a record. I can’t sa...y enough about how hard this man works for his clients and how he takes a personal interest in all of his cases. I will use INGRAM LAW again if I need help again in the future and highly recommend him to defend you in a criminal case.

Posted by Holly | May 08, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Mr. Ingram represented my son

Mr. Ingram represented my son I'm a criminal case and the case was dismissed. I would recommend him for s criminal case.

Posted by Holly | May 05, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Criminal case

Mr. Ingram was very courteous and knowledgable through your my case. He was always available to communicate with me and answer questions. I was facing a criminal case and he was fortunate to have the case dismissed. I would highly recommend him to you in the future.

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Gregory Buchanan

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph is a very talented, educated, compassionate, and motivated attorney who will leave no stone unturned, in his vigorous representation of his clients."

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John Baker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am a fellow Attorney in the community and can attest that if you seek compassionate and professional representation that you would be well served to obtain Joe Ingram's services ."

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Jonathan Brogdon

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a very thoughtful, focused advocate for his clients. It has been a pleasure to work with him on several matters and I would recommend him to any potential referring attorney."

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Darold Mathews

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together in several cases and Joseph is always the consummate professional. He is always a pleasure to work with no matter the details of the case. Darold A. Mathews"

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

Clients' Choice for Divorce, AVVO

2015

Clients' Choice for Criminal Defense, AVVO

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, JOE INGRAM LAW LLC

2001 - 2002

Law Clerk, Jefferson County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

2003 - Present

Birmingham Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - Present

SIGMA DELTA KAPPA

MEMBER

2015 - 2017

National Lawyer Association

Member

2003 - 2010

CJA Federal Defender's Panel

Charter Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ivan Keith Gray v Sonya C. Edwards and Edwards Law LLC

Writ of Mandamus Granted

UNITED STATE OF AMERICA V. TIMOTHY ALEXANDER LOWE

DISMISSED

Shirley Scroggins v. Jeff Barron, 910 So. 2d 780 (Ala. Civ. App. 2005)

Trial Verdict for Scroggins. Case won and affirmed on appeal.

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Education

2014

Samford University

MS - Master of Science

2002

Birmingham School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Samford University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Instructor for National Organization of Legal Secretaries (NALS) certification class at Samford University

The Alabama Court system

2009

Instructor for National Organization of Legal Secretaries (NALS) certification class at Samford University

Criminal law and procedure, evidence

2008

Guest Lecturer at Birmingham School of Law

Evidence

Publications

2020

Alabama Supreme Court Ex Parte Edwards, 299 So. 3d 238 (2020)

2005

Barron v. Scroggins, 910 So. 2d 780 (Ala. Civ. App. 2005) Barron v. Scroggins, 910 So. 2d 780 (Ala. Civ. App. 2005)

Languages

English

Activity

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