$ 250-350 per hour
William Lee Pfeifer Jr
also known as Bill Pfeifer
About William
Biography
I am an appellate attorney, trial lawyer, law practice management consultant, freelance writer, husband, and father. My law practice website is located at , where I provide information about issues related to Alabama law. For several years I was the Law Practice Management Guide for (), which is owned by the New York Times Company. I also write for a variety of other websites and publications, and I have published articles in publications produced by the Alabama State Bar, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association. However, most of my time is devoted to the practice of appellate law in Alabama.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Alabama for 32 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Pfeifer LLC
One Perimeter Park South, Suite 100N, Birmingham, AL, 35243
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William Lee Pfeifer Jr's Reviews
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Posted by L Reese | September 26, 2011
William Pfeifer - Attorney Review
Bill handled a complicated appeal for our family. He was extremely responsive, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable. Bill gave our case his full attention, answered all of our questions, and filed all the paperwork on time or ahead of schedule. Highly recommend.
Posted by Ernest Kreitzberg | September 23, 2011
Great Alabama Appeals Lawyer
Bill took my appeal to Montgomery, and won. However, he did the little things that help the case. He answered questions quickly, proposed alternate courses of action, and wrote outstanding briefs.
Posted by Lisa D. | February 22, 2011
Good lawyer
I hired Mr. Pfeifer to represent me in my divorce and I hired him again when my ex-husband appealed the judge's ruling. Mr. Pfeifer won the case both times. Unlike the first lawyer I consulted, Mr. Pfeifer answered all of my questions in details right away without having to look them up somewhere. H...
Posted by Fran | February 18, 2011
An attorney you can trust
Mr. Pfiefer is an intelligent, well spoken, compassionate man. He is very knowledgable and won't hesitate to obtain any information he needs to do the best job possible. He will tell you the truth about your case, whether it is positive or negative. His superior writing skills only enhance the impres...
Posted by Stephen Etheridge | October 2, 2010
Bill Pheifer's a top notch lawyer in my book
I have used Bill several times during my time of issues and he far smarter and more up with the law than any of the other attorneys I have used in the past.Bill will take time with you and explain all your options and ways you have to make the correct call when times are bad for you and when you are ...
William Lee Pfeifer Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Pfeifer is one of Alabama's best criminal defense trial lawyers and he is an acknowleged expert in the complex area of post-trial appeals and collateral attack on convictions. Mr. Pfeifer is widely regarded by members of the bench and bar as one of the most capable criminal defense lawyers in the state of Alabama. His skills at trial are highly regarded. He is an expert in the areas a search and seizure and Constitutional criminal procedure. If you need an attorney for any complex criminal case, or a post-trial appeal, Mr. Pfeifer is one of the very best lawyers in the state of Alabama."
"I have known Bill for many years. His practice encompasses many areas of law including criminal law, trial work and appellate work. He has handled a number of successful appeals and I think this speaks volumes as to his knowledge of the law and his ability to write compelling briefs in support of his client's position. I endorse him and his work."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2004
Dr. Donald K. Springen Award, Baldwin County Democratic Party
1992
Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society, University of Alabama School of Law
1992
John A. Campbell Moot Court Board, University of Alabama School of Law
1991
Board of Editors, Law and Psychology Review, University of Alabama School of Law
1991
Best Brief in Class, University of Alabama School of Law Moot Court Class
1990
Farrah Law Society Scholarship, University of Alabama School of Law
1989
William M. Lunceford Award for Excellence in Philosophy, Samford University, Department of Religion and Philosophy
1985
Honors Scholarship, Samford University
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney, Pfeifer Law Offices
2010 - 2012
Law Practice Management Guide, About.com, a New York Times Company
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Pfeifer & Jensen, LLC
1999 - 2000
Criminal Law Editor of the Alabama Appellate Review, LexCorp, Inc.
1996 - 1997
Staff Attorney, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
1993 - 1996
Attorney, Kolb & Pfeifer, LLC
1992 - 1993
Law Clerk, Baxter & Wilson
Associations
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Advisory PanelABA Advisory Panel Member
2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Law Practice Management SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Bar Association Council of Appellate LawyersMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Legal Writing InstituteMember
2008 - Present
Scribes - The American Society of Legal WritersMember
2007 - Present
National Writers UnionSteering Committee Member, At-Large Chapter (2011 - present)
1999 - Present
Alabama Volunteer Lawyers ProgramVolunteer Attorney
1999 - Present
Alabama Civil Justice FoundationMember
1998 - Present
Scottish Rite of FreemasonryMember
1998 - Present
York Rite of FreemasonryMember
1997 - Present
MensaLife Member
1996 - Present
Foley Masonic LodgePast Master
1994 - Present
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Alabama State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityMember
2004 - 2008
Alabama Democratic Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee
2004 - 2006
Mitigation Services of AlabamaAdvisory Board
2004 - 2006
The Alabama LawyerBoard of Editors
2003 - 2004
La Clinica de BaldwinBoard of Directors
2000 - 2005
Baldwin County Democratic Executive CommitteeChairman
2000 - 2005
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1999 - 2001
Alabama State Bar Indigent Defense Task ForceMember
1995 - 2009
Baldwin County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - 2007
South Baldwin Chamber of CommerceMember
1994 - 2000
South Baldwin JayceesPast President
1994 - 2010
Baldwin County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - 1997
Alabama Association for JusticeMember
1993 - 1997
American Bar AssociationMember
1991 - 1993
Law and Psychology ReviewBoard of Editors
1984 - 1985
Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Morgan v. Public Super Markets, Inc., 138 So. 3d 982 (Ala. 2013)
Reversed and remanded for trial
Joni Wood vs Karrie Hayes, 104 So. 3d 863 (Ala. 2012)
Judgment reversed and case remanded for new trial
Darren Woods vs Karrie Hayes, 104 So. 3d 863 (Ala. 2012)
Judgment reversed and case remanded for new trial
Kreitzberg v. Kreitzberg, 80 So.3d 925 (Ala.Civ.App. 2011)
Appeal won - excessive alimony award reversed and inheritance protected.
L.L.A. v. State
Appeal won - Felony conviction set aside as void, client released from prison
Aubrey v. State
Appeal won - Remand from Court of Criminal Appeals
Morris v Morris
Won at trial and on appeal
Ex parte Rawls, 953 So.2d 374 (2006)
In addition to winning the appeal to force a stay of the divorce proceedings while the criminal charges were pending, we also ultimately secured dismissals of all of the criminal charges against Mr. Rawls. Case handled along with attorney Tanya Halford.
Ex parte State (State v. Stallworth), 941 So.2d 327 (2006)
Remanded for the trial court to issue more precise discovery order for further Rule 32 proceedings.
Ex parte Tuohy (Tuohy v. State), 776 So.2d 902 (2000)
Affirmed, but with excellent dissent by Justice England joined by Justices Johnstone and Houston
James v. State, 729 So.2d 364 (1998)
Remanded for the trial court to issue a written statement of the evidence relied on in revoking probation.
Education
1993
University of Alabama School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Samford University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Webinar for M. Lee Smith Publishers
Social Media in the Courtroom: The Impact of Facebook and Twitter on Jury Trials
2012
West Virginia Public Defenders Annual Conference
Social Media in the Courtroom
2012
Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish
Completing the Divorce
2007
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
The Right to a Speedy Trial in Alabama
2005
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Assertion of the Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination in Civil Cases
2004
South Baldwin Democrats
Election Law
2004
Sam & Deidre Radio Show
Alabama Politics
2004
Baldwin County Democratic Party
Election Law & Voter's Rights
2003
On-Air Panel Discussion, WKRG Channel 5 News (CBS Affiliate)
Governor Riley's Amendment One Tax Increase Proposal
2003
Alabama Young Democrats State Conference
Combatting Voter Intimidation
2001
Lillian Chapter, AARP
Baldwin County Politics
2001
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Defending Children in the Adult Court System
2000
Career Day
How to Become a Lawyer
1999
Career Day
How to Become a Lawyer
1998
Baldwin County Sojourners Banquet
Alabama Constitutional Reform
Publications
2012
GPSolo Magazine (ABA)
Privacy and Legal Outsourcing
2012
2011
The Guardian (ACDLA Newsletter)
Technology in Appellate Law Practice
2011
WilliamPfeifer.com
Mistakes Trial Lawyers Make With Appeals In Alabama
2011
WilliamPfeifer.com
Should Trial Lawyers Handle Their Own Appeals?
2011
WilliamPfeifer.com
Hearsay in Probation Revocation Cases - Admissible, but Not Enough
2011
About.com, a New York Times Company
Four Steps to Becoming a Recognized Expert in Your Legal Specialty
2011
About.com, a New York Times Company
Should You Place One Period or Two After the Period in Legal Documents?
2010
The Guardian (Newsletter of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
Youthful Offender Applications - What You Don't Know Might Hurt You
2010
About.com, a New York Times Company
Six Tips for Creating Effective Law Firm Newsletters
2010
soyouwanna.com
Franchise Law
2010
South Magazine
The Truth about Crime in Savannah
2010
Examiner.com (Clarity Digital Media, LLC)
Supreme Court says Attorneys must Advise Immigration of the Deportation Consequences of Guilty Pleas
2010
Examiner.com (Clarity Digital Media, LLC)
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Sex Offenders can be Held Indefinitely Even After Completing Prison Sentences
2010
About.com, a New York Times Company
Legal Outsourcing - What is Legal Outsourcing?
2010
About.com, a New York Times Company
Three Tips for Effective Lawyer Time Management
2010
About.com, a New York Times Company
Lawyer Email Scams - How the Nigerian Scam is Used on Lawyers
2010
The Stubborn Writer
Why Your Lawyer Won't Return Your Phone Calls - Top 10 Reasons (Humor)
2010
2010
About.com, a New York Times Company
Three Common Lawyer Trust Account Mistakes
2010
About.com, a New York Times Company
How to Create a Digital Edition of a Law Firm Newsletter
2010
WilliamPfeifer.com
Using Rule 32 to Set Aside a Guilty Plea Conviction in Alabama - Part II
2010
WilliamPfeifer.com
Using Rule 32 to Set Aside a Guilty Plea Conviction in Alabama - Part I
2010
2009
ThePoliticus.com
The Evolution of Guantanamo Bay - Part 3
2009
ThePoliticus.com
The Evolution of Guantanamo Bay - Part 1
2009
ThePoliticus.com
The Evolution of Guantanamo Bay - Part 2
2009
ThePoliticus.com
The Evolution of Guantanamo Bay - Part 4
2009
Examiner.com (Clarity Digital Media, LLC)
Too Many Registered Sex Offenders Make Dangerous Sex Offenders Difficult to Track
2008
Alabama Law Journal
The Right to a Speedy Trial in Alabama
2008
Suite101.com
What is a Common Law Marriage
2008
2007
Pipers Willow, Inc
The Greatest Lawyer Jokes of All Time
2007
The Guardian (Newsletter of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
Challenging Hearsay in Probation Revocation Hearings
2006
Pipers Willow
How to Start a Successful Law Practice
2006
The Alabama Lawyer
Assertion of the 5th Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
2004
The Alabama Lawyer
The Right to a Speedy Trial in Alabama
2004
Baldwin County Democratic Party
Baldwin County Democratic Party Election Day Manual (Poll Watchers Guide)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you have 2 different probation officers if you had 2 different charges from two different counties??
19 Jan 2014
Q&A
How many times can a person marry in alabama?
10 Oct 2012
Q&A
Can a 20 year old go to jail of he gets a 16 year old pregnant
05 Jun 2012
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Right to a Speedy Trial in Alabama - Part 3
20 Feb 2011
Legal Guide
The Right to a Speedy Trial in Alabama - Part 2
20 Feb 2011
Legal Guide
The Right to a Speedy Trial in Alabama - Part 1
20 Feb 2011