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Joel Lee Sogol

Criminal defense Attorney at Tuscaloosa, AL

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  • Licensed for 50 years
    State AL
    Acquired 1973
    Status
    Occupational License - Authorized to Practice No misconduct found

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My law firm is built on personal and individual attention. I care about my clients, and I listen to their concerns in order to understand their needs and issues. I work hard to do the very best job I can for my clients when providing representation or advise in any legal matter. Don't go at a legal problem alone. Call me for a free evaluation of your case.

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Joel L. Sogol Attorney at Law
811 21st Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
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Joel is the example of what a lawyer should be. Firm but fair. Honest but helpful. He'll tell you like it is and not just what you want to hear. Has good insight into the legal profession and explains things easily. Great response time on emails as well. Would highly recommend to others.

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Work Experience

  • Partner / Owner
  • Joel Sogol, Attorney at Law
  • 1978 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Tuscaloosa Public Defender's Office
  • 1973 - 1978

Education

  • University of Alabama School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1973
  • University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1970

Associations

  • American Board of Criminal Lawyers
  • Fellow
  • 2009 - Present
  • National Association of Criminal Lawyers
  • Member
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  • Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member
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  • American Board of Criminal Lawyers
  • Member
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  • Alabama State Bar
  • Chairman
  • 1995 - 1997
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Bedow Award - Outstanding Contributions in Criminal Law
  • Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • N/A
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Attorney endorsements

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Patrick Mahaney
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Joel Sogol is one of the very best criminal defense lawyers in the entire state of Alabama. He is exceptionally skilled and talented in the practice of criminal defense. Mr. Sogol is held in the highest regard by his fellow criminal defense lawyers, and by all members of the bench and the bar. He is the past President of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and is the source of knowledge in nearly every area of criminal defense. A truly exceptional lawyer!"
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John Brasfield
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Joel. He is one of the top legal minds in the state. If you have a legal issue, he should be one of your very first calls."
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Eric Wilson
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Jason Neff
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Joel."
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Pascal Bruijn
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Eric Davis
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Joel for years through the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association. He has provided advice to me directly on matters and also contributes substantially to the ACDLA listserv. He is a well respected and able attorney in the criminal defense bar."
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Stephen Williams
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 15
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Working with Joel was a great experience! As a law clerk in the Tuscaloosa District Attorney's Office, I knew that my toughest projects would be those in which we came up against Joel. His cases were always well-prepared and well-researched. Mr. Sogol complements his fierce logic with a fiery passion for his clients."
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William Pfeifer
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the State of Alabama, who does an outstanding job for his clients."
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Anne Guthrie
Bankruptcy and debt
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Eric Wilson
Bankruptcy and debt
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Jason Neff
Criminal defense
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John Brasfield
Criminal defense
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W. Cameron Parsons
Land use and zoning
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Eric Davis
Criminal defense
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Morris Lilienthal
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Tuscaloosa Criminal defense Lawyer Joel Lee Sogol
Joel Lee Sogol
Criminal defense Attorney
Tuscaloosa, AL
Licensed for 50 years
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