Joel Lee Sogol

Joel Lee Sogol

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 52 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tuscaloosa, AL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +2 more

811 21st Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 20%

52 years

20%
Federal Crime 20%

46 years

20%
Civil Rights 10%

52 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 52 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1973

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Joel L. Sogol Attorney at Law

811 21st Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401

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Joel Lee Sogol's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney

A Great Attorney

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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Joel Lee Sogol's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Mahaney

Criminal defense lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Neff

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel."

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Pascal Bruijn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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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Eric Wilson

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Jason Neff

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

Bedow Award - Outstanding Contributions in Criminal Law, Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Partner / Owner, Joel Sogol, Attorney at Law

1973 - 1978

Attorney, Tuscaloosa Public Defender's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

American Board of Criminal Lawyers

Fellow

National Association of Criminal Lawyers

Member

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

American Board of Criminal Lawyers

Member

1995 - 1997

Alabama State Bar

Chairman

Education

1973

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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