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  • Montgomery, AL
  • Licensed for 33 years
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Put 40 years of law and law enforcement experience to work for you!

 

Mr. Mahaney is a retired Alabama state trooper, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, and served over 22 years with the Alabama Department of Public Safety prior to retirement in 2000. After retiring from state service, Mr. Mahaney served over five years as a civilian police advisor for the U.S. State Department in Kosovo, Jordan, and Iraq. Mr. Mahaney served 18 months in Iraq as the executive officer for the U.S. police advisory mission (2005 - 2006).

 

After completion of the Iraq tour of duty, Mr. Mahaney established his law practice in Montgomery, Alabama in July 2006, concentrating in the areas of DUI defense, driver license law, drug crimes and offenses, and general criminal practice. As of 2022, Mr. Mahaney had successfully defended well over two thousand clients charged with DUI, serious traffic offenses, drug crimes, and other felony or misdemeanors. He has also represented many clients needing legal assistance in the area of driver license suspension or revocation cases and petition for driver license reinstatement. 

 

Mr. Mahaney has been licensed to practice law for over 33 years and has been a member of the Alabama state bar since May 1989. He is licensed to practice in both state and federal court. Mr. Mahaney is also a retired commissioned officer, having served 28 years military service with the U.S. Army. During his 28 years of military service, he served as an infantry officer, military police officer, and as a military intelligence officer. He was airborne and ranger qualified and served in light infantry and Army special operations units, including Special Forces.

 

Mr. Mahaney previously served as an assistant attorney general for the Department of Public Safety, as a municipal court prosecutor for the City of Montgomery, and since 2006, as an attorney in private practice.

 

Mr. Mahaney is the primary author of the treatise Alabama DUI Defense: The Law and Practice, 5th Edition published by Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company. He is a frequent lecturer and trainer in the area of DUI law and criminal procedure. In 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 and again 2021, Mr. Mahaney was selected by the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association to recieve the 'President's Award' for outstanding contributions to the ACDLA and superior advocacy in criminal defense. Mr. Mahaney is a founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA) and also a member of the prestigious National College for DUI Defense and currently serves as the state delegate for the NCDD. 

Practice areas

  1. DUI and DWI: 70%

    DUI/DWI, alcohol and drug related vehicular assault and homicide cases

    44 years, 2,000 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 20%

    Drug crimes/drug possession crimes and offenses

    39 years, 500 cases

  3. Administrative law: 10%

    Driver License Suspension/Revocation and CDL Disqualification

    39 years, 500 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Law Office of Patrick Mahaney

8650 Minnie Brown Rd
Montgomery, AL, 36117

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      ALOccupational License - Authorized to Practice198911/10/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers4504
      Legal guides23
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      President's AwardAlabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association2021
      President's AwardAlabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association2019
      President's AwardAlabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association2016
      President's AwardAlabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association2015
      President's AwardAlabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association2014
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyLaw Office of Patrick Mahaney2006 - Present
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      National College of DUI DefenseState Delegate2015 - Present
      DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationGeneral Member2014 - Present
      National College for DUI DefenseGeneral Member2006 - Present
      Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationGeneral Member2005 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Alabama DUI Defense: The Law and Practice, 5th Ed.Alabama DUI Defense2021
      Understanding Blood Analysis in DUI and Traffic Homicide CasesForensic Blood Analysis2011
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Jones School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1988
      The CitadelBA - Bachelor of Arts1973
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      University of Alabama School of LawAlabama's New Implied Consent Law and DUI Update2021
      Annual Training ConferenceAlabama's New Implied Consent Law2021
      DUI/Traffic Homicide SeminarDUI Defense Law Update2015
      Practical Criminal Defense SeminarAlabama's New DUI Laws2014
      DUI Defense SeminarIgnition Interlock and DUI2014
      Continuing Legal EducationDUI Law Update2013
      'Four-Corners' Training SeminarTraffic Law Update2011
      'DUI Boot Camp'Alabama DUI and Traffic Law2011
      DUI Defense: A Day with the ExpertsDUI Defense2009
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Implied Consent requirementAcquitted of all charges
      Criminal Procedure - Warrant RequirementsCase dismissed - client acquitted
      Alabama's 'Arrest at the Scene' RequirementDUI Case Dismissed

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      Lawyer Gregory A Cade

      Gregory Cade, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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      Truly exceptional and professional attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal field for providing high quality representation and results for his clients! I endorse Mr. Patrick

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      James Ransom, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
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      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mahaney is probably the most detail oriented attorneys I know. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the DUI defense field that few lawyers in Alabama possess. One of the best at his craft.

      Lawyer John Michael Aaron

      John Aaron, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 10, 2016
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      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mahaney wrote the book on DUI's and Driver License's Issues in Alabama (Alabama DUI, Traffic and Driver License Handbook) He has the practical experience of being an Alabama State Trooper for 20+ years, trying cases as a city prosecutor, and his mastery of the law and regulations. He is the Attorney to call if you have a DUI or License Issue in Montgomery or the River Region of the state.

      Lawyer Byron Woodrow Ketcham III

      Byron Ketcham, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
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      I endorse and highly recommend Mr. Mahaney. He has extensive knowledge of the law and is always willing to help offer his guidance and experience. Anyone looking for a criminal defense lawyer should consider Pat.

      Lawyer H. Scott Aalsberg

      H. Aalsberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 19, 2015
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      Patrick is a Superb Criminal and DWI Lawyer. If your in trouble with the law Patrick is the one to call. I'm just glad his office is not near mine! I endorse him!

      Lawyer David William Johnson

      David Johnson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2015
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      I endorse Mr. Mahaney enthusiastically. He is a very learned counselor with the ability to make complex matters simple. In front of a jury, that is a powerful thing.

      Lawyer John M O'Brien

      John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
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      An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

      Lawyer Jim Tom Norman III

      Jim Norman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 4, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a retired Alabama State Trooper and integrates an exceptional amount of knowledge and common sense from the arresting Officer's point of view in developing the appropriate defense strategy in your case. He is also a person of strong moral conviction and published in his field. I would let Patrick represent a family member. Trey Norman

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      Hovanes Margarian, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
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      Lawyer Gina M. Famularo

      Gina Famularo, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 2, 2014
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      Lawyer Whitney Benjamin Polson

      Whitney Polson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
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      Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

      Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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      I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

      Lawyer Raymond James Hawthorne Jr.

      Raymond Hawthorne, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 7, 2014
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      Lawyer Jacquelyn Diane Tomlinson

      Jacquelyn Tomlinson, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 10, 2014
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      I have known Patrick Mahaney for a little over four (4) years now, and anytime I have an issue with an Alabama-licensed driver my first recommendation is for them to contact Mr. Mahaney immediately. His abundance of knowledge regarding Alabama DUI and driver's license laws is incredible.

      Lawyer Michael Curtis Greenberg

      Michael Greenberg, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 9, 2013
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      Simply put, Patrick Mahaney is an outstanding DUI and traffic law attorney. He is highly respected in the legal community. His clients praise his zealous advocation on their behalves. If its important to you to keep your driving record clean and your insurances rates low, then Patrick Mahaney is the person in Montgomery to call. I endorse this stellar attorney.

      Lawyer Pascal Bruijn

      Pascal Bruijn, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 26, 2013
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      I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. He is the lawyer's lawyer when it comes to anything related to DUI law in Alabama. Highly recommend.

      Lawyer Joseph Allan Shaw

      Joseph Shaw, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 15, 2013
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      I gladly endorse this lawyer. I have known Patrick for over five years. He literally wrote the Alabama DUI Handbook (http://www.mahaneylaw.com/lawyer-attorney-1499263.html) about DUI laws in Alabama. He is as knowledgeable about DUI and traffic laws as any attorney I have had the pleasure of practicing around. I have been to several of his seminars where he teaches other attorneys how to handle DUI cases.

      Lawyer Christopher Hugh Daniel

      Christopher Daniel, Unknown Attorney on May 16, 2013
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      Lawyer Gregory F. Yaghmai

      Gregory Yaghmai, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 16, 2013
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      Lawyer Richard Stephen Jaffe

      Richard Jaffe, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 16, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer who is a skilled litiagator and knows the law and rules of evidence.

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