Roy Roderick Sylvester II

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Roy Roderick Sylvester II

also known as Rod Sylvester

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Andalusia, AL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Social Security

Po Box 1054, 109 South Cotton St., Andalusia, AL

About Roy

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

I handle all types of criminal cases from misdemeanors to murder. If you are charged with a crime in south Alabama let me protect your rights.

26 years

50%
Car Accident 25%

If you have automobile accident in south Alabama let me deal with the insurance company for you. Don't let an insurance company take advantage of you in your time of trouble.

26 years

25%
Social Security & Disability 25%

If you are injured, sick or mentally ill and unable to work, let me help you get the benefits you deserve. Don't deal with the government all alone, let me handle the paperwork and hearing so that you receive the benefits you have worked for.

21 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Notable Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 25 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2000

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Roy Roderick Sylvester II

Po Box 1054, 109 South Cotton St., Andalusia, AL, 36420-1221

andalusialawyer.com

Roy Roderick Sylvester II's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

traffic ticket

Mr. Sylvester was very helpful throughout the process of dealing with a speeding ticket. He provided the best advice while determining how to handle the case and obtained a satisfactory outcome. I was an out of state client but his communication and efforts were very good.

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

Mr. Sylvester handled my criminal case and was able to get all charges dismissed. I was on my way to spring break and got pulled over and arrested. I contacted Mr. Sylvester, and he handled everything. I wasn't even required to show up for court. Mr. Sylvester handled everything. I would definit...ely hire him again.

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, AIOCLA

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, AIOCLA

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

10 Best Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Department of Human Resources

2015 - Present

Town Prosecuting Attorney, Red Level, AL Municipal Court

2014 - Present

Municipal Judge, Town of Castleberry, AL

2011 - Present

Prosecuting Attorney, Lockhart, AL Municipal Court

2006 - Present

Public Defender, Gantt, AL Municipal Court

2001 - Present

Owner, Rod Sylvester, Attorney at Law P.C.

2016 - 2016

Interim Probate Judge, Covington County, AL

2005 - 2011

Public Defender, Lockhart, AL Municipal Court

2005 - 2015

Public Defender, Red Level, AL Municipal Court

2002 - 2009

Public Defender, City Of River Falls

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Member

2014 - Present

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Member

2014 - Present

Straugh Letterman Club

Member

2012 - Present

Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program

Member

2011 - Present

Local Indigent Defense Counsel

Member

2008 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2007 - Present

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Alabama State Bar

Member

2000 - Present

Covington County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2007

Covington County Bar Association

Former President

2005 - 2006

Covington County Bar Association

Vice President

2004 - 2005

Covington County Bar Association

Past Secretary/Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Marijuana Case Dismissed

Marijuana Case Dismissed

Not Guilty Harassment

Not Guilty

Possession of Marijuana Not Guilty

Not Guilty

Case Dissmissed

Charges Dismissed

Not Guilty 15 Counts of Rape and Sexual Abuse

Not Guilty on all counts

Rape Case Dismissed

Charges dismissed

Not Guilty Robbery and Kidnapping

Not guilty on all counts

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Education

2000

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Troy University (main campus)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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