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Domingo Soto
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Biography
An experienced trial and appellate lawyer with bi-lingual proficiency, Domingo Soto's cases run the gamut from terrorism, major international drug conspiracies, violent street crimes, and sexual or domestic abuse, all the way down to traffic and DUI defense. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Alabama, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. and Alabama Supreme Courts as well as pro hac vice in other jurisdictions. His practice is limited to criminal defense law in both federal and state venues.
Some cases can't be negotiated and must be tried. Soto has tried the majority of Class I federal cases brought within the Southern District of Alabama and has successfully defended many cases in Alabama's state and municipal courts. In Alabama state courts he has successfully tried the complete gamut of cases, including murder, robbery, rape, kidnap, dogfighting, and assaults.
Among the many federal cases in his resume are: United States v. Leon, 88-70; United States v. Lynn, 89-72 (sub nom United States v. Eyster, 948 F.2d 1196 (11th Cir. 1991); United States v. Garcia, 89-172 (); United States v. Marino, 90-52; United States v. Starkes, 90-145; United States v. Barros, 92-000135 (sub nom United States v. Costa, 31 F.3d 1073 (11th Cir. 1994);
United States v. Miller, 99-148, (); United States v. Ly (prosecuted and tried in the Northern District of Florida); United States v. Juan Perez, 05-00017; United States v. CORLEY, 06-256; United States v. LOPEZ, 07-00349; United States v. Bucio-Martinez, 09-cr-00159; United States v. Rodriguez 1:09-cr-00240 () ()
The Madden and Soto firm invokes a strong and aggressive, intellectually honest, motion practice. Soto has argued before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Alabama appellate courts.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Federal Crime
50%
39 years | 500 cases
Violent Crime
15%
39 years | 500 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
39 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Alabama for 39 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 38 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Madden & Soto
465 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL, 36602-2403
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Domingo Soto's Reviews
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Posted by Sue | February 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Warning - Keep looking
Stay away! Domingo Soto of Madden & Soto will promise to work but do absolutely nothing. Literally only spoke to client, ONCE, 5 minutes prior to hearing, then sat there like a child with no verbal skills in court. Paid for more than one form of service and received no service at all. Dom didn’t even...
Posted by Jesse B | September 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The best, absolutely the best.
This man helped me at my darkest hour and was relentless in his approach. If you need an attorney in mobile, DO NOT consider anyone else. This man is amazing!!! Thank you , Dom!!
Posted by Brooke | September 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent service!
I used Dom Soto and let me just say he was absolutely amazing! He made everything so easy and communicated so well with me. If you need an attorney with your best interest in mind call Dom you won’t be disappointed!
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wrongfully Accused? Hire Domingo Soto!
In the event you find yourself, or a loved one, wrongfully accused of a crime, I would highly recommend that you trust your defense to attorney Domingo Soto. His meticulous attention to detail and willingness to keep you informed throughout the process, combined with his extensive knowledge of the la...
Posted by Brandon | February 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent legal representative
Soto is a excellent lawyer! Highly skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!
Domingo Soto's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Soto is a highly respected, experienced attorney here in Mobile, Alabama."
"I endorse Domingo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Brian Lockwood
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Partner, Madden & Soto
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
1997 - 1998
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Salley, 02-CC-2012-4316
Acquitted
United States v. Rodriguez, 1:09-cr-00240 (S.D. Al.)
acquitted
State v. Badillo, 02-CC-2008-002731
convicted of lesser-included misdemeanor charge.
State v. Ware CC-2004-2778
Client Acquitted
State v. Dailey
Defendant convicted of lesser-included misdemeanor charge. On appeal, intermediate court reversed the conviction on Batson grounds. State Supreme court overturned Court of Criminal Appeals decision.
State v. Temple 02-CC-1999-002668
Acquitted
MADDOX v. STATE, 708 So.2d 220 (Ala. 1997)
Conviction reversed and remanded: reasons for striking veniremember, who apparently was a Black male, which included that he was an engineer, that he was about same age as defendant, and that he might be involved with younger women, were all pretextual.
State v. Crumpton, 02-CC-1994-002474
Acquitted
State v. Pickens, 02-CC-1992-003794
lesser-included manslaughter
CRAIG v. STATE, 616 So.2d 364 (Ala.Crim.App. 1992)
Remanded for resentencing
United States v. Lynn, 89-72 (sub nom United States v. Eyster, 948 F.2d 1196 (11th Cir. 1991)
Client Acquitted
State v. Gonzales-Jimenez
Acquitted.
State v. Williams, 02-CC-87-3154
Acquitted on all charges
Little v State 739 So.2d 539 (Ala.Crim.App. 1999)
Reversed and remanded
State v. Holcombe, 02- CC-1996-003559
Acquitted
United States v. Bucio-Martinez, 09-cr-00159 (S.D.Al.)
convicted of misdemeanor possession
Education
1986
University of Alabama School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
University of South Alabama
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE MINORITY PRE-LAW CONFERENCE AGENDA
Law Career Panel Discussion
Publications
2013
Amazon Books Publication
Apprehended: The Trials of Dickie Lynn
Languages
Spanish