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    Alabama Has 1229 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4695 Reviews

    Brannon Sykes Ford

    Brannon Sykes Ford

    5.03 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mane Mr brannon is the best lawyer I ever had in 2018 he's amazing he gets his job done he will listen to your situation can't nobody do it like Mr brannon thank you Mr brannon"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Billy Joe Sheffield

    Billy Joe Sheffield

    4.715 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "I had the privilege of working with Mr. Sheffield and Ms. Sherry, and I can’t recommend them enough. I hired him for my divorce, a tough custody battle, and to defend against false accusations leading to an arrest. My ex filed for divorce in May 2..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Emery Don Massey

    Emery Don Massey

    5.07 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: “We’re Not Just Another Personal InjuryLaw Firm, We’re Your First Call, For Any Need”New Clients 24/7Personal Injury, Criminal Defense,Family Law and Civil LitgationFounded by Emery D. Massey, Attorney At Law Attorney in Guntersville, AL with over...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Basil Timothy Case

    Basil Timothy Case

    3.911 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "TiM helped me out on everything ranging fromtraffic ticketsto misdemenor dui He is the best and great staff! Tim is dependable and always makes me feel confident with his services!"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Matthew Bruce Alfreds

    Matthew Bruce Alfreds

    5.02 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "A few days ago, I was dealing with multiple traffic cases across 3 different courts, warrants attached, and a lot of stress weighing on me. It felt heavy and uncertain. But GOD STEPPED IN AND SENT ME MATTHEW B. ALFREDS ON 03/11/2026 AT 8:10PM LONG..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    G. Hal Walker

    G. Hal Walker

    5.06 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Fighter for Client's Rights, defender of the Constitution. Maximizing settlements in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases. Top 100 Trial Lawyer for Civil Practice in 2017.
    Rating:  7.9
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    James Caleb Cunningham

    James Caleb Cunningham

    5.02 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Review: ""I had the privilege of working with an outstanding criminal defense lawyer who demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and unwavering dedication to my case. Their deep understanding of criminal law, coupled with a strategic approach, significan..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ben C. Hand

    Ben C. Hand

    5.04 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Born September 12, 1964, Ben earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree from Auburn University in 1987 and a Juris Doctorate degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1990. Ben has been a practicing attorney since 1990 and spent six ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Eugene Patrick Hill

    Eugene Patrick Hill

    5.02 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody
    Review: "Patrick is very thorough and professional. Satisfies clients needs. We have experienced a sense of security and confidence since we met Patrick Hill."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Thomas Joseph Azar

    Thomas Joseph Azar

    5.01 review
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "The attorney that my husband and I hired did not show up for court. Mr. Azar stepped up and took over my husbands case. He was patient with us because we really were frustrated and afraid of what was going to happen since his attorney failed to sh..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    James Harold Sweet

    James Harold Sweet

    5.02 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Debt, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very professional. Most bang for your buck. Doesn't charge an arm and a leg and also a local guy. He's also helped me with a youthful offender and changed my life even though it was years passed the incident. "
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    Samuel Bittle Haugabook

    Samuel Bittle Haugabook

    5.02 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Review: "Attorney Haugabook is by far one of the best attorneys I have used. He is extremely professional,knowledgeable, truly caring, committed, communicative and passionate about his profession. He makes sure to show every single detail listed to his cli..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jeanetta Wells Pleasant

    Jeanetta Wells Pleasant

    5.08 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: I am a hard-working and dedicated Attorney who will fight to protect your interests. I specialize in Family, Criminal, and Social Security Disablity Law.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Sam Perry Dixon

    Sam Perry Dixon

    4.06 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: Mr. Sam P. Dixon, III was born in Mobile, Alabama. The great-grandson of the Alabama Governor, Frank Dixon, Sam has come from a long family history of politics and the legal profession. Mr. Dixon always admired and respected the legal profession a...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Kimberly Nicole Carter Brown

    Kimberly Nicole Carter Brown

    4.19 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more
    Bio: Kimberly C. Brown earned her law degree from the Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, graduating in the top one-third of her class, after working as a nuclear process support chemist at the former named Westinghouse Savannah R...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Michael Todd Tewalt

    Michael Todd Tewalt

    5.03 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "He was very curtiuos. He always was on time. And the main thing for me was he always found loopholes where the patrol officers violated my rights. He got mine thrown out. Thank you!!!!"
    Rating:  6.8
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    David Bruce Zimmerman

    David Bruce Zimmerman

    3.76 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "Considering it was just a consultation. Attorney David Zimmerman went above and beyond for my daughter. She was convicted for minor in possession in Mobile County. We live in Florida and she lost all the paperwork from original court date. He was ..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Matthew William Bassie

    Matthew William Bassie

    5.01 review
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Matthew grew up in Waterloo, Alabama and went to the University of Alabama where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then went to Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery. He has worked in the legal field for over 9 years. Matthew represents cl...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Thomas Frank Kelly

    Thomas Frank Kelly

    5.03 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Personal Injury
    Bio: I was born and raised in Clayton, Alabama, and attended Auburn University graduating in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology. After graduating from Auburn University , I attended Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery, Alabama...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Marcelyn Mary Angwin

    Marcelyn Mary Angwin

    5.02 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Drug Crime and more
    Review: "This lady went above and beyond for her client! One of the best attorneys ever! I would recommend her 100% . She knows the law and is very professional."
    Rating:  6.7
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