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    William Wayne Smith

    William Wayne Smith

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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 60 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Family
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    Domingo Soto

    Domingo Soto

    4.25 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: 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 D...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Michael Chad Smith

    Michael Chad Smith

    5.01 review
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Review: "What a great attorney! We knew the 1st time we sat down in his office, that he was the one for us. He represented us in a custody hearing in Lauderdale County, as we are the God Parents of a child and we live out of state. We are awaiting the Judg..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Carol Mark Lowell

    Carol Mark Lowell

    4.01 review
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Uncontested Divorce and more
    Review: "Mr. Lowell was hired to defend my husband. To be fair, it was a serious offense that required an attorney that would be willing to go that extra mile to aggressively defend the charges. That is where Mr. Lowell just falls into the average ranking ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Wendy Lee Williams

    Wendy Lee Williams

    3.52 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "My case is going very slow. I guess thats normal. Wendy is sweet though. I know she has worked very hard for me and she communicates well. She is very eloquent and smart. I can tell she has passion, I've even managed to annoy her a little with rea..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Mark Francis Penaskovic

    Mark Francis Penaskovic

    5.01 review
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more
    Bio: Mark F. Penaskovic, Attorney-at-Law, practices in the State of Alabama. Mark began his legal career representing businesses and individuals in both state and federal courts in Alabama. Employed with several highly regarded civil litigation law fir...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Ronald Howard Strawbridge

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    Ronald Howard Strawbridge

    5.01 review
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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Rating:  7.6
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    John Thomas Sutton

    John Thomas Sutton

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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Mr Sutton helped me out with a case where he represented my son. He turned a bleak situation into something workable. He handled this case professionally, was available, and brought the case to the best possible conclusion. I would highly recommen..."
    Rating:  5.4
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    William Rufus Hovater

    William Rufus Hovater

    5.01 review
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Hovater gave my case ultimate attention and represented me like I was his only client. I am very grateful to him and extremely impressed how he efficiently and thoroughly took care of my legal matter."
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    John Tracy Fisher

    John Tracy Fisher

    5.01 review
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Bio: John Fisher was born and raised in Columbus, GA. After obtaining his undergraduate business degree from Columbus State University, John obtained his Juris Doctorate from The University of Alabama School of Law. John began practicing law in 1997 as...
    Rating:  6.1
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    Johnny Brent Beal

    Johnny Brent Beal

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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Growing up in Madison County, I was taught about hard work, to stand up for your beliefs, and to treat people fairly. It is these values that drive me as an attorney. You will be treated fairly and have someone to stand up for you. Whether you are...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jerry Sanford Barclay

    Jerry Sanford Barclay

    5.02 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "Jerry never stops fighting for his clients. I've had a few attorneys in my life and he's the standard bearer in this city, a true professional, if you're in a pinch and you have the capability Jerry S. Barclay is the best you're gonna get, he has ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ronald James Gault

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    Ronald James Gault

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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Insurance, Litigation and more
    Rating:  8.0
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    Karol Jane Kemp

    Karol Jane Kemp

    3.73 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more
    Review: "I've known this Attorney for about 23 years and if allowed I'd give her 10 Stars. I used Karol Kemp for my divorce a few years ago and it was a very difficult situation to deal with for me but when I told her everything and I'd like to file for di..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Elizabeth Stewart Hall

    Elizabeth Stewart Hall

    5.02 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Elizabeth has been helping me become less stressed and calm throughout the process. She knows exactly what needs to be done to resolve issues. Also, she is fast acting to achieve the results needed. I would recommend her to anyone who needs repres..."
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    J. Rachel Powell

    J. Rachel Powell

    4.69 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Review: "An excellent attorney who really cares about her clientele. She worked very diligently to help secure my rights as a father in a custody case. I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone who is in need of a knowledgeable attorney that is willing to ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Benita Bell Jenkins

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    Benita Bell Jenkins

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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support, Child Custody and more
    Your family law attorney. Call for a free consultation.
    Rating:  7.2
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    Stephen Glenn McGowan

    Stephen Glenn McGowan

    4.58 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Past member Dothan City Board of Education Past member Executive Committee Wiregrass United Way Past Vice President Wiregrass United Way Past Board Member Alabama Alumni Association Former staff of US Senator Howell Heflin Present and former owner...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Leif Rush Hampton

    Leif Rush Hampton

    4.25 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Review: "I've been highly impressed with Leif's professionalism and knowledge as my divorce attorney. He's guided me every step of the way through this long drawn out divorce process I'm still in. Thank you for your kindness and patience !!!"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Daniel Carter Weeks

    Daniel Carter Weeks

    5.06 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I truly love helping people. As an attorney I feel that I am able to help people every day. I pride myself on being honest and providing the very best personal service to my cleints. Contact me if you want a hard working, honest, and effective att...
    Rating:  7.1
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