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    Kathryn Kyatt King

    Kathryn Kyatt King

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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Whether you need a tough criminal defense attorney or a lawyer you can trust to probate an estate, you can turn to me. I will help you identify your definition of success as it relates to your unique legal problem, and I will work to help you reac...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Billy Joe Sheffield

    Billy Joe Sheffield

    4.715 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 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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    Derek Drennan

    Derek Drennan

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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime
    Bio: Derek Drennan has been a dedicated advocate for his clients for nearly 20 years. He has focused his practice in the defense of citizens accused of crimes both great and small. Aggressively challenging the federal and state government’s attempts to...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Melissa Christine Schultz-Miller

    Melissa Christine Schultz-Miller

    5.05 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Compassionate. Caring. grew up a military brat, and moved several times before returning to my mother’s hometown in Holly Pond, Alabama. After finishing high school at Holly Pond High School, I moved to Tuscaloosa where I attended the University o...
    Rating:  8.4
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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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    Clyde Edward Riley

    Clyde Edward Riley

    1.01 review
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: I have been helping people solve problems since 1983. I pride myself on providing dependable service with dedicated representation. In 1990, I changed the focus of my practice to emphasize helping people facing Divorce, Family Related or Criminal ...
    Rating:  9.2
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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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    Stuart Dennis Albea

    Stuart Dennis Albea

    4.19 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Stuart D. Albea graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law, cum laude, in 2002. While in school, Stuart was published in the Alabama Law Review. After graduation, he clerked for the Hon. Thomas B. Bennett, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge. ...
    Rating:  8.7
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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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    Ben C. Hand

    Ben C. Hand

    5.04 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 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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    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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    Mary Angela Turner

    Mary Angela Turner

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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Mary is a native of Tuscaloosa and a graduate of both the University of Alabama (BS Nursing 1986) and the University of Alabama School of Law (1989). She is also a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer’s College and the National Criminal Defense...
    Rating:  9.7
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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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    Brandon Scott Foster

    Brandon Scott Foster

    5.02 reviews
    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "As a client of Mr. Foster, I found him to be extremely professional and very good with communication. He never failed to return my call or email in a prompt manner. He was very skilled in dealing with family law, my case was a modification, and he..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Mark Bishop Turner

    Mark Bishop Turner

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    Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Mark was born in Birmingham and raised in Docena/Minor Heights by the greatest grandparents one could ever ask. Mark Bishop Turner has been blessed with the great fortune of understanding the trials and challenges of the average person and a uniqu...
    Rating:  5.0
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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 24 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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