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287 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Birmingham, AL area.

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  • Joseph C Kreps

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    Kreps Law Firm, LLC
    120 19th Street North, Suite 420, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 841 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Alabama criminal charges? We can help you! The police are investigating now. Do NOT wait! Call us!

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 35% Speeding and traffic ticket, 30% DUI and DWI, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    AL, Active since 2003

  • Christopher Hugh Daniel

    Sheffield & Lentine, PC
    600 20th St. North, Suite 301, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Chris is a lifelong resident of Birmingham. He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2008 with a degree in English. During his time at Birmingham-Southern he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and earned the Robert Hewlin-Jackson Award f...
  • Whitney Benjamin Polson

    Polson & Polson P.C
    2824 Central Avenue,, Suite 150, Birmingham, AL
    4.5 stars 21 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    STATEWIDE DUI & CRIMINAL DEFENSE.  Polson & Polson is a boutique DUI & Criminal Defense Law Practice founded by father and son.  Our office handles DUI and Criminal cases along with other alcohol/drug related charges throughout the entire State of...
  • Jay Ephriam Tidwell

    Tidwell Law Group, LLC
    2001 Park Place North, Suite 253, Birmingham, AL
    4.5 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    AGGRESSIVE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: First and Foremost, I am an aggressive skilled negotiator and trial attorney who will fight for you. I have handled hundreds of cases with great success, and I would be glad to talk with you about your case.  ...
  • Wendy Hartley Gregerson

    Wendy Hartley
    5501 Highway 280, Suite 301, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 13 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I began practicing in April of 2009.  I was a paralegal for 25 years prior to entering law school.  I have been working in the legal field for 39 years.  I handle all family law issues, including divorce, child custody, Wills and adoptions.  I als...
  • Jeffrey Grant Hester

    Law Office of Jeffrey G. Hester
    2163 Pelham Parkway, Suite 211, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Jeffrey G. Hester has been practicing law for over 15 years in a broad range of legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and more. Prior to creating his own practice, he served as an Assistant District Attorney at the ...

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI, 10% Divorce and separation, and more.

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    License
    AL, Active since 1998

  • Jerry M. Blevins

    Law Office of Jerry M. Blevins
    Shipt Tower, 420 North 20th Street, Suite 2200, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 47 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I have been married for 25 years and have two children ages 22 & 20. We live in Hoover, Alabama, which is right outside of Birmingham, Alabama. I enjoy spending time with my family and work. My hobbies include yard work and cars. Ethics and Profe...
  • Alyson M. Hood

    The Bloomston Firm
    1914 4TH AVENUE NORTH, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL
    4.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Alyson M. Hood is a partner in The Bloomston Firm in Birmingham, Alabama. She concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce and family law. She also works in the areas of federal and state civil litigation including constitutional law, civil r...
  • John Charles Bell

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    The Law Office of John Charles Bell LLC
    3430 Independence Dr Ste 140, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Mr. Bell has extensive courtroom experience as a retired AUSA as well as private practice. Call us!
  • Leroy Maxwell Jr

    Maxwell + Tillman
    2326 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 25 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Leroy has focused his practice on Appellate Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Prior to founding Maxwell Tillman, Leroy was a senior civil litigator and criminal defense trial lawyer at one of Birmingham's top firms. ...
  • Derek B Simms

    Simms & Associates
    608 37th St. S, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I met with Mr. Simms to handle a Municipal Court case. He explained my options, and his plan of execution, that made me feel so relieved. His compassion gave me comfort in a very dis-comfortable situation. The disposit...
  • Joseph James Basgier III

    Bloomston & Basgier
    1330 21st Way South, Suite 120, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Mr Basgier took on my criminal case when my previous attorney made it known that the only thing he was good at defending were his legal fees ($5000 for showing up twice at Jeffco Courthouse while accomplishing absolutely ...
  • John Douglas Lloyd

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    Law Office of J.D. Lloyd, LLC
    2320 Arlington Ave. S., Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Helping folks continue their fight for justice after the trial.

    Practice area
    10% Criminal defense, 70% Appeals, 20% Expungement

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    AL, Active since 2008

  • Richard Stephen Jaffe

    Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C.
    2320 Arlington Ave S, Birmingham, AL
    Not yet reviewed
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    We, at our law firm, take a client centered approach as well as a collaborative one with the other members of our firm. 
  • Brett M Bloomston

    The Bloomston Firm
    1914 4th Avenue North, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    BRETT M. BLOOMSTON is the managing partner of the Birmingham law firm, The Bloomston Firm. He concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, white collar crime, DUI, Civil Rights, and general litigation. Mr. Bloomston has been feature...
  • Byron Woodrow Ketcham III

    2127 1st Avenue N, Suite #201, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 12 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    My name is Woody Ketcham and I was born and raised right here in Alabama.  I am passionate about helping those who have been accused of a crime. Navigating the criminal justice system is a scary process and can be quite intimidating and confusing....
  • Shane Thomas Sears

    The Sears Firm, PC
    5809 Feldspar Way, The Sears Building - Suite 200, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 135 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    The Sears Firm, P.C. is conveniently located close to U.S. Interstate 459 in the Trace Crossings Business development. 
  • Michael Patrick Hanle

    Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C.
    2320 Arlington Ave S, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I have lived in the Birmingham area since December 1995.  Since that time I have concentrated my practice on representing people charged with criminal offenses in federal, state, and municipal courts.  I have tried dozens of cases over the years i...
  • Frank Joseph Russo

    Russo White & Keller, PC
    315 Gadsden Hw, Suite D, Birmingham, AL
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    The lawyers at Russo, White & Keller P.C. have over 50 years of combined legal experience serving residents across the State of Alabama, particularly in Jefferson, St. Clair, Blount and Shelby counties. We take great interest in taking care of all...
  • Cecil Tommy Nail

    Tommy Nail
    2001 Park Place North, Suite 261, Birmingham, AL
    Not yet reviewed
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Tommy Nail is one of the most respected and successful criminal defense attorneys in the State of Alabama. After serving as a Jefferson County Criminal Circuit Court Judge from 1999 until 2017, Tommy is presently taking criminal defense cases in p...

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