Top Rated Tuscaloosa County, AL Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, there are 50 criminal defense lawyers available with 90+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Tuscaloosa County Has 50 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 90 Reviews

Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation

Bio: I am a resident of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I have lived here since 1982 when I first came from my hometown of Red Bay, Alabama, at the age of 18 to attend the University of Alabama. I grew up on a farm where my father worked the fields and my mother ...

Rating: 7.0

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 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: 5.3

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tuscaloosa County, AL

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, White Collar Crime and more

Review: "Not from here; must be a guilty low-life, put him in jail and let him rot. When arrested for the first time in my life (60 years), it was for a class A felony (life or not more than 99 years or less than 10 years), ~500 miles from home, my Wife co..."

Rating: 6.9

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more

Bio: Recently named a National Academy of Family Law Attorneys Top 10 Under 40 Attorney for the state of Alabama, Amanda Mulkey is a founding member of Smith & Staggs, L.L.P.. Her practice primarily focuses on assisting clients who find themselves invo...

Rating: 7.8

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Since 2001 Jason Neff has been practicing law in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and the surrounding counties. Jason has handled cases of Capital Murder involving the death penalty all the way down to misdemeanor and traffic tickets. Jason has represented cli...

Rating: 9.5

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights

Review: "I had her as a public defender and she worked her magic . One thing I can say if you do your part she will have your back on the rest. There's no other out there I would recommend better than her"

Rating: 7.4

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I am John F. Brasfield, Attorney at Law, and I have been representing clients throughout Tuscaloosa and Western Alabama since 1996. During that time, I have developed a strong understanding of the legal system. I take the time to build a strong re...

Rating: 7.4

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more

Review: "He is a good lawyer understanding and will help you.very nice. .i would have him for my lawyer any day. He fights for you and your rights."

Rating: 6.7

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment & Labor

Bio: You shouldn’t have to go to court alone. Kate’s philosophy in practicing law is that no one should have to navigate the courthouse by themselves: Whether you’ve been accused of a crime or you find yourself in need of domestic relations litigation,...

Rating: 6.9

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: My law firm is built on personal and individual attention. I care about my clients, and I listen to their concerns in order to understand their needs and issues. I work hard to do the very best job I can for my clients when providing representatio...

Rating: 9.9

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Review: "2 Words: EXTREMELY RELIABLE & TRUSTWORTHY Attorneys. I am a resident of Texas who received a speeding ticket of driving at 80 in 45 Zone and that too in a construction zone but its has its own valid reasons why I was driving fast during that time ..."

Rating: 6.7

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: I am passionate about defending those accused of crimes and ensuring that their constitutional rights are protected. I have practiced criminal defense for many years as well as civil litigation. My practice is currently mostly focused on criminal ...

Rating: 8.0

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 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: 5.9

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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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Tuscaloosa County 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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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Contested and uncontested divorces, offering "Legal Representation With Heart." I truly care about others, and will listen with compassion to your circumstances, and give you the attention you need to the best of my ability. I have a deep compassi...

Rating: 7.3

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Atty Swords has been my attorney for 5 years now. He has handled everything from personal issues for me, my husband, my family, and our two businesses that we own! In my opinion he is a top notch atty and very personable with his clients. In every..."

Rating: 6.5

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "He got 10 counts of attempt to manufacture dropped to 1 count of attempt to manfacture instead of 20 yrs in prison I got 1 year of drug court after drug court all that's going to be on my record is that I was arrested not charged he was awesome hi..."

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I was born and raised in Flomaton, Alabama, a small town situated on the Florida line directly north of Pensacola. After graduating high school in 1983, I attended Jefferson Davis Junior College, where I obtained an Associate's Degree, was inducte...

Rating: 6.7

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Tuscaloosa County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Review: "Mr. Rainer is a brilliant attorney. He knows how to explain legal terms in a way for all the understand. I highly recommend Mr. Rainer to handle all of your legal needs."

Rating: 6.7

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