Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers Near me in ZIP 35203

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 private practice.. Tommy is a career criminal defense attorney, prosecutor, and former presiding criminal circuit court judge with more than forty years of targeted experience.. Tommy has tried thousands of cases, and he understands criminal defense from all angles: defense, prosecution, and judicial. Whether you have a first-time criminal charge or have repeat offenses, Tommy can help you with your case based on his knowledge of criminal procedure, criminal law, sentencing guidelines, and deferrral programs. He also a vast network of attorneys and judges that benefit Tommy's client's because of his excellent working relationships with members of the bar associations accross Alabama.. Tommy received the ultimate recognition from his peers when he received the Roderick Beddow Lifetime Award in 1999 for excellence in criminal defense. This award is the highest award granted by the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is also a founding member and the first president of the Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.. Tommy Nail's current cases include capital murder and all classes of felonies and misdemeaors. He represents clients in federal court, circuit court, district court, and municipal court. Contact Tommy today for a free consultation about your case.

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Ontario has focused his practice on the areas of Criminal Defense (i.e. drug possession, domestic violence, and assault), Uncontested Divorces, Divorces, and Family Law (modifications, child support, and child custody).  Prior to establishing my law practice, I worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Houston Brown (10th Judicial Circuit, Jefferson County Alabama).  Additionally, Ontario participate in a number of community outreach programs and mentoring programs for children.. Ontario is licensed in both the state of Alabama and the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern District of Alabama.  He received his undergraduate and master’s degree from Alabama A&M University and his law degree from Miles Law School.

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. Ketcham Law is here to give you access to the legal system and I would be honored to help you or those close to you who are faced with a criminal law matter.

Mr. Dodd represents clients in both state and federal courts in both civil and criminal matters. Originally starting his career at Jaffe, Strickland & Drennan, he rose from junior associate to become that firm’s Managing Partner in 2009. In 2010, he founded The Dodd Law Firm, where he puts his extensive trial experience to work for a select group of clients. In 2010 he was recognized by the Superlawyer’s Group and Business Alabama Magazine as one of the State of Alabama’s “Outstanding Young Lawyers” in their Rising Star section, an honor they repeated in 2011 and 2012. In 2012 Mr. Dodd was named by Birmingham Magazine as one of the region's Top Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as one of its Rising Stars. Mr. Dodd is rated AV-preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, their highest peer review rating for both professional ability and ethical standards.. Mr. Dodd was one of the original 75 attorneys to be named to the Federal Northern District of Alabama’s CJA panel. Dodd was invited to attended the prestigious Bryan R. Shechmeister Death Penalty College at Santa Clara University in California, and recently co-authored a chapter in "Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases", a practitioner's handbook published by Thompson West.. In addition to his extensive experience and training in the area of criminal defense, Mr. Dodd frequently practices in the area of civil defense representing both municipal and corporate clients. Mr. Dodd served as defense counsel for Birmingham’s Mayor Bernard Kincaid, and has represented numerous professionals, such as pharmacists, nurses and other lawyers in administrative hearings in front of various state licensing boards. Mr. Dodd is also one of the lawyers retained by the Policeman’s Benevolent Association to represent its members.. Mr. Dodd has represented injured plaintiffs in both state and federal courts as well, having served as lead trial counsel in a number of personal injury cases. The breadth of Mr. Dodd’s practice and experience allows him to provide each of The Dodd Law Firm’s clients with a unique, global perspective. In Law School Mr. Dodd was awarded the Dean Thomas W. Christopher award for Lasting Contribution to the Law School, as well as the George Peach Taylor award for his role on the school’s Trial Advocacy competition team.. Prior to enrolling in law school, Mr. Dodd served as New Business Director for the New York advertising firm of Gold Communications.

Ken Gomany is an aggressive criminal defense attorney practicing in the greater Birmingham area. His practice areas include federal court, state district and circuit courts, and municipal courts. As a practicing criminal lawyer for forty-two years in Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties, Ken obtains excellent results for his clients based on his knowledge of the law, relationships with district attorneys and U.S. attorneys, and his credibility with judges. He gained experience as a deputy district attorney in Jefferson County, Alabama for nine years. Ken also served as a division chief and was the chief deputy of the homicide division in Jefferson County. Ken also served as the former Treasurer for Jefferson County, Alabama.. Ken's current cases include capital murder, all classes of felonies and misdemeanors. He is regularly appointed by federal judges, circuit court criminal judges, and state court district judges to represent indigent clients because of the bench's confidence in him.. When he is not representing his own criminal clients, Ken presently serves as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Gardendale. Ken is also the past president of the Greater Birmingham Defense Lawyers Associations. Ken is an active member of the Birmingham Bar Association where he is a member of the Criminal Law section.. Ken is also a former instructor of criminal justice at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Jonathan Brown is the founder of J.B. Brown Criminal Trial Practice, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama. He focuses on criminal defense and works on cases involving drug trafficking, murder, white-collar crimes, and more. He regularly attends federal, state, and municipal courts, handling felonies and misdemeanors. He also handles pre-charge allegations, working aggressively to stop false accusations before they become formal charges.. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Brown earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama. He then obtained his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. During law school, he was part of the National Trial Team, won two national trial competitions, and was on the Dean's List every semester. He also received several honors, including being named a Merit Scholar in Criminal Procedure.. As a Birmingham criminal defense attorney, he has successfully had cases dismissed and won favorable outcomes for clients. He has experience representing various professionals, including lawyers, judges, pharmacists, doctors, and venture capitalists, in both federal and state courts, as well as in front of administrative agencies.. Brown is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

I was born and raised in Whitwell, Tennessee. I graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. When I graduated, I immediately pursued his passion of assisting people as an attorney. I graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2019 and became a licensed Alabama attorney shortly after graduating. I have worked on criminal defense cases in Scottsboro, Alabama after acquiring my license. I have represented clients as an Assistant Public Defense Attorney at the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office in 2021. Shortly after, I would join the Hazzard Law Firm team to continue my passion of assisting people. When I am not in court or representing clients, I enjoy running 5k races and listening to vinyl records on my record player at home.

I have worked in the legal profession for over 30 years. I have been in private practice for more than 20 years. I am a graduate of the University of Virginia, and the University of Alabama Law School.   I am a member of the Alabama State Bar, Washington DC Bar, Birmingham Bar Association and the Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.. My practice consists  primarily of criminal defense and wrongful death cases.   I have been counsel in five or more capitol murder cases, without an adverse result to date.  I have handled  numerous jury trials of  other felony cases, wherein defendants were accused of murder, attempted murder, rape/sodomy, attempted rape/sodomy, sexual offense cases, drug trafficking, robbery, Theft of property, etc.  I have handled hundreds of drug court, deferred prosecution cases, and Family / Juvenile Court cases.   I  practice in all counties surrounding Jefferson County, including State and  Federal courts.  I have practiced in almost every municipality in Jefferson and surrounding counties representing defendants in misdemeanor cases in municipal courts, esp. DUI's. I now do Expungements in Alabama, as well.. I have appeared before the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles in Montgomery, Alabama in several major hearings. I represented Junior "Mack" Kirby in Scottsboro and before the Parole Board. He was the first non-violent offender to be paroled after having his sentence reduced from Life Without Parole, under the Habitual Offender Act.  Alabama lawyers in my family include my cousin, Sam Crosby (past State Bar President), and my late father Richard Shoemaker.

I fight hard for your rights so you don't have to. Criminal Defense, Family Law, Domestic Relations, EEOC, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation. Call the Cain Law Firm.

Erica has over ten years of experience litigating criminal matters in state and federal court as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

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 for Scholastic Achievement.. Chris attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and graduated in 2011. During his time at Cumberland, Chris was a Senior Member of the Trial Advocacy Board, was honored as a member of the Dean’s List, won numerous advocacy competitions, and received multiple Scholar of Merit Awards for Scholastic Achievement.. After law school, Chris received his MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.. His practice focuses primarily on Criminal Defense litigation and Appellate work.. Chris lives in Birmingham and has three children. He is a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church, serves on the Board of Red Mountain Theater, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, and as a Trustee for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama.. Chris is licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Alabama as well as the United States Supreme Court.

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 featured as a commentator on Court TV’s, “In Session” and has appeared on “The Today Show,” “20/20” and “Dateline.”. Brett is recognized as one of Alabama’s Super Lawyers and is rated by Martindale-Hubble as ” AV”, that agencies highest rating, and Birmingham Magazine’s Top Attorneys in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime. Mr. Bloomston is a 1993 Honors B.A. graduate from the University of Alabama and earned his J.D. in 1996 from the University of Alabama School of Law.. Brett is married to the lovely Marian Nelson Bloomston and the couple have five boys together. ranging in age from 25 to 11 years old. Brett loves to ski and travel in his rare, spare time.

Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, I love my city and have a real desire to help people.. Before becoming an attorney, I was a newspaper reporter for several years.  I won numerous awards by agressively hunting facts, tracking down sources, and telling compelling stories.  I apply those same skills in resolving legal matters and trying cases before juries for my clients.. I am a trial lawyer, a counselor, and a negotiator.  Let me put my skills to work for you.

Attorney Victor Revill serves his fellow Alabamians through many areas of law, such as civil rights, criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. He has gained a reputation of outstanding litigation in any area he represents his clients. He has received many awards, including Top Criminal Defense and Civil Rigts Attorney from various organizations. Additionally, he is the founder of Revill Law Firm. Get his skill and knowledge on your side today by calling for a free consultation.

Attorney Jenkins is from the community of Ruth, Mississippi. Prior to attending Southern University Law Center, Attorney Jenkins earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Pre-Law from Tougaloo College.. Attorney Jenkins has experience in the areas of Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Law, Personal Injury, and Landlord/Tenant Law where she has successfully worked within these areas over the years.  With previous experience as a legal assistant for several firms around the United States, Attorney Jenkins knows what it takes to effectively and sufficiently serves her clients to her fullest potential.. Attorney Jenkins is a member of the Alabama State Bar and active in a number of professional organizations including, The American Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, and The Young Lawyers Section. During her time at Southern, she joined a Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and was a student attorney for the Southern University Juvenile Clinic. She also became a certified mediator for the state of Louisiana.. Attorney Jenkins is an advocate for equal rights and for representing her clients to the fullest extent that the law allows. She will strive to help every individual in hopes to resolve any and all of their concerns. She takes pride in helping those that wouldn’t have a voice without representation. Attorney Jenkins hopes that her legacy that she will leave behind shows that she is compassionate for all human beings and that she can make a difference in someone’s life.

Anthony is a life-long Alabama resident. Originally from Huntsville, Anthony graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) with degrees in Political Science and Philosophy. Anthony is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and was President of the Student Government Association at UAH.. Anthony attended Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and graduated in 2017. While at Cumberland, Anthony was a member of the Trial Advocacy Team, member of the National Arbitration Team, competed in numerous trial advocacy and moot court competitions, and was honored as a member of the Dean's List.. Anthony currently lives in Birmingham, and works with the law firm of Sheffield & Lentine P.C. Anthony practices primarily in the areas of criminal defense, domestic realtions and divorce, child custody disputes, and juvenile justice.

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.. COUNSELOR AND ADVISOR:. I am compassionate and caring.  I will listen to your needs and coordinate a plan to help you.  No two cases are the same and they can't be treated the same.  I will formulate a plan specific to the facts of your case so that we may obtain the best result.. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

A 2000 graduate of Cumberland School of Law, Thomas Johnson Moore prosecuted cases as a Deputy District Attorney for Jefferson County for over 15 years.  In that time, he handled thousands of cases, including Capital Murders, Vehicular Homicides and Assaults, Armed Robberies, Home Invasions, Rapes, Child Molestations, and Domestic Violence Assaults.  He has tried over a hundred cases to jury verdict.. Thomas has tried numerous high-profile, multi-defendant, and complex cases, and has tried cases against nationally known attorneys.. He now focuses on cases with significant injuries that warrant his full attention.. If you want an attorney who knows who you are, instead of your case being just another file, then please contact Thomas Johnson Moore