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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Birmingham, AL
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Showing 20 criminal defense lawyers in Birmingham, AL
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Guster Law Firm, LLC
9964 Parkway E, Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 581-9777 injury.gusterlawfirm.com
Maxwell Tillman Law Firm
1820 3rd Ave N #300, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 216-3304 mxlawfirm.com
Law Offices of Johnathan Williams
1 Independence Dr #305, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 573-4752 johnathanlwilliams.com
Polson & Polson, P.C.
2824 Central Ave #150, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-8838 polsonlawfirm.com
The Hazzard Law Firm, LLC
505 20th St N suite 1125, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 236-1992 hazzardfirm.com
Elizabeth Hunter & Associates, PLLC
1614 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 203-9439 elizabethunter.com
Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C.
2320 Arlington Ave S Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35205
(659) 266-7212 rjaffelaw.com
Borom Law Firm
2 20th St N #1310, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 272-5999 boromlaw.org
Merrell Law Firm, LLC
5113 Cyrus Cir, Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 874-9697 merrelllawfirm.com
Amari Law Firm LLC
2101 4th Ave S #200, Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 880-3562 amarilaw.com
The Stoves Law Firm, P.C.
4 Office Park Cir Suite 314, Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 823-7233 stoveslawfirm.com
Jim Parkman Law
850 Corporate Pkwy #100, Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 573-6001 jimparkmanlaw.com
J.B. Brown Criminal Trial Practice
2201 4th Ave N Level 2, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 341-8615 thepeoplesdefender.com
Kreps Law Firm, LLC
120 19th St N Suite 420, Birmingham, AL 35203
(866) 348-2889 krepslawfirm.com
Bennett Law
1914 4th Ave N Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 962-3548 bennettlawbirmingham.com
Criminal Lawyers Birmingham Office of Thomas Johnson Moore
2120 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 846-8958 thomasjohnsonmoore.com
Boles Holmes White, LLC
1929 3rd Ave N Suite 500, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 502-2000 alabamaoutsidecounsel.com
T. GRIFFIN LAW FIRM, LLC - Family Lawyer and Criminal Defense Lawyer
1601 5th Ave N Suite 290, Birmingham, AL 35203
(659) 217-7329 tgriffinlaw.com
Joseph C. Kreps, Attorney At Law
120 19th St N Suite 420, Birmingham, AL 35203
(940) 291-4634 krepslawfirm.com
Dixon Law, LLC
2100 Southbridge Pkwy Suite 650, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 616-8896 samdixonlaw.com
Criminal defense lawyers in Birmingham Alabama represent clients facing state or federal charges. Alabama law follows the Alabama Criminal Code which defines offenses like theft and assault. Local courts include the Jefferson County Circuit Court and Birmingham Municipal Court.
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Birmingham Cost?
Criminal defense lawyer costs in Alabama vary widely. For a simple misdemeanor a flat fee may range from 500 to 2,500 dollars. For a felony case fees can range from 2,500 to 15,000 dollars or more depending on complexity. Hourly rates typically fall between 150 and 400 dollars. Many lawyers offer free initial consultations. This is general information not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases do criminal defense lawyers handle in Birmingham?
They handle DUI, drug crimes, theft, assault, and white collar offenses. Alabama law sets specific penalties for each crime class from misdemeanors to felonies.
How long do I have to hire a lawyer after an arrest in Alabama?
You should hire a lawyer as soon as possible after arrest. Alabama does not have a specific time limit but early representation helps protect your rights during questioning and bail hearings.
What is the statute of limitations for criminal charges in Alabama?
For most felonies the limit is three years. For misdemeanors it is one year. Some crimes like murder have no time limit under Alabama Code Section 15-3-1.
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