Best DUI Attorneys in Alabama | 2016

Patrick Mahaney is an attorney in private practice in Montgomery, Alabama, concentrating his practice in defense of DUI, traffic violations, and driver license issues. Mr. Mahaney served twenty-two years as a state trooper with the Alabama Department of Public Safety (1978-2000), including duty in uniform patrol, criminal investigations, and as assistant legal counsel for the Department. After retirement from state service, Mr. Mahaney served overseas with the U.S. State Department’s civilian police operations in Kosovo, Jordan, and Iraq. Mr. Mahaney received his B.A. from The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. and his law degree from Jones School of Law in Montgomery, Alabama.

John Fisher’s background, education, and experience, both in the legal and business world, have prepared him for a diverse practice. Using this unique blend of skills, Mr. Fisher focuses primarily on the legal areas of general litigation with emphasis on business law, personal injury and defense law, and criminal defense. He also serves as general counsel for several local businesses, providing them with valuable legal representation and business counseling.

With over 23 years of experience in Tuscaloosa representing those injured in auto accidents and those accused of breaking the law, Michael J. Upton has handled thousands of cases in every local court, and many courts around the state. He is a Courtroom Lawyer. What this means is very simple: he will do his best work when your life and livelihood are on the line in court. Whether it’s a Murder case, or injuries or death of a loved one as a result of an accident, you want someone that will stand in the courtroom with no fear, and fight for you, even when nobody else is on your side.

At Turner & Webb, P.C., their attorneys are dedicated to helping clients secure the best possible outcome to the difficult legal situations that are confronting them. Whether it is criminal charges, divorce, or another family law matter, their attorneys have the skills and experience necessary to be able to help you overcome challenging circumstances. During decades of combined service, Turner & Webb, P.C. have built a track record for success that has earned them an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating system.

Brett Hollett, a partner with the firm, has resided in Birmingham for over fifteen years and is a graduate of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Brett also holds a B.S from Birmingham-Southern College.

Our country’s justice system is probably the finest one on earth. Unfortunately, if you are not a trained legal professional, it can be difficult to navigate and laws can be nearly impossible to understand. For instance, if you are arrested for a crime, the legal steps can be difficult to understand. The advice and representation of a skilled Birmingham Criminal Defense & DUI lawyer can be vital to a successful resolution. At Peagler & Hollett, LLC., we understand how confusing and stressful legal issues can be. That is why our experienced lawyers are dedicated to providing excellent legal representation with personal attention and a caring touch.

Attorney Cal Whaley serves on the Criminal Defense Litigation Team. Cal works mainly in criminal defense, representing clients with charges ranging from misdemeanor drug offenses to capital murder. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Cal graduated at the top of his class at the University of Alabama, majoring in finance before attending the University of Alabama School of Law. After becoming a member of the Alabama State Bar Exam, Cal moved to Birmingham and began practicing criminal defense.

Attorney Derek B. Simms, the owner and lead attorney at Simms & Associates, graduated with honors from Northern Arizona University. He was admitted to the Cumberland School of Law in 1994, where he was invited to write for the prestigious American Journal of Trial Advocacy. He was among the top 5 graduates in his law school graduating class.

Greg graduated with honors from The Citadel where he received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. In 1997, he received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law. For the first four and a half of years of his legal career, Greg served as a Deputy District Attorney for the Jefferson County, Alabama District Attorney’s office. He had tried his first death penalty case by the age of 26. He went on to try as either solo or lead counsel seven capital murder cases and six murder cases. He also had the benefit of being the first lawyer in Alabama to be certified by the Alabama State Troopers as a Traffic Homicide Investigator.

Hube 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.

James Ransom has been licensed to practice law in Alabama since 2001, and admitted to practice before the Federal Court since 2002. He opened his first law office in Alabaster, AL in 2001 but left private practice in 2006 to join the District Attorney’s Office for the 4th Judicial Circuit. After nine years gaining extensive trial experience as an Assistant District Attorney he returned to private practice. Mr. Ransom focuses on Criminal Defense with a focus on DUI, as well as Family Law in the areas of Divorce/Post Divorce, Child Custody and Support. Closely related to both these areas of law he also handles Juvenile Court issues. He has successfully tried hundreds of bench and jury trials in these areas.

"First and foremost, we are skilled negotiators and fighters. We know what is most important to the other side and will present you and your case to them in the way that benefits you most through the negotiation process or the trial process."

Mr. Polson is the Senior Partner of Polson & Polson, P.C., with over 30 years experience in representing citizens accused of crimes throughout Alabama. He has successfully defended hundreds of Alabama drivers charged with DUI. Mr. Polson and his firm have received the prestigious AV© rating from Martindale-Hubble, indicating a preeminent peer review rating, and is a frequent speaker at legal seminars on alcohol-related offenses.

Whitney Polson is the newest member of the Polson & Polson team. He is Mark Polson’s youngest son and entered the practice of Law in September of 2004. The focus of Whitney’s practice is the defense of citizens accused of DUI, and he has successfully handled cases from the Gulf Coast to Huntsville.

Zach, who has resided in Birmingham for over twenty years, earned his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law where he was a member of the Defense Lawyers Association, worked for a former Circuit Court Criminal Judge, and clerked for a Birmingham based defense firm. Zach went on to work as an associate at a Birmingham based defense firm following law school. Zach also holds a B.A from Auburn University. Zach is admitted to practice in all Alabama State Courts as well as the United States Federal Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Zach has handled hundreds of DUI cases and takes pride in achieving successful results for his clients throughout the State of Alabama.

Frank Ward received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2003 with majors both in English and Philosophy. Mr. Ward graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 2006 with a Juris Doctor Degree. While attending Cumberland, Mr. Ward served as Research and Writing Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, the nation’s oldest law review dedicated to the advancement of trial advocacy. Mr. Ward has been practicing law in Alabama since 2006. He has served as president of the Huntsville Young Lawyers and on the board of the Huntsville Young Professionals. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for each of the three districts in Alabama.

George D. Flowers was raised in Dothan, Alabama and attended HuntingtonCollege where he graduated in 1990 with a major in History. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the Mississippi College School of Law in 1994. While attending law school, Mr. Flowers interned with the Supreme Court of Mississippi. After graduation, he worked in the Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Appeals Division and then later worked as a law clerk for the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.

The Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie has been serving clients since 2004 with effective, efficient and skilled legal representation. Prior to entrance onto active duty, Mr. Howie worked as Chief of Staff to a representative at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. As an attorney in private practice he excelled at serving clients throughout Austin, Houston and Galveston, Texas with effective and efficient legal representation in various civil and criminal matters, to include: personal injury law, premises liability litigation, criminal defense, driving under the influence (DUI) litigation, debt collection, construction law, business law, contract law and family law.

Phillip B. Price, Sr. has been representing citizens charged with DUI in Alabama for over thirty years. He is the only attorney in North Alabama who is Board Certified as a DUI Specialist. He has represented more people accused of the offense of DUI than any other lawyer in North Alabama. His success rate is astonishing.

Russell Crumbley grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. Over the years Mr. Crumbley has developed a broad range of experience, knowledge, and understanding in the paramedical, scientific, and legal fields. He spent thirteen (13) years working in the medical field as a Radiologic Technologist. Most of Mr. Crumbley's efforts during this time period were spent in the surgical and emergency suites of local hospitals. During this period, he developed a solid understanding of the limits of the human body as well as various procedures within the medical field. He also completed undergraduate studies and obtained his law degree during this time period.

Brian J. Lockwood has dedicated his legal career to vigorously advocating for the rights of individuals facing serious criminal charges. His legal career began at Creighton University School of Law, graduating in 1995. Before establishing the Law Office of Brian J. Lockwood, LLC, in Mobile, he honed his litigation skills working as both a prosecutor and public defender. Since moving into private practice, he has became a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has focused exclusively on defending individuals in southern Alabama.

In 1995 John Beck joined the Baldwin County District Attorney's office as a full-time prosecutor and handled all child sex-abuse, domestic violence, and juvenile cases. In 1998, John opened up his own law practice focusing exclusively on all matters of criminal defense. Over the past 11 years John has served as the regional vice-president for the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Secretary/Treasurer for the Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the president of the Baldwin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Baldwin County Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney Pascal Bruijn graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1993. In 1997, he obtained his law degree from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. After passing the Alabama State Bar, Mr Bruijn worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office from 1998 through 2001. While at the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Bruijn prosecuted more than 60 jury trials ranging from theft to capital murder. From 2001 through 2004, Mr. Bruijn defended civil claims on behalf of national insurance companies such as Allstate, State Farm, Progressive, and Penn National.

Attorney John T. Kirk handles only DUI and other alcohol related offenses, although he has a wealth of experience and expertise in all aspects of criminal law. A Founding Member of the National College for DUI Defense, Inc., Mr. Kirk has served that institution as Dean and as a member of its governing body, the Board of Regents. He remains an active member of the NCDD Board and is much in demand as a speaker and lecturer across the nation on the subject of DUI defense. He has appeared as a guest speaker at seminars in 16 states since 1997, and his publications are widely read among DUI defense lawyers.

Matthew Bruce Alfreds was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prior to entering law school, he worked as a clerk at the law firm of King & Spalding, LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Alfreds then returned home to Montgomery where he pursued and received his Juris Doctorate from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 2005.