Derek Drennan
Providing innovative strategies for an effective defense
Derek Drennan has been a dedicated advocate for his clients for over 20 years. He has focused his practice in the defense of citizens accused of crimes both great and small. Aggressively challenging the federal and state government’s attempts to strip his clients of their lives, liberties and their property at each and every opportunity has been a consistent feature of his practice.
Drennan is a graduate of the University of Georgia where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He received his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law in May of 1996 and was admitted to the bar of the State of Alabama in September of that same year. While in law school, Drennan was employed as a law clerk with Doug Jones who would soon become the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama & was subsequently elected United States Senator. Upon graduation, Drennan began a clerkship with Richard S. Jaffe, P.C. and subsequently became an associate with the firm upon admission to the bar. In 2011, Drennan formed the partnership Jaffe and Drennan, P.C.
Drennan brings with him to Kirk Drennan Law experience and dedicated representation to his clients. He practices in Federal, State and Municipal Courts and represents people accused, charged and under investigation in every conceivable area of criminal defense. His practice includes complex litigation in the area of White Collar Crimes such as allegations of embezzlement, honest services fraud and public corruption. He has been successful at both the trial and appellate courts. These victories include acquittals for offenses ranging from assault, arson, and capital murder, successfully litigated motions to suppress evidence leading to dismissals and include victories at both the Alabama Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Drennan’s success is indicative of his attention to detail, keen understanding & passion for the law, and seeing that justice is done for each of hi
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Alabama
- Alabama State Bar Association
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- 11th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern & Eastern Districts of Alabama
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- U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Kirk Drenan Law
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- Managing Partner
- Jaffe and Drennan, PC
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- Attorney
- Richard S. Jaffe, P.C
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- Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
- J.D. (1996) | Law
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- University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
- B.A. (1992) | Political Science
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- AV Preeminent Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
- Since 2017
- Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2022
- Top Flight Law Firm
- BMetro
- 2016
- Top Attorneys
- Birmingham Magazine
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Alabama State Bar
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- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- Birmingham Bar Association
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- Preserving your Client’s Life by Preserving the Record, Loosening the Death Belt Seminar
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Assocation
- The American Bar Association’s Guidelines foThe Appointment and Performance of Defense Counsel in Death Penalty Cases, Loosening the Death Belt Seminar
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Beyond Diminished Capacity, Loosening the Death Belt Seminar
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
