Houston County Criminal Lawyers

We handle DUI's and all criminal offenses. We have gotten Not Guilty Verdicts and/or Dismissals in DUI; Thefts; Burglary; Assault-Stabbing, Assault- Shooting, and Sexual Abuse. We also handle divorce and Custody Cases. These are cases that can be very emotional for clients, and we recognize that. Further, we represent people who have been hurt. Be it a car accident; a corporation's refusal to pay an injured party, or defective drugs. If we can help, give us a call. 256) 656-3839.

CHRIST (“Chris”) N. COUMANIS is a founding member of the law firm of Coumanis & York, P.C, which maintains a general litigation practice in South Alabama. Mr. Coumanis founded the Firm with David P. York, former U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of Alabama. Mr. Coumanis was born in Mobile, Alabama and has practiced in the Mobile-Baldwin County area since he began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Mobile County in 1988. Mr. Coumanis specializes in the practice areas of Federal, State & Municipal Criminal Defense including White Collar Defense, Healthcare & Whistleblower Actions, Complex Civil...

Sandra Segal is driven to protect the rights and fight for the freedoms of her clients. With over 20 years of experience practicing both criminal defense and personal injury law, Mrs. Segal continues this mission of pursuing justice. Additionally, her experience in prosecution in the City Attorney's Office has strengthened her understanding of Alabama's complex criminal justice system. Mrs. Segal is a trial veteran who is unafraid to fight for the best interests of her clients rather than taking the safest route. Today, she applies her skill and counsel as Managing Partner at The Law Offices of Segal &...

I have been helping people solve problems since 1983. I pride myself on providing dependable service with dedicated representation. In 1990, I changed the focus of my practice to emphasize helping people facing family-related and marital problems as well as criminal charges. I understand the stress and emotions my clients are experiencing when they seek my help, and I provide the personalized, caring service they need during these difficult times.

Whether your legal issue requires immediate action or you just need advice and counsel about how to proceed, please contact me, Clyde Riley, at the Riley Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama....

A warrior for the people. Travis spent his younger years fighting for America and is an Iraq War veteran of the Marine Corps. After law school at Alabama, Travis took that fighting spirit to the courtroom. With more than a dozen jury trials under his belt, Travis has the knowledge and skill to fight for you. As a mission-minded lawyer, Travis is driven to reach your objectives. Together, you and Travis can make the tactical moves necessary to put you in the best position to accomplish the mission and reach your goals.

Christopher Weston is the Criminal & DUI Defense, Landlord-Tenant, Domestic Relations, Business, Administrative Law, Contract Dispute, and Mold Litigation attorney for Johnston, Moore, and Thompson. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School, in Albany, New York, in 2011, and two Bachelor of Arts Degrees from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, in 2008. At each of these institutions, Christopher Weston graduated with honors, achieved accolades on various scholarly achievement lists, placed in varying areas of competition, was a member of teaching fellow programs for the aid of other students, and became a duly-elected member of the Justinian Society...

An Alabama attorney with over 35 years as a criminal justice practitioner with 17 years of courtroom trial experience. 12 years of international field experience in international Rule of Law (ROL) and Justice Sector development. In 2004, he began serving overseas. In Iraq as a member of US Department of State, and in Afghanistan at the US Embassy, he served as a senior policy adviser, strategic planner, ROL Team Leader, and manager. As a liaison with high level officials in government justice institutions, numerous civil society and professional associations, legal education institutions, and international organizations on justice related...

In need of a lawyer in Talladega, Sylacauga, Munford, Lincoln, or Childersburg, Alabama? Joe Carlton, Attorney at Law is a law firm based in Talladega County, Alabama which handles criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases. Criminal defense cases include felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, DUI, theft, and drug charges. Family law cases include delinquency, divorce, child support, and child custody of children and grandchildren. Personal injury cases include accidental or intentional injuries to person or property. About Joe * Retired Talladega County Assistant D.A. * 31 years of courtroom experience * Wrote the book on DUI’s for Alabama...

University of Alabama, 1971, with honors. Samford Cumberland School of Law, 1974, top 15 %. Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, and Personal Injury trial lawyer practice. Top lawyer ratings with Martindale-Best Lawyers-Super Lawyers. Lawyer for 45 years. My practice areas: DUI and driving laws defense: Alabama DUI laws, felony DUI, DUI cost, DUI in Alabama, DUI pretrial diversion program, vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, 1st offense DUI, hit and run, traffic homicide, impaired driving, implied consent, suspended driver license, lawyers near me, is a DUI a felony, driving under the influence, is a DUI a misdemeanor? , municipal court, traffic ticket,...

Matthew grew up in Waterloo, Alabama and went to the University of Alabama where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then went to Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery. He has worked in the legal field for over 9 years. Matthew represents clients who have been criminally charged or subject to criminal investigation. Matthew’s other practice areas include: family law, juvenile, personnel injury, probate, and more.
Call now to schedule your FREE consultation! Matthew understands the inconvenient burdens that legal problems can cause. This is why Matthew accepts appointments after five and on the weekends.

Wakisha E. Hazzard hails from Savannah, Georgia, where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Georgia Southern University, along with double minors in English and Fashion Merchandising. With her academic achievements under her belt, Wakisha embarked on a legal career. In 2009, Wakisha graduated with honors, magna cum laude, from Miles Law School. She earned her attorney certification in 2011 and wasted no time in establishing her own law firm, The Hazzard Law Firm, LLC. Her practice specializes in personal injury cases, family law and divorce matters, as well as criminal litigation. Wakisha...

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. During law school, Chris was honored as a member of the Dean’s List, won numerous Dispute Resolution competitions, and received multiple Scholar of Merit Awards for Scholastic Achievement. He was also named one...

Attorney Matthew T. Jackson represents clients for Criminal Defense, DUI. He has conducted hundreds of court proceedings, including hearings, trials (both jury and bench), and various motions. He is very familiar with "the system", and is knowledgeable of Criminal and DUI laws in Alabama and Georgia.

Matthew T. Jackson’s mission is to provide each and every client with the highest quality of representation possible in order to obtain the absolute best result achievable in each and every case.

Mr. Sam P. Dixon, III was born in Mobile, Alabama. The great-grandson of the Alabama Governor, Frank Dixon, Sam has come from a long family history of politics and the legal profession. Mr. Dixon always admired and respected the legal profession and aspired to help people obtain justice and fairness through the legal process. Sam obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and then decided to continue his career in law. After receiving his law degree from Faulkner University in just two and a half years, Mr. Sam Dixon went on to clerk for both the Alabama Department...

We are here to help with any traffic ticket, DUI, and criminal defense matters.

Fullan and Fullan is a respected Alabama law firm active in family law, divorce law, and criminal law. A lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, and practicing for more than 30 years, attorney Guy Fullan serves the surrounding Jefferson County area. In 2023, Guy Fullan opened the Fairhope branch of his office and serves the Fairhope and surrounding Baldwin County areas. Guy Fullan has been a friendly and effective family law and criminal defense attorney since he began practicing law in 1989. Attorney Fullan earned his Bachelor’s degree in business from The University of Alabama, and his law degree from Samford...

Domingo Soto, a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law, was admitted to the Alabama bar in 1986 and the Texas bar in 1987 (presently on inactive status in Texas). He is admitted and qualified to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Alabama, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. and Alabama Supreme Courts as well as pro hac vice in other jurisdictions. His practice is limited to criminal defense law in both federal and state venues.

I have over 20 years of legal experience in Shelby County and its surrounding areas. I gladly return telephone calls. Please see my website www.clintthomaslaw.com for more detailed information.

At The Stoves Law Firm, P.C., we are dedicated to delivering steadfast legal advocacy. Under the guidance of our experienced attorney, Jason A. Stoves, boasting over two decades of proficiency, we strive to offer tailored and impactful solutions spanning diverse practice areas such as DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Immigration Law.

Sean comes from a family of attorneys. Sean's mother, Mary Ann Hampton, and brother, Leif Hampton, practice law in Alabama. Sean attended the University of Alabama School of Law and the Culverhouse College of Business after graduating with a Bachelor's degree Business Management. In 2005, Sean received a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from those colleges at the U of A. Sean was licensed to practice law in 2005. Sean clerked on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Sean was also a staff attorney for Judges on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. In...

Carmen was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2020, and her practice includes family law, criminal law, business formation, and contract review.

She received her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law, where she served as a student ambassador and acted as the American Bar Association Representative for the university. She also earned a Certificate in Public Interest Law, focusing her coursework on criminal, domestic and juvenile law classes.

Prior to law school, Carmen graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University in 2017 with a B.S. in Apparel Merchandising and a minor in Business.

Mr. Bradford has 27 years of experience representing handled Federal and State criminal cases at trial and on appeal. Bradford Ladner LLP has offices in Birmingham, Clanton, and Mobile. We handle criminal trials and appeals in all Alabama courts and all Federal Courts nationwide. Mr. Bradford is peer rated as BV by Martindale-Hubble. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, The Birmingham Bar Association, The Legal Writing Institute, and the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Bradford has extensive experience handling appellate matters. His appellate experience includes numerous oral arguments before the Eleventh...

Chris Reid graduated from Samford University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He then received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in May 2010. Mr. Reid has held policy positions working for the Alabama Policy Institute and the Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C, where he also interned for House Republican Whip Roy Blunt. While in law school, Mr. Reid worked as a summer law clerk for the Alabama Attorney General Office and Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett (a prominent law firm in Montgomery).Upon graduating law school, Chris held the position of Health and Judiciary...

Kayla is a native of Tuscaloosa and has been practicing law since 2012. Her legal practice is focused in the areas of Family Law, Divorce and Criminal Defense. Kayla is a member of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Outside of the law, Kayla is a member of the Junior League of Tuscaloosa, serves as an ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama , the Panhellenic Advisor for the Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi and is...

Court Admissions : The Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit , U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Honors, Awards & Accomplishments: AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale—Hubbell

Cases : In Re: Florida Post—Engle Tobacco Litigation, In Re: HealthSouth Corp. Securities Litigation

Will Gieske is a seasoned attorney, known for his dedication to justice and legal expertise. Growing up on a small cattle farm in Loretto, Tennessee, Will learned the values of hard work, integrity, and perserverance from a young age. Will earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Alabama before pursuing his passion for law at Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. After obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree, he honed his trial skills as an Assistant District Attorney with the Lauderdale County District Attorney's office for five years. With invaluable experiance gained, Will opened his own law practice,...

I have over 20 years practicing law and started in Baldwin County, Alabama as an Assistant District Attorney. After becoming the Chief Trial Attorney for the office, I left for private practice and joined Wilkins, Bankester, Biles and Wynne in 1994. I made partner in 4 years and worked there for 20 years. I started Raines law Firm in 2014. I have been the Judge for Silverhill for 19 years, the City Attorney and Prosecutor for Robertsdale for 18 years, the Town Attorney and Prosecutor for Elberta for 6 years, and the City Prosecutor of Gulf Shores for 2 years....

Richard was born and raised in Madison, MS. He graduated high school from Madison Central and then attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science. Richard then moved to Birmingham where he attended and earned his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. Richard is married to the former Christina Zapf of Brisbane, Australia. He has two children, Trey and Della. He attends church regularly in Montevallo, AL. In his free time, Richard enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

Valerie Brown is the owner and principal attorney of Valerie Brown Law, LLC located in Huntsville, Alabama. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate through the complex legal system by providing high quality and cost-effective legal services. In addition to her practice, Valerie serves as an Adjunct Professor for Antonelli College Online.

Maria Fortune, in addition to being licensed to practice law in Alabama, is licensed to practice law in Washington DC and in Colorado. As a private lawyer, Maria Fortune is able to rely upon her experience as a Private Attorney, a Public Defender, and as an Assistant City Attorney, to implement a more sophisticated approach to seeking justice for families and children. Maria Fortune is not limited to seeking justice in criminal courtrooms, or in family courtrooms, or in civil courtrooms. By establishing the Law Office of Maria Fortune, LLC., Maria Fortune can effectively...

John Totten has been selected to receive the AV-Preeminent Award for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability for 2014 as well as being recognized by The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

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State prosecutor from 1983 to 1989. Private practice from 1989 to the present, concentrating in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury.

Robert grew up in the Bessemer, Alabama area and graduated from Hueytown High School. After attending The University of Alabama, Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law, where he was an honors graduate and a member of the Mock Trial Team. When away from his practice, Robert and his wife enjoy spending time at the lake with their dogs. Robert practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, and domestic relations.