Cullman County, Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers

If you are facing criminal charges in Cullman County, Smith & Smith, LLP can help. The attorneys have more than 80 combined years of experience, a substantial portion of it focusing in criminal law.

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges for a felony or misdemeanor offense, contact the firm to schedule a free initial consultation. The firm represents criminal defendants in municipal, district and circuit courts in Cullman County and throughout north-central Alabama.

Former Prosecutor and Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney on Your Side
Steve Smith is a former Cullman County prosecutor who served as the director of the Cullman County Drug Task Force. He has also held positions as prosecutor in Addison, Hanceville and the city of Cullman, where he still acts as special prosecutor when needed.

In addition to his law degree, Steve has a degree from the Career Prosecutors School of the National College of District Attorneys at the University of Houston. He has taught classes to law enforcement officers and has built a reputation for being extremely knowledgeable in criminal law.

As a criminal defense attorney, Steve uses his knowledge of how prosecutors charge, build and try cases to aggressively defend clients charged with offenses ranging from traffic violations to murder.

Former municipal court judge Tom Smith has been practicing law since 1957. Tom is a former prosecutor for the city of Hanceville in addition to his 20-year service as a municipal court judge for the city of Cullman. His extensive experience allows him to represent clients in very serious criminal cases in both Alabama and federal courts.

Sherry Barrett has dedicated a great deal of her legal practice to representing children and young people, including representation in juvenile crime and delinquency cases.

Smith & Smith, LLP handles the defense of most misdemeanors and felonies, including the following offenses:
  • Traffic violations and speeding tickets
  • DUI/DWI and driver's license suspension
  • Drug charges
  • Theft offenses ranging from shoplifting to armed robbery
  • White collar crimes including forgery, embezzlement and fraud
  • Domestic assault and violent crimes
  • Murder and homicide offenses
  • Probation and parole violations
  • Juvenile offenses

The firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and fighting to obtain a positive result on your behalf, whether that is allowing you to keep your driver's license after a DUI arrest or minimizing the impact that a juvenile criminal charge has on your teenager's life.

Whether you are concerned about points on your driver's license, fines or jail time, Smith & Smith, LLP has the experience you need to secure a favorable outcome.

For experienced criminal defense, contact the law firm of Smith & Smith, LLP. The firm provides a free initial consultation to all new clients. The firm's offices are conveniently located down the street from the Cullman County courthouse.

Lawyers Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights in Criminal Cases

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Smith & Smith
328 First Avenue SE
Cullman, AL 35055   
Telephone: 256-734-4721
Toll free: 866-446-1229
Fax: 256-734-4774

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