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I was born and raised in Flomaton, Alabama, a small town situated on the Florida line directly north of Pensacola. After graduating high school, I attended Jefferson Davis Junior College, where I obtained an Associate's Degree, was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa honorary, and played on the baseball team.
I subsequently enrolled at The University of Alabama to obtain a Bachelor's Degree and prepare for Law School. I worked on the Alabama Football staff as a student equipment manager for three seasons before graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education. After graduation, I enrolled at The University of Alabama School of Law, where I obtained a Juris Doctor degree.
After practicing law in Tuscloosa for several years, I moved to Puerto Rico on a two year teaching contract, where I taught Jr. High English at Guamani Private School in Guyama. I cherish the lifetime friendships I made there, and especially enjoyed the travel experiences in the Caribbean during that period of my life.
Upon returning to Tuscaloosa in 1998, I opened my own law office and have specialized in Criminal Defense and DUI Defense for over 30 years.
My approach to practicing law has been always consistent: not only do I represent my clients, I also represent the legal system to the best of my abilities. I have always respected the importance of court procedures, the law (including our Constitution) and the importance of earning credibility with Judges, other attorneys, and court staff alike.
From 2001-2008, I served on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. In 2010 was presented with the ACDLA President's Award, and in 2014 received an ACDLA Merit Award for a jury trial in which my client was found not guilty of all 14 charges, including 11 Class A felonies that exposed him to the possibility of life in prison if he had been convicted. I have authored materials and have lectured at the ACDLA 4 Corners Seminar. From 2004-2008, I was a member of the statewide planning committee for ABICLE's yearly Criminal Defense Seminar. I was one of 75 attorneys initially named to represent indigent defendants in Federal Court as a member of the CJA Panel. I have also served on the Criminal Practice and Procedure Committee of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association.
In 2016, I was a Candidate for Tuscaloosa County District Court Judge. Even though I didn't win, I'm extremely proud and humbled that a small town guy who moved here for college (and didn't know a soul) was able to garner 9,000 votes!
I have served as a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church and have served on the Board of Directors of the Tuscaloosa Red Elephant Club. I also previously served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters (was also a Big Brother), United Way, and Easter Seals, and am a donor to several charities including the RISE program, the Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl, and West Alabama Food Bank.
I am a single dad with two wonderful daughters, Harper and Anabelle, who are in their 20's, as well as boy / girl twins, Foster & Finley, who are in elementary school.
In my spare time (which, I'll admit is rare...) I enjoy playing golf, watching Alabama Football and I like to cook, especially mexican and southern food.
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