DUI Charges
Per se, impairment-based, and drug-related DUI. Alabama does not allow a DUI to be reduced to a lesser traffic offense, and there is a short administrative deadline to protect your license — acting quickly matters.
The People’s Defender
Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or a major criminal charge, our team is committed to protecting your freedom, your future, and your name.
Who We Are
JB Brown Criminal Trial Practice — known as The People’s Defender — is a criminal defense law firm serving clients throughout Alabama. We handle criminal cases only, from misdemeanors to the most serious felonies, and we do it with compassion, integrity, and dedication.
You don’t get just one attorney when you hire JB Brown Criminal Trial Practice. You get our entire team of battle-tested professionals — attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and case managers — working together on your defense. Every trial attorney on our team has real courtroom experience against aggressive prosecutors.
We believe in early action. Options in a criminal case can disappear once the State’s case takes shape, so we investigate aggressively and get involved as soon as possible. And we keep you informed with honest assessments and clear updates — no chaos, no guesswork.
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“I can confidently say JB Brown is the kind of criminal defense attorney who will go above and beyond for his clients. That’s why I partnered with him.”
— Alexander Shunnarah
Uncompromising Advocacy. Trusted Results.
We defend the full range of criminal charges in Alabama state and federal courts. If your charge isn’t listed here, call us — we almost certainly handle it.
Drug Offenses
Possession, distribution, manufacturing, paraphernalia, and trafficking. Most drug cases turn on the physical evidence found during a search, so we examine every stop, search, and arrest from the first moment of contact.
Violent Crimes
Assault, robbery, domestic violence, kidnapping, harassment, terroristic threats, and vehicular homicide. These cases demand fast action — the sooner we’re involved, the sooner we can protect you.
Homicide & Murder
From criminally negligent homicide and manslaughter to murder and capital murder. Homicide cases move fast, and early legal action shapes how the case develops.
Federal Crimes
Federal prosecutions are categorically different from state cases. We defend federal drug trafficking, firearms offenses, wire and mail fraud, conspiracy, and white-collar matters against well-resourced federal agencies.
Theft & Property Crimes
Theft across all degrees, plus robbery, receiving stolen property, and shoplifting. A charge does not guarantee a conviction — we evaluate every available defense on the specific facts.
Sex Offenses
Among the most serious charges in Alabama, with lifelong consequences. We handle these cases with the discretion, forensic scrutiny, and preparation they require.
Appeals & Post-Conviction
Criminal appeals, Rule 32 post-conviction petitions, and federal habeas matters. Appellate deadlines are strict and unforgiving — do not wait.
Expungement
Clearing an eligible Alabama record so an old charge stops costing you jobs, housing, and opportunities. We review whether your case qualifies and handle the petition.
Talk to Us Before You Talk to Anyone Else
The consultation is free and the phone line is answered 24/7. Tell us what happened and we’ll tell you, straight, what we can do about it.