Criminal Defense

Alabama Lawyers Defending People Accused of Traffic Violations, DUI. Drug Charges, and More

If you or your loved one has been accused of a crime, be sure to get an attorney before talking to the police. An experienced lawyer can protect the rights of accused and immediately begin work on getting possible jail time or other punishments reduced.

For the 22 years he has been an attorney in private practice, James P. Hess, of Hess and McMurtrie, P.C., has defended people accused of a wide range of charges in North Alabama. He can help you with:

• Traffic violations;
• Drunk driving (DUI / DWI);
• Probation violation;
• Juvenile offenses: Shoplifting, assault, drug crimes, DUI, and more;
• Drug crimes: possession, sale, transport, cultivation, and manufacture of methamphetamine (meth), marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and more;
• White collar crimes: fraud, embezzlement, Medicare fraud, and more;
• Violent crimes: assault, homicide, murder, and more;
• Theft, larceny, burglary, robbery, shoplifting, arson, and more.

Mr. Hess’ first job out of law school was as a criminal prosecutor, from which he gained experience in the state’s approach and tactics in criminal cases. He can bring that knowledge of how the “other side” works to any kind of case, from traffic violation defense to homicide charges.

Contact Us

Mr. Hess can let you know how he can help your case. Please contact us immediately. Our lawyers can meet with you in our Huntsville, Alabama law offices, located in the Five Points Historic District, where you will always find plenty of free parking. For anyone who cannot make the trip, however, our attorneys can travel anywhere in North Alabama, including Athens, Decatur, Madison, Scottsboro, Guntersville, Cullman, and more.