Mobile, Alabama Criminal Defense

Defending the Wrongly Accused
for 40+ Years

James M. Byrd has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of individuals facing criminal charges across Mobile and Southwest Alabama. When your freedom is on the line, experience matters.

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James M. Byrd, Mobile Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
James M. Byrd Criminal Defense Attorney
About Attorney Byrd

A Lifetime Dedicated to Criminal Defense in Mobile, Alabama

My name is James M. Byrd. I am a Mobile, Alabama criminal defense attorney with roots deeply planted in this community. Born in Mobile and raised with a profound respect for justice, I come from a family of criminal defense lawyers and always knew this would be my calling.

After graduating from The University of Alabama with degrees in Political Science and History, I attended The University of Alabama School of Law. In 1979, I passed the Alabama State Bar and immediately returned to Mobile to begin my criminal defense practice. I have continued that work every single day since October 1979.

Over the past four decades, I have defended individuals charged with everything from misdemeanors to serious federal felonies. My sole focus is criminal defense because I believe everyone deserves skilled, experienced representation regardless of the charges they face.

Alabama State Bar, 1979 U.S. District Court, S.D. Alabama Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court University of Alabama, J.D. 45+ Years of Practice
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What We Handle

Practice Areas

With over 40 years of focused criminal defense experience, Mr. Byrd provides aggressive, knowledgeable representation in state and federal courts.

Criminal Law

From misdemeanor charges to serious felony offenses, Mr. Byrd provides a vigorous defense at every stage of the criminal justice process in Alabama state courts. He works to protect your rights, challenge the evidence against you, and pursue the best possible outcome in your case.

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Federal & White Collar Crime

Federal charges carry severe penalties and demand a defense attorney with specific federal court experience. Mr. Byrd is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Alabama and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, defending clients against fraud, embezzlement, and related federal offenses.

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DUI / DWI Defense

A DUI or DWI conviction can cost you your license, your job, and your freedom. Mr. Byrd understands the science behind breath and blood tests and knows how to challenge the stop, the testing procedures, and the evidence to help you avoid a conviction or minimize the consequences.

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Why Choose Mr. Byrd

Experience You Can Trust When It Matters Most

Facing criminal charges is one of the most stressful experiences of your life. Choosing the right attorney can make all the difference.

45+ Years of Focused Experience

Since 1979, Mr. Byrd has practiced exclusively criminal defense in Mobile and Southwest Alabama. That singular focus means deep knowledge of local courts, prosecutors, and the strategies that work.

State and Federal Court Admission

Mr. Byrd is admitted in Alabama state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

Family Legacy of Criminal Defense

Defense law runs in the Byrd family. Mr. Byrd was raised with a deep understanding of what is at stake when the government charges an individual with a crime, and he fights with that conviction every day.

Direct, Personal Attention

You will work directly with Mr. Byrd, not a paralegal or junior associate. Your case will receive the dedicated personal attention it deserves from an attorney who knows your situation and keeps you informed every step of the way.

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Where We Practice

Serving Southwest Alabama

Mr. Byrd represents clients throughout Mobile and the surrounding counties of Southwest Alabama. Whether you are facing charges in a local district court or a federal courthouse, he has the experience and court admissions to defend your case.

  • Mobile County
  • Baldwin County
  • Escambia County
  • Marengo County
  • Monroe County
  • Choctaw County
  • Washington County
  • Clark County
Federal Court Admissions:

Federal District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

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Facing Criminal Charges? Contact Us Today.

Every hour counts when you are facing a criminal charge. James M. Byrd is ready to review your case and advise you on the best path forward. Contact our office today to schedule a confidential consultation.

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456 Conti St, Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 438-2973
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