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J. Derek Drennan 
Birmingham, Alabama
Partner
phone (205) 930-9800
fax (205) 930-9809
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J. Derek Drennan has focused his practice on the representation of criminal defendants in both federal and state courts. His expertise and experience has been forged in numerous criminal trials including 6 death penalty trials which ended in 4 acquittals, a hung jury and a life verdict. Mr. Drennan's knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines has made him a much sought after resource for other lawyers, and his understanding of the state courts including the Alabama Appellate Courts enable him to make invaluable contributions to every criminal case handled by the firm.

Mr. Drennan's exclusive practice of criminal law is unique to the firm, and allows him to assist each client with his focused perspective and experience to ensure that each of the firm's clients charged with criminal conduct receives specialized attention and expertise.

Areas of Practice:
Business & Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Personal Injury -- Defense
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Litigation Percentage:
90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Alabama, 1996
Education:
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama