Why Hire Us?

Why Hire Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C.?

Experienced Birmingham Attorneys

When you’ve been arrested, accused, or injured, it is vital that you have a devoted advocate on your side who will fight for you and your rights. Facing a case is incredibly stressful, especially if this is your first time with the court system. That is why our Birmingham criminal defense attorneys provide compassionate and aggressive representation when you need our help.

Every individual that comes through our firm’s door benefits from our combined experience and knowledge because our skilled Birmingham criminal defense lawyers always take a team approach. This means that when you need help, you can have an attorney on your side in a moment’s notice.

Why Hire Our Firm?

  • 75+ Years of Combined Experience
  • Award Winning Attorneys
  • Free Consultations
  • Board Certified Attorneys

Experience Counts. Success Matters.

While experience is essential to any case, it’s the case result that ultimately matters. At Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C., we have a history of getting positive resolutions to cases, whether in state or federal court. Our team will stand by your side throughout your entire matter to ensure you have the help you need to shine the best possible light on your case.

All clients to Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C. benefit from the following, and more:

  • A team approach that uses the full breadth of our knowledge
  • A legacy of success in complex matters, such as in the appeals case of the State of Alabama v. Watson
  • Knowledgeable counsel aimed to keep you informed of your best options throughout the entire process
  • In-depth knowledge of the court, the prosecutors, and the judges to align your expectations

Get Started With a Free Consultation

Our firm aims to empower and arm our clients with the knowledge they need to move forward. In any matter, it is ultimately your decision of how to proceed, including accepting pleas, going to trial, or taking the stand to fight for your best interests. We will give you all the tools you need to make these important decisions while advocating for your rights throughout.

Call Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C. at (205) 900-7714 to schedule your complimentary case consultation today.

Clients Share Their Experiences

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  • His ability to respect and understand his clients’ perspectives are among the best available in Alabama.

    It is our privilege to write a review of services for Mr. Michael Hanle. Mr. Hanle provided expert legal representation for our family member between 2018 and 2022. The case took many turns throughout its duration; Mr. Hanle not only followed all the developments, but he also showed us his astute understanding of how to move to bring about the best possible outcome. Mr. Hanle was always available for consult and explanation, keeping us up to date on the status of the case, and providing a sense of calm and hope when we were feeling only frustration and anxiety. It is perfectly clear that Mr. Hanle’s deep understanding of the law, his broad connections upon which to draw when framing his defense strategy, his familiarity with the legal community throughout the state of Alabama, and his ability to respect and understand his clients’ perspectives are among the best available in Alabama. We would not hesitate to recommend Michael Hanle to anyone in need of his service.

  • We highly recommend Richard Jaffe and the firm of JHWK.

    “oth Richard Jaffe and Jonathan Brown (JB) worked on our case and provided comfort and encouragement treating us more like family than clients despite all the issues that came up during the ongoing COVID pandemic.”

  • We are grateful that Mr. Jaffe had confidence in my son's ability to mature and move beyond his past mistakes.

    “With no prior history of delinquent behavior and no drugs/alcohol involved, we appreciated Mr. Jaffe taking that into his consideration and defending him.”

Why Hire Our Firm?

  • Our attorneys have 100+ years of experience collectively.

  • The only firm in the country to free 3 men from death row through new trials.
  • Both senior partners are Past Presidents of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

  • Our lawyers will give you the attention you deserve.

  • Super Lawyers has recognized our founding partner as one of the top lawyers in the State.

  • All four of the firm's Partners are recognized by Super Lawyers.

  • Highly experienced and knowledgeable in federal courts.

  • We’ve handled thousands of cases for clients throughout Alabama and have developed many successful resolutions.

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We Treat Every Case with the Full Attention & Concern It Deserves
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