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Birmingham Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Jefferson County and Statewide in Alabama
Joe Ingram Law, LLC is a full-service litigation firm based in Birmingham, Alabama. Founding attorney Joseph A. Ingram has significant trial experience and can use his experience and knowledge for your needs. Joe Ingram Law, LLC is available to handle cases throughout the state of Alabama.
Mr. Ingram has practiced law in nearly every county courthouse in Alabama. From Huntsville to Birmingham and Mobile, he has represented clients of Alabama in federal, state, and municipal court. Our firm has won legal victories in every type of case, such as DUIs in municipal court, dismissed state court felonies, divorce cases involving substantial assets and custody, and more than 10 federal jury trials to a conclusion.
Our goal is to get you relief and results. We understand that every case is important and work tirelessly to help you achieve your goals.
Joe Ingram Law, LLC handles all types of litigation including:
- Divorce, family law, modifications of divorce, and step-parent adoptions
- Criminal Defense
- DUI representation in municipal or circuit court
- Civil appeals
- Criminal appeals
Joseph Ingram brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to represent you in court. His past work experiences in accounting, banking, and business have led to a successful litigation practice. Almost every type of litigation involves the need for a background in business and accounting, including cases that involve divorce, wills, estates, and trust disputes, and criminal matters. Mr. Ingram even recently earned his Master's Degree in Education to be able to better defend Alabama school teachers charged with crimes that could cost the loss of their career, their reputation in the community, and even potential prison time. As a dedicated Birmingham criminal defense attorney, Mr. Ingram uses his skills to reach the best possible outcome for you.
Joe Ingram Law, LLC looks forward to representing you and providing high-quality legal services at an affordable price. Every case is important, whether it is a criminal case, or an estate matter. Any type of legal issue can cause you undue stress – our goal is to help relieve your burden and resolve your issues quickly.
At Joe Ingram Law, LLC, our focus is to bring your case to a speedy and efficient conclusion. However, in order to achieve favorable results in your case, it is necessary to prepare a case for trial.
When the opposition knows that you are ready and able to take a case to trial and that your attorney is willing and able in the courtroom, they take your case more seriously. This can result in a more favorable outcome – and when the case settles, you are more likely to receive the true value of your claim.
We will work to help you understand the legal process, your rights and options, and how a case may move through the civil and criminal system.
David Eugene Files and the Interplay of Ethics and Jurisdiction
In a case that made its way to the highest level of the state court system, the Alabama Supreme Court recently presided over an appeal beginning in Walker County. This case, Ex parte David Eugene Files, centers around a Rule 32 petition for postconviction relief. Files’ petition was dismissed by the Walker circuit court, with the dismissal being affirmed by the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Sufficiency of Evidence: Reviewing the Admissibility and Application of Evidence Through US v. Mapson
In a decision that affirms the admissibility and sufficiency of several distinct types of evidence, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently presided over an appeal that found its roots in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
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Are Courts Always Free to Divide Property in a Divorce?
How courts divide real property in a divorce. Learn more from Ingram Law, LLC.
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Till Death Do Us Part: Marital Property Division on Behalf of an Estate
In a case that demonstrates the limits of alimony awards, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals recently heard the case of Larry Shearry v. Christy Spivey, as personal representative of the Estate of Charlotte Shearry.
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Fultondale Alabama Municipal Courts: Charges, Penalties, and Why You Should Seek an Attorney
You are driving home late between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. You get pulled over because the police officer states you are driving over the line, driving too slow, have a head light out or you have a taillight out.
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The Crime of Stalking in Alabama
Another category of criminal offense in Alabama is stalking. Covered by Article 5, stalking includes offenses for stalking in the first and second degree, aggravated stalking in the first and second degree, and electronic stalking in the first and second degree.
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Navigating the Division of Marital Property: Lessons from Barbara Brown v. Ernest Brown
In a case that demonstrates the intricacies of equitable division of marital property, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals recently presided over an appeal from the Jefferson Circuit Court in Jefferson County. The case of Barbara Brown v. Ernest Brown illustrates the importance of maintaining a clear record on appeal and emphasizes the necessity of full disclosure when dividing marital assets.
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Navigating Legal Challenges; Brett Yeiter’s Fight Against a Death Sentence
In a case illustrating the tumultuous and complicated proceedings for challenging a death sentence, the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals recently heard the appeal of Brett Richard Yeiter v. State of Alabama, stemming from Escambia County. Yeiter’s case underscores the critical need to adhere to procedural requirements, especially in cases involving severe sentences.
read articlesTrademark Infringement: Causes of Action Under the Lanham Act
Federal trademark law is primarily governed by the Lanham Trademark Act, also referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946. The Lanham Act, codified in 15 U.S.C. §§1051 to 1127, covers a wide range of trademark issues including registration, maintenance, protection, and the creation of a federal cause of action for trademark infringement.
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