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Alabama Criminal Defense Attorney
John V. Martine
Arrested in Northwest Alabama? Facing criminal charges changes everything — your freedom, your job, your family, your future. You have rights. Before you say a single word to police or prosecutors, call our team. We’ve been defending clients in Marion, Lamar, Fayette and Franklin Counties for over 20 years.
ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
The Most Important Thing You Can Do Right Now: Stay Quiet and Call Us
If you’ve been arrested or are under investigation, the single most powerful thing you can do to protect yourself is exercise your right to remain silent. Not partially — completely. Anything you say to police, even an innocent explanation, can and will be used against you. We’ve seen countless cases damaged by well-meaning people trying to talk their way out of a situation.
Call us. We’ll get involved immediately, advise you on what to say and what not to say, and start building your defense from the very first moment.
Call us. We’ll get involved immediately, advise you on what to say and what not to say, and start building your defense from the very first moment.
YOUR RIGHTS IF ARRESTED
- You have the right to remain silent — use it
- You have the right to an attorney before and during questioning
- If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed — but call me first
- You have the right to know what charges you’re being held on
- You have the right to a reasonable bail hearing
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PRACTICE AREAS
Criminal Cases We Handle
→ DUI / DWI
→ Drug possession, trafficking & distribution
→ Felony charges — all classes
→ Domestic violence
→ White collar crime & fraud
→ Theft, burglary & property crimes
→ Assault & battery
→ Weapons charges
→ Juvenile offenses
→ Probation & parole violations
→ Expungement & record sealing
→ Appeals of criminal convictions
How We Approach Criminal Defense
Every criminal case is different. Our approach starts with a thorough review of everything — the police report, the evidence, the legality of the stop or arrest, the chain of custody on any physical evidence, witness credibility. We look for suppression issues, constitutional violations, and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.
Not every case goes to trial. Sometimes the right outcome is a negotiated plea that minimizes your exposure. Sometimes charges can be reduced or dismissed entirely. And sometimes you need to fight all the way to a verdict. We’ll tell you honestly which path makes sense for your situation.
Not every case goes to trial. Sometimes the right outcome is a negotiated plea that minimizes your exposure. Sometimes charges can be reduced or dismissed entirely. And sometimes you need to fight all the way to a verdict. We’ll tell you honestly which path makes sense for your situation.
Courts We Practice In
Marion County Circuit Court
Hamilton, AL — serving Winfield, Hamilton, Guin and all of Marion County. Primary office in Winfield.
Hamilton, AL — serving Winfield, Hamilton, Guin and all of Marion County. Primary office in Winfield.
Lamar County Circuit Court
Vernon, AL — serving Lamar County clients including Sulligent, Detroit and Vernon.
Vernon, AL — serving Lamar County clients including Sulligent, Detroit and Vernon.
Fayette County Circuit Court
Fayette, AL — serving all Fayette County clients.
Fayette, AL — serving all Fayette County clients.
Franklin County Circuit Court
Russellville, AL — served from my Russellville office.
Russellville, AL — served from my Russellville office.
⚠ TIME MATTERS IN CRIMINAL CASES
Evidence disappears. Witnesses’ memories fade. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. The earlier we get involved, the more we can do. If you’ve been arrested or think you’re under investigation — call us today, not tomorrow.
Evidence disappears. Witnesses’ memories fade. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. The earlier we get involved, the more we can do. If you’ve been arrested or think you’re under investigation — call us today, not tomorrow.
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