William Lee Pfeifer Jr, experienced Appeals, Criminal Defense attorney in Birmingham, AL with 5 reviews
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William Lee Pfeifer Jr

One Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, AL

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1993:
University of Alabama School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1989:
Samford University, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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L reese

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26 Sep, 2011
Bill handled a complicated appeal for our family. He was extremely responsive, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable. Bill gave our case his full attention, answered all of our questions, and filed all the paperwork on time or ahead of schedule. Highly recommend.
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Ernest kreitzberg

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23 Sep, 2011
Bill took my appeal to Montgomery, and won. However, he did the little things that help the case. He answered questions quickly, proposed alternate courses of action, and wrote outstanding briefs.
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Lisa d.

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22 Feb, 2011
I hired Mr. Pfeifer to represent me in my divorce and I hired him again when my ex-husband appealed the judge's ruling. Mr. Pfeifer won the case both times. Unlike the first lawyer I consulted, Mr. Pfeifer answered all of my questions in details right away without having to look them up somewhere. He's very patient and able to explain in simple terms that I could understand. If I ever need a lawyer again, he will be the one I call.
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Publications

2012:
About.com, Social Media Use by Jurors in the Courtroom
2012:
GPSolo Magazine (ABA), Privacy and Legal Outsourcing
2011:
The Guardian (ACDLA Newsletter), Technology in Appellate Law Practice
2011:
WilliamPfeifer.com, Mistakes Trial Lawyers Make With Appeals In Alabama
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WilliamPfeifer.com, Should Trial Lawyers Handle Their Own Appeals?
2011:
WilliamPfeifer.com, Hearsay in Probation Revocation Cases - Admissible, but Not Enough
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About.com, a New York Times Company, Four Steps to Becoming a Recognized Expert in Your Legal Specialty
2011:
About.com, a New York Times Company, Should You Place One Period or Two After the Period in Legal Documents?
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About.com, a New York Times Company, Three Common Lawyer Trust Account Mistakes
2010:
Ehow.com, How is Child Support Calculated in Alabama
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WilliamPfeifer.com, Using Rule 32 to Set Aside a Guilty Plea Conviction in Alabama - Part I
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WilliamPfeifer.com, Using Rule 32 to Set Aside a Guilty Plea Conviction in Alabama - Part II
2010:
About.com, a New York Times Company, How to Create a Digital Edition of a Law Firm Newsletter
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The Stubborn Writer, Black Robe Disease - Why the Abuse of Power is Rampant among Judges and the American Judiciary (Humor)
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The Stubborn Writer, Why Your Lawyer Won't Return Your Phone Calls - Top 10 Reasons (Humor)
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About.com, a New York Times Company, Lawyer Email Scams - How the Nigerian Scam is Used on Lawyers
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About.com, a New York Times Company, Legal Outsourcing - What is Legal Outsourcing?
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Examiner.com (Clarity Digital Media, LLC), U.S. Supreme Court Rules Sex Offenders can be Held Indefinitely Even After Completing Prison Sentences
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Examiner.com (Clarity Digital Media, LLC), Supreme Court says Attorneys must Advise Immigration of the Deportation Consequences of Guilty Pleas
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South Magazine, The Truth about Crime in Savannah
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soyouwanna.com, Franchise Law
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About.com, a New York Times Company, Six Tips for Creating Effective Law Firm Newsletters
2010:
The Guardian (Newsletter of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Youthful Offender Applications - What You Don't Know Might Hurt You
2010:
About.com, a New York Times Company, Three Tips for Effective Lawyer Time Management
2009:
ThePoliticus.com, The Evolution of Guantanamo Bay - Part 4
2009:
Examiner.com (Clarity Digital Media, LLC), Too Many Registered Sex Offenders Make Dangerous Sex Offenders Difficult to Track
2009:
ThePoliticus.com, The Evolution of Guantanamo Bay - Part 2
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ThePoliticus.com, The Evolution of Guantanamo Bay - Part 1
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ThePoliticus.com, The Evolution of Guantanamo Bay - Part 3
2008:
Alabama Law Journal, The Right to a Speedy Trial in Alabama
2008:
Suite101.com, What is a Common Law Marriage
2008:
Suite101.com, How to Become a Lawyer - Seven Steps to Starting a Career in the Law
2007:
Helium, How to Find Out If Convicted Pedophiles are Living in your Neighborhood
2007:
Pipers Willow, Inc, The Greatest Lawyer Jokes of All Time
2007:
The Guardian (Newsletter of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association), Challenging Hearsay in Probation Revocation Hearings
2006:
Pipers Willow, How to Start a Successful Law Practice
2006:
The Alabama Lawyer, Assertion of the 5th Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
2004:
The Alabama Lawyer, The Right to a Speedy Trial in Alabama
2004:
Baldwin County Democratic Party, Baldwin County Democratic Party Election Day Manual (Poll Watchers Guide)
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