Atty. Christopher "Chris" Daniel
Chris is a lifelong resident of Birmingham. He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2008 with a degree in English.
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Christopher "Chris" Daniel is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at JB Brown Criminal Trial Practice. Educated at Samford University (J.D., 2011) and Birmingham Southern College (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chris is a lifelong resident of Birmingham
- He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2008 with a degree in English
- During his time at Birmingham-Southern he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and earned the Robert Hewlin-Jackson Award for Scholastic Achievement
- Chris attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and graduated in 2011
- During his time at Cumberland, Chris was a Senior Member of the Trial Advocacy Board, was honored as a member of the Dean’s List, won numerous advocacy competitions, and received multiple Scholar of Merit Awards for Scholastic Achievement
- After law school, Chris received his MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham
- His practice focuses primarily on Criminal Defense litigation and Appellate work
- Chris lives in Birmingham and has three children
- He is a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church, serves on the Board of Red Mountain Theater, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and as a Trustee for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama
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Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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