Atty. John Charles Bell

Atty. John Charles Bell

John Charles Bell has been practicing law since 1991. He served in the federal sector at the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama from 1992-2013.

Homewood Homewood 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (205) 855-3829 Book Appointment

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About John Charles Bell at a glance

John Charles Bell is a Founding Attorney based in Homewood, Alabama, practicing at The Law Office Of John Charles Bell Llc. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1991), Georgia (Inactive) (1991), Tennessee (Inactive) (1992), and United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (1992). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1991) and Vanderbilt Divinity School (M.Div. Vanderbilt, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham Bar Association. Serands clients in Homewood, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Charles Bell has been practicing law since 1991
  • He served in the federal sector at the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama from 1992-2013
  • In 2014, Mr. Bell created a unique, customer service-based law firm in Homewood, Alabama, that focuses on immigration law, with additional practice areas such as criminal, traffic, and estate matters
  • With his decades of experience, Mr. Bell has the expertise to craft the best approach for each client who walks through our doors
  • At The Law Office of John Charles Bell, L.L.C., we put customer service first
  • The attorneys and staff will spend minutes, hours, or days with you on an individual basis to ensure that we are well-versed in all aspects of your case in order to give you the best chance for a successful outcome in your case
  • Continuing Education • Instructor • FOIA and the Privacy Act (USAO-NDA and Lorman) • ACE Litigation (Lorman, Georgia Bar • Bankruptcy (Eastern Division NDAL Bankruptcy Bar) • Immigration (DOJ Columbia, S.C., Chaired and instructed in the Cumberland School of Law’s first Immigration CLE 2015 and 2017) Honors and Awards • Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV Rating Legal and Ethical Standards since 2003-Present • Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV Rating Legal and Ethical Standards from the Bar and Judiciary since 2016- Present • Jaycees: Outstanding Young Alabamian 1992 • Department of Justice Volunteer Service Award 1992, 1993, 1996-1999 • On The Spot Award/Non-Monetary Award 1993, 1996, 2007-2009 Outstanding Performance Rating 1994 • Special Achievement Performance Award 1997, 1998, 2000-2005, 2007 • Special recognition and presentation by United States Department of Agriculture June 28, 2002 • Special recognition and presentation by NASA November 12, 2003 • Selected To Be in the First Leadership Academy Conducted by the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama 2006-07 • Selected To Be In The First Leadership Academy II Conducted By The United States Attorney's Office For The Northern District Of Alabama 2007-08 • One of two presenters for the team that won best project for the first Leadership Academy and selected to be in the first Leadership Academy II conducted by the United • States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama 2007-08 • Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Assoc
  • Advocacy Committee for Alabama 2017-18 • Special Recognition From DHS/ICE New Orleans, Louisiana, 2013 • Special Recognition From OIG Dept
  • Health And Human Services, 2013 • Special Recognition From U. S. Dept
  • Of Interior 2013

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Bell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Charles Bell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Homewood 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Charles Bell

Where is John Charles Bell's law office located?
John Charles Bell's law practice is located in Homewood, Alabama. The firm is The Law Office Of John Charles Bell Llc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Bell handle?
John Charles Bell focuses on dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has John Charles Bell practiced law?
John Charles Bell has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Charles Bell go to law school?
John Charles Bell earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (M.Div. Vanderbilt, 1982).
How can I contact John Charles Bell for a consultation?
You can contact John Charles Bell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Charles Bell received?
John Charles Bell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1991
M.Div. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Divinity School
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1991
Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1991
Tennessee (Inactive)
Admitted: 1992
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1992
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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