Criminal Law Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
Hunter Carmichael is a criminal defense attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, who handles capital murder and complex felony cases. He began his legal career with the Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyer Project before joining the Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office in 2014. During his early career, he secured a reversal from the Alabama Supreme Court following his first jury trial and became the first attorney in Jefferson County to successfully introduce expert testimony on eyewitness identification. His experience also includes civil litigation, representing local businesses, and handling complex, high-stakes matters.
In 2021, Carmichael returned to the Public Defender’s Office and was later promoted to the Special Crimes Unit, where he handled serious and complex criminal cases. He subsequently served as a courtroom supervisor, mentoring attorneys and managing trial strategy. Known for strategic pretrial advocacy, challenging prosecutorial evidence, and protecting constitutional rights, Carmichael represents individuals facing charges ranging from drug possession to capital murder, with a focus on securing dismissals and favorable outcomes whenever possible.
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