At Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C., we take a team approach to every client that walks through our doors. This means that every case receives our full combined experience and attention allowing us to better protect and defend you immediately. We are widely known for our aggressive pretrial litigation strategies.
We recognize that every case is potentially life changing to anyone facing the horror of the criminal justice system. With our proven and acclaimed record, we have your back in any case including the most complex federal criminal or white-collar case. Our Birmingham criminal defense lawyers are recognized for our dedication and commitment to finding successful resolutions to complex matters.
We recognize that every case is potentially life changing to anyone facing the horror of the criminal justice system. With our proven and acclaimed record, we have your back in any case including the most complex federal criminal or white-collar case. Our Birmingham criminal defense lawyers are recognized for our dedication and commitment to finding successful resolutions to complex matters.
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A.C. was fired from her job at a hospital due to missing opiates. We worked with A.C. to challenge the evidence and presented evidence to the investigator who agreed not to file criminal charges. Two law enforcement officers were in an officer-involved shooting. Mr. Brown arrived at the police station following the incident and representation began immediately.
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Birmingham Business Journal feature 'Best of the Bar: Richard Jaffe, Jaffe Hanle Whisonant & Knight PC'. Stand Your Ground hearing Wednesday for suspect in Trussville Cracker Barrel shooting death. B-Metro Names Top Attorneys in Birmingham: 18 Hall of Fame & 12 Stars of the Bar to Be Highlighted. The Defenders - It takes a special breed of lawyer to defend in a high-stakes murder case.
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Every attorney at Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C. possesses a depth of skill and numerous professional distinctions. Despite our diverse experiences, we each hold one trait in common: A strong commitment to working closely with each client to obtain the best possible result on his or her behalf.
Richard S. Jaffe
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Through his distinguished career, Mr. Jaffe has successfully defended hundreds of clients facing murder charges, including over 60 where the death penalty would have been imposed, and professionals of all types, including lawyers, pharmacists, doctors, accountants, Mayors, etc.
He is widely recognized as one of the top experts on criminal law in the United States and is frequently called upon by national media outlets for his insight on complex issues related to the death penalty and other areas of criminal law.Author of Quest for Justice: Defending the Damned, 1st and 2nd editions, Richard Jaffe is considered fearless and formidable by opposing counsel.
He is widely recognized as one of the top experts on criminal law in the United States and is frequently called upon by national media outlets for his insight on complex issues related to the death penalty and other areas of criminal law.Author of Quest for Justice: Defending the Damned, 1st and 2nd editions, Richard Jaffe is considered fearless and formidable by opposing counsel.
Michael W. Whisonant Jr
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Michael is a Partner with the firm of Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C. After growing up here in the Birmingham area, he attended Auburn University where he received his B.S.B.A. in Business Finance, graduating in 2007. Michael received his J.D. from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 2009, excelling to graduation in just 2 1/2 years.
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