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Criminal Defense Clinic

Criminal Defense Clinic Information for Students

The Criminal Defense Clinic offers free legal help for minor offenses in Tuscaloosa and nearby areas.

Criminal Defense Clinic students and staff on the courthouse steps after getting a case dismissed the day of trial.
Celebrating a trial victory at the courthouse steps.

Why Choose the Clinic?

  • You need legal guidance and can’t afford a lawyer.
  • You’re innocent and considering a trial.
  • You believe your rights have been violated.
  • You’re worried about your immigration status.

Cases We Handle

  • Assault, harassment
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Domestic violence
  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
  • Expungements
  • Menacing
  • Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP)
  • Possession of a firearm without a permit
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • Public Intoxication
  • Receipt of stolen property
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Soliciting Prostitution
  • Theft
  • Traffic Offenses
  • Trespassing

Contact Us

Call (205) 348-4960 for an intake meeting to see if we can take your case.

We Can’t Help If:

  • You are charged with a felony.
  • You are in jail and can’t make bail.
  • You have already been convicted and want to appeal or file a Rule 32.
  • You just want help suing the police, jail, or prison.
  • Your case is in a courthouse more than 1 hour away from University of Alabama School of Law.
  • You already have a public defender assigned to your case.