From Birmingham and Montgomery to Tuscaloosa, Mobile and throughout Alabama, there is a new, stricter law enforcement environment for anyone charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). As one of Alabama’s top television news stations put it, "The law is about a come down harder on drunk drivers in Alabama…. The more intoxicated a driver is, the harsher the penalty will be." Barclay Law LLC understands this new environment and is ready for trial and there for you to defend your rights and your livelihood in the event of a DUI or DWI allegation.
On June 9, 2011, Gov. Robert Bentley signed into law Act 11-613, the ignition interlock bill (HB 361), and Act 11-621, the double minimum punishment bill (SB 67), both effective September 1, 2011. However, the implementation date for the ignition interlock act will not start until one year later, on September 1, 2012. These acts change and add new sections to Alabama Code Section 32-5A-191, and include these provisions:
The impact of such provisions can be devastating on anyone in Alabama, and if you are charged with any of these offenses you need experienced, aggressive representation to defend your rights. Barclay Law LLC has the ability to defend you when you feel like there is no way to win. We have full knowledge about the new law, and we understand how a single unintentional violation can put anyone in a position of being unable to conduct their livelihood. Anyone who needs to drive to work — regardless of job or profession — cannot do so if their license is suspended. Keep your privileges and protect your rights by calling Barclay Law LLC today.
Over course of his legal career John Michael Barclay has handled many DUI, license suspension and license privilege cases on behalf of his clients, as well as providing defense in many other traffic violation allegations including speeding and reckless operation. He is fully experienced handling these cases in Courts throughout Alabama, from Birmingham to the Gulf Coast.
If you face a DUI or DWI charge anywhere in Alabama, take the most important step in your defense. For a no-cost initial consultation contact John Michael Barclay at 205-488-2797 or contact Barclay Law LLC online today.
John Michael Barclay litigates on behalf of clients in courts throughout Alabama, from Birmingham and Montgomery to Tuscaloosa, Mobile and the Gulf Coast. As the founding member of Barclay Law LLC, he has nearly a decade of legal experience, with the first five years of his practice having focused primarily on civil matters. He has also proven well-equipped to handle cases ranging from DUI, white collar and other criminal defense, to family law and workers compensation. In these and related matters he is ready for trial and there for you.
Mr. Barclay has extensive experience as a litigator, beginning his legal career after graduation from the University of Alabama School of Law by serving as law clerk to The Honorable Robert S. Vance, Jr., Judge in Alabama’s 10th Judicial Circuit (Jefferson County). He served as court-appointed criminal defense counsel and practiced with two respected Alabama law firms before establishing Barclay Law LLC. The foundation of Mr. Barclay’s legal practice is his commitment to work in partnership with his clients while providing quality, attentive service. He understands that many people who rely on him for help are not familiar with the legal system, and he advises them through aggressive advocacy and full defense of their legal rights.
More than half of Mr. Barclay’s cases are referred to him by other Alabama lawyers who recognize his skill as a litigator. Illustrating the respect in which he is held by his judicial peers, Mr. Barclay has been named in Birmingham Magazine's Top Attorneys lists both in the area of Criminal Defense and as a Rising Star, and he was named as a 2012 Alabama Superlawyers™ Rising Star. Selection is made by lawyers chosen for the highly respected SuperLawyers Honor, who are asked to nominate the best attorneys they have worked with under the age of 40 or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in any state can be named a Rising Star.
Mr. Barclay is also a member of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Barclay has deep roots in the community. He volunteered for the public defender's office and the Red Cross when he was in law school in Tuscaloosa. He is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice, the Birmingham Bar Association, the State Bar of Alabama and other local civic organizations. With a true statewide practice, he continues to expand his client representation throughout Alabama as client needs dictate.
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