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Biography
Forty-five (45) years law and law enforcement experience. Law practice strictly limited to the defense of DUI and alcohol related offenses; traffic homicide and traffic assault cases; driver license suspension and revocation issues; commercial driver license (CDL) issues; drug offenses and violations.
Author of the recognized treatise Alabama DUI Defense: The Law and Practice, 5th Edition (2021).
Education
- Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
- J.D.
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- Honors: Dean's List
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- The Citadel
- B.A. | Political Science
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- Honors: Dean's List
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Professional Experience
- Owner: Law Office of Patrick Mahaney, LLC
- Law Office of Patrick Mahaney
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- Municipal Court Prosecutor
- City of Montgomery, Alabama
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- Assistant Attorney General
- Alabama Department of Public Safety
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Author of the recognized treatise Alabama DUI Defense: The Law and Practice, 5th Edition
Speaking Engagements
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Annual Summer Conference, Gulf Shores, AL
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Alabama's New Implied Consent Law and related statutes
- University of Alabama, Criminal Law CLE, Tuscaloosa, AL
- University of Alabama School of Law
- Alabama's New Implied Consent Law and related DUI statutes
Awards
- President's Award
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- President's Award
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- President's Award
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- President's Award
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Recieved President's Award for exceptional service to the ACDLA.
- President's Award
- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Recieved President's Award for exceptional service to the ACDLA.
Professional Associations
- DUI Defense Lawyers Assocation
- Charter Member
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- Montgomery County Bar Association
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- Activities: Member, MCBA 1989-present; Board of Directors, 2007-2010
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- Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- National College for DUI Defense
- State Delegate
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Alabama
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- 11th Circuit
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- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat rate fees for all criminal defense work.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- DUI & DWI
Additional Practice Area
- Driver License Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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