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Birmingham Criminal & Civil Law Firm
Passionate, Innovative Problem-Solvers Who Put Up a Fight
Burrell & McCants, LLC is a well-respected criminal and civil law firm in Birmingham. We can defend you against criminal accusations like DUI, domestic violence, or drug crimes, and we can also litigate a civil claim for you in court from sexual harassment incidents to police brutality to car accidents. No matter your legal situation, Attorneys Christopher L. Burrell and Terrell McCants have the professional knowledge and skill to manage your case; we are dedicated problem-solvers who dig deep into every case, and we continually seek to develop innovative solutions to every client’s unique case. To our team, your private victories come before the public victories of prosecutors looking to pin a crime or dismiss a civil rights violation.
You can count on Burrell & McCants, LLC to provide the excellent level of representation that you demand and deserve in the face of legal complications. Whether you are looking for a criminal defense attorney or a civil lawyer to fight against incidents of police brutality, our firm can guide you every step of the way. We balance aggressive courtroom representation with compassionate consultation with clients when crafting their case.
Our attorneys at Burrell & McCants, LLC can litigate both criminal and civil cases, and we are a well-respected law firm among the community. Attorney Christopher L. Burrell has significant experience with criminal defense, and he takes a serious and aggressive approach in court, making sure to poke holes in the prosecution’s accusations. Attorney Terrell McCants is skilled at civil litigation, drawing from both personal and professional experience to put up a strong fight in court for clients’ civil claims, from police brutality to car accidents. The law firm also has very good relationships with many prosecutors and police, as well as with attorneys from other municipalities. These relationships will certainly help with results, and Attorneys Burrell and McCants continually seek to develop themselves as lawyers, constantly looking for opportunities to sharpen the axe. In fact, we often meet together to discuss our litigation techniques to help each other become better lawyers, where “iron sharpens iron.” Our passion for seeking justice for those who need representation led us to building a minority-led law firm fighting for individuals’ civil rights.
At Burrell & McCants, LLC, we are aggressive fighters but also compassionate listeners; we take a client-oriented approach to developing your defense or complaint, and we genuinely care about getting you the best result possible. If we are unable to handle your particular case, we have a wide network of attorneys we can refer you to who may better suit your needs.

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Best lawyer ever.
“Best lawyer ever. Thank you for everything. May God continue to bless you.”
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Him and his staff had been amazing.
“I appreciate all Mr. Burrell has done for me. I’m almost in the game to get my license back. I would recommend him to anyone. Him and his staff had been amazing. Thanks guys!”
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Very knowledgeable and you will be very happy.
“Christopher Burrell was very helpful and sufficient for my case. He came to court and took care of everything the first time I went. He is very knowledgeable and you will be very happy if you decide ...”
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Got the charges dismissed, thanks for your help.
“Very good attorney and very concerned with your case he help me with a case I was falsely accused and if doesn't fit you must acquit he got the charges dismissed thanks for your help or I could have ...”
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Focused on actually listening to the clients' needs!
“A great trustworthy team that is focused on actually listening to the clients' needs!”
- Ed


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Pregnancy Discrimination One Year of Salary Granted
One year of salary for pregnant woman who was not hired due to pregnancy.
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Driver's License Suspension License Reinstated
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Driver's License Suspension License Reinstated
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Driver's License Suspension License Reinstated
Commercial Driver’s License almost suspended due to traffic tickets.
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False Arrest $30 Thousand
$30,000 pre-suit settlement after initial $2,000 “final offer.”

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Problem-Solving & Goal-Oriented Approach to Cases
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