Attorney James D. Sears

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Attorney Sears has been involved in special education advocacy since 1968. He has been a special education teacher, a public school principal, a university professor in the field of special education, and an attorney promoting the advocacy of children with disabilities. His knowledge of the field of special education has been built on education, training, and 50 years of experience. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida, and his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Special Education from the University of Florida, Attorney Sears earned his law degree at the University of Alabama School of Law.

James D. Sears provides specialized legal assistance to clients facing a wide-range of legal issues, including family problems, criminal charges, and personal and emotional injuries. Mr. Sears can also help you develop an informed and lucrative decision for your special needs child.

Mr. Sears actively listens to his clients so that he can aggressively represent their interests. He prides himself on his consistent use of the most cost-effective techniques and on the ability of the firm to provide personalized attention to its clients.

The Law Office of James D. Sears prides themselves on their reputation for fairness, professionalism, knowledge of the law, and ability to understand a client’s challenges and opportunities. He actively listens to his clients and provides prompt and accurate legal counsel.

Whether you need assistance with a DUI or as complicated as the defense of criminal prosecution, the law firm of James D. Sears would welcome the opportunity to help and support you.

University of Alabama, J.D., 1988

University of South Florida, B.A.1968

University of Florida, M.Ed., 1971

University of Florida, Ed.D, 1975

Special education, Social Security/SSI

Personal injury, wrongful death, auto accidents

Criminal defense, juvenile law, murder, DUI/DWI

1988-Alabama; Northern, Middle, and Southern Division of Federal District Courts of Alabama; Southern Division of Federal District Court of Mississippi; Eastern Division of Federal District Court of Louisiana; United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

Awards:

Professional of the Year - Alabama Assoc. of Retarded Citizens, 1994

Liberty Bell Award - Mobile County Bar Association, 2003

Professional of the Year – ARC of Alabama

Liberty Bell Award - Mobile County Bar Association

Memberships:

Alabama Bar Association

American Bar Association

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association

National Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association

Mobile County Bar Association

Baldwin County Bar Association

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Council on Exceptional Children