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Richard S. Jaffe
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Richard S. Jaffe

Jaffe, Hanle, Whisonant & Knight, P.C.

Birmingham, AL

49+ Years Experience
Licensed in 6 States
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About Richard

Richard S. Jaffe has tried hundreds of jury trials and represented thousands of individuals in the state and federal courts over his forty plus year career. His representation has included professionals of all types, including judges, lawyers, mayors, lobbyists, legislators, pharmacists, doctors, accountants, mental health experts, dentists, politicians, engineers and CEOs. To Mr. Jaffe, each person is a human being of immense individual value, and he endeavors to give each client the deep respect and attention each person facing real fear and adversity deserves. Mr Jaffe fights fearlessly...

Education

JD

University of Alabama School of Law

Undergraduate degree

University of Alabama

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America®

White-Collar Criminal Defense and General Practice Criminal Defense · 2026

Business Alabama’s Legal Elite

Criminal Defense · 2025

Lawyer of The Year

Criminal Defense: General Practice in Birmingham · 2024

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

2023

Lawyer of the Year

Criminal Defense: White Collar in Birmingham · 2021

Professional Associations

American College Of Trial LawyersNational Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)Alabama Bar AssociationJefferson CountySupreme Court of Alabama Rules of Criminal ProcedureAlabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (ACDLA)Greater Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (GBCDLA)

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