Law Firm Overview

Simms and Associates in Birmingham, Alabama is a trial practice with a focus on aggressive criminal defense and personal injury representation. The firm has tried civil and criminal cases throughout the state of Alabama, winning numerous criminal acquittals as well as multiple five and six figure settlements or verdicts in civil cases. The firm focuses heavily on defending drivers charged with Driving Under the Influence or Assault arising out of the operation of a motor vehicle. The firm's lead attorney, Derek B. Simms, is a former insurance claims adjuster and well-qualified to handle the full spectrum of serious personal injury claims, including accidents involving commercial vehicles, 18 wheelers, bicycle accidents, products liability, slip and fall, motorcycle accidents and wrongful death claims.

Criminal Law

• DUI / DWI / OUI
• Administrative Drivers License Suspension
• Commercial Drivers License DUI
• Felony DUI
• Field Sobriety and Breath Tests
• Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance
• Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
• Drug Distribution
• Drug Trafficking
• Meth/Methamphetamine/Crystal Meth
• Cocaine/Crack Cocaine
• Domestic Violence
• Criminal Appeals

Also practicing in Personal Injury Law.

Simms & Associates serves clients throughout Alabama, including Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Bessemer, Trussville, Moody, Mountain Brook, Fultondale, Homewood, Fairfield, Leeds, Gardendale, Tuscaloosa County, Jefferson County, Shelby County, Chilton County, and Saint Clair County.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Civil Litigation
• Driving While Intoxicated
• Drug Crimes
• Business Law
• Personal Injury
• Torts
• Products Liability
• Medical Malpractice
• Automobile Accidents and Injuries
• Wrongful Death
• Catastrophic Injury
• Felonies

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Estate Planning, Family Law, Health & Health Care Law, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense, Wrongful Death -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Products Liability Law, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate Law, Toxic Torts, Transportation Law