Alabama trial lawyers for injury, civil rights, and criminal defense

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Personal Injury

Trial-ready representation for people hurt in Birmingham and across Alabama. From car and truck wrecks to serious falls and wrongful death, we fight for the recovery you deserve.

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Criminal Defense

Strategic defense for felonies and misdemeanors in the state of Alabama. We push back fast, protect your rights, and prepare every case for trial.

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Civil Litigation

Strong courtroom advocacy for civil disputes that threaten your future. We handle complex cases with clear strategy and steady pressure from start to finish.

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See How We Help

Explore the full range of injury and civil justice cases Maxwell Tillman handles across Alabama and the southeast.

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Fighting for justice where it matters

Birmingham lawyers who even the field

When life flips fast, you want attorneys who move faster. Maxwell Tillman is a Birmingham-based trial firm built for people who keep getting told to accept less. We step in when someone’s negligence, abuse of power, or criminal charge puts your future on the line. Our team is known across Jefferson County the Black Belt, and the State Alabama for showing up prepared, speaking plainly, and fighting hard through settlement or trial. With a diverse staff led by experienced attorneys, we represent clients who want advocates they can identify with and trust.

Civil Litigation

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Powerhouse representation across Alabama

You do not need five different law firms for five different problems. Our attorneys handle the cases that most directly impact families and communities here.

If you were hurt in a crash, on unsafe property, or by a dangerous product, our injury team goes after the full value of your claim.

If you or your loved one is facing charges, we defend aggressively at trial and on appeal.

If your rights were violated by police, jail staff, or discrimination, we build civil rights cases that demand accountability.

We serve Birmingham, Hoover, Bessemer, Homewood, Mountain Brook, and communities throughout the counties touching Jefferson County. We also travel frequently to Black Belt counties including Dallas, Perry, Hale, Marengo, Wilcox, and Sumter.

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Why clients choose Maxwell Tillman

A team built to win in court

Our firm was founded on criminal defense and appeals, and we have never lost the trial-first mindset. Insurance companies and government lawyers know which firms will actually take a case to court. That reputation helps our clients in negotiations, and it matters even more when the other side refuses to do right.


Clients choose Maxwell Tillman because our attorneys are visible in the community, outspoken about civil justice, and relentless about results. We fight for people who feel ignored or underestimated, and we take the time to explain what is happening and why.

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Here’s how we help you move forward

Step 1

We Start With a Plan

We listen to what happened, explain your options, and map out the next steps with you from day one.

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Step 2

We Build the Foundation

We gather evidence, coordinate care when needed, and calculate how this injury is affecting your life now and later.

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Step 3

We Handle the Hard Parts

We deal with insurers, paperwork, and every tough conversation so you can focus on recovery. You pay nothing unless we win.

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Step 4

We Fight For the Result You Deserve

When the other side pushes back, we push harder. We prepare every case for trial so the outcome is built on strength.

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Talk with a lawyer today

If you are dealing with an injury, a rights violation, or a criminal charge, timing matters. Evidence disappears, deadlines close, and the other side starts building its narrative right away. Call our Birmingham office or send a case review form now. We will tell you where you stand and what comes next.

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Proud to serve Alabama and give back

Maxwell Tillman was built for Alabama communities that are too often expected to accept less. Our attorneys are rooted in Birmingham and committed to showing up for people who need powerhouse representation in personal injury, civil rights, criminal defense, and employment cases. We bring trial-ready preparation to every matter because real justice takes real work.


That commitment does not stop at the courthouse doors. We stay active in the neighborhoods and counties we serve, from Jefferson County to the Black Belt. Through community events, outreach, and our inmate hotline program, we keep a direct line to the people who rely on us. Serving Birmingham, Selma, Demopolis, Camden, Greensboro, Marion, and the communities in between is not a marketing line for us. It is the reason the firm exists.

Let’s take the next step together.

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