Meet Darrius Culpepper

Attorney

Darrius's practice areas include: Post-Conviction, Criminal Appeals, and Criminal Defense.

Darrius Culpepper is a native of Birmingham, Alabama with some time spent in Biloxi, Mississippi. Darrius has dedicated his career to addressing societal problems in Alabama. Prior to beginning his legal career, he served in AmeriCorps programs that addressed poverty, health, and educational issues across the state. In his first AmeriCorps program, Impact Alabama, Culpepper served with other recent college graduates in a variety of initiatives to address issues affecting lower income families and individuals across the state. In his second AmeriCorps program, he served at the YWCA of Central Alabama by helping children of families in transitional housing with academics, life skills, and providing the opportunity to enjoy a safe, fun space after school in Birmingham.

Darrius graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and with a master’s degree in Public Administration. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama. Upon graduating from Alabama, Darrius was honored with the Order of the Samaritan, the highest public service award bestowed by the University of Alabama School of Law.

Prior to joining Maxwell + Tillman as of-counsel, Darrius was an appellate Attorney with Redemption Earned, an Alabama grassroots nonprofit passionate about helping incarcerated adults earn a second chance at freedom.