Benny Hand | Opelika Criminal Defense Lawyer
Benny Hand
Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Accident & Injury, Business, Wills & Probate
http://www.handcriminallaw.com
- Law Office: Hand & Associates, LLC
- Law School: Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1990
- Status: In Good Standing * Status is reviewed annually, For latest information visit here
- Licensed: 34 years
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introduction
Ben was born in Valley, Alabama and traveled as a child to Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico with his parents who worked as missionaries and teachers. It was during his childhood travels that he learned to love the Central American culture and learned to speak fluent Spanish. After high school, Ben returned to Auburn and has remained a citizen of Lee County for the past thirty-five years.
In 1990, Ben founded Hand Law Firm, LLC. He has been practicing for over twenty-five years. Ben focuses his practice on criminal defense, civil litigation, social security, family law, and probate law. In addition to his duties at Hand Law Firm, Ben is also a state registered mediator and has served as a Municipal Judge for over twenty years. Ben has served the cities of Roanoake, Wedowee, Camp Hill and Opelika during his tenure as Municipal Judge and Prosecutor and thus has a unique perspective in criminal defense.
Ben lives in Opelika with his wife, Elizabeth Hand and together they are raising their ten children.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Attorney | Hand & Associates, LLC | Opelika, AL | Present |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University | J.D. | Law School | 1990 |
Auburn University | Bachelors | 1987 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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Alabama | 1990 |
Georgia | 1990 |
Associations
- Praise 88.7 Radio Station | Volunteer | 2010 - Present
Emergency Response Training Systems | Vice President of Legal and Contracting
State Health Planning and Development Agency | Administrative Law Judge
Alabama Home Builder's Association | Member
Alabama Real Estate Brokers license | Hand Properties, LLC
Alabama Sports Agent Association | Alabama Sports Agent
Honors & Awards
- AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019
Best Law Firm WTVM-Columbus | 2011
Best Criminal Defense Attorney | WTVM-Columbus | 2011
Resolution in Honor of Judge Hand | Senator Tom Whatley | 2011
Republican of the Year | AL Republican Party | 2001
Nominee for U.S. House | Republican Party | 1994
Who's Who | Various
Cases
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Tom Parker
The Judicial inquiry commission found that Justice Parker had not violated any ethics codes.AL State Republican Party
Governor Riley won and the challenge was dropped by the outgoing Governor.
Publications
- Hubpages | Attorney Blog | 2010
Office Hours
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Fee: Offers free consultation. Call today to learn more about my fee structure.
Service Type: Private
Language: English | Spanish
Update Date: 2018-02-15
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114 N 8th St
Opelika, AL 36801