About Sheffield & Lentine

The lawyers of Sheffield and Lentine, P.C. do not just practice the law, but are devoted to our clients and the betterment of the profession as a whole. Our lawyers have over 60 years of combined actual trial experience in criminal and civil cases in the State of Alabama and federal courts.

At Sheffield and Lentine, P.C., we are dedicated to zealous and professional representation of those accused of serious felony and misdemeanor offenses in all municipal, state and federal courts of Alabama. The trial is not always the end for our clients and our firm has extensive experience in helping clients with direct appeals from convictions and Rule 32 Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief. Finally, we pioneered a successful and easy-to-understand process for guiding our clients through Alabama’s new expungement law, potentially clearing prior criminal records.

In addition to providing premium representation in all areas of criminal defense, we assist people in the areas of personal injury, domestic relations and family law. Our lawyers understand our clients’ lives and futures depend on our work and each client’s case is given the attention, care and personal expertise that is necessary to ensure successful results.

Our lawyers have over 60 years of combined actual trial experience in criminal and civil cases in the State of Alabama and federal courts. Our lawyers do not just practice the law, but are devoted to the betterment of the profession as a whole through teaching the law at law schools in Alabama and lecturing on criminal defense to lawyers across the United States. Our unique set of skills allows us to provide both aggressive and zealous representation that ensures and protects our clients’ rights inside and outside the courtroom.

Our lawyers are committed to helping those in need and our proven results reflect our dedication. Contact any of our lawyers today. Our firm never charges for a consultation. If you’ve been charged with any crime, contact us here regarding a free consultation.


Meet Our Attorneys

R. WENDELL SHEFFIELD,

PRESIDENT & MANAGING PARTNER

JOHN A. LENTINE,

Partner

CHRISTOPHER DANIEL,

Partner

ANTHONY BOWLING,

Associate

JC LENTINE,

Associate

HONORS & AWARDS

Best Lawyers in America

AV Preeminent Rate by Martindale-Hubbell

Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Star

Birmingham Business Journal NextGen Law

B-Metro and Birmingham Magazine Top Attorneys - Top Criminal Defense Lawyer

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys - Client Satisfaction - 10 Best

The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers

The American Trial Lawyers Association

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40