Patrick Mahaney

Law Office of Patrick Mahaney

34 years of experience
Criminal Law, DUI & DWI
Alabama

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Biography

Forty-five (45) years law and law enforcement experience. Law practice strictly limited to the defense of DUI and alcohol related offenses; traffic homicide and traffic assault cases; driver license suspension and revocation issues; commercial driver license (CDL) issues; drug offenses and violations.

Author of the recognized treatise Alabama DUI Defense: The Law and Practice, 5th Edition (2021).

Practice Areas

Criminal Law

DUI & DWI

Additional Practice Area

Driver License Law

Fees

Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat rate fees for all criminal defense work.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Alabama
Since 1989

11th Circuit
Since 1991

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
Since 1989

U.S. Supreme Court
Since 1993

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Owner: Law Office of Patrick Mahaney, LLC: Law Office of Patrick Mahaney; 2006 - Current

Municipal Court Prosecutor: City of Montgomery, Alabama; 2003 - 2003

Assistant Attorney General: Alabama Department of Public Safety; 1990 - 1997

Education

Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University: J.D.; 1985 - 1988; Honors: Dean's List

The Citadel: B.A. | Political Science; 1970 - 1973; Honors: Dean's List

Awards

President's Award: Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; 2015

President's Award: Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; 2013

President's Award: Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; 2012

President's Award: Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; 2010; Recieved President's Award for exceptional service to the ACDLA.

President's Award: Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; 2009; Recieved President's Award for exceptional service to the ACDLA.

Professional Associations

DUI Defense Lawyers Assocation: Charter Member; 2014 - Current

Montgomery County Bar Association: 2007 - Current; Activities: Member, MCBA 1989-present; Board of Directors, 2007-2010

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association: 2005 - Current

National College for DUI Defense: State Delegate; 2015 - 2023

Publications

Articles & Publications

Author of the recognized treatise Alabama DUI Defense: The Law and Practice, 5th Edition

Speaking Engagements

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Annual Summer Conference, Gulf Shores, AL: July 2021; Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Alabama's New Implied Consent Law and related statutes

University of Alabama, Criminal Law CLE, Tuscaloosa, AL: October 2021; University of Alabama School of Law; Alabama's New Implied Consent Law and related DUI statutes

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