Jeffrey Hester
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Pelham, Alabama
Law Office of Jeffrey G. Hester
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Licensed in Alabama since: 1998
Education: Mississippi College School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 
Free Consultation Law Office of Jeffrey G. Hester
2163 Pelham Pkwy.Suite 211
Pelham, AL 35124 Phone: 205-861-0980 Email: Jeffrey Hester Visit website
Jeffrey G. Hester is a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of legal expertise, spanning criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and more. Recognized by peers and clients for his exceptional trial skills, Jeffrey brings a wealth of courtroom experience as a former prosecutor, having successfully handled hundreds of cases.
Dedicated to delivering personalized representation, Jeffrey treats every client as more than just a case number. He builds strong relationships, ensuring that each client receives the support and advocacy they need during challenging times, always striving for the best possible outcome.
First Admitted: 1998, Alabama
Professional Webpage: http://www.jeffhesterlawoffice.com/Attorney/
Bar / Professional Activity
- City of Vincent, Alabama, Municipal Judge, 2005 - Present, 2024
- Shelby County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1998 - 2001, 1998
- City of Kimberly, Alabama, Municipal Prosecutor, 2014 - Present, 2014
- City of Chelsea, Alabama, Municipal Judge, 2017 - Present, 2023
- City of Calera, Alabama, Municipal Judge, 2015 - Present, 2024
- Shelby County Bar Association - Member, 2024
- Birmingham Bar Association Member - 2005-present, 2024
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- I secured a $12 million jury verdict for a Mobile woman whose mother’s cremated remains were lost by a funeral home. This was one of the most personal and emotionally significant cases of my career. Achieving this result nearly eight years after her mother’s death demanded unwavering persistence, strategic precision, and a deep commitment to justice. The family placed their trust in me from the very beginning. Although I later associated an additional firm for support, I led and directed virtually every phase of the case and the trial, driven by the bond I had built with the family and the responsibility that came with it. I refused to let their loss be dismissed or forgotten. Holding the funeral home accountable and delivering this extraordinary verdict was not just a legal victory, it was a promise kept. https://www.al.com/news/2019/03/12-million-award-after-mobile-funeral-home-lost-womans-cremated-remains.html, 2019
Pro bono / Community Service
- Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program, 2010 - Present, 2025
Educational Background
- Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, 1993 B.A., 1989-1993
- Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi, 1998 J.D., 1995-1998
Honors
- https://thenationaltriallawyers.org/, Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers, 2022
- Peer Reviewed, Martindale Hubble, 2025
Industry Groups
- Funeral Homes & Cemeteries
Office location for Jeffrey Hester
2163 Pelham Pkwy.
Suite 211
Pelham, AL 35124
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026