The People's Defender
I take great pride in being a trusted advocate for my clients. I don’t care what time of the day it is, give me a call and let me help you.
⚖️ Focused on Justice. Fierce in Defense.
Hunter is a Birmingham native and a proud recipient of both his Bachelor’s and Law degree from the University of Alabama. Over the past decade, he has gained a wide range of legal experience — but his true passion has always been representing the criminally accused.
📚 A Path Rooted in Advocacy
After graduating law school, Hunter began his legal career with the Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyer Project before joining the Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office in 2014. There, he quickly earned a reputation for skilled, client-centered representation. His early successes included securing a reversal from the Alabama Supreme Court following his very first jury trial, and becoming the first attorney in Jefferson County to successfully introduce expert testimony on eyewitness identification.
💼 From Civil Insight to Criminal Defense
Hunter spent several years in civil litigation, representing local businesses and working on complex, high-stakes cases. While this broadened his perspective and sharpened his courtroom presence, his heart remained in criminal defense. In 2021, he returned to the Public Defender’s Office, fully committed to defending individuals against government prosecution.
🔍 High-Stakes Cases. Relentless Results.
Soon after returning, Hunter was promoted to the Special Crimes Unit, handling the office’s most serious and complex cases. He later served as a courtroom supervisor, mentoring other attorneys and managing trial strategy. Whether it’s a drug possession charge or capital murder, Hunter is known for holding prosecutors to their burden and protecting every constitutional right. He understands that trial wins matter — but so do the strategic pretrial victories that keep clients out of the courtroom entirely.
🛡️ Built for the Long Fight
Hunter plays a key role in the firm’s high-stakes criminal defense team, bringing deep trial experience and a relentless commitment to protecting the rights of the accused. From capital murder to complex felony cases, his track record of pretrial dismissals and favorable outcomes speaks for itself.
Clients across Alabama trust Hunter to deliver bold, strategic defense when it matters most — and he delivers with precision, passion, and purpose.
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Whether you’re being investigated, already charged, or just unsure what to do next — I’ll walk you through your options and help you understand exactly what’s at stake.
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At JB Brown Criminal Trial Practice, we’re committed to providing strategic, aggressive defense when your future is on the line. Every client matters — and every case is personal.