Michael Nunnelley

Attorney at Law | 20+ Years of Appellate Experience

Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal services across criminal and civil matters

Criminal & Civil Appeals

Handled hundreds of cases on appeal in intermediate state courts, the Alabama Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Dozens of successful oral arguments at every level.

Criminal Defense

15 years prosecuting criminal cases as Assistant Attorney General now applied to comprehensive criminal defense. Representation across trial, appeal, and collateral proceedings including State Rule 32, Federal Habeas, and Expungement matters.

Civil Litigation

Started career at large international law firm handling class actions and complex Fortune 500 litigation. Represented the State of Alabama in civil matters. Currently handles diverse matters from estate disputes to international class actions.

Background & Credentials

A Distinctive Career

Michael Nunnelley is a Harvard Law graduate with two decades of appellate experience and a unique trajectory spanning prosecution, criminal defense, and civil litigation.

His career includes serving as a judicial law clerk for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and 15 years as an Assistant Attorney General prosecuting criminal cases in Alabama, followed by establishing his private practice focused on criminal defense and civil litigation.

This combination of federal appellate experience, prosecution background, and litigation expertise at the highest levels ensures sophisticated handling of complex legal matters.

Education
Harvard Law School graduate
Federal Clerkship
Judicial law clerk for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Appellate Experience
Hundreds of appellate cases from state courts to the United States Supreme Court
Criminal Prosecution
15 years as Assistant Attorney General prosecuting criminal cases in Alabama
Corporate Litigation
Large international law firm experience handling complex matters and Fortune 500 clients
Current Practice
Private practice serving clients throughout Alabama with criminal defense, civil litigation, and appellate matters

Why Choose Michael

A commitment to excellence in every representation

Timely Communication

Prompt response to inquiries and consistent communication throughout representation. You deserve to understand your case and know where things stand at every stage.

Customized Strategy

Every case is unique. Strategic approach tailored to your specific circumstances, goals, and the particular legal issues involved.

Professional Excellence

Sophisticated legal work with decades of experience. Proven track record in criminal appeals, criminal defense, and civil litigation matters.

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Practice Name
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