Jeffrey G. Hester is an experienced lawyer with over 20 years of experience in a wide range of practice areas, including criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and more. He is known by his colleagues and clients as a skilled and talented trial attorney. As a former prosecutor, he is a veteran of the courtroom and has handled hundreds of trials.
Mr. Hester cares about each of his clients and fights for the best possible outcome each time. His clients are more than just a case number. He strives to build strong relationships so he can better help them during their time of need.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State of Alabama, 1998
EDUCATION
Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi, 1998 J.D.
Honors: Member, American Bar Association, Student Division
Honors: Member, Christian Legal Society
Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, 1993 B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Speech Communication
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association
Birmingham Bar Association
Shelby County Bar Association
EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS
Shelby County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 1998 - 2001
City of Vincent, Alabama, Municipal Judge, 2005 - Present
City of Calera, Alabama, Municipal Judge, 2015 - Present
City of Chelsea, Alabama, Municipal Judge, 2017 - Present
City of Kimberly, Alabama, Municipal Prosecutor, 2014 - Present
Family Court-Shelby County, Guardian Ad Litem, 2004 - 2007
Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Intern, 1997-1998
United States (Alabama) Senator Richard Shelby, Intern, 1996
Hinds County District Attorney's Office, Extern, 1998
PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program, 2010 - Present