Brian D. Clark has practiced law for more than two decades, acting as a JAG (Judge Advocate General) Officer in the United States Air Force before opening up his private practice in 1999. Clients throughout Huntsville and Northern Alabama have turned to Brian when they need a strong and experienced attorney to provide strategic counsel and assertive representation.
Education
Brian Clark was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. He graduated from the University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama in 1988 with a BS degree in Secondary Education (Magna Cum Laude). Brian graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1991. During his time at the University of Alabama Brian served as President of the American Bar Association's Law Student Division.
Service as Judge Advocate General in the USAF
Brian served as a JAG officer in the United States Air Force from 1992 to 1999. He was stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina from 1992 to 1994 where he served as prosecutor.
In 1994 Brian transferred to Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi where he served as a prosecutor from 1994 to 1995. From 1995 to 1997 Brian served as defense counsel at Keesler before transferring to Head Quarters Standard Systems Group, Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama where he served as Deputy Staff Judge Advocate and later Staff Judge Advocate before enlisting as a reservist until 2001 when he was honorably discharged. During his career with the Air Force, Brian tried over 75 hearings to jury trial between 1992 and 1997.
Private Practice
In 1999, Brian moved to Huntsville, with his wife and children, and began his general practice to include criminal defense, personal injury, defense of juveniles and family law including divorce and child custody.
In 2004 Brian ran as the Madison County Republican Candidate for District Attorney.
Practice areas
Professional affiliations
- Alabama State Bar
- Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- North Alabama Federal CJA
Admitted
- Alabama Circuit & District Courts
- Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
- Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
- Alabama Supreme Court
- United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
- United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
Recent Blog Posts
New Juvenile Sentencing Act in Alabama
New Alabama Law Requires Ignition Interlock Devices for DUI Offenders.
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- I went through a divorce several years ago. My biggest concern was my minor children and how it would affect them. I contacted attorney Brian Clark's office and within minutes his assistant called me back and said I could meet with the attorney the same day. I realized that was the most important...
- I hired Brian Clark to handle a felony case involving my son several months ago. His knowledge, experience, and thoroughness were paramount in resolving several issues that came up and he was able to resolve the case with a much better outcome than we could have ever expected. Mr. Clark is an ext...
- Attorney Clark was successful in getting my son's felony charges dismissed in juvenile court. Mr. Clark was very professional and guided us throughout the whole process giving us much needed reassurance in a difficult time. I am very grateful and satisfied with the help received from Mr. Clark an...
- Mr. Clark did an excellent job representing me. He returned every phone call and met with me personally on many occasions. He immediately had his private investigator meet with me and interview every witness. As a result of his hard work and legal knowledge, I had an excellent outcome. I have had...
- I never thought I would find myself facing a very serious charge and in need of legal representation, but you never really do think about those things until you are faced with them. I found Mr. Clark and his entire team to be not just professional and very detailed orientated but also understandi...
- Brian Clark is easily one of the most professional and knowledgeable attorneys I've had the pleasure of working with. I had gotten a DUI and ran the risk of losing my drivers license. I wanted to fight the charges and Mr. Clark's first response was “absolutely”. I spoke with several lawyers befor...