| R. Lance Bell is a life-long St. Clair county resident and graduate of Pell City High School. Bell attended Faulkner University where he graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and obtained his Juris Doctor from Birmingham School of Law in May 2003. Bell practices throughout the State of Alabama handling both plaintiff and civil defense matters as well as providing criminal defense services to his clients. He is admitted to practice before the Alabama Supreme Court and is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association and St. Clair County Bar Association.
While attending college and law school, Bell worked for the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department for seven years and was a member of the 30th Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force. Upon obtaining his law degree, Lance served as an Investigator for the 30th Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office from 1999 - 2003. In January 2003, Lance became Assistant District Attorney for the 30th Judicial Circuit where he prosecuted criminal cases in both District and Circuit Court. He was recognized by Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigations for his dedication and contributions due to a joint law enforcement operation in October 2003.
Lance became Partner at Trussell, Funderburg, Rea, Bell & Furgerson, P.C. in January 2012, where he represents a vast array of clientele with legal actions in Federal, State and Municipal courts. more. |