Firm Overview

Criminal charges can affect every part of your life — your right to drive, where and with whom you may live, the cost of your insurance, and your freedom itself. A severe, preventable injury can be just as disruptive, causing physical and emotional pain that keeps you from working and living the way you did before.

At Simms & Associates in Birmingham, we believe you deserve diligent, experienced representation and the best possible outcome available to your case. We dedicate our full resources to that goal, whether we're defending your rights in a courtroom or negotiating with an insurance company that would rather you accept less than you're owed.

Dedicated to the Attention You Deserve

We offer every client a free initial consultation at our Birmingham office to discuss their criminal defense, personal injury, or DUI matter. We do not screen calls. When you call Simms & Associates, you will almost always speak to an attorney — not a secretary. We return calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 205-453-9700 to speak with an experienced attorney right now, or read more about our personal injury and criminal defense practices.

A Claims Adjuster's View of Your Case

Attorney Derek B. Simms established Simms & Associates in 1999 following a career on the other side of the table. He began as a banking and insurance committee intern with the Arizona State Senate, then became a claims adjuster for a major auto insurance company — quickly earning promotion to senior bodily-injury adjuster.

That experience is a genuine asset to the clients his firm represents today. Derek knows how adjusters evaluate a claim and determine what it's "worth" to them. Some insurance companies do everything they can to avoid litigation; others will gladly litigate a case into the ground. Simms & Associates uses that inside knowledge to your benefit, working to maximize the value of your personal injury case.

Committed to Professional Growth

Attorney Simms is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Alabama State Bar, and the Birmingham Bar Association. The firm's office sits in the heart of downtown Birmingham, seven blocks from the Jefferson County Courthouse.