Jonathan C. McCardle, Attorney at Law, LLC

Jonathan C. McCardle, Attorney at Law, LLC is a criminal defense lawyer in Fairhope, Alabama, serving clients throughout Gulf Shores, Fairhope, and Orange Beach. The firm specializes in DUI and BUI charges, drug crimes, driver’s license suspensions, and all levels of criminal defense, including municipal, state, and federal cases. With a focus on protecting clients’ rights and reputations, the firm represents individuals from diverse backgrounds, including professionals, students, and out-of-state visitors. The attorney is a member of multiple national and state legal associations, including the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, reflecting a commitment to high ethical standards and continuous legal education. The firm maintains a strong local reputation, supported by a 4.80 rating from 73 reviews.

Jonathan C. McCardle was born in Monroe, Louisiana, and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from the Birmingham School of Law, where he balanced law school with hands-on legal experience at a major plaintiff firm. A lifelong admirer of coastal Alabama, he moved to Fairhope after graduation to build his practice in the community he has come to call home. He and his wife Kathryn reside in Fairhope and are active members of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Outside of law, he enjoys scuba diving, tennis, fly fishing, and building guitars.

The firm is located at 561 Fairhope Avenue, Suite 202-E, a short distance from the Fairhope Post Office, Fairhope Public Library, and Coastal Alabama Community College Fairhope Campus. It sits just over a third of a mile from Mike Ford Tennis Center at Stimpson Park and Johnson School, and approximately 0.1 miles from Big Mouth Gully, a local creek.

Known for a steady record of repeat and referred clients, Jonathan C. McCardle is recognized in Fairhope and surrounding areas for his tenacity, legal expertise, and dedication to securing favorable outcomes in high-stakes criminal cases. His reputation for trustworthy, personalized representation continues to strengthen his standing as a leading criminal defense attorney in Baldwin County.