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Mr. James Robert Bentley

2.5
4 reviews

103 4th St. N., Ste. 101, Oneonta, AL 35121

Criminal Defense

About Mr. James Robert Bentley

Mr. James Robert Bentley is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. James received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama, and has been licensed for 47 years. James practices at J. Robert Bentley Attorney at Law in Oneonta, AL.

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Criminal Law
Posted by Jeremy
February 14, 2025
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NOT GUILTY!!!! Bentley defended me and my innocence for 4 yrs against BLOUNT COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PAMELA CASEY. Don’t worry too much if you don’t talk to him much at first, he’s working, let him do his job. He does it well! We won against Pamela Casey and Blount county. Bentley is a savage at trial. Pamela Casey tried everything, even some questionable tactics… and Bentley didn’t budge. I would absolutely recommend him. Thank you, Mr. Bentley for believing in me and fighting for me. Thank you for WINNING!!!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Amy
July 01, 2025
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Look he’s still my son’s attorney and if anything changes I will update my review but he sux, you can NEVER get him on the phone or in his office. He doesn’t go to the jail and talk to his clients not does he let them know what’s going on.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 05, 2026
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Robert Bentley is NOT a lawyer to go with. You can NEVER get any one on the phone. They will NOT help when they say they will. Bentley will screw up your case and you will end up dishing out more money that you ever thought of. His staff will NOT reply to your emails or your voicemails. They are HORRIBLE. PLEASE go with another lawyer, even if you have to spend a little more money than you want. BELIEVE ME, you will regret going with Bentley. I do regret it. Believe I've been stuff right back in the problem that HE was supposed to help me with. HE got money out of me without helping me solve my problem. Now I'm having to do the WHOLE thing ALL OVER AGAIN. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do NOT use Bentley.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 16, 2012
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  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal Defense

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    Firm Name
    J. Robert Bentley Attorney at Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1979, Alabama
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Alabama
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Alabama
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1955
    January 8, 1955

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