We FIGHT TO GET YOUR LIFE Back.
Facing criminal charges is overwhelming, stressful, and potentially life-changing. At Beck Defense, we employ over 40 years of experience, skill and persistence to help you reclaim your future. From DUI and misdemeanors to high-profile felonies and federal cases, our trial-ready attorneys protect what matters most — your freedom, your reputation, and your life.
Trial Experience.
Strategic Defense.
Personal Advocacy.
Beck Defense was built around one idea: every client deserves a fight. Our attorneys bring courtroom-tested skills, local insight, and a relentless work ethic to every case. We believe preparation wins cases — not luck. That means early investigation, aggressive pretrial motions, expert witnesses when needed, and trial-first preparation that strengthens plea negotiations and produces better outcomes.
We also understand the human side of criminal charges. Behind every case is a life at risk: a job, family, dignity, and future. We provide straight talk about risks, realistic options, and a defense plan tailored to your goals.
why are we so successful?
meet the reasons.
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FOUNDING ATTORNEY
John W. Beck, a tenacious criminal defense attorney in Baldwin County, Alabama, has built a powerhouse practice exclusively focused on defending clients against serious state and federal charges, including DUI, drug offenses, murder, homicide, domestic violence, sex crimes, white-collar crimes, and more. With over 30 years of experience, he graduated from Auburn University in 1988 with a business degree, minor in mathematics, and engineering coursework, before earning his law degree from Regent University. During law school, he worked in South Alabama's cotton fields on crop optimization, cementing his ties to the region and community.
Starting as a prosecutor in the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office in 1995, Beck handled child sex-abuse, domestic violence, and juvenile cases before launching his own firm in 1998, dedicated solely to criminal defense. He has tried over 100 jury trials with exceptional success, driven by relentless preparation, client loyalty, and commanding courtroom presence—securing acquittals, dismissals, and reduced charges in hundreds of cases.
Renowned for results, Beck is respected by peers, prosecutors, and judges as a leader in Alabama's legal community. His roles include President of the 400+ member Baldwin County Bar Association, President of the Baldwin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Regional Vice President and Vice President of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Secretary/Treasurer of the Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Honors include induction as a Fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers in 2016 (one of a select few nationwide), AV Distinguished rating from Martindale-Hubbell, inclusion in Best Lawyers in America since 2010, and recognition in America's Most Honored Lawyers Top 1%.
A frequent guest on Law Call and lecturer on trial practice, Beck has innovated by collaborating with a Hollywood screenwriter to integrate storytelling into trial strategies. His track record shines in high-profile wins: acquitting Eric Buzbee of capital murder after three trials, securing dismissal of murder charges against Steve Nodine, and delivering rapid not-guilty verdicts in cases like Danny Hamilton's sex abuse trial and numerous others involving sodomy, assault, and manslaughter.
Areas Of Practice
Criminal Law
Criminal Law - Federal (White Collar Crime)
DUI/DWI
Drug Offenses
White Collar Crimes
Major Felonies
Misdemeanors and Traffic
High Profile Jury Trials
Juvenile CrimesBar Admissions
Alabama, 1995Education
Auburn University
B.B.A.; Honors: Engineering program, major class work
Minor: MathematicsHonors And Awards
"Best Lawyers" in America
Martindale Hubbell AV Rated
America's Most Honored Lawyers Top 1%Professional Associations And Memberships
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Vice President
Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Secretary/Treasurer
Baldwin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, President
American Board of Criminal Attorneys, 2016
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ATTORNEY
Megan Doggett is a skilled and relentless criminal defense attorney at Beck Defense, where she has spent over a decade fighting for clients across Baldwin County and beyond. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, earning both her B.A. in Business and J.D. Cum Laude, she began her career as a prosecutor in the Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office. There, she handled a wide range of cases—including domestic violence, sexual abuse, juvenile, and drug court matters—developing the courtroom skill and insight that now define her defense work.
Since joining Beck Defense in 2012, Megan has focused exclusively on criminal defense, representing individuals charged with offenses from DUI and drug crimes to violent felonies and complex sex-crime allegations. Her reputation is built on strategic preparation, persuasive advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to justice—qualities that have earned her the respect of clients, colleagues, and judges alike.
Megan is an active member of the Baldwin County Bar Association, the Mobile County Bar Association, and the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, where she previously served as Continuing Legal Education Chair. Her unique experience on both sides of the courtroom gives her clients a decisive advantage at every stage of their case.
Areas Of Practice
Criminal Defense
Drug Offenses
Misdemeanors and Traffic
Juvenile Crimes
Domestic Violence
Sex CrimesBar Admissions
Alabama, 2009Education
University of Mississippi School of Law, Oxford, Mississippi
J.D. | Honors: cum laude, Top one-third of classUniversity of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
B.A. | Honors: cum laude
Major: ManagementProfessional Associations And Memberships
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2012Relevant Career Experience
Baldwin County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, 2010 to 2012Organization Memberships
Phi Delta Phi
Phi Mu