John Brinkley has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a national legal publication that surveys lawyers and judges. This is the highest peer review rating awarded to attorneys, recognizing both legal ability and ethical standards. John's extensive courtroom experience, strong rapport with judges, and skill in handling tough opponents set him apart.

A proud in-state graduate, John graduated as salutatorian of his law school class in 2005 and returned home to practice before founding his own firm in 2011. His practice spans wrongful death, personal injury, alcohol server liability, fraud, probate matters, criminal defense (including DUI and trafficking), and all types of homicide, including Death Penalty defense. John is deeply engaged in both local and state bar activities.

Locally, he served on the executive committee of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association for over ten years, eventually becoming president in 2022. He has also been a long-time member of the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) board of directors, including two terms as chairman. MCVLP helps individuals with limited access to justice, and in 2012, John was named MCVLP’s “VIP of the Year.”

At the Alabama State Bar (ASB), John served on the Board of Bar Commissioners from 2012 to 2021, participating in character and fitness and disciplinary panels. He also completed the Alabama State Bar’s Leadership Forum (Class 9). In 2016, he received the Jeanne Marie Leslie Award for his work with the Lawyer’s Assistance Program. In 2019, John earned the President’s Award, given to ASB members who best embody its motto, "Lawyers Render Service." In 2021, he was honored with the ASB “Commissioners Award,” recognizing his ongoing commitment to improving the administration of justice in Alabama. John was elected Chairman of the ASB’s Solo and Small Firm Section in 2024, supporting Alabama's solo and small firm practitioners.

In 2022, John received the Pro Bono Fairness Award from Legal Services of Alabama and was inducted as a Fellow of the Alabama Law Foundation and its Atticus Finch Society. In 2020, a local radio station named him the "Best Lawyer in Huntsville."

John is happily married to Kristen and they are the proud parents of ten children.