[Letterhead of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods August 10, 2009 VIA FACSIMILE AND EDGAR - ----------------------- (202) 772-9216 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Cullman Bancorp, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Number 333-160167) Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies and Gentlemen: In accordance with Rule 461 of Regulation C promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, we hereby join Cullman Bancorp Inc. in requesting that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated so that it will become effective at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday August 12, 2009, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable. Very Truly Yours, /s/ Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods * 211 Bradenton Ave. * Dublin, OH 43017 614.766.8400 * Fax 614.766.8406