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David Ballard
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
470 Commerce Dr
#108
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Free ConsultationPeachtree City, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
A Double Dawg from the University of Georgia, high honors in History and Political Science in 2007, and honors at UGA Law School in 2011. David's practice includes criminal defense (including DUI), personal injury, high asset divorce, and bankruptcy (creditor representation). AV-Preeminent (highest lawyer ratings in legal ability and ethical conduct). "Superb" attorney ratings by AVVO, plus was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past six years. David is a former President of the Fayette County Bar Association and served as an adjunct professor at Georgia Military College in Fayetteville. David has offices in Fayetteville,...
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Brian Anthony Ramey
COLUMBUS, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Juvenile, Divorce, Family and Military
Florida State University College of Law
Brian A. Ramey was born and raised in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the spring of 1996 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry. Later, he attended the Florida State University where in the fall of 1998 he obtained a Master’s of Science degree in Biochemistry. From 1999-2000 he was a doctoral student in Biochemistry at the University of Miami, Florida. During this time he discovered that his true passion and goal in life did not lie in the physical sciences, and he made the decision to attend...
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Lloyd William Walker
Peachtree City, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Juvenile, Appeals, Criminal and Trademarks
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Andy Pham
Newnan, GA Juvenile Law Attorney
(678) 978-6280
1741 Newnan Crossing Blvd
Suite O, #158
Newnan, GA 30265
Juvenile, Family and Probate
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Jin Whitehead
Peachtree City, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
470 Commerce Dr
#108
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Tulsa College of Law
Erin Michelle Sky
Franklin, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Juvenile, Divorce, Probate and Social Security Disability
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Sean McIlhinney
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(404) 923-8118
1770 Indian Trail Lilburn Road
Ste. 140
Norcross, GA 30093
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfNorcross, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Georgia State University College of Law
Attorney Sean J. McIlhinney is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with over 24 years of legal experience and has earned the reputation as of Georgia's best traffic ticket attorneys in the state!
Sean holds a J.D. from Georgia State College of Law where he was on the Law Review and graduated with Honors, Cum Laude. After graduating from law school in 1995, he joined King & Spalding, the premier law firm in the Southeast and worked as an attorney in the firm’s products liability division. Though he enjoyed his time spent there, he left King & Spalding, after three years...
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V. Joy Edwards
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAtlanta, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Juvenile, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Rutgers School of Law-Camden and Huntingdon College
Attorney Edwards is a well known experienced Atlanta divorce attorney and an excellent litigator. This means if your case calls for aggressive litigation skills, Ms Edwards is the perfect advocate for you.
Ms. Edwards spent three years as the Staff Attorney for two judges in the State Court of Cobb County. That experience has been invaluable in helping her hone her litigation skills and courtroom decorum. It is not often that you can find an attorney to represent you who has had experience from both sides of the bench.
After graduating from Law School, Ms. Edwards was employed at a firm...
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Kim Keheley Frye
Marietta, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfJuvenile, Criminal and DUI
Georgia State University College of Law
Kim Keheley Frye is a Georgia criminal defense trial attorney with experience defending the accused in over 50 felony and misdemeanor jury trials. A graduate of the University of Georgia and the Georgia State University School of Law. Kim had experience as a Defender-Advocate, Honor Court and the Student Trial teams while in school. Previously working as a prosecutor in both felony and misdemeanor court gives Kim special insight into the workings of the prosecution and law enforcement. In 2008, Frye Law Group was born as a law office to champion and protect the rights of the accused. Kim has...
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Ecleynne Mercy
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ecleynne Mercy is a proud graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a graduate of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School with a concentration in Litigation.
Ecleynne started her legal career as an indigent defense attorney in Clayton County. Later, as an associate with the Cochran Firm, Ecleynne was devoted in representing clients in their pursuit of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Ecleynne Mercy and her colleagues went to Ferguson, Missouri to act as legal observers for the ongoing protests involving the death of Michael Brown. The National Conference of Black...
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Jody L. Sellers
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfGriffin, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, DUI and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
At The Sellers Law Firm, LLC, I practice primarily in family law and criminal defense, ranging from divorce, legitimation, adoption, deprivation, and custody cases to DUIs, misdemeanors, traffic citations, and major felonies. My firm is located in Griffin, Georgia, but I travel across the state to represent our clients. I also handle matters related to personal injury, workers compensation, medical malpractice, products liability, and wills/probate. If you are in need of an attorney now or you just want to ask a few questions, give me a call at The Sellers Law Firm: Where Clients...
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P. Justin Thrailkill
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFayetteville, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Justin devotes his practice primarily to the areas of divorce, custody, and parental advocacy in DFCS matters. As an advocate for the rights of parents, Justin has realized his lifelong passion for helping others in their time of need. Through seven years of practice, Justin has represented a variety of clients in various matters throughout our legal system. He finds great satisfaction in seeing his client’s cases through to a successful resolution, regardless of the challenges that may exist with any particular case. Among his peers, Justin is well known to be a compassionate advocate for...
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Douglas Blake Chanco
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Insurance Claims, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law and Florida State University College of Law
Douglas Chanco is a litigation attorney who specializes in assisting crime victims in Civil Injury, Car Accident Injury, Wrongful Death, and other disputes.
Mr. Chanco manages practices in both the State of Georgia and the United States Virgin Islands. He is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, and been awarded 40 under 40 and Super Lawyer Rising Star status.
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Lauren Deal
Macon, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, Divorce and Family
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
An experienced trial attorney, Lauren Deal is dedicated to providing clients with nonjudgmental legal counseling, client education, confident trial presentation, and reliable client communication. Whether you are facing a divorce, a child custody action, or criminal charges, she will take the time to listen to your needs and address your concerns. Lauren’s passion for the law and justice make her a tireless advocate for your rights.
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Larry Howard Tatum
Snellville, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University College of Law and University System of Georgia - Georgia State University
Larry Tatum has been successfully assisting clients with their legal issues for over 2 decades. Prior to obtaining a law degree, he worked in the private sector for many years and applies his "real world" experience to your case. Providing personalized service, your case is never just another file folder to us. He is experienced, thorough and desires to help each client achieve the best outcome for their individual legal situation.
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W. Charlton Allen
Tucker, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(770) 938-1770
4228 First Avenue Suite 7
P.O. Box 1875
Tucker, GA 30085
Juvenile, Business, Criminal and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
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David M. Schnipper
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Berry College
Attorney David M. Schnipper, founder of Schnipper Law, P.C., honed his legal skills while working in two District Attorney’s offices. After gaining invaluable experience and making significant professional contacts on the prosecution side, Mr. Schnipper moved on to his true passion personal injury law and criminal defense.
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Thomas C. Nagel
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law and University of Georgia
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Jill Polster
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Appeals, Criminal and Domestic Violence
Georgia State University College of Law
Known as a fierce advocate, what distinguishes Jill G. Polster from other criminal defense attorneys is her passion for fighting for the underdog along with her extensive experience handling criminal cases.
-Polster has experience on both sides of the courtroom as a prosecutor and a defense attorney giving her a 360-degree view of your case.
-Polster has handled literally thousands of criminal cases from misdemeanors to murders.
-She has extensive jury trial experience with a proven track record of success both as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney.
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Leslee Champion Hungerford
Marietta, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Juvenile, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Leslee Hungerford was raised in Columbus, Georgia and earned her Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Auburn University. Leslee attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where she graduated cum laude and in the top 8% of her class. While in law school, she served as Articles Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, President of the Georgia Student Bar Association, and was honored as an Abraham Caruthers Legal Writing Teaching Fellow. Leslee has focused her practice in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, and wills and estates. Leslee is additionally a trained Guardian Ad Litem and...
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Matt Andrew Hirsch
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Hirsch Criminal Defense, located in Atlanta, Georgia is primarily a criminal defense trial practice law firm. From criminal offenses such as drunk driving and other less severe traffic offenses, theft crimes, assault and battery, drug offenses, domestic violence charges and many others, I can help you. For over 10 years I have defended adults and children in a wide range of felony and misdemeanor criminal matters in Superior Court, State Court, Juvenile Court, and Municipal/Traffic Court. Getting arrested effects everyone. And, if you get arrested or find yourself under investigation, you need to know your legal rights...
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Elizabeth Ann Brandenberg
Decatur, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Appeals, Criminal and White Collar Crime
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Attorney Elizabeth Brandenburg has a unique perspective in defending her clients. For over six years, she has worked with a variety of clients from juveniles to adults accused of a variety of crimes from property crimes to violent offenses. Thanks to her extensive preparation and negotiations with district attorneys she has been successful in getting felony charges for both adults and juveniles charges dismissed.
Elizabeth has also successfully appealed cases in both state and federal courts from sentencing and trial issues to forfeitures. She has also been successful in habeas corpus, a unique kind of law where success is sometimes rare.
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Torris J. Butterfield
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(404) 522-5056
The Hurt Building, 50 Hurt Plaza, S.E., Suite 1120
Atlanta, GA 30303
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Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
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Josh Lingsch
East Point, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
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Georgia State University College of Law
Since graduating from Georgia State University College of Law, Josh has been passionate about fighting for children's rights. Josh served as a juvenile court intern before assuming a role in 2013 as law clerk in Fulton County Juvenile Court for the late Honorable Willie J. Lovett, Jr. After serving his internship, Josh began practicing juvenile defense in 2016 in Fulton County. He later became Supervising Attorney for Clayton County in 2020.
Josh founded Georgia Children's Defense, LLC based on years of experience defending Georgia’s youth in juvenile court. His firm is dedicated to representing youth and fighting for children’s legal rights...
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Mr. Nathan Eric Jackson
Douglasville, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University
I was born in Stockbridge, Georgia, April 4, 1972: admitted to the bar 2004, State of Georgia. Education: University of West Georgia (B.S.Ed. 1990); Georgia State University College of Law (J.D. 2004); Atlanta Law School Full Scholarship Recipient; Received Honors in Litigation; Moot Court Qualifier; Phi Alpha Delta (Marshal); State Bar of Georgia; Secretary, Douglas County Bar Association; Former Instructor, National Rifle Association. PRACTICE AREAS: Family Law; Juvenile Law; Criminal Law; Adoption; Wills; Civil Litigation.
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Natalie Ann Green
Woodstock, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Georgia State University
With more than 12 years of experience in legal practice, and several years in the tech industry (Oracle, Sapient), I have a diverse background that can be leveraged to help clients in a variety of settings. While my focus has been on domestic law, my courtroom skills (and successes) translate easily into other areas of practice. In fact, I'm ready to see where I can be most effective for clients who need someone else to speak for them. I sit down with clients, assess their risk, and build a legal strategy from consultation to a possible appeal. Together,...
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Caryn S. Fennell
Woodstock, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(770) 479-0248
2230 Towne Lake Parkway
Building 600, Suite 140
Woodstock, GA 30189
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
I have over twenty-three years of professional and executive experience, including service in the United States Army. I also have and twenty-four years of education, including studies in my Associates Degree, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Ph.D. Program and in my Juris Doctor Program. I own and manage the law offices of Caryn S. Fennell & Associates which I opened on November 9, 2010, the same day I swore into the Bar Association and the Georgia Courts. Since opening my firm, I have closed over 850 family and criminal law cases. I specialize in complex custody matters, and...
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Phyllis Gingrey Collins
Marietta, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfJuvenile, Criminal, DUI and Education
Michigan State University
Raised in Cobb County. Graduated Marietta High School, Georgia Tech (BS in Applied Microbiology), and Michigan State University, College of Law. Prosecuted for Cobb Judicial Circuit 2004 to 2006. Phyllis founded Phyllis Law in 2006 and has remained the sole owner and operator. The firm mission is to broker second chances for people in crisis specializing in youthful offenders in school and in courts. Appointed Chief Judge in Smyrna Municipal Court in 2016 to Present. Associate Judge in Marietta Municipal Court and Roswell Municipal Court.
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Judy Kim
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfJuvenile, Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Judy Kim has been practicing law for more than 20 years. She decided to pursue a career representing personal injury victims because she has seen firsthand the devastation that results from these accidents. She feels strongly that the victims deserve compensation and that the responsible parties must be held accountable for their negligence. To that end, she works closely with each client to make that they are taken care of when their health and well-being has been jeopardized. Call now to speak to Atlanta’s most trusted personal injury lawyer.
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Lisa A Johnson
Hiram, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfJuvenile, Business, Criminal and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
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Forrest Clinton Barbour
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationFayetteville, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, DUI and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
I am a 2008 graduate of Georgia State University’s College of Law. Prior to entering law school, I attended and graduated from Georgia Southern University, where I played offensive line for the Georgia Southern Eagles football team. I enjoy spending time with my wife (who is a Staff Attorney for Judge Fletcher Sams in Fayette County) and two children and watching the Georgia Southern Eagles and Atlanta Braves. I have taught Sunday School and served on Church Council at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City, Georgia. I am also currently the president of the Starr’s...
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Robert S. Horlick
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal and DUI
Georgia State University
Robert S. Horlick of the Horlick Law Firm is an aggressive and accomplished criminal defense attorney with over five years of trial and practice experience in all types of criminal cases.
From arrest to disposition and beyond, in Juvenile, State, and Superior Courts throughout the State of Georgia, Atlanta attorney Robert Horlick provides zealous and personalized representation to his clients in matters ranging from traffic offenses and DUIs, to all misdemeanors and felonies, including issues involving bond, probation, appeal, and Habeas Corpus proceedings.
Robert Horlick received his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2001, and graduated from the Georgia...
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Jana Evans
Dallas, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Divorce and Family
Emory University
I graduated from Emory Law with distinction in 1989. I have been practicing law for 32+ years. I practiced my first 11 years in large Atlanta firms handling employment discrimination cases. I have been practicing domestic law for 20+ years in my own practice. I am very experienced and I care about my clients and the results that I obtain for them.
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Patricia Ketch Buonodono
Acworth, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Juvenile, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University and Georgia State University College of Law
Welcome! I am back in private practice, with an office in Kennesaw, GA. I am taking family law and child welfare cases. I am also happy to do uncontested divorces for a flat rate.
I currently serve on the Children and the Courts Committee of the State Bar of Georgia. I also serve on the Statute Review Subcommittee for the Georgia Child Support Commission.
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Robert Speer
Woodstock, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Juvenile, Appeals, Criminal and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
Robert Speer, The Magic Lawyer®, was born in Atlanta GA, and has been a resident of Georgia all of his life. He has been a trial lawyer for almost 22 years. He handles cases in the areas of DUI/DWI, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Divorce, and Injury cases. His office is in Woodstock GA, but he also handles cases in Canton GA, Atlanta GA, Marietta GA, Cumming GA, Lawrenceviille GA, Decatur GA, Sandy Springs GA, Roswell GA, Alpharetta GA, and all over Georgia. Call (770) 517-0017 today for fantastic legal representation!
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Nyonnohweah Seekie
Macon, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer
Juvenile, Criminal, DUI and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Attorney Seekie is a compassionate and assertive attorney, whose office is located in Middle GA. She is the founding owner of The Seekie Law Firm, LLC.
Nyonnohweah has always had a heart for helping people and guiding individuals through difficult situations. Prior to her legal pursuits, Ms. Seekie worked with children of domestic violence abuse. Her compassion led to her work with AmeriCorp, the national service program which aims to improve lives and foster civic engagement by addressing critical community needs like increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, and fighting poverty. She went on to become a counselor working at...
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Greg Howard Bell
Warner Robins , GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Criminal Defense attorney with over a decade of experience.
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Rachel Kaufman
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(404) 615-7588
2300 HENDERSON MILL RD. NE, SUITE 300
ATLANTA, GA 30345
ATLANTA, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Juvenile, Criminal, DUI and Family
Emory University School of Law
Since starting Rachel Kaufman Law in June of 2015, Rachel has provided top-notch legal representation to hundreds of clients throughout the State of Georgia. In that short time, Rachel has gained a reputation for being a highly passionate and highly effective courtroom advocate. Amongst her colleagues, judges and courtroom personnel, Rachel is known for being a smart fighter, who can see through the tumbleweeds and intuitively zero-in on which strategic routes need to be taken to get to the best outcome possible. No matter the charge (DUI, Murder, Drug Offense, etc.), Rachel approaches each client’s situation with family-like loyalty and...
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Benjamin Von Schuch
Atlanta, GA Juvenile Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(678) 948-7811
2900 Paces Ferry Road
Building C, Suite 2000
Atlanta, GA 30339
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal, DUI and Medical Malpractice
Wake Forest University School of Law
Benjamin Von Schuch has a relentless passion to seek justice and help others gain a second chance at life. He fights to protect the rights of men, women and minors accused of misdemeanor and/or felony crimes in and around Atlanta, GA.
As a compassionate criminal defense attorney and owner of an Atlanta based law firm, Benjamin Von Schuch aims to give each of his clients the means to a solid defense so they can move on with their lives without the repercussion of a criminal record.
Benjamin Von Schuch has made it his priority and mission to help others through...
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Mr. Jeff D. Anderson
McDonough, GA Juvenile Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationJuvenile, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
I am a solo practitioner in Henry County, Georgia. I focus primarily on Criminal Defense Law, handling well over a thousand cases in State and Superior Courts throughout Georgia, including approximately 75 jury trials.