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James Houston Washburn
Lawrenceville, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 10 years of experience
(770) 766-8966
4799 Sugarloaf Parkway
Building J, Suite B
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Attorney James Houston Washburn is a third-generation lawyer in his family. Both of his parents practiced law in Gwinnett County. He earned a B.S. in Public and International Affairs from the University of Georgia and obtained his J.D. from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.
He is licensed to handle cases in the State of Georgia, United States of America’s Northern District of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Supreme Court. He is a member of the Gwinnett Bar Association, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL), the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD0, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association...
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Brian Cathey
Athens, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law
I graduated summa cum laude, the highest academic distinction, from Georgia State University College of Law. While at Georgia State, I was a member of the Student Trial Lawyers Association and the Georgia State Law Review.
Upon graduation, I was named to the Order of the Coif (for exceptional academic performance) and to the Order of Barristers (for exceptional oral advocacy), making me one of only four Georgia State Law students to ever receive both honors.
My practice has focused primarily on medical malpractice and wrongful death, and I am admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia,...
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Stephanie K. Housefield
Atlanta, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Georgia State University College of Law
The stress and anxiety of being arrested or accused of a crime can be overwhelming. I have dedicated my practice to helping people navigate through the complex and ever-changing criminal justice process and am passionate about helping you make the best of your future by fighting tirelessly on your behalf. I am available 24/7 and will happily answer any questions you may have—contact my office today for a free consultation.
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Joseph E Lariscy III
Athens, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
At The Lariscy Law Firm, we are experienced advocates who use the legal system to protect our clients' rights. We help victims of car accidents and truck accidents to obtain the compensation and medical care they deserve. We defend people accused of DUI/drunk driving, underage drinking, other alcohol-related crimes, and other misdemeanors and felonies. We are determined to pursue a positive outcome in every case.
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John Arnold Steakley
Lawrenceville, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Tennessee College of Law
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Richard S. Lawson
Atlanta, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Emory University School of Law and Wayne State University Law School
Atlanta DUI Attorney Richard S. Lawson has dedicated his professional career to protecting the rights, freedoms, and futures of individuals charged with driving under the influence (DUI). With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Lawson is capable of handling the full range of DUI charges, including challenging allegations involving multiple DUIs, felony DUIs, and underage DUIs. His insight as a former DUI prosecutor allows him to understand the “other side,” and has proven to be a driving force behind his ability to resolve nearly 5,000 DUI cases. If you or your loved one is charged with a DUI in Atlanta...
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Judy Kim
Atlanta, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets 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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Tyler Moore
Lawrenceville, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
The University of Georgia School of Law
I am proud to fight for clients in Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta in the areas of criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury, contracts, and wills. My practice is based around the idea that a "one size fits all" style does NOT apply to legal representation. I understand that your wants and needs are likely different than another client’s, and I make sure to cater your representation around those goals. My firm makes sure you are heard both in and out of the courtroom. I understand that legal battles are extremely stressful. From our office in...
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Cassie N. Hartpence
Savannah, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
I am a Georgia Southern Undergraduate and John Marshall Law School Graduate. My expertise is in traffic, DUI, criminal and juvenile delinquency work. I travel all over Chatham and the surrounding counties, all the way down to Glynn. I believe everyone is entitled to a lawyer and I am dedicated to helping in all things criminal.
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G. Kennedy McLeod Jr.
Alpharetta, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Woodrow Willson College of Law and Woodrow Willson College of Law
A native of Alabama and graduate of the University of South Alabama and the Woodrow Wilson College of Law I am an active member of the State Bar of Georgia for over 40 years. My trial experience of 40 years in the State and Federal courts of Georgia concentrated in Family, Personal Injury and Criminal law. Further training around the world and experience in the areas of Aviation and Maritime law have extended my qualifications.
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Austin Burke Nelson
Marietta, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
I have been a criminal defense attorney and representing clients from arrest to trial for more than 6 years. I graduated from Auburn University with a major in journalism and minor in English and obtained my law degree from the University of Colorado. My prior career was a journalist and newspaper reporter, reporting on hard news, crime, and politics. I seek to tell my client's story to advocate their position, whether this is arguing before a judge or to a jury. Clients can expect an attorney who is committed and compassionate, and who believes in the rights guaranteed to all...
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Markeith Wilson
Lawrenceville, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
Georgia State University College of Law
Markeith Wilson completed his law studies at Georgia State University. Prior to law school, Attorney Wilson served our country as an officer in the United States Air Force. He primarily focuses his cases on criminal law, juvenile law (including DUI/traffic cases) and family law (from divorce to child support/custody). As a passionate advocate, he constantly stays up-to-date on the latest in legal strategies and cutting-edge solutions for his clients. Attorney Wilson is also dedicated to his family, church, fraternity, and community. He regularly advocates for veterans, children, the indigent, and those less fortunate in our society.
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Matthew Clinton Hines
Austell, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(770) 941-0913
5000 Austell Powder Springs Road
Suite 138
Austell, GA 30106
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law
Attorney Matthew C. Hines graduated from Georgia State School of Law in 2004, where he also received a Masters in Business Administration. Mr. Hines gained experienced working for many established firms throughout Georgia, but also working directly with Judges and the Public Defender’s Office. Since beginning his legal career, Mr. Hines has successfully represented individuals, families, small and large companies and Governments by representing each in various legal areas. His experience spans many areas of law, including civil litigation, business litigation, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, real estate, probate law and many other...
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Ryan B. Schwartz
Dunwoody, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Attorney Ryan Schwartz handles criminal defense and personal injury cases for clients throughout the Atlanta metro area and beyond. He offers personalized client services tailored to a client’s unique goals and works diligently to get to the heart of ever matter, uncovering all the facts and details to build a stronger case. In this way, he puts his passion and life-long dreams of being a lawyer to good use in ensuring that every client to Schwartz Trial Law is well taken care of from the start of their case through its conclusion, no matter how complex their matter may be....
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Elena Quinde
Lawrenceville, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Georgia State University College of Law
Attorney Elena Quinde is a founding partner of Chambers, Hill & Quinde. After practicing family law and criminal defense in Gwinnett County for several years, she recognized a need in the area for a boutique law firm which ultimately culminated in the birth of Chambers, Hill & Quinde. Attorney Quinde has experience prosecuting and defending a variety of crimes. She also brings to the table her invaluable experience of having handled many family law cases. In her time away from the office and courtroom, Attorney Quinde is the mother to a precocious little girl. ...
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Sherry Lankford
Lawrenceville, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
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E. Logan Butler
Cumming, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Georgia State University College of Law
Logan Butler is a founding partner of the firm Patterson Moore Butler, LLC. Mr. Butler’s practice focuses primarily on criminal defense, employment law and a highly specialized local government practice assisting Sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies with their legal needs. He has extensive experience defending all major felonies, drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, family violence, juvenile offenses and all other misdemeanor and felony offenses. Mr. Butler has previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit (Barrow, Jackson and Banks counties) and the Bell-Forsyth Judicial Circuit (Forsyth County). As a prosecutor, Mr. Butler...
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Theo Sereebutra
Dallas, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Emory University School of Law
Are you searching for a Marietta criminal defense attorney? You have come to the right place. At Henrickson & Sereebutra law office, you can rest assured in the representation you can receive, because the team at the firm is competent, dedicated, and ready to take on your case and fight for your rights. The team at the office has dealt with a wide array of crimes, and they are prepared to offer you their dedicated assistance at this time. If you are dealing with indictments of drug crimes or DUI, you can receive the help you’ve been searching for when...
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Jerry Lee
Cleveland, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business and Divorce
Woodrow Wilson Col.of Law and Harvard Law School
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David Crawford
Cumming, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
David S. Crawford, Esq. is on a mission – always seeking justice for his clients. Since 2001, we have focused on litigation and jury trials.
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Jessica Hall
Alpharetta, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Jessica graduated from law school and passed the bar in 2010 and served as the staff attorney for the State Court Judges of Cherokee County until she opened up her own practice in Canton, Georgia in 2012. Jessica was an active law student, serving as a student bar representative, Moot Court Board member, and President as well as national competitor, her passion for the law and helping others shown in all that she did. As a practitioner, her passion for helping individuals and families remains and behind all of her work is her genuine concern for...
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David McLeod
Gainesville, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University
McLeod Law Firm, P.C. provides quality legal representation for its clients across North Georgia. Our lawyers provide legal services for the following types of cases: personal injury, divorce, family law, criminal law, and business law. We pledge to always keep our clients fully informed, to work efficiently, and to promptly respond to our clients' needs. We continually update our practice to incorporate the most appropriate communication, technological, and legal advances in an effort to better serve our clients. We are located in historical downtown Gainesville, Georgia.
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Marjorie M. Musgrave
Canton, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
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Adam Christopher Cathey
Ringgold, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
My name is Adam Cathey. I have practiced law since 2006, when I began my legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit. In 2009, I opened my private law practice in Ringgold, Georgia. Since then, I have assisted clients in all types of legal matters including criminal matters, divorce and custody actions, and administrative proceedings.
I am a lifelong Georgian, having been born in Atlanta, and growing up in the north metro suburbs. I attended John McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. I enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduating high school, serving...
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Horace Kimbrell Sawyer III
Ringgold, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
Juris Doctor Walter F. George School of Law,
Mercer University, Macon, GA. 1989
Experienced prosecution of municipal and county ordinances local government procedures.
Enjoy Traffic defense throughout the state but generally not inside the perimeter of ATL.
Defense of claims.
Debt collection defense and assistance.
No bankruptcy.
Significant victories achieved for clients in plaintiff aviation accidents and related cases, wrongful death.
Victories no less important in daily traffic defense, debt defense and help where I am able throughout the state.
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Jeremy C. Penland
Ringgold, GA Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
Liberty University School of Law
Mr. Jeremy C. Penland is a life-long resident of north Georgia, growing up in Walker and Catoosa counties. After graduating Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School, Mr. Penland enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he spent four years on active duty service. After being honorably discharged, Mr. Penland attended college in southern California, and received a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
Mr. Penland worked in the banking and finance industry for several years until the complication of the financial markets, at which time he elected to pursue his desire to practice law.
Mr. Penland attended Liberty University School of Law on full scholarship...
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James Walter Moffitt
Rossville, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
A northwest Georgia lawyer, Walt Moffitt is a veteran litigation attorney located in Georgia's NW corner. The attorney northwest Georgia is an expert in Georgia DWI-DUI laws with a high win rate on first offence DUI cases.
J. Walter Moffitt has over 27 years of law practice in a 5 county area of Northwest GA, being a best:
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Christine Scartz
Lawrenceville, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
The University of Georgia School of Law
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Lawrence Lewis
Lawrenceville, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Cornell University
Practice Areas: Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice and Civil Litigation.
Admitted: 2002, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia; 1998, Georgia; 1995, Pennsylvania
Law School: Cornell University Law School, J.D., 1995
Graduate School: New York University, M.A., Philosophy, 1993
Undergrad: Pace University, B.A., Psychology, B.B.A., Marketing, 1989
Member: State Bar of Georgia; Pennsylvania Bar Association; Gwinnett County Bar Association; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Biography: Regional Representative, Black Law Students Association, 1993-1995. Former Member: Philadephia, Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office, 1995-1998; Fulton County District Attorney's Office, 1998-2000. Graduated Commandant's List from Field Artillery Basic Course, 1992.
Military: Second Lieutenant, New Jersey Army National Guard,...
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Leon Hicks
Jonesboro, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Atlanta Law School
Leon Hicks is a local criminal defense attorney in Clayton County and Metro Atlanta representing those charged with DUI, sex crimes, and drugs charges. If you have been arrested, charged with a crime, or need to file a petition in court, please call the Law Office of Leon Hicks at (770) 471-5001 to schedule an appointment.
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Coleman Sylvan
Atlanta, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
SMU Dedman School of Law
As the founder of The Sylvan Firm, LLC, Atlanta criminal attorney Coleman Sylvan represents people who are accused of criminal offenses. He has been practicing as an attorney for ten years, and been licensed to practice in multiple jurisdictions. Before the establishment of his current solo practice, Attorney Sylvan spent time as a prosecutor and partner at another firm. Mr. Sylvan received his undergraduate degree from Furman University and his Juris Doctor from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Contact his firm for a no-cost case evaluation.
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Marguerite Belline
Avondale Estates, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Immigration
Georgia State University College of Law
Do you or someone you know have a case that has been denied by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), or before the immigration court? We take pride in giving our clients an honest assessment and of their immigration case including a case strategy and the likelihood of success. The Belline Law Firm, LLC handles immigration applications, deportation defense, and family & criminal matters surrounding immigration.
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Ashley Trinh
lawrenceville, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Animal, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Emory University
Former Assistant Solicitor General in both DeKalb and Gwinnett county. Conducted hundreds of bench and jury trials. Traffic tickets, Family Violence Battery and Assault, DUIs, Driving While Licensed Suspended, Driving Without a License, CDL drivers, Reckless Driving, Racing, Under 21 drivers, and more.
Call me for a free consultation. Let me put my knowledge to work for you!
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Dwayne Charles Singleton
Griffin, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
.D., Mercer University, Walter F. Georgia School of Law, 2002 B.A, Psychology, State University of West Georgia, 1998 Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Social Security Disability, Family Law (Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoptions), Criminal Defense (DUI, Traffic Tickets, Felonies, Misdemeanors) On August 30, 1974, Dwayne Singleton was born in a small town east of Atlanta. Shortly thereafter, his father bought a small farm in Oxford, Georgia where Dwayne spent the rest of his childhood. It was on this small farm where he learned the values of hard work and the benefits of doing things right the...
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Allen Bodiford
Stockbridge, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 38 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Woodrow Wilson Col.of Law
Allen Bodiford has practiced as a trial attorney for over 25 years, and has tried a wide variety of civil and criminal cases. Since 1987, Allen has had the pleasure and honor of representing clients in hundreds of bench trials and more than 25 jury trials, in cases of divorce and domestic relations, wrongful death, automobile accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, products liability, and medical malpractice, along with felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Allen brings his years of litigation experience to bear in evaluating, preparing, and trying cases, as well as, settling cases when appropriate. Allen has obtained favorable...
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Kenneth D. Teal
LaGrange, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Emory University School of Law
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Johnny Ramirez Castaneda
Jonesboro, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)
Johnny Ramirez Castaneda has been practicing law in the areas of criminal law and family law since 1999. Mr. Castaneda has handled thousands of cases.
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Cindy Spindler Manning
Peachtree City, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Boston University
Cindy Manning is a founder and owner of Manning Peace, LLC, a group of experienced attorneys and staff serving legal needs of individuals and businesses facing the challenges of criminal charges and criminal appeals.
Cindy represents individuals charged with all state level crimes, including traffic offenses. Cindy is a former prosecutor and uses this experience to help her clients navigate the criminal justice system. The criminal defense team at Manning Peace, LLC gives clients personalized and detail driven attention on their cases to work on the best resolution for the client. Cindy is a long term member of...
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Randy Ebersbach
Newnan, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
Randy J. Ebersbach has focused on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases for over 30 years. His careful, thorough legal representation has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts throughout Georgia and the southeastern United States, including a $7.25 million verdict with firm partner Brian Lewis in Coweta County, which is believed to be the largest injury (non-wrongful death) verdict in Coweta County history.
Community is important to Randy and he volunteers his time and resources to our local organizations including The Boy Scouts of America Flint River Council, Habitat for Humanity, CASA, and other local non-profit organizations supported...
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Keith Higgins
Brunswick, GA Criminal Defense Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Keith has been a lawyer for more than 30 years. Previously, he was a prosecuting attorney in the District Attorney's Office for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit. He has valuable knowledge about police procedures, and he is uniquely qualified to know how a prosecutor will evaluate a criminal case and when a prosecutor may not be willing to go to trial. He is an experienced trial lawyer and negotiator. He can either negotiate an acceptable outcome or go to trial when an acceptable agreement can not be reached.