Taliaferro County Criminal Lawyers

Attorney James R. Coppage -
* Was Military Policeman in U.S. Army (enlisted) from 1981-1984.
*Attended Officer Candidate School, received commission in 1986.
*Served as Officer in Military Police Corps.
*Graduated Law School in 1991 (Mercer University).
*Transferred Branches to JAG in 1994.
*Retired from Georgia Army National Guard in 2008.
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= Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 1986.
= Juris Doctor's Degree in 1991.
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+ Representing injured clients since 1995.
+ Defending criminal clients since 1995.
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- Former Asst. DA & Solicitor-General, from 1991-1995.

What is zealous advocacy? I come from a family of attorneys and judges, so the study of law is something I grew up appreciating. I believe in defending the Constitution and zealously advocating for my clients. Sometimes clients misunderstand what zealous advocacy means. It does not mean we do anything the client wants. It means we apply the law to the facts of a case and advise based on our understanding of that application. The feelings a client has about his or her case add to the facts of the case, so they are always being considered. Difficult decisions may need...

U S Army Veteran, having served 4 years, first as a Military Police Officer (2Lt), then as Judge Advocate Trial Attorney (Captain). Graduated from Mercer University in Macon GA with an AB degree in 1968, from Mercer Law with a JD in 1970.

After honorable discharge from the military, returned to Savannah to practice law. From 1984-1993 was partner in the number one Plaintiffs' firm in Savannah. Since 1993 has been in private practice either solo or as Senior Partner, since 2012 as Phillips Carson & Phillips.

Served in the Georgia Legislature 1979-1984; Jaycee Man of the Year 1982; graduate of...

Brian is the supervising partner for HMT's criminal law practice. Brian has significant experience in all aspects of criminal law.

Brian is one of a handful of attorneys in the Nation to hold a Masters of Law (LLM) in Federal Criminal Practice and Procedure.

Brian has experience from every angle in the courtroom. A few of the positions he has held throughout his career include:

Judicial Law Clerk to Five Superior Court Judges (serving eight counties in Georgia)
Special Assistant United States Attorney
Senior Prosecutor for Parris Island and Marine Corps Eastern Recruiting Region
Deputy Director of Marine Corps Trial Counsel Assistance Program
Appellate Defense Attorney
Additionally, Brian...

Jack is a third generation Georgia lawyer. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond in 1992 and his Law Degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1995. In law school, he served on the editorial board of the Journal of International Comparative Law. He is a former representative of the Younger Lawyer's Division to the Savannah State Bar Association. He serves of the Savannah Mediation Center. Jack's practice concentration includes domestic relations, criminal law, and immigration. Jack has tried cases before judges and juries throughout Georgia, primarily...

George McCranie has gained fame throughout Georgia for his success as a DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney and as a two-time #1 Best-Selling Author. George works tirelessly to educate the public on DUI & Criminal Defense issues by answering on-line questions, by posting free reports, and creating and posting educational videos on his website. George has also designed an educational DUI “App” for smartphones which can be downloaded for free from his website: www.mccranielawfirm.com . The DUI app has extra features that can notify friends and family of an arrest and allow a person to contact a...

The Smith Williams Law Firm’s owner, Yolanda Smith-Williams, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina A&T State University in Political Science with a minor in English. She received her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. While in law school, Yolanda gained valuable legal work experience by working with a Circuit Court Judge. This was the start of her experience in working in the area of Family Law. She later received a highly sought after internship with the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office. In this position, Yolanda assisted in prosecuting individuals charged with felonies and...

Cortney M. Stuart's legal background began with the Superior Court of Athens, Georgia, where she interned while studying as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, from which she graduated with Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Political Science. She later graduated from the Florida Coastal School of Law, cum laude, receiving her Juris Doctor in May of 2011, subsequently sitting for the Georgia and Tennessee Bars in July of 2011, and being admitted to both in November of 2011. In 2012, she began her career as an associate at the Law Offices of Edwin Marger, LLC. Under Edwin Marger's...

Katie has spent her entire legal career advocating for her clients. She spent over 14 years as a public defender in Fulton County, representing individuals charged with felony crimes at the trial and appellate level. Most of her career at the public defender’s office was spent in the complex felony unit, representing people charged with the most serious crimes; murder, armed robbery, sex crimes and drug trafficking. More recently, Katie was a partner in a boutique law firm, trying cases and representing clients all over the Metro Atlanta area. Her many years in the courtroom have earned her a reputation...

Mr. Leonard is a Georgia DUI lawyer practicing in all of the courts in the peach state. He gets excellent results for his clients because he takes the time to learn about their individual DUI case and to stay on top of the ever changing DUI law. He has been NHTSA trained in DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, just like your arresting officer. In addition, he is a SFST Instructor. He is also a U.S. Department of Transportation certified operator of the Intoxilyzer 5000. He is a member of the National College for DUI...

Speaks clearly and can even be loud at times. Very honest and ethical. Always loyal to every client, hard worker and sometimes does pro bono work. Highly experienced and very knowledgeable with Georgia law. Senior Attorney practicing part time.

I began prosecuting felony cases as an Assistant District Attorney in Cherokee County, Georgia, right out of law school. After 10 years in Cherokee County I took over as the Senior Assistant District Attorney in Pickens County, where I prosecuted for 5 years. In 2013, I transitioned into private practice and now represent people who have been charged with committing a crime. After prosecuting for 15 years, I know first-hand that not everyone who has been arrested is guilty, and I work tirelessly to protect my client's rights in court.

Amanda Gaddis Speights represents clients in divorce or family law matters, criminal matters, appeals, and other civil litigation. In family law matters, Amanda has guided and counseled clients in settling uncontested divorces, fought for clients' rights in contested divorces and child custody or child support proceedings, and ensured that clients resolved their family disputes with the best resolution possible for their family given the situation. In addition to her work on family law cases, Amanda has represented clients arrested for various crimes, including DUI, felony and misdemeanor drug offenses, theft crimes, assault or battery charges. Amanda is very...

DUSTIN W. HIGHTOWER grew up in Carroll County, Georgia where he graduated from Central High School (“CHS”) in 2000. While attending CHS, Dusty lettered in football, wrestling, and baseball. During Dusty’s senior year he served as captain of CHS’s football team along with his cousin Brian Maxwell (now a mechanical engineer at Southwire), and fellow classmate Josh Hubbard. Dusty also received the honor of representing his class as Homecoming King and Mr. CHS his senior year. Upon graduating from CHS, Dusty attended the University of West Georgia (“UWG”) where he graduated cum laude. During...

I am focused on serving my clients legal needs with holistic approaches to their legal issues.

representation of persons injured by the negligence of others, in auto accidents, medical negligence,
nursing home neglect and abuse, and all other areas where carelessness leads to serious injury to
innocent persons throughout Georgia for over 40 years,

Se habla español. Martindale Hubbell Peer-Reviewed - Highest possible rating AV-Preeminent 1997- 2022 Celebrating 40 Years of Service B.S. Political Science, Georgia Southern University, 1979 J.D. Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, 1982 Taggart & Drake, Associate 1982-1983 Taggart Mixson Granoff & Chestnut, Partner 1983 Jones Boykin & Associates, Associate 1983 -1989 Herndon Chestnut Rosenblum & Ashby. Partner 1989 -1991 Chestnut & Ashby, Partner 1992-1995 Herbert Chestnut & Associates, Senior & Managing Partner 1995-present. At Herbert Chestnut & Associates, we have a combined 78 years of experience in helping clients successfully navigate through the complex legal process. We primarily assist injured workers from the State of Georgia, longshoremen,...

Kurtis opened his firm in January of 2021, since then he has represented hundreds of clients in a range of matters from Domestic Violence, to DUI, to Complex Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes and Violent Offenses. Kurtis is an experienced trial attorney with a fighter's spirit and an impressive understanding of the law. Kurtis began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney, where he was initially assigned to the third busiest courtroom in the state of Georgia. In that caseload Kurtis prosecuted well over a thousand cases, primarily comprised of Domestic Violence and DUI cases. Kurtis rose through the ranks...

A graduate of the Emory University School of Law and a member of the Georgia Bar since 1989, Attorney Michael Vereen has devoted his career to helping his clients clear their names. Dealing mainly with criminal, DUI, and bankruptcy cases, Michael Vereen possesses more than two decades of knowledge and experience practicing law in the Cobb and Cherokee county areas. Upon passing the bar exam, Michael Vereen opened his own single-attorney practice. He consults with clients on all types of cases, ranging from speeding tickets, car accidents, personal injury, DUI, and bankruptcy. Michael Vereen deeply understands the stress...

Dove Law Firm, LLC is a full service law firm proudly serving Irwin, Ben Hill, Tift, Turner, Coffee, Colquitt and surrounding counties.