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Sanjoy Kumar Guha
DURGAPUR, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 21 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
I am practicing since 2003 as an Advocate/Lawyer in various field in civil and criminal law and also special statute law .
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Lauren Deal
Macon, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 18 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, 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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Gregory L Bushway
Macon, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
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Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay
Fayetteville, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 15 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay is a trial lawyer, mediator, and part-time Judge. These various experiences allow keen insight into the different cases handled. Our Firm is experienced in criminal law, family law suits, and auto accident cases. Our team is ready and willing to go to trial when we need to, however, we are skilled negotiators for the clients who prefer a less adversarial route.
We are not afraid to fight, but we always fight fair...and we fight to win!
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Jody L. Sellers
Griffin, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce 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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Janice Fabiana Alfred
Mcdonough, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
New York Law School
Ms. Alfred obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College located in Clinton, NY in 1998. After taking two years off to work at a large law firm in New York City, she enrolled at the New York Law School in 2000. In 2002, Ms. Alfred became an editor of the New York Law School Journal of Human Rights and published a note titled "Denial of the American Dream: The Plight of Undocumented High School Students Within the U.S. Educational System" and an article titled "The 4th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women: Gender Discrimination...
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Tyler Carey
Covington, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 8 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Emory University School of Law
Tyler Carey grew up in Athens, Ohio and moved to Augusta, Georgia for college where he attended and graduated from Augusta University. During his undergraduate studies, Tyler was a member of the Student Conduct Board, as well as awarded the Who’s Who Among American College Students from Universities. After Augusta University, Tyler moved to Loganville to attend Emory University’s School of Law.
During Tyler's first year of law school, he interned for Bryan Frost which sparked his desire to help those overwhelmed by the legal system.
During his time at Emory, Tyler helped write am amicus curie brief to the United States...
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Chinwe N. Foster
Stockbridge, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Howard University School of Law
The Foster Law Firm is one of the premier law firms in the metro Atlanta area. We specialize in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense.
We have earned a reputation for providing high quality and effective legal representation in the metro Atlanta area. We earned this by providing our clients with the highest standards of diligence, knowledge, professionalism, and by relentlessly protecting our client’s rights.
We stand out from other law firms and attorneys in Atlanta, because we care about our clients as people. Our extensive courtroom experience gives our clients an advantage when walking into a courtroom. Our client’s...
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David Ballard
Fayetteville, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
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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Homer P Jordan IV
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Attorney
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Legal Solutions for a Brighter Tomorrow! We can assist you with your divorce, custody, and child support Needs. Call for a free consultation.
Homer's practice focuses exclusively on family law, including adoption, child support, child custody, divorce and separation. He serves clients in Cobb, Fulton and Paulding counties, as well as the surrounding areas.
Homer is originally from Orlando, Florida. Before earning his J.D. from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, Homer received an MBA from Stetson University and three Bachelor's Degrees in Finance, General Business Administration and Organizational Communication from the University of Central Florida. When Homer...
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Michael E. Manely
Columbus, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Appeals, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University College of Law and Georgia State University College of Law
Michael is the only all family law attorney to win unanimous decisions before both The Supreme Court of Georgia and The Supreme Court of Georgia. In addition, Michael has won before The Supreme Court of Costa Rica. He is admitted to practice in all Georgia courts and federal courts in the Northern and Middle District of Georgia, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. With over 25 years of experience, he has successfully represented thousands of family members in state, federal and international family law cases including divorce, custody, parental kidnapping, paternity, legitimation,...
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Larry Howard Tatum
Snellville, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 30 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, 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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David Edward Boyle
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Emory University School of Law
Solving your legal problems without judgment. I help people obtain favorable results through some of the most difficult times of their lives.
I have been representing persons accused or suspected of criminal wrongdoing since 2010. I have been featured in television news stories with Randy Travis’ Fox 5 Atlanta I-Team Investigations, and CBS-46 investigations into the Walton County Sheriff’s Department corruption and drug investigations. I am a guest lecturer for the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Gwinnett County Bar Association.
I have spent 22 years in the courtroom both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. ...
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Mary A Montgomery
Fayetteville, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Nova Southeastern University
Our moto here at the firm is “Choose Experience, Get Resolution”. Since 1988, Mary Stearns-Montgomery has had tremendous success and a stellar reputation as a family law attorney. The practice began to grow almost immediately and now encompasses 4 office locations all over the Atlanta metro area. The main office in Marietta provides a comfortable and safe place for the firms client’s and their opponents to come together to work on a resolution. In 2010, Mary added Ryan Proctor as a partner. Then in 2013, Ryan moved his main office to the Buckhead location. ...
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Saralyn Stephanie Stewart
Monroe, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
The Stewart Law Office offers Experienced, Dedicated, and Caring Representation on all family law and divorce matters. Serving Walton, Newton, Oconee, Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Gwinnett, Morgan, Greene and Rockdale counties.
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Cheryl Gracey
Thomson, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
One the rare attorneys with DUAL Bar membership, Georgia and South Carolina, Cheryl was trained by one of Georgia's legends in GA Legal Practice, Buddy Dallas. Born in Lincoln County, educated at the University of Georgia, and practicing law on the I-20 corridor east of Lake Oconee.
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Mr. Jeff D. Anderson
McDonough, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI 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.
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Danny Coleman
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(770) 609-1247
659 Auburn Avenue Northeast
Suite 117
Atlanta, GA 30312
Domestic Violence, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
Bar Admissions - State Bar of Georgia - State Court of Georgia - Federal U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia - Federal U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia Areas of Practice - Divorce and Family Law - Bankruptcy: Personal and Business - Business Law - Immigration
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Chelsea Wilkerson
East Point, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
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Douglas Warren Auld
Snellville, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 38 years of experience
3274 Stone Mountain Hwy
Snellville, GA 30078
Domestic Violence, Business, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University
Warren has practiced law with his firm, D. Warren Auld, P.C., Attorney at Law from 1987 to the present. The firm’s office is located in Gwinnett County in Snellville, Georgia.
For three decades Warren has engaged in a general practice encompassing domestic, criminal, business representation and civil litigation. He has accepted appointments and served as a Guardian ad Litem in Juvenile and Superior Court. He has served as Special Master for the Georgia Supreme Court and has been voted the "Best Lawyer to Get you Out of Trouble" in Gwinnett County.
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Charles Christopher Flinn
Decatur, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Mercer Univ-W.George L.S
I have been specializing in criminal law for 20 years, the first 7 years as a prosecutor. For the last 13 years, I have been defending individuals charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors and traffic offenses to serious violent felonies.
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Dinah Lynn Rainey
Peachtree City, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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John Schneider
Monroe, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 9 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
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Sarah Dobbins
Monroe, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
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Jin Whitehead
Fayetteville, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Tulsa College of Law
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Ellaretha Coleman
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Insurance Claims
Howard University School of Law
Ellaretha Coleman is an accomplished litigation attorney with experience defending the rights and best interests of individuals throughout the Atlanta-metropolitan area, as well as the state of Florida.
Ms. Coleman has substantial experience in the areas of Family Law, Divorce Law, and Custody.
Ms. Coleman has been widely applauded by both clients and peers for her written and oral advocacy skills, but it is her genuine and personable approach towards client relationships which has most distinguished her. A talented and business-savvy entrepreneur, Ms. Coleman continues to diversify her practice to ensure the fulfillment of every client's needs. Ms. Coleman...
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Larry Kohn
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Georgia State University College of Law
Best Lawyers in America for DUI Defense, 2018 and 2019. Super Lawyers Top-Rated DUI, Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney. Emory Undergraduate Degree, and Georgia State Law School Juris Doctor degree, high honors, in 1998. Extensive experience with the top DUI lawyer in America, Bubba Head. If arrested for DUI in Georgia, our Atlanta DUI lawyers can assist you. Regular seminar speaker on DUI-DWI. NHTSA DUI standardized field sobriety test instructor. Trained on GA DUI test machine, Intoxilyzer 9000. Legal book author on DUI law and probable cause to arrest for DUI. Partner and DUI attorney Cory Yager is an...
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William C. Head
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
UGA,1973, with honors. UGA School of Law, 1976. Georgia DUI legal book co-author & DUI defense litigation practice, best attorney ratings. Top lawyer ratings with Martindale-Best Lawyers-Super Lawyers-Best Law Firms in America.
Chaired or co-chaired over 40 legal seminars for ICLE-GA beginning in 1978
In 1991, wrote 101 Ways to Avoid a Drunk Driving Conviction with co-author Reese I. Joye, Jr.
Started the annual 2-day seminar, Defense of Drinking Drivers handled by ICLE-GA
Speaker at the 1992 ATLA DC convention & the 1993 ATLA national convention
Sponsored the first NHTSA training seminar for criminal defense lawyers in Atlanta GA in July 1994....
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Morris "Mo" Hugh Wiltshire Jr.
Watkinsville, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Nursing Home
The University of Georgia School of Law
As a former felony prosecutor and a former DUI prosecutor in practice for over 20 years Mo Wiltshire has seen every type of criminal case in the court system. His prosecution insider background, along with having tried several hundred jury trials, establishes that Mo Wiltshire possesses a breadth and depth of experience that is very difficult to find elsewhere. Experience is vital but of equal importance is skill and ability in the courtroom. Mo Wiltshire has been formally recognized by numerous national organizations for outstanding achievement and overall excellence as a trial attorney and advocate for his clients....
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Mr. Samuel E. Thomas
Athens, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
A life-long resident of Athens, Georgia, Samuel E. Thomas is a 2010 graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.A. in Political Science. He is also a 2012 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa. He was admitted into the practice of law in June of 2013. Samuel E. Thomas is a fourth-generation small business owner in the Athens, Georgia area. He is admitted to all State and Superior Courts throughout the state of Georgia, the Court of Appeals of Georgia, and the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Samuel E. Thomas is the current Chair of...
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Tony A. Taylor
Lawrenceville, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 38 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Atlanta Law School
Attorney Tony A. Taylor is a founding partner at Daniels & Taylor, P.C. where he practices in family law with a focus on divorce and custody law. He leads a team of several other attorneys and mentors each attorney twice a month
behind the scenes to discuss each and every client of the firm. While you may not see Tony on your billing statement, you are getting the benefit of his decades of experience, no matter which of the firm's attorneys leads your case.
Over the years, Tony has taught numerous classes and seminars on a variety of legal topics, including...
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Trinity Marie Hundredmark
Duluth, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 20 years of experience
(770) 822-0900
One Sugarloaf Centre Suite 4000
1960 Satellite Boulevard
Duluth, GA 30097
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
The University of Georgia School of Law and Stetson University
Trinity Hundredmark heads the domestic relations division for Andersen, Tate, & Carr, P.C., while also working within the criminal practice division. She is considered a leader in the southeast in both family and criminal law related matters, and can often be seen in the news media, offering her legal insight on cases in the National spotlight.
Trinity leaves no room for error in her criminal law practice, ensuring the best possible outcome for her clients. She has attained certifications in Georgia for both DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, and is considered by her peers to be a true trial...
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Joshua Schiffer
Roswell, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Georgia State University College of Law
"We Won!!" was not something Josh heard a lot as a kid.
Never the sportiest fella, East Cobb, Georgia didn't inspire him to a sportsball career despite his innate athletic ability. Graduating from The Walker School Josh went North, to Clark University, MA (Hippies and folks from New York, and SO MANY international people!). Chasing young love back to Georgia, Josh graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 2002 without any honors. He was on Mock Trial and did Moot Court, though. And was fun.
Josh clerked in Cobb Superior Court (A. Grubbs), closed...
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Cory Yager
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Immigration
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Graduated second in his class at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School while working full time as a police officer. Highly effective in litigation and trials. Handled over 1500 criminal cases, felony or misdemeanor. Criminal cases involving alcohol or drugs are 85% of all criminal cases, with personal injury for the remainder. Martindale-Hubbell "av" and Preeminent Rated for several years. Super Lawyers-9 years, as Rising Star or Super Lawyer.
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E. Jay Abt
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Emory University School of Law
E. Jay Abt is a trial-oriented criminal defense attorney who understands that his clients are facing one of the most challenging moments of their life. Mr. Abt defends those who are facing serious charges with skilled and aggressive defense tactics. After studying Japanese history at Emory University, E. Jay Abt graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 1992. He then continued his education at Emory Law School and graduated in 1995. In 2000, Mr. Abt Founded Abt Law Firm, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia on the principle that all who face criminal charges deserve a fighting chance in court. For the...
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David S West
Marietta, GA Domestic Violence Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Georgia State University College of Law
With more than 20 years experience as one of metro Atlanta's premier criminal defense lawyers, David S. West has been recognized throughout Georgia and the southeast for his success defending difficult and high-profile criminal cases. Awarded America's coveted Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America award in 2013 and featured on CNN, FoxNews, 48 Hours and numerous other media outlets, Mr. West is now widely recognized as a leading criminal defense lawyer in his field. Mr. West is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, as well as the National Organization for the Reform of...
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Brandon Alexander Thomas
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Emory University
Mr. Thomas is an experienced Criminal Defense attorney that handles serious cases involving Drugs, Assault & Battery, Firearms, Fraud, White Collar Crime, Violence, and Sex Crimes.
Mr. Thomas received his law degree from Emory University School of Law. He also received his bachelors degree, cum laude, in political science from the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY).
Mr. Thomas is a former Assistant Federal Defender for the Middle District of Alabama (Montgomery). As a federal defender, Mr. Thomas handled serious felony cases ranging from white collar crime to drug and firearm cases where defendants were facing life sentences. Prior to...
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Cawanna Anise McMichael
Carrollton, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
Cawanna Anise McMichael “CAM” is a competent and experienced trial attorney in the West Georgia Area who has defended well over 1000 felony and misdemeanor cases in Superior, State, and Magistrate Courts throughout the State of Georgia.She has built a reputation as an attorney who works tirelessly to achieve the best possible results for her clients and keeps them engaged as she strategically maneuvers their case. CAM believes in transparent representation, she listens to her clients and involves them in every stage of litigation.
CAM was born and raised in Carrollton, Georgia. She is a proud Alumni of Central-Carroll High School,...
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Peter Alex Rivner
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Georgia State University College of Law
Peter Rivner is a non-equity partner with Caldwell, Carlson, Elliott & DeLoach focusing on family law, divorce, and domestic relations litigation. He has been practicing law for over 10 years, the majority of which has been with the firm. Peter has considerable experience guiding clients through the challenging and often emotional issues that frequently arise in divorce and domestic relations litigation.
Peter has represented a wide variety of clients, including athletes, entertainers, business owners, real estate developers, executives, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals. He has handled hundreds of cases involving divorce, child custody and support, family violence, and other issues. Peter’s...
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V. Joy Edwards
Atlanta, GA Domestic Violence Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Domestic Violence, 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...