Rocky Face Family Lawyers

Jephonne (pronounced like Stephanie, but with a “J”) Roy grew up as a military brat. She is of Hawaiian and African American descent. She graduated high school early and joined the Armed Services herself where she served for 8 years. Following her honorable discharge, Jephonne ventured into corporate America. After being laid off in 2009, she intuitively knew that God was telling her that the time had come for her to pursue her dreams. With great fear and all the anxiety, one could imagine, she began the journey of obtaining her undergraduate degree and preparing to...

Heather Johnston is an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp, LLC. Born and raised in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Ms. Johnston left the mountains and moved to Atlanta to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology. There, she served on the Undergraduate Judiciary Cabinet, interned on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. for a Georgia Congressman, and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Public Policy. In 2023, Ms. Johnston received her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University's College of Law with highest distinctions in the Public Service and Pro Bono program. In addition, Ms. Johnston served as president of the Family Law Society,...

Michael has over twenty five years of trial experience serving Carroll County and the West Georgia area. Michael proudly calls himself a consumer lawyer. He frequently represents consumers in auto fraud and lemon car claims and personal injury claims. Michael has spent the last ten years as a Special Assistant Attorney General representing the interests of the State and the County in protecting children in deprivation cases. He spent the previous 11 years as Carroll County Public Defender. Michael has personally tried hundreds of cases before the State and Federal Courts of Georgia. He has also done pro bono legal...

Jesse Kent made his debut in the legal field in 2002 as an intern with the Baldwin County District Attorney’s office. At the time he was assisting other interns with the prosecution of several criminal cases, including one particular case that captured his attention. A local resident had been charged with murder. He was leaving a bar when he and his family were confronted by an assailant. The criminal case was clear, but gave Mr. Kent pause. “I remember thinking that [the defendant] could be anyone, even me. And I wouldn't want to be prosecuted for standing up...

At Pepitone Family Law, we focus on utilizing the legal process to help our clients reach their next beautiful stage in life. We are dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you understand what actions we can take on your behalf. We will always be candid and honest with you, arming you with the information you need to make the best decisions for you and your family. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered, but never pressured, to make...