Columbia County Domestic Violence Lawyers

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.

Savannah Steele is a native of Central Florida, growing up in the Space Coast. While in High School, Savannah began volunteering for the State Attorney’s Office in the 18th Judicial Circuit through their Prosecution Alternative for Youth Program where she was able to advocate for other teens in a juvenile diversion program. She has been dedicated to the practice of law ever since. She is a graduate of the Florida State University where she received a B.A. in Communications and a B.A. in Psychology. At Florida State, Savannah was well known and distinguished in her dedication to giving back to...

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,...

The Founder and Managing Owner of The Law Offices of Precious Felder, LLC is an Atlanta native who founded Precious Felder, LLC to provide effective, high-quality legal counsel that would achieve the unique objectives of each individual type of client. Clients often want close contact with their lawyer. Precious prides herself on being an attentive listener and providing consistent communication to her clients. She works closely with her clients in developing practical solutions to ensure the best possible outcome for their case. Precious received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia State University and her Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from Atlanta’s...

Ashley Heredia has practiced law for over thirteen years. Prior to practicing family law, Ashley worked as a judicial staff attorney for the Superior Court of Cobb County. Ashley has also worked for some of Atlanta's most prestigious family law firms during her career, and was Partner at Hedgepeth, Heredia & Rieder. In 2017, Ashley opened her first law practice, Sawyer Family Law, in Roswell, Georgia. Ashley managed this successful practice until opening Heredia & Lennon Family Law. Ashley is a tireless advocate for her clients. You can count on Ashley to be thorough, hardworking, and dedicated to your case....

I am a versatile family law attorney attorney who is skilled in bringing resolution to complex and simple family law matters. I combine my education and professional experience with personal experience to guide clients with strategic legal advice, compassionate support and solution-focused advocacy. As a family law attorney and former social worker, I am experienced in helping clients with domestic, family law and divorce issues including paternity, legitimation, child custody modification, child support modification, grandparent visitation, enforcement of court orders, family violence and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. I also act as a Guardian ad Litem in contested custody cases and...

I am a pure criminal defense attorney and I take great pride in that fact. Even before law school, my goal was to become one of the best criminal defense attorneys of my time. I realized that goal was achievable the very first time I stepped into a courtroom because advocating for my client gave me a true sense of purpose. Since then, my passion for helping people and defending them against the government continues to grow every day. To me, standing up for a person, who is being prosecuted by the government, is the most honorable act. I truly...

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...

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...

Samantha represents individuals and families in a wide range of domestic relations legal issues including divorces, custody and child support issues, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, legitimations and adoptions. She devotes time to understanding her clients' individual and family needs. She then develops strategic solutions to protect your rights and best interests. Samantha is committed to developing a close-working relationship with her clients and providing high quality, caring, and efficient legal services for individuals and families.

Samantha graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History and a minor in Corporate Strategy. She earned her law degree,...

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...

I have represented clients in Divorce cases involving minor children and those without minor children. I work to protect your exposure for those who have assets and income that want to preserve what they can. I have represented both Plaintiff's and Defendant's in change of custody cases. I have represented step parent adoption cases. I have represented DUI defense cases, various traffic cases and personal injury cases. I have represented Visa applicants and Deportation defense/ Family Immigration applications.

I specialize in criminal defense. I have never practiced any other type of law and, honestly, I don’t think I ever will. My mom always tells me that ever since I was young, I hated seeing anyone being picked on and I would immediately jump to their defense. My disdain for bullies has turned into my passion for protecting people’s rights and fighting for justice. Regardless of guilt or innocence, in my opinion, each person deserves to be treated with decency and respect. Nothing is more upsetting to me than watching prosecutors take advantage of vulnerable people. Which is why...

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.

-Polster thinks outside-the-box when it comes to crafting the most favorable resolution possible...

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...

With years of experience in the field of family law, Attorney Wallace approaches each case with a sense of eagerness and determination. Her top priority is to treat each client as an individual, with respect, honesty, and empathy. She understands that going through a family law case can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life and she is dedicated to being a supportive part of her client's team. Attorney Wallace has a special passion for cases involving children as she believes they are the most important people to consider when a family breaks up. In addition to...

A native of Siberia, Russia, Dina Khismatulina is an LLM graduate of Emory University School of Law. She earned her first law degree in 1999 from Tomsk State University, one of the top law schools in Russia. After graduation, Dina worked as an in-house counsel for an Internet mass media company in Siberia. From 1999 to 2002 she worked as in-house counsel for one of the subsidiaries of Gazprom JSC, the top natural gas producer in Russia and one of the largest companies in the world, where she focused on contract, corporate, and antitrust matters. Prior to moving to the U.S.,...

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.

At the law firm of Andrews & Sanders Law Offices in Savannah, Georgia, we can help. Our dedicated attorneys represent clients in a range of practice areas, including DUI and criminal defense, military law, personal injury law and family law. We will work with you to solve your legal problems or address your concerns. Contact us today. Many of our clients feel unlucky, unfortunate and misunderstood. We understand the stress that the legal system can cause. Our goal is to remove that stress by effectively and competently guiding you through the legal process and handling challenging issues on your behalf.

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.

We are real people helping real people on their journey to securing their family's future here in the United States. We believe that Immigration Makes for a Better Nation. Attorney Mel has the knowledge and experience to help get your difficult case approved. She often speaks and gives webinars on Crimmigration issues in immigration. She knows how to analyze your case to come up with the best possible option for approval. She has handled hundreds of cases involving deportation defense and/or criminal conviction issues. Her and her team work together to make sure you...

Richard A. Grossman is an experienced Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney. He is committed to zealous representation for federal and state criminal defense cases, with particular expertise in drug offenses. Attorney Richard A. Grossman is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused.

When you are facing federal criminal charges, you need a lawyer with proven skill, experience and knowledge. Attorney Richard A. Grossman has defended hundreds of clients in federal and state criminal cases, including more than a dozen clients on appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for...

Ms. Oliver began her legal career in 2009. Since that time she has helped hundreds of families through the unpredictable landscape of divorce and custody litigation. She is dedicated to providing a personalized approach to each and every client and his or her family law matter; whether that is an aggressive advocate preparing for trial or an informative counselor assisting in settlement.

Call or email today to schedule a consultation. 770-709-6050; amber@oliverhughesllc.com

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. ...

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.

Tracy Ann Moore-Grant has represented clients and practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2002. She focuses her practice on being a non-litigation attorney helping parties resolve issues outside of the court in uncontested and amicable family law matters as an attorney, mediator, arbitrator, parent coordinator and case consultant. With the Amicable Divorce Network Process being contact free, and not requiring any court appearances, it is now possible for Ms. Moore-Grant to represent clients across the state of Georgia, and serve as a divorce consultant all over the world, by utilizing Zoom for meetings and mediation. With Covid-19,...

Melaniece Bardley McKnight is a native of Gary, Indiana, and began her path to a legal career at Southern Illinois University. She attended school on a full basketball scholarship and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in political science. Following undergrad, Melaniece attended North Carolina Central University School of Law and graduated with her juris doctor degree in 2003. Melaniece soon founded Bardley McKnight Law Divorce Lawyers and leads the litigation team at the firm. Her favorite place to be is the courtroom, and Melaniece loves few things more than putting a well-executed trial strategy to work for her clients. Divorce and...

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...

Alyson F. Lembeck advocates for her clients and finds favorable solutions to resolve their cases when possible. If Court is needed for a client, Alyson strongly advocates for her clients to obtain advantageous outcomes in Court. Alyson knows her clients are going through a rough time in their lives, and she does all she can as a counselor and attorney to help them through with practical advice, passionate representation, and creative problem-solving. When you need a family law attorney in Atlanta, Alyson has the experience to help you. Alyson began practicing law primarily as a family law attorney in 2002 and...

Current pro hac judge and practitioner for 23 years. Vast trial experience in all types of criminal and personal injury cases, as I was also a former insurance defense attorney.

We understand that being accused of a crime can be stressful and you have important questions. We can provide easily understandable answers at this critical time.

Through years of experience handling complex and demanding criminal cases, Vic Wiegand has gained a reputation for getting results.

We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and fight for their rights. A tough minded and determined litigator.

Adam loves a challenge. There are a number of people who have Adam to thank for saving their careers after obtaining a NOT GUILTY verdict at trial, including military officers with Top Secret clearances, commercial airline pilots, medical personnel, and even other lawyers who chose Adam to represent them when they were at their most vulnerable. Simply put, he hates losing, and will obsess about your case until he finds the best possible way to defend you. Some people simply can’t afford to have a criminal conviction.

Adam has defended thousands of Georgia criminal defense cases. He is certified in Standardized...

Ryan Langlois has a knack for creativity and is an empathetic advocate for his clients. His experience ranges from working in law enforcement and has a background in insurance as well. Ryan has lived and worked in Savannah for over a decade. He completed his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts. He graduated Cum Laude from Savannah Law School where he was the president of the Savannah Law Veteran's Association and an Associate Editor for the Savannah Law Review. Ryan has previously worked as a legal intern for the Chatham County District Attorney's Office in Savannah. He...

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.

I have personal and professional experience with the aftermath of divorce, and family violence. People are much more likely to hurt those whom they love than to hurt a stranger on the street. It is love that that stirs up into passion and sometimes erupts. I have found that time tends to cool down emotions. Often, people who love one another eventually forgive one another. Other times, splitting up is the only path to find peace.
I'm not here to judge you for who you decided to love. I'm here...

Attorney Brad Reed opened his law office in 2003 after serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Savannah, Georgia, for more than five years. As a prosecutor, he tried all types of cases, including DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, Identity Theft, Robbery, and even Murder. Since he has been in private practice, Mr. Reed has represented people charged with all variety of criminal offenses. His clients include people from all walks of life, including teachers, lawyers, doctors, truck drivers, executives, and engineers. If you or a friend or family member has been charged with a crime,...

Jones Law, LLC is a full-service law firm specializing in civil litigation and criminal defense. Clients from the greater Atlanta and North Georgia areas are welcome! Please feel free to contact us with any questions. You may reach us by telephone at (678) 947-4687 or by e-mail at info@JonesLawLLC.com. The following is a listing of the firm's typical areas of practice and may not necessarily include every type of law we handle. Please contact us with any inquiries or for additional information. Personal Injury Claims: Automobile Accidents; Premise Liability; Product Liability; Medical Malpractice; Wrongful Death Family...

Caring and compassionate advocate for justice, equality and fairness for over 20 years. Representing clients in felony cases, misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, DUI cases, possession of marijuana cases, divorce cases, legitimation cases, custody cases, child support cases and adoptions.

Mr. Rowsey’s practice focuses on family law, divorce, criminal defense and personal injury law. With over 25 years of experience serving clients in Georgia, his ability to successfully handle various legal matters has earned him an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating conferred by this nationally recognized and respected directory of lawyers and law firms, and is based upon direct feedback from legal professionals. His recognition not only reflects competence with regard to astute legal skills, but also speaks to his client communication and ethical standards as well.