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Douglas Blake Chanco

Douglas Blake Chanco

8.9

Excellent

Experience 2.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 39% DUI / DWI
    3 years
  • 35% Criminal Defense
    3 years
  • 5% General Practice
    3 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • The Hamilton Law Firm, P.C.
    110 Veterans Memorial Blvd
    Suite 100
    Cumming, GA 30040
    770-887-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: Throughout my career, I have always made an effort to ensure that my clients interests are always protected to the greatest extent possible under the law. Our... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“Doug went above and beyond to help my son.”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-27 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I would like to thank Doug for his excellent work in handling my son's case. We are glad that his driver license was saved.   Doug's efforts in... more
5 star rating

“A+ Lawyer!”

Posted by: account8117, 2009-03-16 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Doug worked hard to help get my case resolved, and was very helpful explaining things when I had no idea what might happen next. I would use him... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements

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Norman H. Cuadra

Doug is an experienced and effective criminal defense attorney. He has the knowledge, skill and desire that make him a great trial attorney. He... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Norman Cuadra , Lawrenceville (GA), 1 day ago
Joshua G. Schiffer

Doug is a strong and skillful advocate for his clients. Since originally meeting him, across the aisle when he was a prosecutor, Doug has... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Schiffer , Atlanta (GA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 3 years since Douglas Blake Chanco was first licensed to practice law in GA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Law at The Hamilton Law Firm, P.C. 2008–present
Assistant Solicitor General at Fulton County Solicitor General 2007–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition Expert Drug Recognition Expert Certification Course Certificate of Completion 2009
NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing DUI Detection and SFST Certification Course Certificate of Completion 2009
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Dean's Scholar Florida Coastal School of Law 2006
Dean's List Florida Coastal School of Law 2005
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Association of Trial Lawyers of America 2006–present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association 2006–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: If someone has numerous DUI's on their record...
Douglas' answer: At the present time, Georgia has a 10 year look back on DUI in determining the severity of... more
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Cases
Title:
State v. Phillips
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Not Guilty
Description:
Client accused of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) and had a breath alcohol reading of .13. The Jury deliberated for only 17 minutes before...

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