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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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I have practiced criminal law in two states for over 20 years. I have tried all types of cases from parking tickets to capital murder to multi million dollar... more
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John is a tough, zealous advocate who is never afraid to push it to the limits in order to protect his clients and their rights. He is a phenominal...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Douglas Chanco
, Atlanta (GA), About 3 years ago
John is a lion in the trial arena. He is a no-nonsense lawyer, with a compassionate side that is readily seen. Whether John is co-counsel, or...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
James Hamilton
, Cumming (GA), About 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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20 years since John William Rife was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Arkansas |
Authorized to practice.
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1992 |
05/08/2008 |
| Georgia |
Active Member in Good Standing
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2000 |
01/13/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Pro Hac Judge at
Cobb County State Court
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2007–present
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Owner at
Rife Law Firm
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2000–present
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Pro hac Judge at
Yell County Municipal Court
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1998–2000
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Deputy Prosecutor at
15th Judicial District
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1994–1998
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Partner at
Tatum, Rife and Tatum
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1992–1998
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1991 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Arkansas Best Trial Lawyers |
Arkansas Times |
1998 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
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| Vice Chairman |
Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar Association |
2006-present
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| Guardian Ad Litem |
Cobb County Guardian Ad Litem Program |
2005-present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2004-present
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| Member |
Cobb County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section |
2003-present
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| Member |
Cobb County Bar Association- Family Law Section |
2003-present
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| Member |
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2003-present
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| Former director |
North Fulton Bar Association |
2002-present
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U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals |
2001-present
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U.S. District Court- Northern District of Georgia |
2001-present
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State Bar of Georgia- Criminal Law Section |
2000-present
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State Bar of Georgia- Family Law Section |
2000-present
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United States Supreme Court Bar |
1998-present
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State Bar of Arkansas |
1992-present
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U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals |
1992-present
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U.S. District Court- Eastern & Western Districts of Arkansas |
1992-present
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