Gerald Ashland Griggs

Gerald Ashland Griggs
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Criminal Defense
    8 years, 2,000 cases
  • 20% Personal Injury
    5 years, 50 cases
  • 15% Education
  • 5% Entertainment

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (11)

Attorney Griggs is a native of Atlanta who grew up in South DeKalb County prior to relocating to South Cobb during his teens. As a youth, Griggs attended... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Simply the Best Advocate”

Posted by: a Business client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Griggs is simply the best advocate I have have seen and used. He really cares for his clients and the outcome of their cases. I consider him the... more
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5 star rating

“Impressive Attorney”

Posted by: Derek, 4 months ago.

Client Review: I went into Mr. Griggs's office for a consultation on a legal matter. I found him online and called him without prior knowledge of his ability as a... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

17 endorsements


Kedra Michele Gotel

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kedra Gotel , Roswell (GA), 5 months ago
Jesse Alvan Davis III

I highly recommend Gerald, not only because of his skills as a litigator, but also because of the great passion he brings to each case. I've worked... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jesse Davis , Decatur (GA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Gerald Ashland Griggs was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2004 05/03/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Assistant Public Defender at Dekalb County Public Defenders Office 2005–2007
Assistant Public Defender at Rockdale County Public Defenders Office 2005–2005

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Cincinnati law

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Proclamation for Bullying Is Not Hot City of Atlanta 2013

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of Georgia 2004–present
Member Gate City Bar Association 2004–2007
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Atlanta Educator Prevails in Tribunal Atlanta Journal Constitution 2012
Trial begins for alleged ‘Georgia Powers’ scammer Atlanta Journal and Constitution 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Bullying Bullying Is Not Hot School Tour 2012
Bullying Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit 2011
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