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Steven P. Shewmaker

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 65% Family
  • 35% Criminal Defense

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($300-$350/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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After twenty-two years of service in the United States Army, I bring an Army Officer's no nonsense approach to the practice of law. I take to heart that people... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Some people are just born to be lawyers”

Posted by: Michaella, 24 days ago.

Client Review: Steve Shewmaker is hands down the best family Attorney. I hired Steve to represent me for a very grueling and complicated case involving child... more
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5 star rating

“Excellent representation”

Posted by: Sarah, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I hired Steve and Rachel Elovitz to help me with a situation that resulted from poor representation during my recent divorce. I honestly thought I... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Rachel Aliza Elovitz

In 16 years of practice, I've met few attorneys as hard working and knowledgeable as Steve. He is a wise, insightful, compassionate and zealous... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rachel Elovitz , Atlanta (GA), 6 months ago
Brian Wesley Craig

Steve is a fantastic attorney - period. I think there are only two words that would adequately describe Steve as a litigator, "zealous advocate."... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Craig , Atlanta (GA), 7 months ago

Résumé

 

License

6 years since Steven P. Shewmaker was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2006 04/11/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Lynch & Shewmaker LLC 2007–present
Legal Assistance Attorney at United States Army, 213th LSO 2007–2012
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Georgia State University Law JD - Juris Doctor 2005
Saint Mary's University International Relations MA - Masters 1999
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Honor Graduate - Judge Advocate Officer's Advanced Course United States Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School 2009
Graduate Cum Laude Georgia State College of Law 2005
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Treasurer DeKalb Family Law Section 2011-present
Georgia State Bar, Military and Veterans Section 2011-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

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Publications

Article Publication Date
"The GI Bill Jumps into the Family Law Pool" Family Law Institute CLE - 2011 2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
UCCJEA and Military Divorce Fundamentals Top 8 Current Challenges in Family Law 2012
Hot Topics in Family Law Family Law Institute 2011
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