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Steven P. Shewmaker

Steven P. Shewmaker

10.0

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Family
    1 year
  • 45% Criminal Defense
    1 year
  • 10% Military Law

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), 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

“Highly Impressed!”

Posted by: a Domestic Violence client, 5 days ago.

Client Review: I hired a lawyer for a domestic violance incident. After my previous lawyer failed to show for two of my court dates, along with numerous non-... more
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5 star rating

“Saved my life”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 19 days ago.

Client Review: Mr. Shewmaker is an awesome lawyer. Not only did he resolve the case but he made me a better person in the process. While working on my case, he made... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


Danny Joseph Naggiar

I have known Steve for several years and have the utmost respect for his abilities and legal acumen. He is a straight shooter who knows how to get... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Danny Naggiar , Atlanta (GA), 14 days ago
Jon David Worth Huffman

Steve is smart, tenacious and a great attorney. Anyone who hires Steve will not be disappointed.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Huffman , Decatur (GA), 4 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

7 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 05/03/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Command Judge Advocate at Unites States Army Reserve 2013
Owner / Partner at Shewmaker & Shewmaker 2009–2012
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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
Editor of Section Quarterly Newsletter Georgia State Bar, Military and Veterans Section 2012–present
Treasurer DeKalb Family Law Section 2011–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 3
Answers: 12 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
6 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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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
Military Aspects in Domestic Legal Matters 2012 Military Law Symposium 2012
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