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Allison Elizabeth McCarthy

Also known as Allie McCarthy

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Overview

Practice Areas

40% Criminal Defense
11 years, 200 cases
40% DUI / DWI
11 years, 400 cases
20% Personal Injury
10 years, 25 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (30%-33%), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Law Offices of Allie McCarthy

345 West Hancock Avenue

Athens, GA 30601
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Law Offices of Allie McCarthy

800 Johnson Ferry Road

Atlanta, GA 30342

Office: 678-637-3201

Fax: 888-645-6243
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Languages Spoken

English

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When representing a client in any criminal/civil matter, my number one goal is to keep you informed, especially when new information becomes available... more

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3 reviews

“Barrow County DUI Case Review”

Posted by: Alexander, 2010-10-12 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Allie was very helpful throughout the process of my DUI case in Barrow County, GA. She kept me informed of what was going on with the case at all... more

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“Very Impressive Lawyer”

Posted by: a Litigation client, 2007-06-22 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: I was very impressed with Ms. McCarthy's representation during our Civil Case. She answered all our questions and was very patient with my husband... more

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20 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. Allison is an outstanding lawyer both in and out of court. Her trial skill are excellent, as is her knowledge of procedure.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jerry Webb , Atlanta (GA), 9 months ago

I endorse the lawyer’s work. I know Allison to be a highly dedicated, knowledgeable, and aggressive criminal defense attorney, with substantial... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Woodrow Smith , Atlanta (GA), About 2 years ago

Résumé

License

10 years since Allison Elizabeth McCarthy was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Georgia	Active Member in Good Standing	2001	02/11/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Head, Thomas, Webb and Willis	1996–2007

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
John Marshall Law School, Atlanta	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2000
National Center for Paralegal Training	Formal Parlegal Training	State Certified Paralegal	1997

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
National College of DUI Defense-Harvard	NCDD	2003
Paralegal Certified	NCPT	1998

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	United States Supreme Court Bar	2008-present
Member	Georgia Association for Women Lawyers	2007-present

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Portfolio

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Appellate Case	Jernigan v. State	2005
Appellate Case	Mills v. State	2004

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
License Suspensions	Administrative License Suspensions	2009
Administrative License Suspension Hearings	State Bar of Georgia Public Defenders Engagement	2006

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