Diane Alicia Shearer

Diane Alicia Shearer

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

120 West Trinity Place, Decatur, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 4 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2021

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Diane A. Shearer, Esq.

120 West Trinity Place, Decatur, GA, 30030

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Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2022 | Business

Attorney Shearer: Compassionate and Effective

Attorney Shearer gave me excellent counsel on a matter that intersected corporate and nonprofit law with deeply personal factors. When I contacted her in need of guidance, she responded with immediacy, expertise, and compassion. She listened to and remembered a long set of details and nuances that en...abled me to trust her fully. She told me hard truths, and encouraged me with her commitment to justice. Her consultation helped me navigate the personal, professional, and organizational matters at hand. She is the best of the best. I highly, highly recommend Attorney Shearer without qualification.

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"Diane Shearer is an excellent attorney with a keen ability to tackle the most complex legal issues. The experience she gained as a law clerk in federal court and a court attorney in New York has molded her into a skilled, successful litigator. Beyond litigation, Diane's breadth of knowledge allows her to provide sound, fact-specific legal advice in a number of situations. Most importantly, Diane's integrity is unmatched. Her respect for the legal profession and dedication to the clients she serves are rare qualities that often distinguish her from her peers. Anyone represented or advised by Diane Shearer is in great hands."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Social Justice Honoree for Pro Bono Work, Columbia Law School, Social Justice Initiatives

Associations

2022 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education

2011

Columbia Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Columbia University

MA - Masters

2005

Brown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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