Stephen Lee Coxen

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Stephen Lee Coxen

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Covington, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, General Practice, Personal Injury

5109 Highway 278 NE, Suite B, Covington, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

20 years

60%
Criminal Defense 30%

20 years

30%
General Practice 5%

Mr. Coxen began his career in the Newton County District Attorney's Office where he practiced for nearly 3 years before moving into private practice.

23 years

5%
Personal Injury 5%

20 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 22 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2003

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Coxen Firm, LLC

5109 Highway 278 NE, Suite B, Covington, GA, 30014

cwlaw.net

Online Presence

Other places you can find Stephen online.

Stephen Lee Coxen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

220 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 43 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Walt | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Decision You’ll Ever Make

I retained Mr. Coxen and his firm for a family matter. They did an excellent job. I am very satisfied with the outcome. What I love the most is that Mr. Coxen did not treat me like I was just a number. No matter how busy his schedule was he made time to speak with me about my case either by phone or ...email. He answered all my questions and also educated me with resources of cases similar to mines so I have a better understanding. I would definitely recommend his firm and use their services again if needed.

Posted by Tonya | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honest & Trustworthy Attorney

We were so blessed to find Mr. Stephen Coxen to represent us in our case. I'd sifted through so many attorneys but none fit the criteria of what I needed. I needed transparency, honesty, good communication, empathy, superb experience, strength, confidence and conviction and a stellar history as I res...earched his career and was pleasantly pleased. We found all of this plus more in Mr. Coxen. I have Mr. Coxen saved in my phone as our future attorney and consultant. It's difficult to find good attorneys just as it's difficult to find good doctors yet again we were blessed to find and use Mr. Coxen for our representation. You won't be disappointed!

Posted by Kimberly | August 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best of the best

This is the second time I retained Mr.Coxen the first time was for my divorce and the second time was for a name change for my oldest child. Trying to change his last name on my own was to complex & I knew Mr.Coxen would be there every step of the way. The day of court unfortunately Mr.Coxen tested p...ositive for Covid but that didn’t stop him from still being at my court appearance via zoom. After the hearing I had a little hiccup and Mr.Coxen immediately reached out to me to help me every step of the way till everything was completed. Each time he was amazing. Mr.Coxen is a caring and compassionate attorney. He had great communication, always makes sure he responds to your calls or emails.

Posted by Kerri | July 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

HE IS THE ONE

I first off want to say that, i was just where you were, looking through lawyers reviews, paying consult fees and still not feeling good about the attorney. THIS review, i hope keeps you from having to continue to do that. Mr.Coxen, not only CALLED me personally and talked with me free of charge(co...nsult), gave me advice & told me he would be there when i was ready. A month or 2 later i called him, hired him, and he spoke with me in his office for over an hour taking detailed notes on my situation. He heard me. He fought for me like he would his family, and I’m sure as he does for EVERYONE else. Truthfully, walking in to speak with him i had lost all hope in my situation and when i walked out, i felt like i already won. He gave me a list of things to do in order to support our case, i did them, however i wasn’t the best client. I waited until less than 2 weeks( gathering all of my evidence and documents from over a year) prior to the court date to send over EVERYTHING. He had so much to go through, and worked until the very last second walking into the court room. He presented everything so well, with so much grace and knowledge. He did extra research to compare my case to a similar one years before and made that apart of his closing statement. He is so kind but, he can pick up on BS in a heart beat so when he cross examines, watch him go to work!!! ***We sat in the court room from 10am-7:15pm(without his phone to contact his wife and kids) and he still took every second he had with me seriously and didn’t shorten anything up to speed things up. He kept in contact with me through the next weeks following the judges ruling and today i received the best email of a life time. “Congratulations, we won” He changed my life, and most of all saved my kids from a traumatic childhood. This case was not easy but, he sure made it the least stressful and pleasant to be doing it with him. I never doubted winning, when i hired him. He is the only lawyer i will ever use. I hope that my story helps you decide on an attorney who will too, change your life. THANK YOU MR.COXEN, Kerri, Lilly, Aspen

Posted by Harriet Lewis | May 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

Attorney Coxen handled my complicated divorce case excellently, I was updated on a timely basis thereby easing what should have been a very stressful time for me. I would recommend Attorney Coxen.

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Stephen Lee Coxen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lance Owen

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently tried a case against Steve. It was my first experience dealing with him. We typically practice in different judicial circuits and do not have the occasion to encounter each other. I was extremely impressed by Steve's knowledge of the facts of the case -- both those that supported and that hurt his client's case. He was prepared for everything that I threw his way. Additionally, this case involved some fairly complex legal arguments. Steve was well prepared to address each of those arguments. There are a lot of potentially good lawyers out there that just don't invest the time necessary to get to know their clients. It is clear to me that Steve is a hard worker and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking representation in his practice areas."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Coxen is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Stephen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Daniel Szalkiewicz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Partain

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kimberly Minicozzi

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Stephen for a number of years and we have worked on several cases together. Stephen is an outstanding lawyer with an impeccable work ethic and reputation in the community. I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need."

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Eric Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked with Stephen a few years back in the DA's office, I can tell you that if you have a criminal case in Newton County you want him in your corner! An excellent attorney that is well respected by both the judges and other lawyers, I highly recommend Stephen."

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Michael Geoffroy

Family lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a well respected family/divorce law attorney in Covington. He is known as a professional who works hard for his clients and stands by his word. I would highly recommend Stephen for his work in this area."

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Brian Ross

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Stephen Coxen for many years now as a fellow member of the bar. I know him to have exceptional legal skills and to be a person of high character and integrity. I strongly recommend him!"

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Dwayne Singleton

Unknown lawyer

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Lance Owen

Child custody lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Unknown lawyer

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Daniel Partain

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kimberly Minicozzi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephanie Lindsey

Unknown lawyer

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Michael Geoffroy

Unknown lawyer

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Paul Oeland

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David LaMalva

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John Strauss

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Brian Ross

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2024

Georgia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - 2020

Partner, Coxen & Worthington, LLC

2006 - 2010

Partner, Ninfo & Associates, P.A.

2003 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Newton County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2006 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2003 - Present

Newton County Bar Association

Past President

2003 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

2012 - 2018

Georgia College Alumni Association

Board of Directors

2006 - 2007

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Disability Insurance Policy Distribution in Divorce cases in Georgia

Judgment affirmed on appeal

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Education

2003

Georgia State University College of Law

Juris Doctorate - Cum Laude

1999

Georgia College

BS - Political Science

1995

Fitzgerald High School

Languages

English

Activity

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