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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

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Stephen Lee Coxen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

220 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 43 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Lauren | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing lawyer

He helped with my fiance's criminal case and did an amazing job. Always made himself available to answer any questions. Answered those questions in terms where you could understand. He never sugar coated the situation, and always made sure you were aware of the options available even if they weren't ...the best. He did his job and was very thorough with his job. He never left anything to chance and always made sure he knew all the facts before moving forward. Excellent lawyer and one that would be my first choice again to hire if ever need be.

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Modification

Mr.Stephen Coxen law firm helped me with child modification issue.He help me every step of the way with my case and defended me vigorously in court.I am glad to have him and his law firm on my side.

Posted by Ann-Marie | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dependable, detailed & empathetic

I have hired Mr. Coxen on two separate but connecting cases, a divorce & a contempt case. It has been a long 6 year battle, but Mr Coxen has been very supportive, knowledgeable & honest all the way. His communication skills are commendable, he ALWAYS returns a phone call or an email even when he is ...out with his family which is why i consider him so dedicated. He makes you feel so at ease & comfortable because you know that he is doing every thing in his power to represent you. He is wonderful lawyer, I will highly recommend him to anyone that needs representation within his scope of practice.

Posted by Randy | February 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

if you want a judge to favor your side, hire Steve Coxen - he knows the words to say to make that possible

I hired Steve Coxen to represent me; for the State of Ga probation office would not release me from supervision of probation. Steve recommended not only to ask for release of supervised probation but to also ask to terminate probation all together. No other lawyer out of 8 that I contacted made that... recommendation. At the hearing I was granted release from supervision and the judge asked that I at least serve half, that would be 5 out of 10 years of my probation before he would even considered making a decision on such a request for early termination. Normally this is unheard of for such request to terminate with only half term served. To note this why no other lawyer made that recommendation to me , but Steve did, in saying we have nothing to loose by asking the court of this request- which made sense. So after completion of half the sentence , we went back in front of the judge - needless to say my case was a difficult one, and the ADA was hard in hitting and pleading to the judge not to grant my request. I thought for sure with no doubt in my mind the judge would not grant the request, I could just tell in the way he looked and in the judges body language that he was not going to grant my request after hearing the ADA. Steve with his knowledge and wisdom of the court system spoke and delivering words credible on my behalf, that influenced the judge to change and instead he favored in my request and granted my termination of probation. That of also with only serving 5 out of 10 years which itself is hardly heard of . If you want a lawyer that can deliver words in court to influence a judges decision to your favor , then I highly recommend you hire the talents of Steve Coxen.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Knowledeable & Affordable

Stephen Coxen was very knowledgeable about my options for my child support and visitation modification. From the consultation to the trial, he was very professional, attentive, proactive, and very well-prepared. The judge seemed to like him and we were able to get everything we asked for. I'd definit...ely hire him again and recommend his services to anyone in need of a great family law attorney.

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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

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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"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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Lance Owen

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Daniel Partain

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Kimberly Minicozzi

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Eric Crawford

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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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