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Teri Lynn Doepke
also known as Teri L. Doepke, Teresa Lynn Doepke
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Biography
Teri Doepke graduated with honors from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1996, and from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1999. She began her legal career working for smaller law firms in various areas, including family law and criminal defense, before joining the Alcovy Circuit Public Defender’s Office in 2005. By 2006, Teri had been promoted to the Chief Assistant Public Defender for the Alcovy Circuit, which position she held until leaving public defense to begin The Doepke Law Firm, LLC.
Teri’s time in the Public Defender’s Office has provided her extensive experience handling criminal cases of all kinds, with a specialty in major felonies, including sex-related offenses. She has tried over 100 criminal jury trials and supervised junior attorneys in hundreds of other criminal jury trials. Teri was also assigned to handle dozens of appeals as a Chief Assistant Public Defender and has argued successfully before the Georgia Supreme Court.
Teri also practices extensively in the areas of divorce/separation, custody, legitimation, child support, and adoption, where she counsels and advocates for clients who are navigating through family transitions in their life. Teri's courtroom experience helps her family law clients achieve the best possible outcome in their cases.
Teri is admitted to practice in State, Superior, Appellate, and Supreme Courts of Georgia and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia Family Law Section, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Newton County Bar Association, and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals.
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Licensed in Georgia for 26 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1999
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The Doepke Law Firm LLC
1108 Conyers St SW Ste 2 W, Covington, GA, 30014-2388
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Posted by Richard | July 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great attorney!!!
Ms Doepke is a great attorney! She was very attentive always answering phone calls and emails. If you have a case in Newton or Walton Counties she is the best attorney for you to have. She handled my criminal case and secured the best possible outcome for me. I wholeheartedly endorse Teri Depoke!!
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful Attorney
Ms. Doepke handled my case and did a great job. She was very knowledgeable and professional and kept me updated on my case. I was lucky to have such a great attorney, and I would recommend her to anyone needing an attorney in Newton, Rockdale, or Walton county.
Teri Lynn Doepke's Lawyer Endorsements
"When I was a prosecutor and I saw that the accused was represented by Teri Doepke, I knew I had to up my game to keep up. She's a fantastic advocate and fully capable of swaying any judge or jury to her side if necessary. I fully endorse her."
"As my supervisor when I was a brand new attorney, Teri was responsible for teaching me most of what I know about criminal defense. She is an exceptional trial attorney. Additionally, once she went into private practice and branched into other fields, she also handled my adoption and did a wonderful job with that as well."
"Teri is an excellent criminal defense attorney. She has the experience and knowledge of the law to handle even the most serious of criminal matters. I have observed her in court many times, and she gets results for her clients!"
"Ms. Doepke is a zealous advocate for her clients who gets results. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mrs. Doepke is an excellent criminal defense attorney, who has an extensive record of success at trial and achieving dismissals. She works diligently to achieve the goals of her clients and she is well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend her."
"Teri is one of the most respected criminal defense attorneys both in Newton County and Walton County, Georgia. Her wealth of trial experience and dedication to her clients make her a formidable force in the courtroom. Anyone lucky enough to have Teri as their attorney will not be disappointed."
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Doepke Law Firm, LLC
2005 - 2018
Chief Assistant Public Defender, Georgia Public Defender Council
2002 - 2004
Associate, Talley, Sharp, and French
1999 - 2002
Associate, Law Office of Thomas M. Strickland
Associations
2018 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Newton County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Duvall 289 Ga. 540
Conviction reversed by the Georgia Supreme Court
Education
1999
University of Georgia
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Training for Public Defenders
Defending Chapter 6 Cases - Representing Clients Charged with Sex Crimes
2018
Georgia State Accountability Court Conference
The Role of Defense Attorneys in Accountability Courts
2014
Today's Practice: What You Don't Know That You Need To Know
Criminal Law and Professionalism - The Defense Perspective
Languages
English
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What is statues on a case that is close to three yrs old?
08 May 2022
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What are the chances of me being Arrested/Charged in this scenario after the fact?
22 Dec 2021
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What should I do?
09 Nov 2021