S. Carlton Rouse

S. Carlton Rouse

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Snellville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation ... +5 more

P.O. Box 392105, 3375 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA

About S.

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Rouse & Company LLC is a boutique firm specializing in complex civil and criminal litigation. Thus, whether you need to pursue a claim against a person or entity or whether you require legal defense after being sued, this firm can help.

24 years | 115 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Assisting individuals with divorce, child custody, child support and related issues. Family law concerns effect the wellbeing of children and, at times, the fair division of marital assets, for these types issues, rely on an attorney you can trust.

14 years | 15 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

A personal Injury lawsuit is a particular classification of a civil claim. If you or some one you know were seriously injured by the negligence of someone else, it is wise to hire attorneys that are experienced in actually trying civil cases. Typically negligent parties (including large companies) have experienced trial lawyers working on their behalf at the beginning of a case. So should you.

24 years | 16 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 21 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2004

Active Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Law Offices of S. Carlton Rouse

P.O. Box 392105, 3375 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA, 30039-9997

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S. Carlton Rouse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

55 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Eric | June 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

My Experience

Handled a child support case on my behalf. The experience was a great . Carlton made the process smooth and he remained professional the whole time . His communication is great , and kept me notified throughout every step.

Posted by Tina- Gwinnett County | April 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Mother of Criminal Defendant in Gwinnett

Attorney Rouse represented my son, who was faced with multiple felony charges in a theft by receiving felony case. He was accused of being a part of a grand and sophisticated criminal organization that allegedly committed crimes inside Gwinnett County. I am very pleased with Mr. Rouse’s quality of s...ervice and great professionalism. Attorney Rouse helped me and my family through an extremely difficult time. From the start he was very responsive and available. He immediately went to work and stayed active on my son’s defense. Attorney Rouse made several motions including a speedy trail to best support my son. Mr. Rouse was there by my side throughout each phase of the prosecution and provided a vigorous defense. His defense was excellent, so much so that even the judge acknowledged Mr. Rouse's skill and notable work on the case. In the end, my son's case was disposed of, my son does not have any conviction and did not face jail time or receive a fine. I am extremely thankful for Mr. Rouse's guidance. He came through when I needed him the most....

Posted by Thurman M | March 19, 2014 | Consumer Protection

The perfect defender!

Hi, I was the victim of a shady used car salesman that resulted in my car being illegally repossessed and me out of a down payment. The owner of the dealership was cruel, heartless, and disrespectful to me. I was referred to Attorney Rouse by a trusted friend and he immediately jumped in and gave me... the facts and knowledge needed to pursue my case. There were various twists and turns in my case including my signature being forged by the dealership employees; a nightmare! Attorney Rouse was meticulous in his defense, and I was able to receive a 15K settlement! I would recommend Attorney Rouse for any legal matter.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense

LET ME HANDLE THIS! GET ON WITH YOUR LIFE!

Attorney Rouse handled my rather unusual case very professonal. I am a licensed professional that had alot riding on the outcome of this case and he continiously told me not to worry about this case because he could handle it! I trusted Atty Rouse and he advised me throughout this entire ordeal. ... No criminal conviction! Thanks for everything!! Lifesaver!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2012 | Personal Injury

Personal Injury Assistance

Carlton helped me with serious injuries sustained in an auto accident. The insurance company would not work with me on my own. When I hired Rouse & Company LLC, they were very aggressive, filed suit and prepared my case for trial. Needless to say, the insurance company settled prior to trial and I go...t the policy limits from the defendant's insurance company!

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S. Carlton Rouse's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Walker

Litigation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Heis a high-quality courtroom lawyer who gets good results for his clients. He is active and respected in legal circles in his area. He also takes part in charity and community improvement endeavors. He is a 5 star lawyer."

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Latawsha Little-Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

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Robert Booker

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carlton is a zealous advocate for his clients and is knowledgeable in all areas of the law."

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Romben Aquino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Carlton while we were in law school together. Then, as now, he was a very caring person who was diligent about his work. Both of us left our native cities (him Atlanta, me Los Angeles) to go to law school in Boston, and then both of us accrued experience in different cities. That he eventually returned to the Atlanta area shows me that he cares about his roots and the community where he came from. I recommend him without reservation."

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Zachary Procter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carlton is a very hard working, respectable lawyer who knows the law very well. He always fights hard for his clients and has an excellent relationship with the courts as well as his fellow attorneys on both sides of the litigation table. I highly recommend him."

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Michael Mondy

Litigation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Review Panel Reprimand issued in GA, 2015

updated on 07/06/2018

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case, the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

S.’s comment:

“In 2014 a premises liability client, in a case against a large corporate defendant, refused to pay the costs associated with his case after the bills were paid in advance by the firm (upon his request) and despite previous notices related to the court/case costs. He decided to withdraw his claim and requested his file. I withdrew from the case within sixty days and returned the file. He complained that he wanted his copy of the file sooner.”

Honors

2018

Past President's Award, Gwinnett County Bar Association

2014

Pro Bono Award, Gwinnett County Bar Association

2013

Law Day Chair Award, Gwinnett County Bar Association

2003

Post-graduate Clerkship, US District Court (NDGA)

2002

Post-graduate Clerkship, Superior Court of USVI

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Litigation Attorney, Rouse & Co LLC

2006 - 2009

Attorney/Compliance, (PwC) PricewaterhouseCoopers

2004 - 2006

Attorney - Litigation, Fulton County Law Department

2003 - 2004

Contract-Litigation Attorney - Securities Litigation, Southerland Asbill & Brennan

2003 - 2004

Contract-Litigation Attorney - Finance/Securities, Chitwood & Harley

Associations

2018 - Present

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Atlanta Legal Aid-Providing Critical Relief to GA Citizens

Attorney

2011 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Gwinnett Criminal Defense Bar

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2017 - 2018

Gwinnett County Bar Association

President

2016 - 2017

Gwinnett County Bar Association

President-Elect

2015 - 2016

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Vice President

2014 - 2015

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Secretary

2012 - 2013

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Chair

2010 - 2011

Gwinnett County Minority Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Rayburn

Case dismissed.

State v. Finney

Case resolved w/ first offender plea and house arrest (out of state);

State v. Xu

Case dismissed.

State v. Cunningham

Case dismissed in favor of my client

Abraham v. Engheben, et al.,

Cases won on motions. Judgment in favor of my client.

State v. Bozeman

Case dismissed

State v. Leahing

Case dismissed

Moses v. Lee, et al

Case settled in favor of my client for policy limits

American General Financial Services Inc. v. Eloby

Case dismissed with monetary award in favor of my client

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Education

2002

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Northeastern University Graduate School of Business

MBA

Speaking Engagements

2010

Surviving Legal Pitfalls

Legal Issues Facing Small to Medium Sized Businesses

2010

Estate Planning for Families

Estate Planning - What Every Family Should Have

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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