Jacob Charles Stidham

Jacob Charles Stidham

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cumming, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Appeals

309 Pirkle Ferry Road, Building F, Cumming, GA

About Jacob

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

I represent clients in all area's of criminal defense including misdemeanors, felonies, traffic offenses and DUI. I am admitted to both the State and Federal Courts in the State of Georgia.

16 years | 500 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

DUI is a complex and technical area of law and it requires someone with the experience and expertise to adequately protect your rights and insure you obtain the best possible outcome. I have been defending clients in DUI cases for my entire career and have the knowledge and experience to obtain your best results.

16 years | 400 cases

40%
Appeals 10%

14 years

10%
Federal Crime 10%

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 15 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2010

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Banks, Stubbs, & McFarland

309 Pirkle Ferry Road, Building F, Cumming, GA, 30040

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Jacob Charles Stidham's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Jo | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Traffic Defense

Although this was a minor traffic violation, Mr. Stidham took the case and handled it very professionally. Although I do not have a CDL, I do use my personal vehicle for work, so every ticket makes a difference. Unlike other attorneys I spoke with, Mr. Stidham had a plan to keep this offense off my r...ecord, discussed it with me, and sought my approval of the plan. I am happy to say, this was resolved to my satisfaction.

Posted by Jacob | November 05, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Dependable, Diligent, Knowledgeable, & Committed

Mr. Stidham was very successful and diligent in my case which resulted with the charges being dropped in a “Sell of Marijuana” case, which was I was actually innocent of. He rocks!!! It took over a year to resolve the case because of the prosecutor delaying request from Mr. Stidham, but it was worth ...the wait!

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Jacob Charles Stidham's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Other

"Jacob and I met at seminar held by the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School in July orf 2015. Jacob is well respected by his peers because he is competent and professional. I completely recommend and endorse Jacob for your legal matter."

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Kevin O'Grady

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A fighter who never quits, you want this attorney defending you."

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Adam Nero

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob has the intellect, experience, and personality to excel both in and out of the courtroom. I wholeheartedly recommend his services on any criminal matter."

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Dereck Hecht

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob is an outstanding advocate who works hard to achieve the results you desire."

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Eric Tatum

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jacob is a zealous advocate and fights to protect his client's rights, regardless of whether the charge is a felony or misdemeanor. His preparation for trial and expertise in criminal law and procedure are excellent. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Rountree

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a knowledgeable and hardworking professional who puts his client's needs at the forefront."

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T.J. Roberts

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Friend

"Jacob is a passionate and zealous advocate for his clients. His strong work ethic and unparalleled drive makes Jacob an attorney I would recommend to anybody needing representation."

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Andrew Richman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer 100%. He is a fierce advocate for his clients and doesn't stop fighting until the best result is achieved."

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Robert Mcfarland

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob has quickly earned a reputation as a hard working criminal defense advocate for his clients."

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Kyle Epps

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. We hired Jake a few years ago and he has turned into a trial lawyer. He now has won yet another contentious sex crimes Jury trial in Gwinnett County."

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James Lewis

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Kevin O'Grady

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Dereck Hecht

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Eric Tatum

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Stephen Rountree

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Richman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robert Mcfarland

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Harrell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arturo Corso

Criminal defense lawyer

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T.J. Roberts

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Amy Carter

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Kyle Epps

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Certified Member, National College for DUI Defense

2018

Certified Member, National College for DUI Defense

2017

Certified Member, National College for DUI Defense

2016

Certified Member, National College for DUI Defense

2015

Certificate of Completion, National College for DUI Defense

2012

Certificate of Appreciation, Dale Carnegie Training Institute

2012

Certifcate of Achievment, Dale Carnegie Training Institute

2009

Dean's List, Texas Tech School of Law

2008

Dean's List, Texas Tech School of Law

2006

Captain-Cross Country, Birmingham Southern College

2006

Presidential Honor Roll, Big South Conference

2006

Dean's List, Birmingham Southern College

2005

Presidential Honor Roll, Big South Conference

2005

Dean's List, Birmingham Southern College

2004

Presidential Honor Roll, Big South Conference

2004

Dean's List, Birmingham-Southern College

2001

All State Team-Cross Country, SCHSL

2000

All State Team-Cross Country, SCHSL

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Banks, Stubbs, & McFarland

2016 - 2018

Partner, The Stidham Law Firm

2013 - 2016

Partner, Epps and Stidham

2010 - 2013

Partner, Epps and Pilgrim

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Edmond and Lindsay

2007 - 2009

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Brian Murray and Charles Chambers

Associations

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2015 - Present

Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar

President

2015 - Present

Forsyth County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2006 - Present

Psi Chi Honor Society

Member

2006 - Present

Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society

Member

2013 - 2018

Forsyth County Community Connection

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

State v A.D.

Not Guilty at Trial

Agyemang v State; 334 Ga. App. 137 (2015)

conviction overturned

State v J.N.

Dismissed

State v M.F.

Mistrial due to State's Error

State v A.J.

Dismissed pre trial

State v L.W.

Dismissed pre trial

C.M. v A.R.

Secured custody for the father

State v. J. V.

Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

State vs. D. Bowen

Acquitted at Trial (Not Guilty)

State vs. D. Jackson

Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

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Education

2015

National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School

Certificate of Completion

2011

Ron Lloyd Enterprises, LLC

Certificate of Completion

2009

Texas Tech University

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Birmingham-Southern College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2006

MIdwestern Psychological Association Spring Conference

The Effects of Afrocentric Facial Features and Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic on Criminal Sentencing

Publications

2007

Texas Bank Lawyer Bankruptcy Law Update

Languages

English

Activity

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