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Mitchell Matthew McKinney
also known as Mitch McKinney, Mitch M. McKinney
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Biography
Mitchell (Mitch) McKinney is a former Assistant District Attorney (ADA) and Assistant Solicitor General with more than seven years of prosecutorial experience in the state of Georgia. In addition to his prior experience as a prosecutor, Mr. McKinney also served for three years as Assistant County Attorney for Forsyth County, Georgia where he was also the Magistrate Court of Forsyth County, Georgia prosecutor. His current practice includes specialty in criminal defense of all persons, family law, personal injury cases, and other litigation matters. Mr. McKinney practices throughout the metro Atlanta area and across North Georgia, and is committed to respectful, yet assertive, representation on behalf of his clients.
Mitch services his clients out of his Cumming, Georgia office in the cities of Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Milton, Crabapple, Duluth, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and the counties of Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Hall, Dawson, Cherokee, Lumpkin, Pickens, Hall and others.
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Licensed in Alabama for 26 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 27 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Mitchell M. McKinney, P.C.
309 Pirkle Ferry Road - Building F, Cumming, Georgia 30040, Cumming, GA, 30040
Mitch McKinney Law
102 Jackson Avenue South, Russellville, AL, 35653
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense
McKinney got our charges dropped!
Mitch McKinney worked for weeks and did all the necessary research to make it possible for the state to drop my fiance's charges due to insufficient evidence. He worked hard and kept us informed every the step of the way. Hopefully.. we won't be needing a lawyer..BUT if we ever do we will be coming b...
Posted by Gene | March 23, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Amazing Lawyer
It is not often I take the time to write a complimentary note on an Attorney. However Mr. Mckinney did an exceptionable job in representing my son. He displayed a number of attributes (Responsive) I found him to be very responsive to our needs. He returned calls promptly and went out of his way to r...
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Professional, Knowledgable & Caring
I hired Mitch to represent my son in an MIP situation. We were nervous and Mitch recognized we had never experienced anything like this and had no idea what was ahead of us. Mitch was very caring and took the time to listen to our concerns and responded to every call and question we had along the w...
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Trustworthy and Knowledgeable
I hired Mitch as my lawyer on recommendation from a mutual friend. I had neglected obligations due to lack of knowledge of my situation after receiving a DUI and made things difficult. After calling Mitch, he responded that same day to schedule a consultation. I was sold already just from speaking wi...
Posted by John | July 05, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Successful results in Cherokee Co., GA and Gwinnett Co., GA
I hired Mitchell McKinney for a friend of mine, Eduardo. I live in Dallas, TX and never traveled to Georgia. So I interviewed several lawyers over the phone and chose Mitch to first handle a felony case in Cherokee Co. which he got reduced to a misdemeanor and the sentence was substantially reduced t...
Mitchell Matthew McKinney's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Mitch for over ten years and he has an excellent reputation in the community for working hard for his clients. Mitch cares about his clients and represents his clients to the fullest. Do not hesitate to use Mitch for your legal issues."
"Mitch and I worked together on a large complex case several years ago. He is a pleasure to work with. I do not hesitate to refer him criminal and family law matters."
"Mitch is great to work with. He is very easy going and his calm demeanor certainly makes the negotiation process much more enjoyable. Mitch went out of his way to accommodate the scheduling needs of our case together and I would be happy to work with him again!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Mitch in a number of different settings, including as referring counsel on civil matters as well as opposing counsel in criminal matters. He is a highly skilled lawyer who has great attention to detail, a keen mind for the law and a personable demeanor that immediately puts his clients at ease. I've witnessed Mitch's courtroom skills and demeanor first hand and can honestly say that his advocacy and drive for his clients is second to none. I highly recommend him."
"I have known Mitch for the last several years as an opposing counsel and as a colleague. I have found him to have exemplary character and work ethic. He is both a zealous advocate and a courteous professional, while never loosing sight of his client or their case. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mitch for several years and we recently had the opportunity to work on a case together. Mitch is a thorough and aggressive attorney and I am glad to endorse him."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Early in his practice Mitch gained a ton of trial experience and that intense courtroom experience is the foundation for being able to globally prepare a case to win. I send all my referrals in the North Metro Atlanta area to him."
"I have known Mitch for many years, both as a prosecutor, defense colleague, and friend. Mitch is a very effective advocate for his clients; practicing with integrity and passion. Whether your issues involve criminal matters, divorce, or civil litigation, Mitch can handle all of your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with Mitch on a divorce case recently and was impressed with his hard work and dedication in bringing our case to a resolution."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Mitch on several cases and he is a hard working and knowledgeable attorney. I refer cases to him and I feel confident in doing so as he is an excellent attorney in our community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mitch since working with him as an Assistant District Attorney in the Western Judicial Circuit (Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties). Mitch has a great work ethic and has an effective courtroom presence in arguing for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
1998
George Peach Taylor Trial Advocacy Award, University of Alabama Law School
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner, Mitchell M. McKinney, P.C.
2005 - 2010
Of Counsel, Patterson & Hansford
2002 - 2005
Assistant County Attorney, Jarrard & Davis, LLP
2000 - 2002
Assistant District Attorney, Athens-Clarke County District Attorneys Office
Associations
2010 - Present
Forsyth County Board of EthicsBoard Member
2009 - Present
Forsyth County Bar AssociationPresident
1998 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Indigent Defense of Forsyth County
Member
Alabama State Bar
Member
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Forsyth County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club
Board Member
2002 - 2009
Forsyth County Bar AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Buckhorn Ventures, LLC v. Forsyth County
Ruling for Forsyth County affirmed by Appeals Ct.
Education
1998
University of Alabama School of Law - Tuscaloosa, Alabama
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Mercer University - Macon, Georgia
B.B.A.
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