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5.0 /5.0
14 Client Reviews
$ 200-300 per hour
About Norman
Biography
Welcome to my profile. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us. Get to know our firm. We are available to assist you with your family's legal needs. We are conveniently located next to the Gwinnett County Courthouse.
As an attorney, I have tried cases from the Magistrate Court level to handling appellate arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court. I have presided as a judge over many misdemeanor and traffic cases. I also enjoy community involvement. I presently serve in my church and volunteer with our local school and community organizations.. Our firm has sponsored several high school, college and law school interns.
It is my goal to make our clients feel comfortable and confident in our firm. We pride ourselves in being the family's lawyer.
Our firm represents clients in the metro-Atlanta area. We try civil and criminal cases in Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Walton, Rockdale and Barrow Counties. In Gwinnett, we represent clients in Duluth, Buford, Snellvile, Norcross and Lilburn. The Attorneys speak Spanish (Los Abogados Hablan Espanol).
Protecting your legal rights for over 25 years! Effective and aggressive legal help!
Criminal Defense Trial Attorney!!! Effective assistance in serious felony offense representation!!!
Effective trial and motion assistance in DUI matters!!!
Experienced and effective Divorce Trial Attorney!!!
We will fight the insurance company to resolve your personal injury claim!!!
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
32 years
DUI and DWI
25%
32 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
31 years
Personal Injury
25%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 30 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Cuadra & Patel, LLC - Attorney/Abogado
(770) 237-3486
Fax
296 S. Culver Street, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046-3237
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Posted by Kelly McLeod | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best Attorney in Town!
Mr. Cuadra is an excellent attorney. He not only recently helped us get our grandparent rights for our only grandchild, he has stuck with us and made himself available to us from the beginning of our legal problems with our grandchild (3 years!). He is very knowledgeable and professional. We were alw...
Posted by Brandi | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
BEST LAWYER YOU WILL EVER FIND!
Mr. Cuadra is by far the best lawyer you will ever find! He is an honest, kind, caring, genuine and trustworthy man. He is always available to help you through any situation; big or small, he cares about his clients problems. He knows the ins and outs of the law, and is ready to take on a challenge. ...
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Mr. Cuadra is simply the best.
After I was wrongfully arrested and charged with a DUI and following too closely, I was terrified. I felt as though my life as I knew it was over. I was facing various punishments imposed by the state, and worse, the emotional turmoil which I would impose upon myself. I felt completely helpless. ...
Norman H. Cuadra's Lawyer Endorsements
"Norman is an incredible lawyer and advocate for his clients. His commitment and dedication to his clients shows through in everything he does. He and I have been at opposite tables in the courtroom and his trial skills are top notch. Even after trying a hotly contested case, we were still able to walk away as friends and I gained an enhanced respect for the tireless effort he put forth on behalf of his client. Norman will fight for you to the very end - I highly recommend him for anyone in need of a good trial lawyer."
"I strongly endorse Norm Cuadra. He is genuine, caring, hard-working and, quite simply, one of the best around. I have a great deal of respect for him and would gladly send him my own family member."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the privilege of learning from Mr. Cuadra when I clerked for him as a law student. Since then, I have seen Mr. Cuadra's dedication to his clients and intellectual abilities in action on numerous occasions. I recommend him to anyone who needs a compassionate and highly skilled attorney."
"Not only is Mr. Cuadra a very capable attorney, he is willing to help aspiring lawyers such as myself. I highly endorse Mr. Cuadra, without hesitation."
"Norman Cuadra is a lawyer who works hard fighting for the rights of his clients. He diligently defends his clients to get the best outcome possible, and garners a lot of respect in the legal community. I wholeheartedly endorse Norman Cuadra."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Norman is an outstanding attorney in the community. When I have any questions regarding criminal defense, Norman is the person who I call."
"Norm is a great lawyer and a great individual. He works hard for his clients and consistently achieves great results. Norm is highly respected throughout the criminal defense community as well as in the prosecution world on the other side of the bar. I highly recommend his services!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Norm is a great advocate for his clients."
"Attorney Cuadra is an experienced lawyer with a stellar reputation in the community."
"I have known Norm for years. I first met him as a prosecutor and always held him in high regard. Since moving to private practice, I continually observe Norm working on complex cases with the integrity required in this business. I would not hesitate referring a family member or a friend to Norm; which I believe speaks volumes about my regard for him."
"Norm is an excellent advocate and legal scholar, I have tried a murder case with him and he is worthy adversary. I would recommend him to anyone who is facing criminal charges."
"Norman is an excellent attorney and has been an invaluable colleague and friend. His background includes work in so many areas of the law that he is always able to help his fellow attorneys with any questions we bring to him. Norman was always a pleasure to work with when I was a prosecutor and he represented defendants in my courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was co-counsel with Norman on a recent major felony jury trial. Norman gave the best closing argument I have ever seen. I have asked Norman's opinion on complex issues in some of my cases and he always has well thought out and insightful responses. Perhaps most important is the ethical standard he applies to his cases and the way he conducts himself. If I ever needed a lawyer - I would call Norman first without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cuadra is one of the most professional attorneys that I know. He cares greatly about his fellow bar members and his clients. He is always willing to help new attorneys. He's an excellent practitioner of the law!"
"I have known this lawyer since passing the Bar. He is awesome as opposing counsel, but also great as a mentor!"
"I worked with Norm while he was President of the Gwinnett County Bar Association Criminal Defense Section. Norm speaks with his actions and gets things done. He is a great lawyer and considerate to everyone. He knows DUI in and out, and I would hire him myself if the need arose."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Norm forever, and we have tried many cases together and have acquitted a few in extremely tough cases. He is tenacious, caring, and fun to work with. He is a top flight lawyer."
"I worked with Attorney Cuadra on a divorce matter as opposing counsel. I always found him to be courteous and accommodating to everyone's schedule. His cooperation helped ensure an amicable settlement to be quickly reached by those involved."
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Experience
Honors
2015
SEE Award (Suwanee Exceeds Expectaitons), City of Suwanee
2009
Appreciation, Gwinnett Criminal Defense Bar
2007
Mentor of the Year - Grayson High School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Chief Judge, City of Suwanee
2012 - Present
Senior Attorney, Cuadra & Patel, LLC
2010 - Present
Commission Member, Georgia Commission on Interpreters
1997 - Present
Partner, Norman H. Cuadra, PC
1997 - Present
Panel Attorney, Forsyth County Indigent Defense
2005 - 2014
Associate Judge, Doraville Municipal Court
2001 - 2002
Campaign Chairman, Committee to Elect Johnny Panos for State Court
1995 - 1997
Partner, Kelleman & Cuadra, PC
1994 - 1995
Certified Legal Intern - Third Year Practice Act, Broward County State Attorney
1990 - 1992
Felony Probation Officer, Florida Department of Corrections
1990 - 1990
Law Clerk, Law Office of Dominick J. Salfi
Associations
2009 - Present
Criminal Defense Section - Gwinnett Bar Assoc.President
2005 - Present
Forsyth County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association
2001 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - Present
Federal Bar - Northern District of GeorgiaAttorney
1995 - Present
Criminal Section of the Georgia BarMember
1995 - Present
Family Law Section of the Georgia BarMember
2011 - 2013
Council of Municipal Court JudgesDistrict 4 - Representative
2008 - 2009
Criminal Defense Section - Gwinnett Bar Assoc.President-Elect
2007 - 2008
Criminal Section of Gwinnett BarVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Bush
Not Guilty
State v. Ramirez
Not Guilty of 7 Counts of Murder
State v. Darniga
Not Guilty
State v. Rapp
Not Guilty
State v. Velasquez
Not Guilty
State v. Figueroa
Not Guilty
Education
1995
Nova Southeastern University
Doctorate
1989
University of Forida
BHS
Speaking Engagements
2014
Georgia Superior Court Judges Certification
Immigration and Law Enforcement
2013
Georgia Municipal Court Judge Certification 2013
Immigration and Law Enforcement
2013
CNN News
Can businesses discriminate?
2013
Broadcast
CNN - Lance Armstorng
2013
2013 DUI Seminar
Evidence - Defense Perspective
2012
Municipal Court Judge Continuing Education
Georgia Supreme Court - Commission on Interpreters
2008
"Leyes Cotidianas" -- Television Show Guest
Various Legal Topics
2005
DUI Seminar
Ethics
2004
DUI Seminar
DUI and Immigration
2003
DUI Case Update
Case Law Update
Publications
2005
ICLE
Ethics - How can we all get along?
2004
ICLE
DUI Immigration Consequences
2003
ICLE Seminar
Top 20 cases
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I get a refund if no ALS hearing date is scheduled?
15 Jan 2015
Q&A
Am I responsible for an expired registration ticket given to me while I was driving someone else's car.
20 Jan 2010
Q&A
Can a nolo plea deal show up on your background check from ten years ago
10 Feb 2010