Leo Hughes

Leo Hughes

also known as Leo Michael Hughes

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 45 years

Uncontested divorce Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Uncontested Divorce, Family, Divorce & Separation

279 Washington Avenue, Marietta, GA

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 45 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1981

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Hughes, Leo Michael

279 Washington Avenue, Marietta, GA, 30060

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Leo Hughes's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

137 Client Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 32 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Michele | January 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Uncontested Divorce - Streamlined process

This review applies to my experience with Mr. Hughes for an UNCONTESTED divorce only - no children or property to divide. The cost was exactly the same as I would have paid with the highly touted legalzoom online (including court/filing fees which are charged no matter the method of preparing paperwo...rk). The benefit here is he could efile quickly which only attorneys are authorized to do, as I understand it. I chose Mr. Hughes for that reason and because I prefer to have an attorney review the docs and represent me in the courtroom. NOTE: I come from a family of corporate attorneys and was initially not-super-impressed with his largely email-only approach. In fact, I never spoke with Mr. Hughes until we met outside the courtroom. However, after considering the whole experience, turns out I didn’t need warm/fuzzy - I needed a divorce. Can’t find fault with his professionalism. I was amazed (and a little weary) at the stack of case files he had for the day of my hearing. I wondered if that meant I was in for an all-day ordeal. No worries there - I have never met such an organized person. His process is nailed down SOLID; took maybe thirty minutes to get through about 7 cases ahead of me, then approx 60 seconds for mine to be heard and not one hiccup. Strangely quick and easy: His emails throughout the process are no-nonsense guides that explain CLEARLY the costs, steps required for executing docs, info on final hearing/where to park etc. TIP: READ the emails carefully!! There is nothing left to guess - it’s all in there for this type of case. He spells it out l, but take the time to read directions. I am pretty expert at minimizing attorney communications, but not everyone is. Don’t waste time asking questions that are answered in the emails he sends. BONUS: He was good enough to walk me down to the clerk’s office along with another client who waited about ten minutes for him to wrap up his other cases. He filed our final decrees on the spot and patiently waited while we paid a small fee for two certified copies (the clerk’s credit card machine is dicey, bring $20 cash just in case).. Getting walked-through the filing is a nice touch for anyone restoring their maiden name - it felt good to walk out of the building LEGALLY divorced with MY name back. Now...on to bigger and better adventures!!

Posted by William | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Uncontested Divorce

Mr. Hughes was professional and courteous. He took the time to walk me through the whole process and answered all my questions quickly and thoroughly. He sent me the paperwork to fill out and then did all the processing and necessary filing. The overall experience was much easier and pain free tha...n I expected entering in to the divorce process. I will definitely use Mr. Hughes again for my next divorce.

Posted by Tasha | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Highly Recommended!!!

Mr. Hughes is the best uncontested lawyer in the state of Georgia. He promised to have the case done in a months time and that's exactly we he did!! Thanks to him I was able to close that chapter of my life and for very little money!!!!

Posted by Karen | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce by Publication

I hired Mr. Hughes to handle a divorce by publication. He was knowledgable, able to answer all my questions, and always responded to my messages quickly. Divorce by Publication is a lengthy process, but he made it as painless as possible. I recommend Leo Hughes if you're considering a divorce.

Posted by Eddie | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Uncontested divorce

Mr. Hughes assisted me with my uncontested divorce by providing me with the forms and information needed to fill them out. He was timely, informative and easy to talk to. Also, advised me that could get certified copies of the final decree and walked me to the correct area to pick them up.

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Leo Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Drew Early

Family lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is experienced at skilled at his practice--he shows common sense in his answers."

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Loretta Smith

Uncontested divorce lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Leo Hughes. His answers to questions on this website illustrate his keen insight, knowledge of Georgia law, experience, professionalism, and caring nature. I often learn from reading his responses."

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Homer Jordan

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Glen Ashman

General practice lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Me. Hughes answers on this site are spot on and show his considerable experience and knowledge."

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Michael Childs

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Hughes. He works hard and strives to represent his clients to the best of his ability."

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Stuart Douglas

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Since becoming an active member of the AVVO community the advice I have seen Mr. Hughes provide for family law is in line with the advice I provide my clients. As such, I am confident that Mr. Hughes would be able to provide great representation to any individual needing his services."

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John Steakley

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Hughes. He is an outstanding family law attorney."

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Michael Birchmore

Family lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known of Leo Hughes for some time. In that time, I have seen his strong knowledge of the law and his commitment to providing the very best service to his clients. I am happy to highly recommend Leo to anyone needing representation by a great Family Law attorney."

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John Hopkins

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hughes is a dedicated lawyer with his primary concern being his client's best interest. His online reviews are excellent and his dedication to answering questions thoughtfully and fully on AVVO.com is a further representation of his good will and dedication to service."

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Roderick Martin

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leo Hughes is the consummate professional. Unlike many family law attorneys who seem more interested in generating a large bill; Leo truly cares about people and strives to do what is best for his clients. His is kind and compassionate and I recommend him highly."

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John Lyle

Unknown lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ian Falcone

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leo is an excellent and caring lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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David Canale

Family lawyer | Dec 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Gunn

Family lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leo has been at this much longer than most folks in the industry. A fine attorney that we highly recommend."

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Justin Wyatt

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ann Dettmering

Family lawyer

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Drew Early

Family lawyer

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Glen Ashman

Family lawyer

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Stuart Douglas

Family lawyer

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Michael Childs

Family lawyer

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John Steakley

Family lawyer

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John Hopkins

Family lawyer

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Waymon Harrell

Family lawyer

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Eric von Hacke

Family lawyer

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Loretta Smith

Family lawyer

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John Lyle

Family lawyer

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Ian Falcone

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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David Canale

Family lawyer

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John Gunn

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Charles Harbin

Family lawyer

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Roderick Martin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Gratitude Award Cobb County Family Law Workshop, Cobb County Superior Court Judges and Cobb County Bar Association

2015

Family Workshop Recognition, Cobb County Bar Association

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Principal and Owner, The Hughes Law Office

2001 - 2003

Counsel - Office of the President, IFAD - United Nations Fund For Agricultural Development, Rome Italy

Associations

2005 - Present

Cobb County Family Law Section

Cobb County Solo Section

2003 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - 2016

Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Registered Neutral Family Law Lawyer

Sample of Legal Cases

Hutcheson v. Hutcheson

Divorce granted

O'CONNOR v. O'CONNOR

Divorce granted

McCall v. Adkins

Divorce granted

Trevathan v. Johnson

Divorce granted

Edwards v. Edwards, Jr.

Divorce granted

Patel v. Patel

Divorce granted

McMullin v. Mailland

Divorce granted

Blackshear v. Simpson

Divorce granted

Miller v. Miller

Divorce granted

Astacio v. Waldron

Divorce granted

Edwards v. Edwards

Divorce granted

Caldarella v. Caldarella

Divorce granted

Traylor v. Traylor, III

Divorce granted

Walker v. Bolick

Divorce granted

Mabry v. Mabry

Divorce granted

Cannady v. Cannady

Divorce granted

Clay v. Clay

Divorce granted

Velasquez v. Velasquez

Divorce granted

Adjaye v. Frazier

Divorce granted

Coates v. Ellis

Divorce granted

Speller v. Garrett

Divorce granted

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Education

1980

Potomac School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

University of Detroit

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Family Law Workshop Pro se litigation Workshop

Publications

Languages

Italian

Spanish

French

Activity

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