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Charles Maxwell Eaton

4.6
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Smyrna, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Unknown

4206 Lake Laurel Drive, Smyrna, GA

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 95%

At The Eaton Law Firm, P.C. we seek to achieve our clients' goals with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Our practice covers a wide-range of family law issues such as divorce, legal separation, child custody and support, spousal support, move away and parental child abduction issues, grandparent rights, termination of parental rights and other family law issues.

25 years | 300 cases

95%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 185-185 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 24 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Law Offices of Charles Maxwell Eaton

4206 Lake Laurel Drive, Smyrna, GA, 30082

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Charles Maxwell Eaton's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

No Stone Unturned to Defend My Case! TY, Charles!

Imagine my surprise and panic when my ex from Texas tried to get an old alimony support order dropped. Not to worry! Charles Eaton to the rescue. Charles quickly reassured us that everything would be fine, and they were. In the end, not only was the motion dismissed, Charles also made sure that m...y ex paid my attorney fees to defend myself. He even included the extra fees required to wire over the funds. How thorough is that? What impressed me so much about Charles is that he took the time to do research to defend our point. I have never seen another attorney do this to the degree that Charles did. He spent hours looking at other cases and updating us on his finds. He communicated constantly and did not leave us in the dark. He exhibited professionalism by making sure his papers and copies were in complete order and with no punctuation or spelling errors--again--a credit to his impeccable attention to detail. Thank you, Charles, for turning a nightmare into a spring breeze. I highly recommend anyone to put their legal problems into his capable hands. He will leave no stone unturned and defend your position with backup.

Posted by Zlatka | February 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great family lawyer

I have been working with Charles for almost 4 years now and could have not asked for anything more. He is always available and responds promptly to my inquiries and questions. I rate him outstandingly for his communication and court room performance. Always knows what to say and how to say it to work... in your favor. Would not look for another lawyer! The great bonus is that he is extremely reasonable and understanding. Five starts off the bat!

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Christopher Lee

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Gross

Family lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Eaton's trial skills and attention to detail are superior. Mr. Eaton leaves no stone unturned and is not afraid to take the matter to trial."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Associations

2002 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

2001 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

2001 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

John M v. Ex Wife

"I now have joint legal custody of my son."

B.C. v. A.C.

"...A lifetime of relief..."

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Education

2000

University of Georgia

Law

1992

Emory University

BA

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