Abbi Susan Taylor

Abbi Susan Taylor

also known as The Parole Goddess

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Appeals Lawyer at Tucker, GA
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime

1479 Brockett Road Suite 200-A, Tucker, GA

About Abbi

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

We handle all post conviction matters including early parole, sentence reductions, and appeals. Including where criminal cases cause immigration problems

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

We handle any type of criminal matter, from the initial investigation through trials and appeals.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virgin Islands for 20 years

State: Virgin Islands

Acquired: 2005

Authorized to practice law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 34 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1991

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Firm of Abbi S. Taylor

1479 Brockett Road Suite 200-A, Tucker, GA, 30084

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Abbi Susan Taylor's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 26 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Helen | August 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent!

Abbi knows her stuff, is patient, thorough and compassionate. She took the time to explain the parole process in detail and provided support before, during and after the decision. I am very happy with the outcome but also the professionalism and responsiveness from Abbi and Linda. I Highly recommen...d this firm!

Abbi Taylor

Replied last August 05, 2019

Thank you so much for your kind words. It is our pleasure to help people navigate through trying times!

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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This 5 stars rating is past do ..it should have been posted long time ago and it's well deserved to a lawyer that understand human nature and passionate about her work and knows the law don't forget she is a an honorable Judge as well as i am reading through these feedback i could not help to se...e the one that had the same case as mine In my case i was being deported and my Immigration lawyer recommended Abbi so after few meetings and careful study of my case Abbi had told me that she is not a miracle maker but she will do what ever it takes to reduce the charges against me and with the proper authorities within the extent of the law of the land,,i remember one of my lawyers had told me one time and I quote .." there is a great justice system in this country that often you can't beat but there is always ways to go around it .." key word here to go around it and that not 100% guaranteed . so here i am 12 years later my deportation case received a waver from the immigration judge thanks to Abbi i am still here and i would not hesitate to recommend her at all . Reading thru all the ratings they all have something good to say about Abbi in fact 95% with five stars rating . But even the worst of them which aren't many , the one where the client didn’t walk away 100 percent satisfied, sends a message that this attorney is a good hire. Nobody’s perfect after all she is human . In life and in law, there are times where you do your best and still come out on the losing side. But don’t forget to look for those silver linings. Sometimes three out of five stars is the best you can hope for. Sometimes a three star review is exactly what a client needs to see.

Abbi Taylor

Replied last August 07, 2018

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honor to work with you as with all of my clients. I have been handling cases like yours for over 25 years and every situation is different with different challenges. I am so happy that I was able to work a bit of a miracle in your case and I thank you for trusting me with your case.

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Horrible Experience

I hired Abbi back in 2015 for my post conviction relief, due to my prior criminal history I was arrested by Immigration officials and charged as a deportable alien. Even though I was sentenced under first offenders act but ICE considered it as an aggravated felony. Before we hired Abbi she informed u...s that its a straight forward case since its an old case from 2004 and she was over confident that she would be successful in post conviction relief. She also told me my family that the entire process can take up to 6 months and it would be a smart decision if I would sign a deportation and be deported to my native country. After I signed my deportation I was then deported to my country. After living on a valid green card for over 15 years it was not easy for me to survive in my war zone country. After getting deported I tried various times to contact her and all I heard was we are not been able to contact the prosecutor. It was not easy to make weekly international call, and giving me fakes hopes for over 1.4 years one day Abbi assistant Linda called me and said Abbi would like to speak to me. I felt relief that she might have a good news for me, how ever she just said sorry I can not vacate your case. I do regret hiring her and any human being can understand the fact that it does not take over a year to hear back from District Attorneys office. I finally hired another post conviction relief attorney and he explained me how the process works. He agreed on that fact that Abbi did a miserable job. I would like to request everyone not to retain her as she will fully play with your emotions, feelings, time and money.

Abbi Taylor

Replied last August 06, 2018

Because I am not an immigration attorney, I do not give advice about immigration issues. I am a post conviction attorney. Like you, I followed the guidance of your immigration attorney as to what would help your situation. Ultimately I was successful in gaining a resolution for you that the immigration attorney felt would help you. I care deeply about each client I represent, and wish you and your family all the best. If you have any further questions please call my office to discuss.

Posted by John | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Lawyers’ Lawyer

I am a lawyer myself so I like to believe that I know how to tell a good lawyer from a bad one. I have six children and Abbi has represented two of them on various criminal charges. My teenage son in particular has been a one man crime wave this summer! Abbi is knowledgeable, thorough, detail... oriented and extremely competent. The number one complaint about lawyers is that they fail to communicate with clients about what is going on. That is not the case with Abbi. To the contrary, she is truly proactive in the management of her cases and her responsiveness is always timely. They say that the difference between a good lawyer and a great lawyer is that a good lawyer knows the law while a great lawyer knows the judge. Well Abbi checks both of those boxes! She is an outstanding attorney.

Abbi Taylor

Replied last August 06, 2018

Thank you for taking the time to post this. It is such an honor to help children and thank you for putting your trust in me to take care of your family. You have raised wonderful people and I am so glad that I have been able to get good results for them and keep their records clear. I work hard to achieve the best possible results and reviews like yours affirm my dedication and devotion to helping people.

Posted by Susan | December 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Home today because of Abbi Taylor

Abbi Taylor was recommended to me by an attorney who had taken a continuing education course taught by Abbi. I initially emailed her the timeline & details of my son's case. During our consultation, she developed a strategy that was ABSOLUTELY SUCCESSFUL. First, a motion to modify his sentence was fi...led and we prevailed. (It IS who you know!) Next, a petition for parole was filed, & again, we prevailed. (May I say again, it IS who you know?) My son, with a 10 year sentence, facing 78 months minimum in prison, was home after 16 months. Abbi Taylor and Linda Cornwall did that. I did the collection of information, the gathering of data, the scut work. Abbi executed flawlessly.

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Abbi Susan Taylor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hiba Ghalib

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Abbi is an excellent attorney. She is sharp, honest, passionate and dedicated when it comes to representing her clients. I highly recommend her and it is my pleasure to endorse her."

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Kenneth Levine

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Abbi Taylor is highly talented in a sub-specialty of criminal law known as "post conviction relief." She has achieved fantastic results for many clients of our firm that have enabled our clients to maintain their immigration status. I would say that Abbi is considered by the Atlanta immigration bar to be one of the most highly sought after attorneys in the area of post conviction relief. I endorse her without any hesitation."

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Layli Deal

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Abbi Taylor. Abbi is my go-to attorney for criminal matters and over the years I have referred many clients to her. She treats each person with honesty and respect. I trust her expertise and advice."

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Joseph Habachy

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Abbi Taylor. She is quite simply one of the very best attorneys in Atlanta. She is hard-working, sincere, and a fierce litigator. She cares about her clients and will get you the right result."

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Mark Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Abbi for several years and have worked with Abbi on many issues. Abbi is a dedicated attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. Abbi is an absolute professional!"

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Chris Ambrose

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Abbi and I have worked together on multiple criminal cases involving complex "immigration status" issues. She is extremely thorough and very knowledgeable. I anticipate working with Abbi on cases in the future, and I would enthusiastically recommend her as a criminal defense/DUI lawyer to anyone seeking such services. I"

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Ketan Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Other

"Abbi was my litigation processor in law school. As a student at the time who knew very little about the practice of law, it became obvious that she had such a firm grasp on how to litigate cases that it was second nature to her. This allowed her to explain things in such an efficient way. She is a highly regarded attorney who gets results for her clients. Anyone who hires her is lucky as was I to have her to teach me. She is truly one of the greatest attorneys one will ever have a chance to meet."

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Aaron Harper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Zulma Lopez

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Acker

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Please allow me to add my name to the list of immigration attorneys to honor and endorse Abbi's work. She is a phenomenal post-conviction relief attorney. Not only is Abbi a wonderful criminal defense attorney she has also developed quite a reputation for being able to reopen past criminal convictions for non-citizens and get them appropriately reworded or dismissed so that the foreign national is no longer deportable. She is one of the very, very few criminal defense attorneys that I am confident to refer clients to for complex post-conviction relief here in Georgia. She has my full endorsement."

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Lino Rodriguez

Unknown lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Our firm has sent Abbi numerous referrals throughout the years. She has always done an excellent job with these referrals - always treating the clients with respect while assessing their situations honestly and diligently. My highest endorsement goes to Abbi and her staff."

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Charles Flinn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Abbi for nearly 20 years. She is an absolute professional, a fantastic trial attorney, and an outstanding advocate for her clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Abbi. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Leslie Diaz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I refer many of my immigration clients who have criminal issues to Abbi. She can work wonders when it comes to eliminating some of the unintended immigration consequences of a criminal conviction. Whether it is modifying or clarifying a sentence to avoid an immigration bar or vacating a conviction entirely, Abbi knows how to get it done. If you are a non-citizen facing a criminal charge, you need to know that not every criminal attorney understands the complex interplay between criminal and immigration law. You need an attorney like Abbi!"

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Sean Black

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Abbi Taylor is a conscientious and very capable advocate for her clients. I have always known her to do a great job for her clients."

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Kirk Gilliard

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Abbi Taylor on several criminal cases over the past 17 years. She exhibits tremendous legal knowledge and a zealous devotion to her clients. I have also referred numerous clients to her over the years and all have thanked me for referring them to such a diligent and skilled lawyer. She is an excellent litigator and has no fear of trying a touch cases and produces great results.I endorse this lawyer's work."

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David Goldstein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Abbi is an intelligent and passionate attorney. She zealously advocates for her clients and consistently gets excellent results for all of her clients. I have even had the pleasure of hearing Abbi speak at a seminar. I highly endorse Abbi as an attorney."

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Andrew Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Abbi has the respect of our legal community. She is known for getting great results for her clients and being someone who other attorneys turn to for advice. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Frank Gomez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I first became aware of Abbi when I was a public defender and heard her give an awesome presentation at a legal seminar sponsored by the Georgia Indigent Defense Council. Over the years, I have had numerous dealings with Abbi and I can truly say that Abbi is one of the finest criminal defense lawyers. She has an extraordinary talent of getting the best results for her clients both in and out of the courtroom. Additionally, she is really a very good person. You are in great hands if Abbi is your lawyer."

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Elmer Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Abbi for 12 years or more now and I have an a couple of opportunities each year to hear about her work and see how much she is respected by the best of the best throughout the state of Georgia.I am proud to experience her integrity in and out of the courtroom and knowledge of law. You cannot go wrong in following her recommendations...hey, many lawyers do!"

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Arturo Corso

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Levine

Immigration lawyer

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Joseph Habachy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chris Ambrose

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marcia Shein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Corinne Mull

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maurice Kenner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Flinn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ingrid Skidmore

Criminal defense lawyer

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T. Kevin Mooney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeremiah Jarmin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frank Gomez

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Elmer Young

DUI and DWI lawyer

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David Hibbert

Personal injury lawyer

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Lawrence Kohn

DUI and DWI lawyer

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G. Kunes

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Marny Heit

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jessica Towne

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer

2009

Superlawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Superlawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Mediator/Arbitrator, Dispute Resolution Center (Dekalb)

2001 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Law Firm of Abbi S. Taylor

1997 - Present

, Judge with Dekalb County Magistrate Court

1998 - 2008

Adjunct Professor teaching Civil and Criminal Litigation, Georgia State School of Law

1995 - 2001

Partner, Peters, Roberts, Borsuk and Taylor-Guest

1992 - 1995

, Dekalb County Public Defender

1991 - 1992

Associate, Fain, Major and Wiley

Associations

2005 - Present

Virgin Islands Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Georgia Association for Women Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Member

1997 - Present

National Association of Women Judges

Member

1991 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1991 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Honorary Member, past vice president

1991 - Present

DeKalb Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Georgia Bar Foundation

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rollins v. State

Unanimous Supreme Court Decision for Petitioner

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Education

1991

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

New College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2012

ICJE Magistrate Recertifications Judge Education Seminars on Various topics

2008

Magistrate Judge Recertification

Search Warrants

2008

Ga Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL)

Spin to Win

2008

Criminal Convictions and Immigration Consequences

riminal Convictions and Immigration Consequences

2007

Ga Assn Women Lawyers Panel

Effects of criminal cases on Immigration status

2006

Magistrate Judges Training

Contempt

2005

Municipal Court Judges' Training

Probation Revocations

2005

GAWL Seminar

Investigating a case

2004

Magistrate Judge Training

Domestic Violence

2004

Defense of Drinking Drivers Seminar

DUI Defense

2003

Magistrate Judge Seminar

Search Warrants

2003

Defending Traffic Law

Defending traffic tickets

2002

Motions Practice Seminar

Winning Motions to Suppress

2002

DUI Trial Practice

Defending Administrative suspensions

2001

Motions Practice Seminar

Case Law update on Motions to Suppress

2001

Drug Defense Seminar

Suppressing Evidence

2001

Criminal Case Analysis and Investigation

Investigating the criminal case

1999

Juvenile Justice Seminar

Defending Children Charged as Adults

1999

GACDL Fall Seminar

Co-Chairperson

1999

Defending a Rape Case

Winning Consent cases

1999

Defending a Drug Case

Case Law Update

1998

Defending a Drug Case

Case Law Update

1997

Motions Practice Seminar

Defending a Drug Case

1996

Drug Defense Seminar

Motions to Suppress

1996

Bargain Basics

Trial Preparation

1995

Georgia Indigent Defense Seminar

Case Law Update

1995

GACDL Fall Seminar

Defending Allegations of Child Molestation

1995

Drug Defense Seminar

Motions to Suppress

1995

Bargain Basics

Motions and Trial Preparation

Publications

N/A

Mercer Law Review Webster v. Reproductive Health Services: What remains of the right to choose?

N/A

Defending Allegations of Crimes against Children Contributor to entire publication (1996-2002)

N/A

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Newsletter - The Defender "Abbi's Criminal Site-a-tions" Monthly column on criminal defense, computers and the internet (1998-99)

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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