Gerald Ashland Griggs
About Gerald
Biography
Attorney Griggs is a native of Atlanta who grew up in South DeKalb County prior to relocating to South Cobb during his teens. As a youth, Griggs attended Atlanta Public Schools until enrolling in Woodward Academy in 1990. Attorney Griggs graduated from Woodward Academy in 1996 and was offered a scholarship to Oxford College of Emory University. In 1998, Griggs graduated from Oxford College with an Associate Degree and moved on to Emory University in Atlanta. While at Emory, Attorney Griggs had the opportunity to work for the City of Atlanta Solicitor’s Office under Atlanta Solicitor Raines Carter. In 2000, Attorney Griggs graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Political Science.
Griggs continued to work for the Solicitor’s Office after graduation as a Warrant Officer. In 2001, Attorney Griggs received a full scholarship to attend the University of Cincinnati College Of Law, the fourth oldest law school in the country.
While in Cincinnati, Griggs distinguished himself as a passionate community activist with the Cincinnati CAN Commission on Police and Community Relations. Moreover, Griggs distinguished himself as a skilled advocate participating on the University of Cincinnati Honorary Moot Court Executive Board and working for the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. Griggs graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2004 and returned to Atlanta.
In August 2004, Attorney Griggs passed the Georgia State Bar Examination in his first seating. Griggs began his legal career in the winter of 2004 with a Cobb County Family lawyer, where he served as an associate mainly practicing family law in Cobb and Cherokee counties.
In January of 2005, Griggs joined the Rockdale County Public Defender’s Office as an Assistant Public Defender where he distinguished himself as an aggressive and passionate advocate of indigent defense. Griggs’s practice primarily focused on domestic violence, traffic, and DUI cases. Griggs received extensive training in trial advocacy and the fundamentals of criminal defense with the Georgia Public Defenders Standards Council during his time in Rockdale.
In September of 2005, Griggs was offered a position with the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office after distinguishing himself as a passionate advocate during the Trial Skills Seminar at the University of Georgia. While in DeKalb, Griggs co-authored the DeKalb County Public Defender’s State Court Trial Practice Manual. Further, Griggs handled annually over 700 cases, successfully trying multiple criminal jury and bench trials ranging from MURDER to DUI.
In January of 2007, Griggs left the Public Defender’s Office and opened his own boutique criminal defense firm in Decatur with the help of prominent criminal defense attorney Keith E. Adams. Since opening the firm, Griggs has continued to set himself apart as passionate and skilled defense attorney in Metro Atlanta. This past June, Attorney Griggs opened his new Downtown Atlanta office. The new office maintains its dedication to present top quality legal defense in Metro Atlanta.
Gerald A. Griggs is an attorney who is a servant of the people fighting for what’s right. Attorney Griggs is firmly dedicated to the fundamental principle that “We seek truth, mercy, and justice forever.” Attorney Griggs seeks to serve the needs of the community one client at a time.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
21 years | 2,000 cases
18 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 21 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Gerald A. Griggs LLC
1479 Brockett Rd., Suite 301, Tucker, GA, 30084
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Gerald Ashland Griggs's Reviews
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Posted by Valerie | October 07, 2013 | Education
bullying issues at grandson's elementary school, college park ga
Attorney Griggs was an excellent source of information for me and my grandson who experience bullying and sustained a really ugly bruise on his upper arm while at school at liberty point elementary school in union city ga. An appointment was made for my grandson and I to go and talk with Attorney Gr...
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2013
Simply the Best Advocate
Mr. Griggs is simply the best advocate I have have seen and used. He really cares for his clients and the outcome of their cases. I consider him the best attorney I know and I have used him numerous times for many different kinds of cases. If you need the best attorney in Atlanta, call Mr. Griggs......
Posted by Travis | January 22, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Great, Compassionate, Knowledgeable Lawyer
Attorney Griggs is simply the best attorney I have ever used. I hired him a few years back on a DUI and he got it reduced to a Reckless Driving. Since then, I have kept him as my family lawyer. He has handled a divorce matter, some minor contract reviews and even a bullying matter at my son's school....
Posted by joneskim952 | January 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
Mr. Griggs is an excellent attorney. He helped my family with a difficult situation. My son was charged with murder and he was able to get the charges dismissed and my son freed in DeKalb county. Without his help, I don't know how my family would have survived. I would and have recommended Attorn...
Posted by Kristi | December 18, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Simply the best...
Attorney Griggs is simply the best attorney in town, period. He helped me deal with a serious accusation in Superior Court. He fought for me and believed in me. He helped me clear my name and get my life back. I have watched Attorney Griggs 's career and things he has done in the community. He truly ...
Gerald Ashland Griggs's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gerald is one of those attorneys that steals the show in a courtroom. When he speaks, people listen! He is an amazing trial attorney, advocate, and community spokesman. He is attention detailed and has the respect of the judges he appears before, I endorse him 110%"
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"Gerald is a great trial attorney. If you are looking for a lawyer who will not be afraid to take your case to trial, hire Gerald. You will be glad you did."
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"I highly recommend Gerald, not only because of his skills as a litigator, but also because of the great passion he brings to each case. I've worked with him on several matters and know him to be a good man and excellent lawyer."
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"Very skilled and compassionate attorney. Excellent criminal defense attorney."
"Gerald is a passionate and committed advocate for his clients. He is very knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense and has the experience to back it up."
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"Gerald is an outstanding lawyer. He can always be counted on to do everything in his power to ensure his clients achieve justice. I recommend him with the utmost confidence."
"Gerald has been a leader in the Atlanta Legal Community since before we met a few years ago in Court. His representation has led to spectacular results and he has carved out a very respectable niche as a true expert regarding the juncture of Criminal and Education law. He has earned a very loyal client base due to his excellent customer service and courtroom results. I certainly recommend and endorse Gerald as an advocate and counselor, as well as a friend and trusted colleague."
"I have known Gerald since I was a prosecutor and now as a fellow defense attorney and have had the pleasure of working on cases with him. He is an exceptional and talented attorney. I strongly endorse him."
"I endorse Gerald Griggs. He is a hard worker with a reputation for taking on tough cases, taking cases to jury trial and delivering results for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Anti-bullying Hero Award for Community Leader, Auburn University
2013
Proclamation for Bullying Is Not Hot, City of Atlanta
Work Experience
2005 - 2007
Assistant Public Defender, Dekalb County Public Defenders Office
2005 - 2005
Assistant Public Defender, Rockdale County Public Defenders Office
Associations
2004 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2004 - 2007
Gate City Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2007
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Georgia passed a new Anti-Bullying Law.
Education
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law
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Publications
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Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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