Kerrie Christine Kessing

Kerrie Christine Kessing

4.7
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Acworth, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Corporate & Incorporation, Animal Law

4823 Village Sq NW, Acworth, GA

About Kerrie

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Animal Law 25%

I am an Animal Law Advocate. I help people who own, raise, rescue, foster or care about animals. I also help those whose pet has been harmed; whether by a someone they know or a government official such as COPS SHOOTING DOGS! I am very knowledgeable about the animal advocacy process - pulling, transporting, crossposting, fostering, rescuing, and finding forever homes. I am also zealous in holding those who harm animals responsible for their actions. I am the VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS!

29 years

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

A corporation is a formal way to organize your business to gain rights and privileges, and to limit your personal liability. There may be tax and financial advantages to incorporation, but it can also increase your business licensing fees and decrease the amount of personal control you have in running your business. There are many legal consequences to incorporation, so it's a good idea to consult an attorney specializing in corporate law. A corporate attorney also represents shareholders unhapp

29 years

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

*CRIMINAL DEFENSE* Felonies • VGCSA Drug Possession • Felony Drug Charges including Intent to Distribute and Trafficking • Burglary/Forgery/Fraud/Robbery/Theft •. Aggravated Assault/Aggravated Battery Misdemeanors • Misdemeanor Drug Possession • Simple Battery/Shoplifting • DUI/Reckless Driving/Speeding/Traffic Tickets

29 years

25%
Family 25%

*FAMILY LAW* • Divorces (contested & uncontested) • Same Sex Relationship Matters • Legal Separation • Alimony/Temporary Spousal Support • Prenuptial Agreements • Property Division • Child Custody/Visitation Issues & Modifications • Child Support Issues & Modifications • Legitimation • Adoption • Termination of Parental Rights • Guardianships • Wills & Trusts • Family Violence Matters (TPOs/Aggravative Stalking)

29 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 28 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1997

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kerrie C. Kessing PC (d/b/a The Kessing Law Firm)

4823 Village Sq NW, Acworth, GA, 30102-3464

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Kerrie Christine Kessing's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Edward | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Most aggressive attorney you want on your side

Ms. Kessing is the best and most aggressive attorney that money can buy without a shadow of a doubt. She's assisted not only myself buy several other family members in criminal cases throughout the past almost decade and has slaughtered the competition in every single way! Tough negotiator and failur...e is not an option in Ms. Kessings language. She's always fought with the most ferocious manner and doesn't care what it takes to win for you. I can attest first hand in a specific matter in Cobb County where I was targeted and she quickly put an end to the malicious prosecution from the DA's office. All charges were dismissed and I was able to sleep soundly again at night knowing I had the best of the best representation in my corner, Highly, highly recommend her for criminal cases!!!

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My Case

I hired Mrs. Kerrie after I had gotten myself into a bit of a bind. I was involved in a bad driving incident and the courts were attempting to charge me as a felon. As an athlete, this would have ruined my chances of playing a sport in college. It would have even been detrimental to my getting into c...ollege. I brought my case to Mrs. Kerrie and she handled it excellently. I walked away with a minor speeding ticket and no permanent marks on my record.

Posted by Kira | July 09, 2015 | Child Support

Amazing Attorney

My partner and I hired Kerrie for what we thought was a simple child support case. However, it quickly escalated to a child custody case, a TPO case and even a back child support case. The court system assigned a Guardian Ad Litem and a mediator, which is evidently standard in situations such as mi...ne. I had no idea how complex family law issues could become and how everything could spiral out of control so quickly. We are tremendously grateful we had Kerrie there by our side to guide us through our cases. She took a chaotic situation and fixed it in a way that looked effortless. However we are quite aware how much work it truly took to get all the problems resolved. Kerrie came to our home, took the time to explain everything that was going to happen and all possible outcomes. I am a worrier but even Kerrie managed to put my mind at ease. She makes herself available at all hours and on weekends too. Kerrie is an attorney who truly cares about her clients and I am recommending her to all of my family and friends who need a lawyer!!!

Posted by jlangrill454lsx | March 26, 2015 | Wrongful Termination

AWESOME LAWYER for EEOC claim/ civil litigation.

I decided to use Ms. Kessing yet again! (Second time) I retained her as my legal counsel in a civil litigation matrer. I was wrongfully terminated by my current employer and needed to take immediate action with a current EEOC claim I decided to file. She handled all aspects of this case with the high...est degree of concern and professionalism. When I decided to go with Kerrie Kessing again for the second time... I'm sure glad I didn't go to someone else. At least I knew what I was getting the second time around. No regets and we settled for more money than I was expecting in court. Compared to other attorneys, she is the best value for the money!!! I've had nothing but sucess, regarding the Kessing Law Firm. Thanks again for the second time Kerrie!

Posted by Anthony | January 26, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Kerrie Kessing saved my life, TWICE... "Incrediable" best discribes the level of representation - The Best

Kerrie Kessing saved my life, TWICE!! It's true.. I have been married twice, Ms. Kessing represented me both times. I know that doesn't say much for my choice in wives, but it says everything for my choice in an attorney. When my first marriage came to an end some 15yrs ago, I was crushed. There... were no children involved at that time, but I was still just a young man with a mortgage, car payments, credit card bills, and I thought, a loving wife. Not the case. She wanted out and wanted everything I worked for to go with her. I was lost, didn't have the slightest idea on what to do. What are my rights, what are her rights, what's fair, what's legal. My world was a burl, spinning out of control. Then, I called Kerrie Kessing, who was referred to me by a friend that spoke as highly of her service as I speak now, and everything stopped spinning and became crystal clear. Her honesty, brutal honesty and knowledge of the law, answered the questions and stopped the worries. "This is how it's going to happen", she told me, and that's exactly how that divorce was settled. Kerrie Kessing projects absolute confidence, so much so, that my soon to be 1st ex-wife asked if I would agree to have Ms. Kessing represent the divorce as a whole. Protecting both parties legal rights and personal property. I agreed. With that, the divorce was swift, amicable and not financially devastating. I would soon learn, that almost never happens. Enter divorce number two. Completely different. More bills, bigger house, investments, two beautiful children and a stay at home mom who'd been out of the work force for 9yrs. She tells me on my birthday that she is unhappy, wants a divorce, the children are to be with her, then tells me to leave my house. I call Kerrie Kessing, who's phone number has been with me everyday for 15yrs. "Help", I say, "my wife is very mad at me and I don't know what to do. Do you know a marriage counselor?" Immediately, Ms. Kessing sets up an appointment at my office. At our meeting, in tears, I explain what I think is happening at home. Money's tight, I'm always working and there is a lot of tension in the house. "She's mad at me", I say again, "money's tight and she's upset she can't go shopping with her friends. I can fix this." This is the part I remember like it was yesterday, the brutal truth. Kerrie looks at me from across the conference table, sighs, then tells me, "She's cheating on you, you're upset and clueless. She will clean your clock and take your children if you decide not to follow my instruction to the letter. Remember, you are married until the judge say's your not, two wrongs don't make a right." A private investigator was hired. Ms. Kessing voluntarily postponed my paying her retainer so that vital evidence could be collected. Nobody does that, nobody except Kerrie Kessing, who put the clients case, piece of mind and the protection of my children before my financial obligation to her. To my utter dismay, Ms. Kessing was correct. What I thought was a stay at home mom was actually quite a busy women on the dating scene. That was just the start of what I didn't know. Ms. Kessing was in contact with me almost daily. Making sure my children were safe and the I was holding it together. At no time during the entire 2 yrs this divorce took to settle, was I unable to get in contact with my attorney. "Above and Beyond" does not even start to describe the level of professionalism, dedication and compassion my children and myself received. Kerrie Kessing much more then legally represented my family, she protected us. How did the case turn out you ask... exactly as Ms. Kessing said it would. Divorce is war, you want the high ground and big guns and that's what I received twice with Ms. Kessing. Saved my life! I'll tell anyone who asks the same. This review asks that you don't give your full name, but my initials are AJR and I'm from Dallas GA.

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Linda Borsky

General practice lawyer | Aug 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. Kerrie is an excellent attorney. She is a zealous advocate, a tough negotiator and a person of integrity. Any client that hires her will be in good hands."

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Linda Borsky

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Principal, Kessing Law Firm

Education

1996

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

North Carolina State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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