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

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney of ALL TIME

5 years ago my life was turned upside down when I was accused and charged with a crime I did not commit, It almost destroyed mine and my families life. My long time family attorney died a year into the case and I had to fire the second lawyer as he was unwilling to go to trial. This is when God broug...ht Kerrie Kessing into my life. She took my case and held my hand the whole way. I was a mess the entire time and plagued by nightmares and crippling anxiety. Being accused of a crime you haven't committed is one the worst feelings someone can go through but Kerrie knew I was innocent and fought harder than anyone has ever fought for me. She has an amazing grasp of the law and her professionalism is beyond reproach. After nearly 5 years Kerrie was able to present my case and the overwhelming evidence of my innocence to the state and we won! I pray no one ever has to endure what I went through, but if you do, and your blessed enough to find Kerrie and the Kessing Law Firm and she takes your case...know that she3 will not stop until she proves your innocence! Its hard to believe that its over, but each and every day I thank God for bringing Kerrie into my life!

Posted by Barb | October 25, 2018 | Contracts & Agreements

Always looking out for the best interest of her clients.

My husband and I consulted with Ms. Kessing on a breech of contact issue. We had not ever been in a situation where we needed legal advice and a friend referred us to Ms. Kessing. Kerrie did a great job of explaining the specifics about the relevant laws and took us through the step by step process ...that would take place in regard to our situation. She helped us set things in motion and encouraged us to fight for our rights and benefits.

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 anonymous | August 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Superb Damage Control

I had a divorce case that had taken some bad turns, and I had started to lose faith in my previous lawyer.a mutual friend gave me Kerrie's number. She determined that many important steps had been skipped, documenrs not filed by deadlines....it seemed like a nightmare. She took all of the c...orrective action needed to get the case back on track WITHOUT "bad-mouthing" the opposing lawyer, smoothed ruffled feathers and brought the case to a decent resoution. When I think of what might have happened had I NOT retained her....well, I don't want to think about it.

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2016 | Child Support

Do not retain this attorney!

I retained this attorney to help modify my child support payments per my divorce decree. I had a substantial change in my employment resulting in a drastic change of income. The law states that these payments are able to be adjusted due to this change. The first step to this process is having my for...mer spouse served by the sheriffs office. This attorney claimed to have filed the appropriate papers with the court to have the sheriff serve my former spouse. My former spouse was never served and this attorney claimed not to understand why it was taking so long. To expedite this process I asked her to hire a private individual, who would also need to be approved by the court, to serve my ex-wife. The attorney claimed to have filed the appropriate paperwork to get this person approved so my ex-wife could be served. Again, the attorney couldn't figure out why it was taking so long to get the service process accomplished. After going through this for about a year I decided to call the court to see if any paperwork was filed on my behalf per my case. The clerk at the court said no. All this time I was being lied to that paperwork was being processed and approved to get this service taken care of. When I confronted the attorney with this information she me a bogus letter containing bogus lies on why she could not represent me any longer. She also committed a conflict of interest while representing me. She also sent me a bogus invoice claiming I owed her an additional $6800. I brought this information to my current attorney who also concluded that the invoice was not even legal. I highly suggest anybody needing legal representation choose a different lawyer.

Kerrie Kessing

Replied last July 09, 2015

This comment is completely false and even libel. This man's girlfriend was a client of mine and when she broke up with him he placed the blame on me and even threatened to get his revenge by posting negative reviews online legal review sites. Just as I was suing him for both failure to pay legal fees and defamation he filed for bankruptcy to protect himself from multiple claims by myself and several others!

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Linda Borsky

General practice lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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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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