Cory Paul Debord

Cory Paul Debord

4.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 15 years

Lawyer at Canton, GA

111 West Main Street, Canton, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 15 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Roach, Caudill & Frost, LLP

111 West Main Street, Canton, GA, 30114

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Cory Paul Debord's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lindsey | February 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Cory was great to work with. Very knowledgeable, quick and easy to get in touch with. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Kelli | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Advisor You Can Trust

Cory Debord is a very reliable, honest, helpful, patient, knowledgeable attorney. He is professional yet personable. He was very easy to work with and spent a lot of time with us answering all our questions. He goes the extra mile to make sure you are well informed and genuinely wants to help. I h...ighly recommend him. I will continue to use him in the future. His office staff was also very good. Excellent follow thru and communication. Wish all attorneys were as good. A+

Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Excellent at explaining the legal process, quick response times, efficient time management, very knowledgeable, He is well-mannered, gracious, and polished but also very aware of the appropriate time to be commanding, passionate, and resilient. I believe he had my best interest in mind and counseled ...me accordingly. Cory was recommended to me by a friend. I have actually passed a recommendation for him along to a friend of mine as well. I would not hesitate to contact Cory again for any future legal issues.

Cory Debord

Replied last March 7, 2018

Thank you for the review! I enjoyed representing you!

Posted by Michael | February 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not Recommended At All

I am in the process of filing a Bar grievance against Mr. Debord. He was hired to defend in a basically simple criminal case, and counter with malicious prosecution. He missed essential meetings with me and vital witnesses, failed to timely prepare for proceedings and file motions as agreed. He then ...demanded additional payment despite our agreement. He cursed at me and my wife, and demeaned her for staying with me. He underestimated the needs of my case and caused the judge to reprimand him numerous times. I was forced to borrow money to pay another attorney for trusted representation. I am attempting to get a partial or full refund.

Cory Debord

Replied last August 29, 2018

8/29/2018 Update: This reviewer obviously did confuse me with another attorney. No one has contacted my office requesting a refund for any case I've handled. No bar grievance has been filed against me. If I can be of assistance to this reviewer, then I invite you to contact me at [email protected]. You can also call (770) 479-1426. If I'm not available, please ask to speak with Mike Bray. 2/29/2018 Response: I have no idea who left this review. The facts and circumstances described do not resemble any current or past case I have handled. I have no clients who have requested a partial or full refund, and I have not been reprimanded by a judge in any case. I've never demanded payment from a client beyond what was agreed to. Either this person has confused me with another attorney or this comment is libelous. It should be removed.

Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HORRIFYING REPRESENTATION

DEBORD INTENTIONALLY DID NOT COMMUNICATE WITH ME WHICH RESULTED IN A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE... A CONVICTION. HE DID NOT ALLOW ME TO ASSIST IN MY OWN DEFENSE. HE CLEARLY DID NOT POSSESS LEGAL KNOWLEDGE FOR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS CLIENT ILLNESS, NOR DID HE USE VALUABLE WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE. ... DEBORD ALLOWED THE PROSECUTOR TO EXACERBATE CHARGES WITHOUT QUESTIONING, AND FAILED TO ADDRESS THE JUDGE'S BIAS AGAINST ME. HE FURTHER CAUSED NUMEROUS UNWARRANTED DETENTIONS BY NOT PRESENTING CORRECT FACTS TO THE COURT RE MY MEDICAL CONDITIONS. HE DID NOT DEFEND ME WHEN FALSE/INCORRECT STATEMENTS WERE PRESENTED. HE REFUSED TO ADVISE ME OF PROCEEDINGS, AND MADE DETRIMENTAL DECISIONS WITHOUT MY INPUT. THIS INCLUDES ALLOWING FALSE /TAINTED TESTIMONY WITHOUT QUESTIONING OR PROVIDING OPPOSING EVIDENCE AVAILABLE. DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!!!

Cory Debord

Replied last March 7, 2018

This review was left by an individual I was appointed to represent when I accepted appointed criminal cases. I was the third attorney appointed to represent her because the first two could not deal with her. I wish she could better remember the facts and circumstances surrounding the excellent plea deal she freely and voluntarily accepted in open court. She entered a no contest plea and received a suspended sentence. This information is verifiable in the clerk's file, Cherokee County State Court Case No. 15M1963. I was often asked to take appointed cases involving defendants who had "fired" two or three previous appointed attorneys. I worked very hard to achieve the best result possible while providing compassionate and understanding representation. I considered it my duty to accept appointments to difficult cases and to see them all the way through. I did not shy away from doing so, even though she did not hire me and I did not choose to represent her. I performed my duty to the best of my ability, and the outcome was favorable.

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Cory Paul Debord's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jack Goodwin

Litigation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Corey fights for his clients and gets the job done. I wouldn't hesitate to retain him if I needed his services."

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Joshua Teague

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cory was a great prosecutor and he has used that experience to become a top notch criminal defense attorney."

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Cortney Stuart

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I always enjoy working with him. He's professional, knowledgeable, and a great asset to the legal community."

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Andrew Wehunt

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been fortunate to be able to work with Cory on many cases over the last several years. When I made the decision to start my own law practice Cory was the first person in the legal community I reached out for advice. Cory is the small town lawyer that you want to have on your side. He has a great understanding of the law and the ability to interact with prosecutors and Judges like nobody else in the community."

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Ross Grisham

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can't say enough about Cory. Due to his sharp sense of humor and good-natured spirit, he is loved by everyone in the legal community. This not only translates to excellent results for his clients but I'm sure makes for a most pleasant experience along the way. Beyond his great personality though, Cory is nothing short of superb at the practice of law. His knowledge and abilities are boundless. I recommend him whole-heartedly."

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Scott Poole

Litigation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Cory and I worked together as prosecutors for four years. Cory is an excellent attorney who has a comprehensive grasp of the law. Highly recommended!"

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Caryn Fennell

Unknown lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Corey is an exceptional advocate for his clients. I work with him on cases in Cherokee County and he is a consummate professional. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a very thorough professional. He is a pleasure to work with and is a very fine attorney."

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Joe Hendricks

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Cory was an Assistant District Attorney who worked for me while I was the elected district attorney for the Appalachian Circuit. He is an extraordinarily talented attorney who cares about his clients. He is experienced in everything from serious felony cases to dui's. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance in North Georgia."

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Benjamin Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Cory without hesitation. He is hardworking and thorough, and his experience in numerous areas of the law make him one of the most well-rounded attorneys in Georgia. If I had a friend or family member that needed legal representation, I would absolutely refer them to Cory."

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Ross Grisham

Criminal defense lawyer

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Caryn Fennell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Poole

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joe Hendricks

Unknown lawyer

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Benjamin Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Work Experience

2017 - 2020

Attorney, Bray & Johnson

2013 - 2017

Attorney, Carver & DeBord, P.C.

2012 - 2012

Senior Assistant District Attorney, Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney

2010 - 2012

Assistant District Attorney, Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney

Education

2009

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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