Minerva Cansino Blanchette
also known as Cansino Blanchette Law Firm, LLC
About Minerva
Biography
Attorney Blanchette has been a member of the Georgia Bar Association since 1999 and has nearly two decades of jury trial experience. She is a former Senior Prosecutor for the State of Georgia and a former Senior Circuit Defender. Minerva is a top honor law graduate from New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts where she has obtained her Juris Doctorate degree, and an honor and scholar graduate from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida where she has obtained her B.A. in Legal Studies with a minor in Foreign Languages. She has practiced throughout the State of Georgia and has extensive experience in the areas of Criminal Law & Immigration Law. Her practice also includes Estate Law and Family Law. Attorney Blanchette began her career in the area of Property & Tax Law where she has assisted in fighting various municipalities on property tax issues for major corporations such as Exxon, Texaco & Mobile. Her experience also extends to the area of Estate & Trusts where she assisted in representing the Estate of a well known celebrity entertainer and defending clients on tax issues against the IRS.
Attorney Blanchette is most recognized for her work as a former Prosecutor for the State of Georgia for over 7 years where she has served as a Lead Trial Assistant District Attorney in 3 Judicial Circuits: South Georgia Judicial Circuit (Decatur, Mitchell, Calhoun, Baker & Grady Counties), Cherokee Judicial Circuit (Bartow & Gordon Counties), and the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit (Polk & Harralson Counties).
As a prosecutor, she handled both Felonies and Misdemeanor cases and was trained to be the Circuits’ lead prosecutor for Capital Felonies including Death Penalty Cases, Murder, Rape, Sexual Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Armed Robbery. She has also taught and held seminars for local law enforcement agencies and the community on various criminal law related topics. As a former State Prosecutor, Attorney Blanchette has earned an impressive reputation throughout the State of Georgia for her diligence, knowledge, readiness, and skill in the courtroom.
Attorney Blanchette was then recruited to serve as a Senior Assistant Lead Public Defender and has served in the area of indigent defense for 7 years. She was a sucessful Lead Trial Attorney for the Chief Superior Court Judge and has gained the respect and admiration of her clients, her fellow attorneys, the Courts, and the community. She is sought after as a mentor to her fellow colleagues and praised by her clients as being diligent, aggressive, trustworthy and bestowing confidence in her clients that they have an experienced lawyer on their side. She has represented clients is all criminal matters and proceedings including jury trials, appeals, probation revocations, pre-trial motions, and has gained an expertise in the area of DUIs and major felonies. She has let her experience gained as a prosecutor work in her client’s favor.
Attorney Blanchette is also a member of the Georgia Bar Association, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Federal Bar Association-Immigration Law Section, American Bar Association, Bartow County Bar Association, Paulding County Bar Association, and Cobb County Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in both the Georgia Appellate Courts and the Federal District Courts. She also speaks English and Spanish.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
27 years | 4,000 cases
27 years | 1,700 cases
14 years | 250 cases
14 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 26 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1999
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CANSINO BLANCHETTE LAW FIRM, LLC
Cansino Blanchette Law Firm, LLC, 107 Postelle Street, Cartersville, GA, 30120
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Minerva Cansino Blanchette's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
No updates
If any work is being done on our case, I haven't been made aware of it. I would expect I might receive an email every few months about what's been done, or that we might meet to discuss every 6 months or so... we're in limbo.
Posted by Katie | December 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Hire Minerva!
This was my first time getting in trouble with the law and Minerva Blanchette and her team were SO helpful! She was very upfront with possible outcomes based on my case. My incident occurred right before COIVD hit and my court date kept getting pushed, however, Minerva and her team, especially Tyler,...
Posted by Frank | May 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Professionalism and expertise that is beyond reproach
Ms. Blanchette helped my family with a difficult manner. Her expertise, professionalism, and reputation in the legal community is steering the case to a very successful conclusion. We definitely have a friend in the legal sector. I would strongly recommend Ms. Blanchette and her colleagues for any le...
Posted by Chad | May 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
AMAZING ATTORNEY
BEST CRIMINAL ATTORNEY IN THE AREA!! I came to Mrs Blanchette with an 11 count case which included Trafficking 4oz of Meth, Possession of a Firearm with altered Serial Numbers, DUI, and Possession of a Firearm during the commission of a crime. I had previously hired another law firm in the area and...
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Best of the Best
Ms.Blanchette has represented me twice in criminal matters and has successfully gotten both cases dismissed. Unfortunately, I had hired several attorneys throughout lifetime before meeting Minerva but I am proud to say that she is, HANDS DOWN the best lawyer that I have seen or hired. Her attention t...
Minerva Blanchette
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Minerva Cansino Blanchette's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've had the opportunity to work with Minerva on several cases, and observe her in the courtroom as a trial attorney. She is fearless, and in every situation seems to zealously advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Minerva as an attorney."
"Minerva is an excellent and compassionate attorney. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Minerva for several years and have seen how much she works for her clients. When I was a prosecutor and now as a fellow defense attorney, I can say Minerva is one of the most knowledgeable, personable, and respectable attorneys I know. When you hire Minerva, you have one of the best attorneys in GA on your side."
"I endorse this lawyer. Minerva is a passionate attorney and skilled litigator with an accomplished background in criminal law. Minerva's client's rave about her criminal defense practice and her compassion for the clients. I recommend Minerva for your criminal defense matter, small business needs, and for will and estate planning."
"Minerva is a thorough, extremely effective attorney. As an accomplished and experienced attorney, Minerva gets the best possible outcomes for her clients. I have had the pleasure of working with Minerva for many years and I highly recommend and endorse her as a talented and effective attorney who knows how to get results."
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"Ms. Banchette is a true asset to the defense bar. She is diligent in pursuing the best defense for her clients and has always been professional and courteous in her interactions with opposing counsel."
"I interned with Minerva while I was in law school, and now, I proudly work in the same community as she does. She is knowledgeable and truly cares about her clients, as well as her fellow attorneys."
"Ms. Blanchette is a capable, compassionate and honest attorney who works hard for her clients. She is detailed and thorough in explaining to the client the case, options, and procedures related to the client's case. She is candor to her client in what their case as well as being a zealous advocate for her clients. Minerva has a clear grasp on the law and conducts herself professionally and ethically at all times. I endorse her work."
"Minerva is a class act, and is always willing to lend her knowledge to other attorneys. I endorse this lawyer."
"Minerva is an excellent criminal attorney. When you worked as a prosecutor, we tried many cases against each other. I always found her to be professional, prepared and knowledgable."
"I highly endorse Mrs. Blanchette. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first."
"I endorse Minerva without reservation. I know her to be an exceptional attorney with a remarkable grasp of the law. I am proud to recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Minerva is my former trial partner. She is a strong advocate for all of her clients. She is extremely thorough and would be an excellent choice for anyone in need of representation. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Minerva is a fierce advocate for the rights of her clients. With experience both as a former prosecutor and now a criminal defense attorney, she has the knowledge and skills to obtain a fair and just result."
"Minerva is an experienced, highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse her without hesitation or reservation."
"Minerva is an exceptional attorney and excels in the area of criminal defense. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
"10 Best" Attorneys for Georgia, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2013
Outstanding Client Service Award, Paulding Defender's Office
2011
Leadership Award, Rotary International
2001
Service Award, Prosecuting Attorney's Counsel- Office of the District Attorney
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Cansino Blanchette Law Firm
2007 - 2013
Senior Attorney, Georgia Public Defender Standards Council
1999 - 2007
Senior District Attorney, Prosecuting Attorneys' Council
1998 - 1999
Legal Intern, Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP
1997 - 1998
Legal Intern, Saliba & Saliba
Associations
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
Cartersville-Bartow County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Bartow Chamber of CommerceMember
2007 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2000 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2015 - 2016
Bartow Hispanic AssociationBoard of Directors
2007 - 2013
Paulding County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2007
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2003
Cartersville-Bartow County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2000
Decatur Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 2001
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Case Dismissed
Charges were Dismissed
Warrant Dismissed
Dismissed
DUI dismissed and Client find for speeding
Case remanded back to trial court for resentencing
Appeal won
Charges Dismissed
Education
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Summer Semester for International Law
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
Associate of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
DAPA and New DACA Eligibility
2015
DUI Stop: What do you do?
2015
Field Sobriety Tests: Should I take them?
2014
The Importance of Planning Your Estate
2014
The Importance of Estate Planning
2012
Changes in Georgia Criminal Law
2005
Domestic Violence Cases
2004
Cross Examination of a recanting witness
Publications
2016
2016
2016
2016
2015
2015
2015
2015
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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