Mike Money

Mike Money

also known as James Michael Money

4.6
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Douglasville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +6 more

8701 Hospital Drive Suite B, Douglasville, GA

About Mike

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

DUI to armed robbery to child molestation and aggravated assault, etc...

30 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 20%

custody, adoptions, child support, contempt, alimony, modifications, terminations,

30 years

20%
Probate 5%

jury trials and bench trials on many types of issues re. caveats to wills, years support, validity of wills; also prepare wills.

30 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Edwards, McLeod & Money, P.C.

8701 Hospital Drive Suite B, Douglasville, GA, 30134

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Mike Money's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews

Posted by Elyse Kenna | June 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

BEST CUSTODY LAWYER IN GEORGIA

This man is worth every single penny. WORTH IT. I have never seen an attorney more prepared and ready to attack in court. Custody court was mentally the toughest thing I had ever gone through along with living 300 miles away. Mike helped me through every step. He made sure I was clear on everything... and understood what was going on at all times. We had telephone conferences and I only had to come in office a few times. His ability to recollect laws and cases in court is astounding and he made my ex’s lawyer look like he’d never been to law school or passed a bar exam a day in his life. Mike came fully prepared to rock my ex’s world and did. I have FULL SOLE CUSTODY with supervised visits for the other party. If I had to do it all over again he’s the ONLY attorney I would consider. I wish he actually practiced in the state I live in.

Posted by Tarice | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody

Mike helped us gain permanent custody of our granddaughter. He represented us in our case in both Juvenile and Superior court. He is very knowledgeable about the law and was well resected by all the other lawyers involved in our case. He showed a lot of patience with us and guided us through t...his process with the utmost professionalism. Highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Money, means i money

If you want to spend a lot of money and get 0 results hire Mr. Mike Money, I hired him for a divorce and gave him all the info on how low down and grimy my husband is. I explained I needed someone that could handle my case, Mr. Money explained he was expensive but assured me my husband was no problem.... Money did all the paper work, got my husband served and started the whole process. I thought everything would go smooth but after a few months, I noticed we were at a stand still and my husband began to get bitter and started doing very petty things. I took Mr. Money's advise and started recording my husband and sending it to him. Mr. Money filed a motion to have him removed from the home. This is where I feel Mr. Money dropped the ball. I sent lots of evidence to Mr. Money but I was never prepped for court. I didn't know I could have witnesses to my husbands behaviors or anything. I called Mr. Money prior to court and asked were we ready, he assured me we were. However, when we got to court we were unprepared and it showed. I lost the case and my husband is still harassing me daily with childish and petty behaviors. I was also order to pay my husbands attorney's fees bc the judge felt I didn't have a case. I wasted roughly about $6000 dollar with my and my husband's attorney's fees and still needed to hire another attorney. Mr. Money was so concerned about me paying a retainers fee, that he ran through with email and phone call charges, he didn't have time to prepare for my case. After Reviewing my bill I was charged for phone calls to give him info on my case. I was charged for him to read emails..I sent pictures in the emails that could have helped in court but he told me, on the date of court, because I didn't mark them as important, he didn't know to look at them. Wow, I sorry I thought you would look at everything especially since your changing me to read emails. I requested a partially refund when I terminated our contract and Mr. Money wouldn't even sit down with me to discuss, he took no accountability for his lack of preparation. I would not recommend him if you are dealing with a difficult person. He would be okay if you just need an a attorney to file paperwork.

Posted by Kaitlyn | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Fantastic Attorney!!!!!!!!

Mr . Mike Money is a fantastic attorney! Mr. Money is very knowledgeable and helped achieve our goal and even more! He walked me through everything that was going to happen and was very positive the whole time. Very Hard working and professional! I would give way more than 5 stars if that was an opti...on. Hands down best attorney I've ever had the pleasure of working with!

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Jury Trial

I was represented by Mr. Money in a DUI case. After several months of living with this charge hanging in the balance, my case ended with a "Not Guilty" verdict at the end of the trial. Mr. Money is a phenomenal attorney and if you ever find yourself in need of a professional & knowledgeable lawyer........CALL HIM before anyone else!

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Mike Money's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer McLeod

Family lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is a bright, talented and hardworking advocate whose insight, legal knowledge and preparation help his clients get the best result in difficult matters. At the same time, his genuine care for his clients and their families guide them through the challenging processes of family law with the least possible "collateral damage". He is someone to whom clients can entrust their most personal legal issues with the knowledge that he will be their trusted advisor and zealous advocate."

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Jason Swindle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike Money for over 10 years and consider him one of the best family law attorneys in the west Georgia area. I have referred clients to Mike in the past and will continue to send Mike referrals because I know that he is dedicated to representing his clients in a highly competent and ethical manner. He is also well respected by lawyers and judges in our community. Because of his history of excellent advocacy, I would highly recommend Mike Money."

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Shannon Briley-Holmes

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Very zealous advocate for his client yet remained completely realistic given the set of circumstances client was facing. Was straight forward with client and fair to us. Charming and efficient, very knowledgeable about family law. Would hire him myself."

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R. Starrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an experienced trial lawyer with a great reputation."

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Robert Kauffman

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike handles his cases with the highlest level of professionalism and I have never hesitated in referring clients to him."

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Jack Clay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mike for criminal law and family law cases. Mike will go to battle in family law cases against formidable adversaries with zero hesitation. I've seen many lawyers having their hands full dealing with Mike in court over the years."

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Nathan Jackson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is an excellent attorney who fights zealously and effectively for his clients on a regular basis. Many of the new clients that he gains weekly are from the strong recommendations of his current and former clients. His work ethic matches his desire to win, and that is one of the reasons why he is so successful."

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Robert Prater

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike for over 10 years. He is a great lawyer. I would not hesitate to have him represent me and I refer all my calls for matters in Douglas County to him."

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Ernest Napier

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike enjoys his work and is good at it."

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Monte Davis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jennifer McLeod

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christopher Ward

Immigration lawyer

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R. Starrett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christine Koehler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Hallmark

Family lawyer

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Christopher Wynn

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Allen Trapp

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Nathan Jackson

Family lawyer

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Jack Clay

Personal injury lawyer

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Ernest Napier

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Prater

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jason Swindle

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

BV, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Regional Champion Mock Trial Team Coach, State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

2009

Regional Champion Mock Trial Team Coach, State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

2008

Regional Champion Mock Trial Team Coach, State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

2006

Regional Champion Mock Trial Team Coach, State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

1990

Army Commendation Medal, Department of the Army

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Edwards, McLeod & Money, P.C.

1996 - 1997

Law Clerk, Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit

1995 - 1995

Intern, Georgia Supreme Court

1995 - 1995

Intern, Fulton County Solicitor's Office

1995 - 1996

Paralegal on Tobacco Project, King & Spalding LLP

1994 - 1995

Intern, Federal Bureau of Prisons

1994 - 1994

Law Clerk/Intern after Hon. Frank Hull left, Fulton County Superior Court

1992 - 1993

Paralegal, Resolution Trust Corp.

1991 - 1992

Paralegal to Hall McKinley, Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP

1988 - 1991

Paralegal: Healthcare Team, King & Spalding LLP

1982 - 1993

Captain/Battery Commander, Alabama Army National Guard (Field Artillery): Elba then Daleville

Associations

2011 - Present

Main Street Lawyers Committee, State Bar of Georgia

Member

2005 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1997 - Present

Douglas County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2006 - 2008

Douglas County Bar Association

President

2004 - 2005

Douglas County Bar Association

Vice President

2004 - 2010

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Mullins-Leholm v. Evans

Aff'd in part; rev'd in part

Parker v. Phillips A13A0045

Trial court reversed. Not officially reported.

Abushmais v. Erby (Ga.)

Plaintiff won on different reasoning

Abushmais v. Erby (Ga. App.)

Plaintiff

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Education

1996

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Auburn University, Auburn

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Family Law Institute John Marshall College of Law

Domestic Law

2011

Douglas County Television Legally Speaking: Family Law - Episode 3

2011

Douglas County Television Legally Speaking: Family Law - Episode 2

2011

Douglas County Television Legally Speaking: Family Law - Episode 1

2010

"Ask A Lawyer" Day

Lead Attorneys Responding to Public Inquiries

2008

Veterans' Day Celebration

Constitutional Freedoms

2008

"Ask A Lawyer" Day

Lead Attorneys Responding to Public Inquiries

Publications

2007

Discovery: Douglas County Bar Newsletter Child Support Guidelines (and other articles over three year term as President of local bar)

Languages

English

Activity

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