$ 300-300 per hour
Mike Money
also known as James Michael Money
About Mike
Biography
As of May of 1997 worked for nine judges including an externship with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, Hon. Willis B. Hunt, who is now a federal judge. Since 1997, I've had more than 2,200 cases from armed robbery jury trials to jury trials over the validity of wills, to bad septic tanks to hundreds and hundreds of divorces.
Where I can help my client get to a point where we can settle the case, that's what we do. Getting a case to a point where it can settle takes work because the other party usually has an attorney who believes the lies that their client tells. The only way to disprove the lies to the other attorney is to do the pretrial work it takes to get the case ready for trial. If the other attorney won't settle, then we have done the work it takes to go to trial.
Where I can save my client money by putting my client to work as my 'virtual' paralegal, then I do that. Doing so helps the client learn how the law interacts with the facts and helps the client understand why it is that I need documents - and not just the client's words - to win the case or at least to reach a reasonable settlement.
Make no mistake, where a case shouldn't be settled because the other side is unreasonable then I will not advise a client to settle. I have no qualms about going to and through a bench trial or a jury trial in any case. Where custody is at issue or jail time is at issue, a family can be destroyed if the wrong decisions are made. I won't contribute to that sort of a result. I fight for people at whatever level they need me to fight for them; I simply try to balance the amount of fighting that truly needs to be done with the resources that my client has and the true needs of the client's family, the business' needs, the rights of the heirs, and the Defendants accused of crimes by the government.
You can trust me to help you. If I can't help you, I'll tell you that. I am often much more candid than some folks prefer.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
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Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Georgia for 29 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Edwards, McLeod & Money, P.C.
8701 Hospital Drive Suite B, Douglasville, GA, 30134
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | DUI & DWI
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......
Mike Money's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Mike is an experienced trial lawyer with a great reputation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike handles his cases with the highlest level of professionalism and I have never hesitated in referring clients to him."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Mike enjoys his work and is good at it."
Monte Davis
Divorce and separation lawyer
Jennifer McLeod
Divorce and separation lawyer
Shannon Briley-Holmes
Family lawyer
Christopher Ward
Immigration lawyer
R. Starrett
Criminal defense lawyer
Christine Koehler
Criminal defense lawyer
Anthony Hallmark
Family lawyer
Christopher Wynn
Unknown lawyer
Allen Trapp
DUI and DWI lawyer
Nathan Jackson
Family lawyer
Jack Clay
Personal injury lawyer
Ernest Napier
Criminal defense lawyer
Robert Prater
Divorce and separation lawyer
Jason Swindle
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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 GeorgiaMember
2005 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1997 - Present
Douglas County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2006 - 2008
Douglas County Bar AssociationPresident
2004 - 2005
Douglas County Bar AssociationVice President
2004 - 2010
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you legally be subpoenaed 2 days before a court date
21 Aug 2018
Q&A
Can non-constoidal parent be held in contempt for alcohol consumption around child?
16 Aug 2018
Q&A
Could it affect me if I did stepped out of my marriage out of revenge but my husband has no actual proof?
15 Aug 2018