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Shawn Clayton Bugbee
About Shawn
Biography
I strongly believe that every citizen is entitled to the protection of their Constitutional rights.
As a soldier I swore an oath to uphold and defend those rights, and I took another oath to do the same when I became an attorney.
Every person accused of a crime deserves to have those Constitutional rights protected and defended. This is my personal belief, and it is reflected in my calling to practice as a criminal defense attorney.
My practice has taken me all over the state of Georgia, and I have represented clients from Acworth to Zebulon, from Appling County to Walton County. I’ve handled cases spanning the entire criminal offense spectrum, from simple traffic tickets to homicides, along with both bench trials and jury trials.
If you want someone dedicated to the zealous defense of your rights do not hesitate to contact me.
Shawn C. Bugbee, Esq.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
80%
22 years | 900 cases
Family
10%
22 years | 200 cases
Juvenile Law
10%
22 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-250 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 21 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Shawn C. Bugbee, Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 469, Lebanon, GA, 30146
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Shawn Clayton Bugbee's Reviews
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Posted by Paul | January 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Shawn made it look easy
I had a felony case in dekalb county in 2012 and had a public defender representing me. I got the impression that the pd didn't care about my case at all and felt very uncomfortable. One of my friends gave me Shawn's info and I'm glad I hired him. He took over my case and owned it! Like I said he...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
VERY COMPLICATED DIVORCE - DID A FANTASTIC JOB
I had one of the most complicated divorce cases anyone could imagine. I had everything , every hurdle, every legal maneuver and tactic from my ex-husband because his father was an attorney and he didn't have any legal fees. Mr. Bugbee took on this case better than anyone I could of hoped for. He a...
Shawn Bugbee
Replied last July 31, 2013Amy, did you end up becoming a sign language interpreter? How are the kids? I haven't heard from you in a while, hope all is well!
Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Do not hire this attorney
We had to report this attorney in order to get our retainer back from him and our legal papers. He took the retainer and never did anything on the case. We eventually just handled the case on our own.
Shawn Bugbee
Replied last July 31, 2013Would you mind leaving your name so I can respond accordingly? Nobody has filed a grievance against me in the time frame you stated above (6-12 months ago). If this is who I think it is, that situation occurred years ago, you never paid the full amount of the agreed upon retainer, as you admitted in a pleading later. You also forgot to mention that you received a refund of the partial retainer amount you did pay, even though I had done work on your case. You fail to mention that your bar complaint was found to be unsubstantiated, the court threw out your lawsuit, and the BBB agreed that I had done absolutely nothing wrong.
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer!
I hired Shawn last year for a felony case I had. He got to work on it and we finally finished it this week! It took forever but it was worth it!!!
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2012 | Family
Eh....
Hired him for a paternity case back in 2010. Paid my retainer fee and kept a good communication stream going regarding the case. Eventually, a paternity test was conducted and proved in my favor. However, to this day I still have no written proof that shows that nor do I have an itemized bill showing...
Shawn Clayton Bugbee's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn and I attended law school together. He was a year ahead of me and he has been one of the reasons I was able to go out and start my solo practice many years ago. He was great help to me with advice, trial tips, and deep knowledge of the law; both procedural and substantive. Definitely recommend."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn was very diligent for his client and fair with me and my client. I recommend him to anyone."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Shawn on several juvenile court cases. In every case, he showed exemplary dedication and passion for his client's interests. He is a well regarded attorney in his fields of practice, and I recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer they can trust will stand up for their rights."
"Shawn is a dedicated advocate for his clients and has an acute knowledge of the law. He will seek out alternatives to protracted litigation, but is a trial-tested attorney that gets results in the courtroom."
"I had the pleasure of first meeting Shawn Bugbee while we attended law school together. He made a name for himself almost immediately in school as having a keen eye and excellent raw ability for effectively arguing his side of any case. Since then, Shawn has gone on to hone those abilities to a sharp edge for the great benefit of his clients. I strongly and without reservation recommend Shawn Bugbee for anyone in need of competent and effective legal counsel."
"Mr. Bugbee is a zealous advocate for his clients and a worthy adversary. I have worked with him on numerous cases in the Cobb County Juvenile Court and have always found him to be professional and courteous."
"Attorney Bugbee and I were opposing counsel on a case a number of years ago, I found him to be very professional and a strong advocate for his client."
"I have known Shawn for many years through his work in Cobb County. He is a strong and tireless advocate for his clients. His knowledge of the law is excellent as well. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2004
CALI Award for Excellence in Litigation, CALI Center
2003
CALI Award for Excellence in International Law, CALI Center
2003
1st Place, National Trial Advocacy Competition
2003
Honors Appellation - Litigation Course, Georgia State University College of Law
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, Shawn C. Bugbee, P.C.
2005 - 2012
Criminal Defense Attorney - Indigent Defense, Cobb County Circuit Defender Office
2005 - 2006
Guardian ad Litem, Bartow County Juvenile Court
2005 - 2012
Guardian ad Litem, Cobb County Juvenile Court
2005 - 2009
Guardian ad Litem, Paulding County Juvenile Court
Associations
2013 - Present
United States Concealed Carry AssociationNetwork Attorney
2013 - Present
Armed Citizens' Legal Defense NetworkNetwork Attorney
2011 - Present
Second Amendment FoundationMember
2006 - Present
Cobb County Bar Association
2005 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section
2004 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section
2003 - Present
Oglethorpe Legal SocietyMember
2003 - Present
American Bar Association
2012 - 2012
National Quality Improvement Center at the University of Michigan Law SchoolParticipant - Guardian ad Litem
2005 - 2008
Paulding County Bar Association
2002 - 2004
Student Trial Lawyer Association Mock Trial Team
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. C.A.
Acquittal by jury.
DeKalb County vs. RG
Cases dismissed, ordinance ruled unconstitutional
KG, et al. vs JW
$700,000.00 judgment for client
Education
2004
Georgia State University
Juris Doctor
2000
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor's of Arts
1994
Defense Language Institute
1992
Defense Language Institute
1991
Reading Memorial High School, Reading, MA
Speaking Engagements
2008
Paulding County Juvenile Court Guardian ad Litem Training Seminar
Practicing as a Juvenile Court Guardian ad Litem
Publications
2012
Wordpress Blog
The Case of William Everett ‘Billy’ Alemar
2012
Save America Foundation
The Militarization of Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies
2012
Languages
English
Russian
Serbian
Croatian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Could adjudicated guilty/delinquent in juvenile court still be on my record?
05 Sep 2014
Q&A
Will my case be dismissed or will I have to plead, how will it affect my job future, and can my record be expunged?
23 Nov 2013
Q&A
Can I get a divorce if my wife is pregnant?
19 Nov 2013