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John C. Forbes Jr.

2.9
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Woodstock, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents

1200 Buckhead Crossing, Ste. A, Woodstock, GA

About John

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Have been handling criminal cases since 2001. I handle all manner of cases including armed robbery and aggravated assault cases to misdemeanor drug and traffic cases. Experienced in trying cases to juries.

23 years | 500 cases

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

Have been handling all manner of cases included divorce, modification of custody, child support, and contempt matters. Experienced in trying cases to juries.

23 years | 200 cases

40%
Car Accident 20%

Started as an insurance adjuster and went to law school nights. Handled an extremely high volume of Personal injury cases for over 13 years for the insurance company and against. Experienced in trying cases to juries.

28 years | 500 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney at Law

1200 Buckhead Crossing, Ste. A, Woodstock, GA, 30189

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John C. Forbes Jr.'s Reviews

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2.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

liar

I hired John Forbes in July. He had to drive two hours to pick up a check for 5,000. We spoke about the case and he promised me that he would get in contact with my loved one and discuss the case further. No deal. He cashed that check the same day and it has hasn't touched the case. Time is running ...out and this guy lied to me and said it will take months to get a transcipt from the Fulton County Courts. I was told by a clerk that the Attorney could pick up the transcipt the same day. He has not so much as spoken with my loved one nor visit them. He is short when I called, and I feel brushed off. I am upset that he took advantage of me knowing full well that my loved one will need to fire him and it will take time to regain another another. Plus, we are out of $5,000. Please do not hire this louse.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2015 | Family

Very Reliable and Effective

I hired Mr. Forbes to represent me in a "family law" matter and I'm very pleased with the progress in this tiring case. Mr. Forbes has gone above and beyond to represent me effectively and has had my best interest in mind the entire time. He is very effective, very knowledgeable and keeps me i...nformed on all matters concerning the case. To be honest he has gone above and beyond to see that my case was handled timely, properly and with care taking into consideration it effects my children.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI

Plea bargain - Reckless Driving

Divorce Settlement

Mother moves with custody

Aggravated Assault

Acquittal

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John Marshall (Atlanta)

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