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Jewel Charmain Scott

Jewel Charmain Scott

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Jonesboro, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +4 more

7651 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA

About Jewel

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 33%

Responsible for all aspects of management of the District Attorney’s Office. Assured effective operation of the office with 70 members of staff, including 23 investigators, 14 assistant district attorneys, victim witness assistants and legal assistants by increasing prosecution and securing strong conviction rates especially in the areas of murder, child molestation/abuse and rape cases. . Managed Interstate Child Support Office.

41 years | 51,000 cases

33%
Divorce and Separation 24%

Responsible for researching and writing legal opinions on Medicare and Medicaid issues for the Senior Citizens Law Project. Drafted documents for Probate and Administration. Litigated numerous domestic relations/divorce/custody cases annually with special emphasis on domestic violence

38 years | 350 cases

24%
Family 15%

Responsible for practice which focused on "at risk" adults with emphasis on elder care, social security, Medicare/Medicaid and other state and federal entitlement programs. Appointed as Fiduciary of the Supreme Court of NY as guardian ad litem and Conservator/Committee for adult and elderly clients. This involved investigation into all financial and other resources of the client, asset collection, protection and management, liquidation of real property, spend down for Medicaid eligibility, liti

39 years | 30 cases

15%
Bankruptcy and Debt 8%

filed chapter 7, Chapter 13 proceedings and advised clients on legal ways for protecting assets and family income

15 years | 8 cases

8%
DUI and DWI 7%

Defended Clients Charged with criminal cares, help them poswt bond and plan a defense for hearings.

17 years | 25 cases

7%
Immigration 7%

Represented clients applying to change status of residency in US,filed proper documents,arranged of hearings,appeals and provided representation for deportation action.

14 years | 21 cases

7%
Real Estate 6%

Responsible for performing administrative functions necessary to sustain smooth operation of real estate company including weekly representation in civil court, landlord\tenant division; residential and commercial rentals, administrative hearings, book-keeping and accounting. Accomplished effective management of over 100 residential one bedroom –three bedroom apartments and over ten commercial storefronts and sustained effective collection of monthly rentals on all properties.

45 years | 12 cases

6%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 24 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2001

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 37 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jewel Charmain Scott

7651 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA, 30236

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Crystal | March 30, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Service!

Attorney Scott kept me informed about every detail of my case! Attorney Scott walked me through every step of the way. Im very satisfied with Attorney Scott Service's! !!

Posted by LAVORIS | March 05, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

LEGAL EXCELLENCE

Attorney Scott was professional, knowledgeable and understanding. She gave me exactly what I needed during the difficult time of my divorce. She was on top of everything. She kept me grounded during the process so that I could make decisions based on logic not emotions. I would recommend her serv...ices to anyone in need of legal assistance.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Appointed Honorary Consul of Jamaica In Atlanta ,GA, USA, Jamaica, WI

2012

Business Women of the Year, NAACP

2009

Cali Excellence for the Future Award, Law & Lawyering, Mercer University School of Law

2009

Champion of Legal rights, US Legislative Black Caucus, Washington , DC

2008

Professional Commitment to Families, Schools and Community., 2008 Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration

2008

Distinguished Community Service Award, Rainbow Push Coalition

2008

Woman of Excellence Community Service, Georgia State Legislative Delecation, Clayton County, Ga

2007

Agent for Change Award, Village of Hempstead Inc., New York

2006

Support and Dedicated Service, Parents of Murdered Children

2006

Outstanding Services to Clayton County, Georgia, Community, Clayton County Community Service Authority

2005

Outstanding Leadership in Action, Southern Christian Leadership (SCLC)

2005

Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding County Repersentation, State Juvenile Court - Clayton County

2005

Outstanding Contribution to Reduce Child Fatality and Abuse, State of Georgia Department of Human Resoucres

2004

Certifacate Of Appreciation, Association of Domestic Violence & Battered Women, Clayton County, Ga

1984

Admitted to Bar, Jamaican Bar Association

1984

Admitted to Bar, Turks & Caicos, WI

Work Experience

2005 - 2009

District Attorney, Clayton County District Attorney Office

2000 - 2004

Staff Attorney, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.

1990 - 1993

Senior Supervising Attorney, Scott Law Firm- New York -British Empire Bar

1988 - 1990

Senior Attorney, City Of New York Law Department Office Of The Corporation Counsel

1985 - 1988

Director, Vista Management Services, Inc Brooklyn N.Y.

1984 - 1985

Attorney, Savory and Company- Attorneys At law

Associations

2014 - Present

Consulate of Jamaica in Atlanta

Consul

2000 - Present

Clayton County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Education

2000

Mercer University-W. George L.S.

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University Of the West Indies- Norman Manley Law School

Law JD - Juris Doctor Legal Certification Jamaica, West Indies

1982

University of the West Indies, Barbados, W.I.

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws Honors

Speaking Engagements

2014

Waok Fm

Legal Questions Addressed ON Radio

Publications

1994

Book of Poems Published Portrait of A Woman

Languages

English

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