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Nicola Cummings

Criminal defense Attorney at Mcdonough, GA

4.8   42 reviews

also known as Nicola Cummings Law Firm

  • Licensed for 6 years
    State GA
    Acquired 2017
    Status
    Active Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Nicola

Learn Nicola’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    50%
    All types of criminal defense from traffic citations to murder including burglary, aggravated assault, entering auto, failure to appear, bond hearing, etc.

  2. Personal injury
    50%
    Auto Accidents

Attorney Nicola Cummings is an aggressive criminal defense and personal injury lawyer.

Attorney Cummings has over 20 years experience as a Crime Scene Investigator as Forensic Scientist. She worked as a CSI for almost 10 years with a metro Atlanta police agency where she processed all types of crime scenes including burglary cases, death cases, fire investigation cases, theft cases, and investigated various types of cases. During the investigation, she collected evidence from the scene, took it back to the lab, and processed it forensically. The forensic evaluation included analysis for trace evidence, DNA, fingerprints, blood spatter, and scene analysis. The analysis also included documenting the collected items using photography, various powers, various chemicals, alternate light sources, and a whole lot of forensic analysis that would bore you. The collected items were then submitted to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations for additional investigations. She also testified as an expert on crime scenes.

Attorney Cummings is also certified as a Marijuana Identification Technician. She attended the annual training required to identify green leafy material as Marijuana from 2002 to 2010. Attorney Cummings has used this knowledge to win numerous Marijuana cases.

Attorney Cummings continued her forensic science in Iraq and Afghanistan. She served her country by deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom as a forensic scientist. She processed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to recover fingerprints and other forensic information aid in the War. She went into the battlefield and forensically evaluated the collected items for trace evidence, DNA, fingerprints, and other evidence via the use of powers, chemicals, and alternate light sources. She also testified as an expert on crime scenes.

Attorney Cummings has certification as a P.O.S.T. Identification Technician, Field Training Officer, and Instructor. She has successfully completed classes in Latent Fingerprint Identification, Latent Fingerprint Classification, Latent Fingerprint Development, Crime Scene Photography, DNA collection, Trace Evidence collection, Marijuana Identification, and numerous others. Attorney Cummings is an expert forensic scientist. She has testified as a fingerprint expert, marijuana expert, and CSI on numerous occasions and in various courts.
Attorney Cummings is a Latent Print Examiner who earned certification through the International Association for Identification. This is entity certified forensic examiners in various forensic disciplines. She continues this knowledge, skill, and training by attending the annual conference of the IAI and the the Georgia IAI annual conferences.

Attorney Cummings is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer. She is well versed in criminal defense and prosecution. She worked as a prosecutor for many years. She handles all types of criminal defense cases.

HOW CAN THIS HELP YOU?

Attorney Cummings uses this knowledge, skill, and experience to defend her clients. She can defend you too. She has won several murder cases involving forensic science: fingerprints, reconstruction on the scene, and how the incident occurred. She has won several cases involving green leafy material which the State could not provide was Marijuana.

Attorney Cummings is an aggressive criminal defense attorney. She handles cases in the areas of Criminal Laws from traffic citations to murder. She has successfully defended misdemeanor and felony cases. Misdemeanor cases including domestic violence, speeding, no proof of insurance cases, licensing violations cases including driving without a license, no license, driving while license suspended, and vehicular homicide in the second degree, criminal trespass, harassing phone calls, and various other cases. She has also successfully defended felony cases including forgery, child endangerment, murder, aggravated assault, theft, burglary, arson, and more She uses the forensic science knowledge, skill and training to win cases and defend her clients. She can defend you too. She has trained all other attorneys, staff, and investigators working with the firm to defend cases in the same manner. Give us a call today, 470-222-222.

 

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Nicola Cummings Law Firm, LLC
73 Hampton Street
Mcdonough, GA, 30253

Reviews

4.8 / 5.0
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Posted by Keyon | December 6, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you so much
Everything is good, I will give you a call back as soon as I have paid it off and tell you when I booked my flight
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Job well done !!!
Nicola Cummings’s Law Firm handled my traffic case perfectly. All contact with the Firm was very professional and all matter related to my case were delt with in a timely manner. My atterney was always prepared with what was going to happen in court and preperation for the court date. In the end I would work with Nicola Cummings’s Law firm again but hopefully I will not need them again.
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Posted by Robin | August 25, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Satisfied Customer
I am grateful for your services from beginning to end. You gave me peace of mind with my daughters’ case. Matters that I would not have been able to handle, you did. I was confident with your abilities and pleased with your honesty. You were professional and polite. It was easy to talk to you and you ALWAYS returned my phone calls with an answer to my questions or concerns. I am grateful for the referral and I will surely pay it forward by recommending you to any one that’s in need of an AWESOME attorney. Thank you for EVERYTHING. May God continue to Bless you while you continue to be a Blessing to others.
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Posted by Sade’ | August 1, 2023
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| Consulted Attorney
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She is the BEST! She is always there for the community and helping everyone she can! Thank you!!
Response from Nicola Cummings August 1, 2023
You're welcome. Best of luck in the school year.
Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Great
We came for the book bag drive and they were kind and thoughtful. They had positive attitudes and were very welcoming.
Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Providing excellent services in the community
They also give back to the community, by giving away back to School materials.
Response from Nicola Cummings August 1, 2023
You're welcome. Best of luck in the school year.
Posted by wildener | August 1, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
School
She helped me and my mother out. She also helped out the entire community with snacks, drinks, and light meals.
Response from Nicola Cummings August 1, 2023
You're welcome. Best of luck in the school year.
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Thank you!
Really cares about the results. True passion and if need be I know were to go in the future. Also I will send referrals. Thank you again!
Posted by Leroy | January 20, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Banking
Not in the business just for the money Ready to make your day joyful by giving you her time
Response from Nicola Cummings January 30, 2023
Glad to be of service.
Posted by Joel | September 13, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
thank you very much
I can't find words to thank you. They worked my case without me paying them the total attorney's fee. I lost my job just days after i hired them i explained them my situation, they fought for my case and succeeded to close it. They never requested the remain fees. God Bless you
Response from Nicola Cummings September 14, 2022
You are welcomed.
Posted by Detral | April 5, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney and Staff
Attorney Cummings and her staff was very nice and Got the job done!!!! IT was a process, but they didn't give up. I went to Attorney Cummings and staff in the summer of 2021, and they worked diligently on my behalf. Her staff kept in touch with me via email and telephone calls. Her assistant called me on thursday to setup an appointment for Monday, when i arrived she gave me the good news, My case was won and its over. I would highly recommend Attorney Cummings and staff.
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Posted by OAVERY | February 15, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best of the best!
My husband and I were sued by a school in small claims court and the Nicola Cummings Law firm represented us. They-shut-the-case-down-in-minutes! Wow! We were in awe at the level of preparedness, knowledge of the law, and skill in the court room. I recommend this law firm 110%. We can’t say enough good things about this firm. Thank you attorney Mike Pete for representing us in the court room you were more than excellent. Nicola Cummings Law firm is the right choice!
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Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Very helpful....
Ms. Cummings is a awesome lawyer and good at what she does, she will take the time and help you and make sure your knowledgeable about your situation also if she can help she will do and go out her way, I recommend her if u need help..
Posted by Kenya | November 16, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Attorney Cummings is Absolutely AWESOME!!!
If you want the BEST representation, you want Attorney Cummings. She represented my son for violation of probation, but his probation was suppose to be terminated, but when I tell you Henry County District Attorney did not want to let him off probation, he did NOT want to let him off probation. Attorney Cummings was very professional, very organized, very detailed and she sticks to the facts. The District Attorney fought hard to keep my son on probation, but Attorney Cummings fought harder to get him off. December 13, 2021, court date- doesn’t exist anymore. Seven years probation, doesn’t exist. Attorney Cummings was not having it. My son is a free man and he is now off probation. I thank God for her. Thank you Attorney Cummings for ALL you do. We are FOREVER Grateful!!!!!!
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Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
My son Malik
Attorney Cummings is the best attorney any one can hire my son Malik had a violation of probation the state was trying to give him a year and 9 months he only did 6 months with no more probation god is good I can’t stop thinking attorney Cummings’s enough she’s the best if any one needs a good lawyer she’s it again thanks attorney Cummings’s
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Posted by Davis | December 2, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Brilliant
Ms. Cummings did not tell us what we wanted to hear but what we needed to hear. She was aggressive while compassionate. Her compassion in handling our situation gave us hope and words cannot express our gratitude to her and her impressive team at Nicola Cummings Law Firm.
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
great to hire
she was excellent she worked with me and she was very great with staying on top of everything
Posted by Monty | September 30, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very good lawyer
If your looking for an attorney with the drive and tenacity to take a personal stance on your case, then look no further. Nicola Cummings is very professional and thorough in the way she handles her practice. When she is in the courtroom, she portrays a fierceness that will make other attorneys wince. What sets her apart from the rest, is the love and passion she has for what she does and what she gives back to the community. Highly recommended!
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Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Taking my case from Murderto involuntary manslaughter
Nicola Cummings is one of the best attorneys I know. She took my murder case for $50,000.00 when all other attorneys of her caliber charged $100,000.00. She put me on a payment plan. $10,000.00 down and $5,000.00 a month. She gave me information on a special legal credit card like care credit does for medical bills. I knew I was going to found guilty of buying marijuana, but I didn’t kill anyone on purpose. The guy pulled a gun on me, we wrestled for the gun and the guy was shot. I called 911. The guy died at the hospital. After sifting through piles of letters and evidence from the prosecutor, she found an e in the prosecutors case. As it turns out the star witness was closely related to me. She was at the scene, and saw the whole thing. She got scared. No doubt the prosecutors scared her, saying they would charge her with murder. She had to lie to avoid prosecution, but luckily Attorney Cummings had her testify under oath five times. Each time she couldn’t remember her lies. Then Attorney Cummings found another witness that heard what happened. Attorney Cummings wanted me to go to trial, but when the prosecutor offered me five years instead of fifty-five, I took the deal.
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Posted by Felicia | August 30, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
I felt safe with her on my side fighting against all odds !
Nicola is an extraordinary attorney! Her work ethic and determination saved my husband from prison and for that I am eternally grateful! She was very patient in the explanation of steps to be made during the case and kept my hope alive while waiting for court. While keeping her professionalism, she also genuinely cared about our family and the outcome of our case! Thank you Nicola!
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Cost

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  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Owner/Partner
  • Nicola Cummings Law Firm, LLC
  • 2017 - Present
  • Assistant Solicitor General
  • Henry County Office Of The Solicitor General
  • 2017 - 2018
  • Law Clerk
  • The Veal Law Firm
  • 2016 - 2017
  • Intern
  • Macon Bibb Public Defender Office
  • 2014 - 2016
  • Intern
  • Houston County DA Officer
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Certified Latent Print Examiner/Lab Manager
  • Six3System Inc.
  • 2010 - 2013
  • Crime Scene Specialist/Latent Print Examiner/Acting Supervisor
  • Gwinnett County Police Department
  • 2001 - 2010
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Education

  • University of Virginia School of Law
  • Masters of Laws
  • 2017
  • Mercer law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2016
  • GPSTC
  • Crime Scene Investigations
  • 2011
  • The International Association for Identification
  • Certified Latent Print Examiner
  • 2010
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Legal Cases

  • MURDER
  • REDUCED TO VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
  • Violation of Probation
  • She went home after court. No jail time.
  • Theft reduced to Disorderly Conduct
  • No jail. Only a fine
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Associations

  • Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Criminal Law section
  • 2017 - Present
  • Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Henry County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Member
  • N/A
  • International Association for Identification
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Prosecutor Attorney's Counsel of Georgia
  • Member
  • 2017 - 2019
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • CSI of the Month
  • Gwinnett County Police Department
  • 2007

Publications

  • Forensic Science
  • NicolaCummingsLawFirm.com
  • 2017

Speaking Engagements

  • Griffin Middle School Career Day
  • Do I want to become an attorney?
  • 2017

Attorney endorsements

Received (6)
Given (2)
Endorse Nicola
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Nicola Cummings is a zealous, diligent, and no-nonsense attorney. Her diverse experience lends itself to a compassionate practitioner of law. She is the kind of person you would want in your corner to guide you, fight for you and empower you to fight for yourself."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Nicola is an excellent attorney who is skilled and very knowledgeable. She is a true champion for justice and a great advocate. Her motto is, "Always Ready!," and that she is. She fights for her clients. Anyone who hires her is in great hands. I wholeheartedly endorse her without reservation."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Attorney Cummings is a sharp advocate! Through the combination of her skill sets and her willing to go the extra mile, she gets her clients the best results. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been an attorney for 26 years, 4 as a federal prosecutor, 4 as a defense Attorney, 12 as a personal Injury attorney. Nicola is smarter than your regular run of the mill attorney. Her grasp of legal principles, and the best way to exploit them for her clients is unmatched. My practice is in Atlanta. Everytime I get a case from McDonough, I send it to her."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 01
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Nicola is a passionate lawyer who knows the laws and strives for the highest ideals. She is a hard worker and will work until she finds good solution to a client problem."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Nicola is a tireless advocate willing to go that extra mile to achieve the best outcome for her clients."
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Nicola Cummings
Criminal defense Attorney
Mcdonough, GA
Licensed for 6 years