Nicola Cummings

Nicola Cummings

also known as Nicola Cummings Law Firm

4.8
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mcdonough, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

73 Hampton Street, Mcdonough, GA

About Nicola

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

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.

50%
Personal Injury 50%

Auto Accidents

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 8 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2017

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Nicola Cummings Law Firm, LLC

73 Hampton Street, Mcdonough, GA, 30253

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Nicola Cummings's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

62 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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.

Posted by Stacy | July 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Messy divorce

After having a lawyer that was not for me, not doing his job for my case, I was referred to Attorney Cummings. From day one, she was professional, direct, informative, and patient. She helped me through my divorce, took her time to analyze my situation and made things happen quickly. Thank you so muc...h for the great communication. If anyone is looking for an awesome attorney, stop looking because Attorney Cummings is a knowledgeable and passionate attorney who cares.

Posted by JC | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very Good Job with My Speeding Ticket

I received a ticket for speeding in a school zone (42 in a 25). During the consultation she said that she could try to negotiate less than 15mph over so I would not get points added to my driving record. This will save my insurance discounts and prevent a rate hike. The communication before court we...nt very well and my speeding was negotiated down as she said, Not only were speeding with points not reported to the DDS, but the fine was reduced in half as well. Attorney Cummings is very reliable and done a very good job. I am very happy with the job done.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Above and Beyond

I just want to thank Nicola Cummings and Attorney Pete for representing and helping my family during a personal injury case. We didn’t know where or who to go too. I saw Nicola billboard while out shopping and decided to call her just to get some insight on who or where to go for help. Nicola and At...torney Pete was more than gracious and helpful in walking me through the process. I was so overwhelm by their willingness to guide my family and I case, that I hired her immediately for my family personal injury case. Her and her office staff was professional and consistent throughout the whole process. Attorney Pete kept us updated on every part of the process and communicated with us on a weekly basis about the status of the case. I never had a lawyer to be so invested and forthcoming the way this office was. I was so impressed with the office professionalism and passionate work ethic that I can say with confidence attorney Cummings is one the best attorneys in Atlanta metro area.

Posted by Ware | September 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very knowledgeable and considerate

Omg...where do I began Ms.Nicola and Mr.Michael not only helped my husband and I with our cases (criminal &civil suit) but they handle everything. The cost for service is very reasonable because they know what they are doing. Most lawyers only give u half answers but they made time for us by answerin...g all our questions (phone/ in-person). This law firm is definitely the best I've ever experience.

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Nicola Cummings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Danielle Wash

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Tomisha Stanford

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Nyonnohweah Seekie

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Mickiel Pete

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Holly Veal

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Janet Cantrell

Criminal defense lawyer | 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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Danielle Wash

Criminal defense lawyer

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Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2007

CSI of the Month, Gwinnett County Police Department

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner/Partner, Nicola Cummings Law Firm, LLC

2017 - 2019

Assistant Solicitor General, Henry County Office Of The Solicitor General

2016 - 2017

Law Clerk, The Veal Law Firm

2014 - 2016

Intern, Macon Bibb Public Defender Office

2013 - 2014

Intern, Houston County DA Officer

2010 - 2013

Certified Latent Print Examiner/Lab Manager, Six3System Inc.

2001 - 2010

Crime Scene Specialist/Latent Print Examiner/Acting Supervisor, Gwinnett County Police Department

Associations

2019 - Present

Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

Member

2018 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Criminal Law section

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Henry County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

International Association for Identification

Member

2017 - 2019

Prosecutor Attorney's Counsel of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

VEHICULAR HOMICIDE 1ST DEGREE DISMISSED

DISMISSED

RAPE DISMISSED

DISMISSED

MURDER

REDUCED TO VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER

DUI

Case dismissed

Murder, Manslaughter, etc

Not guilty on ALL charges

Violation of Probation

She went home after court. No jail time.

Theft reduced to Disorderly Conduct

No jail. Only a fine

Henry County Burglary

DISMISSED!

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Education

2017

University of Virginia School of Law

Masters of Laws

2016

Mercer law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

GPSTC

Crime Scene Investigations

2010

The International Association for Identification

Certified Latent Print Examiner

Speaking Engagements

2017

Griffin Middle School Career Day

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Publications

2017

Forensic Science NicolaCummingsLawFirm.com

Languages

English

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