Janis Francesca Mann

Janis Francesca Mann

also known as Janis Chandler

4.1
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newnan, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

15 Perry St., Suite 327, Newnan, GA

About Janis

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Criminal Defense: Both at the trial level and in the post-conviction arena

19 years | 2,500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Mann Law Group

15 Perry St., Suite 327, Newnan, GA, 30263

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Janis Francesca Mann's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Forgetful

Hired her and from day one she forgot scheduled conference calls, was a "no-show" at others, and was altogether not there for someone who claims to be an experienced and high-profile attorney.

Posted by Antionette | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Misrepresenting and Unorganized.

Gave her $14,000.00 (upfront) nearly a year ago and she has not done one thing to aid us. Avoids us at every turn. Dishonest.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND DISAPPEAR

I hired Janis in 2020. She has not filed a motion on my behalf, she will not return my calls or emails, or even respond to in-person visits. I have tried to contact her at least 1-10 times a month since 2021 to get an update on the progress of my case. I can't even fire her because she will NOT respo...nd to me. Watch out! If your case isn't newsworthy she will take your money and toss you to the wayside. Other than that, she's great at getting your hopes up to do NOTHING!

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Taken advantage of ... Not a good experience for me an my loved one ...

How to describe this attorney money hungry an someone whom makes promises before looking at a client's case takes money before finding out if anything can be done an treats lil things you can do yourself as if a high price tag I basically paid $2,263 for case papers an was told there are no grounds o...n my LO case when his whole sentencing is wrong anyways if you would have done same research I have done you would know this so what are you really license for if your so scared to dig into things an get to the bottom of this some attorney you are for someone whom is done his time but needs his sentencing fixed in order to not rot in jail an someone whom doesn't read case papers or transcripts taken there time throughout this what a waste of time ... hope others realize an don't fall for what I did very disappointed... I don't believe you tried u just gave up an failed us may God be with u ...

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

not impressed

Back in November 2018, Janis Mann agreed to take on my grandson's case. I paid her over $6,000 as legal counsel for my grandson. Initially she came across as genuine and caring. She assured me that her diligence in helping her client would not go unnoticed. Unfortunately, her words did not match ...her behavior. She said she could not find the documents I sent to her twice. She showed up an hour and a half later for a meeting I had with her. She was never prepared for this case and seem to stonewall the entire process. After several more attempts I realize that Ms. Mann was not going to return e-mails nor communicate with her client. I was out of $6,000 and that was it. Be careful when with this Attorney.

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Janis Francesca Mann's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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James McRae

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Joyce Neal

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

Pro Bono Honors Award, Georgia State University College of Law

2006

Scholarship Recipient, Public Interest Law Association at Georgia State University College of Law

2005

Scholarship Recipient, Public Interest Law Association at Georgia State University College of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Mann Law Group (f/k/a Chandler Law)

2007 - 2016

Assistant Public Defender, Dekalb County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2018 - Present

Georgia Justice Reform Partnership

Member

2017 - Present

National Incarceration Association

Legal Counsel

2017 - Present

National Incarceration Association

Member of Board of Directors

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - 2016

DeKalb County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Georgia v. J.T.D.

My young client is eligible for parole, instead of life in prison.

State of Georgia v. P.L.D.

Thirteen year old's adult case moved to juvenile court, with therapeutic sanctions.

State of Georgia v. R.M.C.

Parolee released on time; avoided additional 2 years.

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Education

2007

Georgia State University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

2004

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy and Religious Studies

Speaking Engagements

2018

Supporting Families Impacted by Incarceration

"You Are Promoted" (re. family members becoming advocates for the incarcerated)

Languages

English

Activity

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