Jared Benjamin Craig

Jared Benjamin Craig

3.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Newnan, GA
Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements

1665 Hwy 34, East, Suite 300, Newnan, GA

About Jared

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 58%

Determination of Paternity, Modification of Child Support and Custody, Wills, Adoption, Establishment of Child Support, Divorce, Separation Agreements, Pre-Nups

17 years | 90 cases

58%
DUI and DWI 23%

South Metro Atlanta

17 years | 35 cases

23%
Criminal Defense 13%

Rape, False Imprisonment, Assault & Battery, Sexual Assault

17 years | 20 cases

13%
Contracts and Agreements 6%

Collections, Breach of Contract cases, Warranty Enforcement

17 years | 10 cases

6%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-200 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 16 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2009

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Prater, Duncan, & Craig, LLC

1665 Hwy 34, East, Suite 300, Newnan, GA, 30265

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Jared Benjamin Craig's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathy | October 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Save your money!

Poor excuse for a lawyer and law office. So unprofessional and very homey. All he studies is Trump. They never in the office. Never returns calls. Him are his sister that’s his sectarian. Wanted me to remind him of the court date that should tell you something I thought it should be the other way aro...und. Had everything backwards in court. Didn’t have a clue what he was doing. Wish I had went for Stacey even tho she cost more at least I would had a good lawyer. He down her and her husband to me. But I can promise you she wouldn’t had took my money and she would had did what she promised. Bottom line he isn’t worth throwing your money away

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child Custody Case

Jared helped me to beat a TPO that my husband was granted to remove our son from my home. He worked quickly with short notice to handle the situation. I am so thankful for that.

Posted by Eric | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Only hire Jared if you want to win!

I cannot say enough good things about Jared Craig. But I will try: He helped me preserve my remaining sanity for my children in what was an awful domestic situation. As my seemingly straightforward case for divorce was sidetracked by several minor criminal issues, Jared never missed a beat. Not only... did he help me remain calm as we proved my civil assertions, Jared and Abigail also worked very closely with me to debunk the false criminal assertions. These are commonly seen but were not anything that I was used to at all. Along the way, Jared actually dismantled the defense team. I mean that LITERALLY. We went by the book...methodically. Jared never let emotion override or outpace the facts of the case. Several of the opposing counsel actually quit when they were presented with our overwhelming evidence and airtight case. My ex-wife was using her fifth attorney by the time I was awarded custody of our four children. Thank you, Jared and Abigail and everyone at Prader and Craig. As we start this next chapter in our lives, the happiness and joy in my children's eyes makes all of the struggle somehow worthwhile.

Posted by David | February 20, 2013

Do Not Hire This Lawyer

I would strongly recommend to anyone that thet should not hire this lawyer! I paid him an initial consultation fee and then he wanted a $ 1000 retainer to" investigate" my case. He did not repond to me for months and only did so after prompting from me. He could not provide any information that he ob...tained during his "investigation". He stated that my $1000 were for his "legal conclusions and opinion" which should have been determined during my initial consultation. I got the same service from other attorneys for FREE.

Jared Craig

Replied last May 01, 2013

As a legal expert, I use facts for the analysis to reach my conclusions. In some instances, my conclusions are not what a client wants to hear. I am bound to deliver bad news. As facts are learned, the anaylsis changes. When clients are not forthcoming in the initial consultation, no meaningful analysis can be done. I am not sure who David is, as I do not handle civil rights cases in any way. My practice involves Family Law, Criminal Defense, and now Bankruptcy. If anyone comes into my office for a civil rights matter, I refer the case to an appropriate firm. I am assuming that whatever final advice I gave David was confirmed by the other attorneys he spoke with. It sounds like he is misdirecting his negative feelings toward my practice, the messenger of the bad news.

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Jared Benjamin Craig's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Duncan

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I personally attest to the work Mr. Craig produces regarding family law and other matters. The clients Mr. Craig represents receive thorough and zealous advocacy through his "outside the box" thinking style and preparation. I would not give a second thought to sending one of my friends or family to Jared, which I believe to be the highest praise a lawyer has to offer."

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Robert Prater

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jared grew up in our community and knows everybody. He is known as an aggressive advocate who gets great results for his clients. His command of process and communication are excellent."

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John Duncan

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Prater

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2007

Dean's Service Award, John Marshall Law School

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Director of Operations, Luke's Big Heart Foundation

Associations

2010 - Present

Young Professionals of Newnan and Coweta

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2009 - Present

Newnan Coweta Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

2006 - Present

Beta Gamma Sigma

Member

2004 - Present

Luke's Big Heart Foundation

Director of Events and Operations

Education

2009

John Marshall (Atlanta)

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

Tee Off for Tots Annual Golf Tournament

Charity Donations

2010

Georgia Bar YLD: Solo Practitioner Symposium

Solo Practitioner Symposium

Languages

English

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