Torris Jerrel Butterfield

Torris Jerrel Butterfield

4.7
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Divorce & Separation

50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1120, Atlanta, GA

About Torris

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

We handle any and all types of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including, but not limited to: Murder, Rape, Robbery, DUI, Aggravated Assault, etc. We handle State and Federal cases.

29 years

80%
Car Accident 10%

We handle cases for Plaintiffs injured in car and tractor trailer wrecks which occur as a result of negligence on the part of Defendant drivers.

22 years

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

We handle divorce, custody, and legitimation cases.

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 28 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1997

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Torris J. Butterfield & Associates, P.C.

50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1120, Atlanta, GA, 30303

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Torris Jerrel Butterfield's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anthony Brett | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Awesome

Excellent Attorney; Very Reliable. He’s always available to answer concerns & needs the get any issue resolved. Courteous and Professional!

Posted by Deloris | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Superb

Superb in his professional duties and settled our case resulting from a no-fault accident with the most outstanding and positive outcome. He was very tenacious in working with us, responded in an on-going prompt, timely manner to our requests, elicit feedback from us if he did not hear from us in a t...imely fashion, and provided explicit and understandable guidance to clarify confusion that help us understand the steps we needed to take to resolve and settle our case.

Posted by Detective Vet Miller | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

An excellent Attorney who makes you feel like family

Att. Butterfield was hired in my Mother's accidental vehicle death case. He immediate came to my house to check on me and constantly kept in contact with me throughout the ordeal. He kept informed about the other truck driver's insurance company and lawyer, and I felt secured that Att. Butterfield w...as working in my best interest. The settlement came and if offer me great advice, and for that I am grateful to him and his team.

Posted by Anderson | October 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident

Very Professional, Courteous, and Timely

Mr. Torris Butterfield exhibited the highest standard of legal professionalism and client advocacy. My spouse hired him based on a recommendation from a trusted friend when I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I was incapacitated for approximately 3 weeks as result of the accident. Mr. Butterfie...ld delivered! He kept my spouse updated on the status of my case and provided guidance on what actions were necessary to ensure my family's needs were addressed. He returned our calls in a timely manner and explained thoroughly the various options available (e.g. insurance filings, disability payments, medical payments, etc.) and decisions required, thus reassuring my wife that everything would be okay. I am glad to be counted among the list of satisfied clients of Mr. Butterfield. He is an attorney you can count on. I will recommend him to anyone needing legal representation.

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Torris Jerrel Butterfield's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Valbrun

Unknown lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Superb attorney. Extremely well prepared. Avid knowledge of the law and the courtroom. I have referred clients to him on several occasions because of my confidence in his abilities."

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Dawn Belisle-Skinner

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He's one of the best attorneys I know in the field. I've worked with him on the opposite side and then on the same side. He is knowledgeable, thorough and very professional."

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Cerille Nassau

Car accident lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Torris is a shining star in our profession. He is knowledgeable and charismatic in the courtroom and has the respect of his peers."

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Richard Grossman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Torris is truly one of the very best defense attorney's in Atlanta. He works tirelessly for his clients and he obtains wonderful results."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Torris. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Gerald Griggs

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kedra Gotel

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the best."

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Benjamin Davis

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Torris J. Butterfield & Associates, P.C.

1997 - 2004

Senior Staff Attorney, Fulton County Office Of The Public Defender, Atlanta Judicial Circuit

Associations

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

2000 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

1997 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Atlanta Region

1997 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Auto Wreck Case

Case settled before trial for $325,000.00

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Education

1997

Mercer University-W. George L.S.

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Fort Valley State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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