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James Kenneth Sullivan
also known as Skip Sullivan, James K. "Skip" Sullivan
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Biography
Some people simply can’t have a Georgia DUI conviction. The Atlanta salesperson. Johns Creek Surgeon. Athens full-time student. Lawrenceville small business owner. Or Marietta professional driver. There are other members of our community that also must have a valid driver’s license… and a clean criminal record.
At Chestney & Sullivan, all we do is defend DUI charges. We represent clients across the state, from those charged with drunk driving in North Georgia cities such as Cumming and Gainesville, to those arrested by the Atlanta DUI Task Force… all the way down to Peachtree City. Our clients are typically individuals that fit the description above. They come to us because we provide the absolute most vigorous defense available to those facing DUI charges in Georgia. And in the majority of cases, we are able to protect their freedom, ability to drive, and criminal record.
You may not feel at this time that you have a strong opportunity to avoid a conviction for the charges you face. But the law provides protections to you that are very important. Some examples are…
- Was the initial stop legal?
- Were the field sobriety tests properly administered?
- Was the proper advice given prior to a request for a breath test?
- Was the breathalyzer machine properly calibrated and tested for accuracy within the required time prior to your arrest?
- Did medical conditions or medication contribute to the facts upon which the arrest was based?
The experienced Atlanta-based DUI attorneys at Chestney & Sullivan will zealously investigate every aspect of your arrest. If there is something that provides grounds for reasonable doubt of your guilt, we will find it. And we are prepared to go as far as necessary within Georgia law to protect your rights.
If you are facing serious DUI or vehicular homicide charges in Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, you deserve the best defense available.
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Licensed in Georgia for 24 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2001
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Location
Chestney & Sullivan Law Firm
448 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305
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James Kenneth Sullivan's Reviews
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Posted by Steve | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent, Professional, Courteous, and Reliable!
I was arrested for a DUI in 2021 and was looking for legal representation. I sat with 2 separate attorneys before I met with Mr. Sullivan to go over my case and found very different opinions and options from them. One said that there was no way I could have the charge reduced, the second one said it ...
Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Accountant
I was unfortunately charged with a DUI while sleeping in a private parking lot in my car back in 2010 in Walton County. James Sullivan as my attorney was excellent and was able to get my charge reduced to a non-DUI reckless-driving offense. I highly recommend his services for anyone facing this type ...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommend James Sullivan
I highly recommend James Sullivan. Unlike other attorneys, he was very kind answering all the questions I had. He was available to talk when I had questions and answered the phone calls/email in time. He did a great job dismissing the minor in possession case. The judge knew him and he was very f...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommend - DUI Lawyer
With great skill, knowledge, confidence and the utmost integrity, Mr. Sullivan was able to help me navigate a very stressful and difficult time. He worked diligently to defend my DUI case and ultimately he was able to reach the best possible resolution. Mr. Sullivan was attentive, accessible, patie...
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Successfully avoided a DUI conviction
I contacted Mr. Sullivan (Skip) the day after my DUI arrest. From the first conversation Skip was informative and understanding with my situation. All communication throughout the process was handled professionally and in a timely manner. He moved the case from Roswell to the Fulton County Courth...
James Kenneth Sullivan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Skip will fight hard for you and he will not be afraid to take your case to trial if that is the best option. If you hire him, not only will you receive the benefit of his extensive legal knowledge, but his entire firm often meets together to discuss the the best possible defense for each case. Don't think twice about hiring him. It will be well worth your money."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly professional, educated, and motivated to get the best possible result for each client. I highly endorse Skip Sullivan."
"Skip is one of the leading DUI lawyers in Georgia's defense bar. I had a family member arrested for DUI and I told him to call Skip. I endorse this lawyer."
"Skip Sullivan is partner to Bob Chestney, together this law firm is one of the most "connected" law firms in the State of Georgia. Not only are the "connected" Skip and his law firm have the tools to get your case dismissed. Skip is known as a tough adversary in the court room by all prosecutors. (normally two prosecutors try the government's case when Skip is involved) Skip has tried over 75 cases to verdict and has the respect of all Judges in this State. Skip is known as a lawyer who will not take no for an answer and who will burn the midnight oil to get your case in the very best trial posture. Skip is known to 'out work' a prosecutor and as a result he is able to get more dismissals than any other lawyer in metro Atlanta. If you want a dismissal or Not Guilty verdict and if you can afford him (worth it) he is the lawyer for you. gus mcdonald"
"I've had the pleasure to get to know Skip in the courtroom and at several DUI seminars over the last couple of years. He is clearly at the top of his game when it comes to DUI defense. Skip always knows his case better than anyone else. His preparation and willingness to fight for his clients make him one of the most effective defense attorneys in his field."
"I had the privilege of working with Skip Sullivan at the Chestney Law Firm. I saw how much work and preparation he put into each client's case. I sat with Skip as he tried DUI cases before juries in DeKalb and Clayton Counties and was impressed by his professionalism and outstanding ability as a criminal trial lawyer. I proudly endorse James K. "Skip" Sullivan."
"Not long ago, I noticed soome on-line chatter about Skip winning a jury trial in some outlying county from Atlanta. Then I saw it again, then again, and again. It seemed that each week, and sometimes more than once in a week, Skip was getting juries all over north Georgia to buy what he was selling. His prior experience in the prosecutor's office serves him well in preparing his case for defending a client in a jury trial, and his skill at trial makes prosecutors want to settle with him before wasting their time at trial. That's what he's supposed to do. He's a good lawyer."
"Skip Sullivan is a trial attorney. I frequently try to catch him in action- because watching his approach is truly enlightening. Skip gets results because he loves going to court is 100% at ease in the atmosphere. I would highly recommend him for anyone with ANY type of criminal charges pending."
"Mr. Sullivan is a fantastic trial attorney. He does numerous jury trials a year and never backs down from the State. He knows DUI law front to back and educates his clients regarding this. James' clients are so fortunate to have him defending them."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Skip to be a dedicated, knowledgeable, and aggressive criminal defense attorney, with substantial experience in DUI defense. As a fellow member of the criminal defense bar, I am proud to have Skip as a colleague and recommend his services without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Skip reminds me of Bobby Bowden when he would take his Florida State University team on the road to play any national school to help build his program. Skip has the same tenacity of showing no fear of stepping into any courtroom in any jurisdiction in the State of Georgia to try any DUI/criminal case and he delivers the goods. There is no ego with Skip. He is just a really good person who cares and fights for his clients."
"James (or as I know him "Skip") is a fantastic lawyer who has a great grasp of the everchanging dui laws here in Georgia. I've always thought of him as a silent assassin; he's a soft-spoken guy but he ALWAYS seems to get great results. He recently won a jury trial in Fulton county but the most amazing thing about this win is during a break in the trial he walked down the hall and got another DUI case dismissed! Are you kidding me? Who gets these type of results? James Sullivan does. I highly endorse this attorney's work."
"Skip Sullivan gets results, and is one of the most talented young lawyers in the State of Georgia that practices DUI defense."
"I have know Skip for 8 years and no attorney gets better results. He is at the forefront of every modern DUI and criminal defense. He is compassionate with his clients and understands how much a case can mean to a person. He has my 100% support."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Georgia Rising Star 2010, Georgia Super Lawyers
2005
Commitment to justice, Criminal Law Committee State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division
2005
Commitment to Justice Award, State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division
N/A
Certification, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Criminal Trial Lawyer, Chestney & Sullivan Law Firm
2002 - 2006
Assistant District Attorney, Rockdale Judicial Circuit
Associations
2008 - Present
Georgia Defense of Drinking DriversMember
2007 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
DeKalb Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Rockdale County Bar AssociationMember
Atlanta Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
CLAYTON COUNTY – REFUSAL – FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LANE
Not Guilty
Education
2001
Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
State University College of New York
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
DUI Case Preparation and Courtroom Presentation
Cross Examination
2013
Georgia DUI Update
DUI Discussion Panelist
2012
DUI Case Preparation and Courtroom Presentation
Cross Examination
2011
DUI Case Preparation and Courtroom Presentation
Cross Examination
2010
Drivers License Suspensions And Revocations
Using The ALS Hearing To Win At Trial
2010
Drivers License Suspensions And Revocations
Everything You Wanted To Know About ALS But Were Afraid To Ask
2009
Drivers license Suspensions And Revocations
ALS from A to Z
2009
Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute
Cross Examination Techniques That Work
2008
Drivers License Suspensions and Revocations
ALS from A to Z
Languages
English