Elizabeth Vila Rogan

Elizabeth Vila Rogan

4.8
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 39 years

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

965 Virginia Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Elizabeth

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Post-conviction litigation and parole applications

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 27 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1998

Administrative Suspension

Licensed in Georgia for 34 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1991

Disbarment

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Michael Kennedy McIntyre & Associates

965 Virginia Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306

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Elizabeth Vila Rogan's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sharon | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best of the best

Elizabeth was like an angel sent to us in a very tough time. We were out of state and needed help with some troubles one of our kids encountered in Georgia. To say we were scared is an understatement. Choosing a lawyer from 6 states away over the phone is not an easy task. We choose Elizabeth based o...n her experience, reputation and amazing compassion and empathy for our situation. She kept us up to date and had excellent communication with us. Despite being out of state we knew what to expect and she answered every question we had in a timely manner. She was always able to be reached and her professional wisdom was worth every dollar we paid. We feel very fortunate and grateful to have chosen Elizabeth. When choosing a lawyer, you have a lot of choices, this was the best decision we made. I'm not sure how we would've gotten thru this tough time without her. The outcome was amazing and it's clearly because she knows the law and was able to speak clearly and concisely to the judge and DA. Thanks to Elizabeth my child has a second chance. This is more than any mother could ask for. Thank you Elizabeth. We are eternally grateful.

Posted by Corliss | March 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense

The best lawyer ever

Atty. Rogan came to us for the second time after the lawyer that we hired was a slacker and not doing anything for us at all, just taking our money. My son had been sentenced in 2011 to spend 40 years in prison. While he was guilty of bad judgements, two consecutive 20 year sentences seemed way to h...arsh for a first time offender. For months this other attorney never returned calls or did anything to get some relief from this sentence for my son. She came to us in December 2014 with a plan to get the judge to run the concurrent and she worked tirelessly to achieve that goal. She got my son in front of the judge in January and with her vast knowledge of the law and her passion to see the right thing done, it came to fruition. The judge did agree to run the sentence concurrent and we could not be more pleased. We have something good to look forward to thanks to Atty. Rogan. She is a smart, hard working and compassionate lawyer. She keeps you updated with her plans and findings and she does not stop until she gets the job done. She is one in a million and I am so thankful to have her in my family's life.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A dependable Attorney

I hired Elizabeth Rogan on gut instincts-it was a great call.Her passion to endeavour that i received every benefit of the Sixth Amendment guarantee of a defendants rights to a fair trial is peerless.She immediately got in touch with the District Attorney to present salient points to help drop ch...arges against me-it was timely.Her grasp of procedural matters saved me from forfeiting a sizeable amount of cash that may have been lost out of no fault of mine.

Posted by Melonda | April 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

"An incredibly talented attorney that will go the extra mile!"

Facing a long term legal battle is not easy and is forever life changing. The process of the law is complicated and demands that you have a skilled attorney on your side. It is absolutely vital that your attorney understands all aspects of the law and will persistently fight for your legal rights. ...Elizabeth has demonstrated extraordinary zeal on my behalf. She has worked tirelessly and proficiently in my case to provide me the justice I deserve. I highly recommend Elizabeth for her professionalism, expertise and fearless ability to litigate in the courtroom. She takes pride in delivering justice and will go the extra mile!

Posted by Corliss | March 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Wonderful Attorney

Mrs. Rogan is an exceptional attorney. She represented our son 3 years ago in a murder trial. She did an excellent job to insure that he was not charged with murder. At the time there were other charges and he was charges with aggravated assault. Right after that she was appointed as a judge and w...e ultimately had to use another lawyer. For the past three years he has taken our money while doing absolutely nothing except dragging his feet. In December Mrs. Rogan let me know that she was restarting her law firm and was willing to take our son's case, as the other attorney has done nothing in two and a half years. He was ultimately sent to prison and we were devastated. Since then she has had him returned from prison and on the court calender to take care of getting him home at last. She is smart and passionate about what she does. She keeps my son and us informed every step of the way. She never forms an opinion until she has all of the facts,she is very compassionate about justice being served correctly. Not only is she a great attorney she is a wonderful person. We recommend her to everyone wanting a fair and just lawyer.

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Elizabeth Vila Rogan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Noah Pines

Criminal defense lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elizabeth is an excellent advocate for her clients and has a tremendous amount of experience both as a trial lawyer and her time as a Magistrate Judge."

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Benjamin Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elizabeth works tirelessly to investigate her cases and prepare for her trials. She has a superb reputation in the legal community. If a friend or family member was in trouble, I would not hesitate to refer them to Elizabeth for help."

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Saraliene Durrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Elizabeth is an excellent trial attorney. She is knowledgeable and hard-driving and she keeps the prosecution on its toes. I worked with her on a trial in which our client was charged with several very serious crimes including Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Cruelty to Children. Our client was found not guilty on all six counts in the indictment. The jury could not stop talking about what a good job Elizabeth had done when the case was over. Hire this lawyer."

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Kevin Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elizabeth is an excellent attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable and will not settle for anything less than the best outcome for her clients. She is compassionate and kind but will fight to the end for her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone that may need assistance on a criminal matter."

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Lynne Borsuk

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Elizabeth Vila Rogan. She is extremely knowledgeable in the area of criminal habeas matters and is very hardworking and focused on behalf of her clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Saraliene Durrett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Fisher

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Matthew McNally

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lynne Borsuk

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2022

updated on 06/20/2023

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Disbarment issued in GA, 2020

updated on 10/05/2020

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Georgia State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Honors

2016

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

1994

Recognition, 1000 Lawyers for Justice

1985

Charles Evans Hughes Fellow, Columbia University School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner/Founder, The Rogan Law Firm

2010 - 2012

Judge, Fulton County Superior Court

2009 - 2010

Senior Trial Attorney, Office Of The Georgia Capital Defender

Associations

2015 - Present

Grady HS Foundation

Chair

2013 - Present

Grady HS Mock Trial Foundation

Chairperson

2013 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section

2011 - Present

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

Service Unit Director

1992 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012 - 2014

Grady HS PTSA

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Saunders v. Duke

Unanimous reversal in 11th Circuit

Saunders v. Duke

Unanimous reversal in 11th Circuit

State v. Reese

Not Guilty all counts

State v. Nwokolo

Not Guilty

State v. Hodo

Not Guilty all counts

State v. Johnson

Not Guilty Murder

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Education

1985

Columbia University School of Law

Law

1981

University of Chicago

AB

Speaking Engagements

2016

Topics in Family Law

Father's Custody Rights

2016

Adjunct instructor

Crime and Society

2015

Merit Badge Workshop

Law Merit Badge

2014

Girl Scouts and the Law

Criminal Law

2014

GACDL Fall Seminar

Effective Cross Examination

2010

Capital Defense Workshop

Death Penalty Litigation

2005

Campaign for Board of Education seat

Public Education

1999

State of Connecticut Legislature

Racial Bias Study Testimony

1995

Organized CLE event

Criminal Law

Publications

2012

Habeas Corpus The Case Against the Death Penalty in CT

2008

Study Results Bias in Death Penalty Prosecutions in CT

Languages

English

Activity

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