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Acquired: 2010
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977 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite B2, Atlanta, GA, 30306
15 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Brandon | April 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Kristen got me a great outcome.
Kristen walked me through the entire legal process and gave me a timeline of events that would occur during my case. She was very detailed and did a wonderful job negotiating my needs during mediation. Coming into the process I had no rights of my child and really had no say. Now today I am more prot...
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent Counsel and result
Kristen provided excellent counsel and advocacy on my behalf in a very acrimonious custody dispute. She gave me the legally "right" answer, but also provided practical, real world advice. She was compassionate, but was also a zealous advocate and did not let the opposing counsel or party intimidate...
Posted by Beth | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent attorney
Going through a child custody trial is extremely stressful and emotional. Kristen is extremely knowledgeable and organized. She represents her clients professionally, she's respectful in the court room, and is well respected by colleagues. She won our custody case, but if we would have lost I would s...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Smart and Honest
Kristin is incredibly intelligent. Her advice on my custody case was consistent with the process and extremely helpful. She should raise her rates. I am lucky and thankful to her for helping my children and hope she receives the good fortune she deserves.
"Kristen is an incredible attorney! She cares about her clients and fights zealously for them in court! She is also a superb litigator who gets results!"
"Kristen is a dynamic and skilled attorney who treats her cases, clients, and colleagues with professionalism and integrity. I have had the pleasure of working as opposing counsel to Kristen in a custody matter, and would be delighted to work with her again in the future."
"Kristen is a tenacious litigator who truly cares about her clients and their families. She takes time to communicate with her clients and is a formidable opponent in the courtroom."
"Kristin is a stellar lawyer and professional. I have known her for many years and I am always impressed with her skills and legal competence. She is compassionate and hardworking. She treats clients with respect and dignity and she stares down every challenge until she attains the best possible result for her clients."
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2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024 - Present
Partner, Files Hayle LLC
2023 - 2024
Professor, Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
2022 - 2024
Partner, The Files Firm
2020 - 2022
Partner, Smith & Files LLC
2017 - 2020
Attorney, Smith & Lake LLC
2016 - 2017
Attorney, Waggoner Hastings LLC
2013 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor
2010 - 2013
Equal Opportunity Specialist, U.S. Department Of Hud
2018 - Present
DeKalb Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Board Member
2018 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers DivisionCo-chair of YLD Family Law Division
2018 - Present
American Inns of CourtWeltner Inn of Court
2017 - Present
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceWomen's Leadership Group
2010 - Present
Georgia State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
Georgia Association of Black Women AttorneysCo-chair of Young Lawyer's Division
2010
Law
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Case Law Update
2018
Case Law Update
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