Aggressive yet diplomatic, Tanya has mastered the nuance that builds confidence and projects authority. Her investigative skills and commanding courtroom presence – honed during her years as a tenacious lead and supervising criminal prosecutor and in her private practice as a fierce attorney representing clients in the private sector– give her the ability to make a compelling case for the benefit of her clients, regardless of their wealth or social standing.
Miller has a soft spot for the children, victims and underdogs, and she is relentless in her determination to set things right:
As a prosecutor, Miller played a key role in the criminal investigation and prosecution of widespread and systemic cheating and test-tampering in the Atlanta Public School System and related RICO charges. This organizational corruption harmed thousands of Georgia schoolchildren while enriching some of the system’s most powerful administrators. In addition to more than eighty confessions, 11 of 12 educators accused were further convicted at trial on racketeering charges.
She successfully prosecuted the deadly Easter Sunday hit-and-run case in which a young woman caused a chain-reaction crash on Camp Creek Parkway that killed five people, including a newborn and two young children, left the scene of the accident, and, with the help of her mother, tampered with evidence in an attempt to avoid arrest. Both mother and daughter were convicted and sentenced to prison.
On behalf of the family of a crime victim murdered in cold blood on the grounds of an apartment complex long known for criminal gang activity, Miller brought suit against the property owner for negligent security and failure to protect its tenants, including minor children and minority residents. Her advocacy resulted in a significant out-of-court settlement that recognized the value of the victim’s life.
In a similar case, Miller represented a crime victim who was gravely wounded during a botched robbery attempt at a motel where he was a guest. Arguing that the motel owners were aware the property was unsafe but did nothing to warn unsuspecting guests about known criminal activity, Miller fought for and obtained a confidential settlement for her injured client.
Practice areas
22 years
22 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2005 | 04/17/2022 |
OH | Inactive | 1999 | 05/09/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Owen L. Heggs Scholar | CWRU Law | 1999 |
Trial Advocacy Award | International Academy of Trial Lawyers | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Tanya F. Miller | 2013 - Present |
Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney | Fulton County District Attorney's Office | 2005 - 2013 |
Associate | Baker & Hostetler | 2004 - 2005 |
Assistant U.S. Attorney | Department Of Justice Southern District Of New York | 2002 - 2004 |
Judicial Law Cerk | United States District Court ND Ohio | 2000 - 2002 |
Associate, Summer Associate | Jones Day | 1998 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys | 2012 - Present | |
State Bar of Georgia | 2005 - Present | |
National Black Prosecutors Association | New York State Representative | 2002 - 2003 |
National Black Law Students Associaton | Executive Director | 1998 - 1999 |
Black Law Students Association, CWRU Chapter | President | 1998 - 1999 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
Case Western Reserve University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Successful Mediation Techniques from the Masters | Successful Mediation Techniques from the Masters | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of Georgia vs. Marco Cordero | Defendant convicted. Sentenced to Life in prison. |
State of Georgia vs. Aimee Michael | Defendants convicted. |
State of Georgia vs. Willie Bryant | Defendant convicted. Sentenced to Life plus 20 years in prison. |
State of Georgia vs. Edward Wallace, et al. | Defendants convicted. Both serving Life sentences. |
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Pat Dutcher, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 28, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Tanya for years and she is one of the top lawyers in Atlanta. She has the rare qualities of a true trial attorney and knows how to find the important, subtile, issues in any case to give her clients the advantage they need to achieve the best possible out come. I endorse this lawyer.
Jason White, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Pat Dutcher, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 28, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Tanya for years and she is one of the top lawyers in Atlanta. She has the rare qualities of a true trial attorney and knows how to find the important, subtile, issues in any case to give her clients the advantage they need to achieve the best possible out come. I endorse this lawyer.
Jason White, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Tamara Garcia, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Brandon Henderson, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I fully endorse Tanya. I have known her for going on 15 years. I have seen not only her passion and love for the law but also the compassion she shows for people as an individual. You hear people discuss Basketball IQ or Football IQ; when it comes to litigation and courtroom advocacy, Tanya's legal IQ is unmatched. She possesses a brilliant legal mind and natural talent. However, she does not rest on these accolades. Her preparation, tenacity, and will to win is second to none. She is well known for these qualities and respected by her colleagues. She cares deeply about her clients' best interests. I would recommend my closest family and/or friend to Tanya in a time of need. Quite simply, she is one of the best at what she does.
Parag Shah, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tanya is an excellent attorney. I have seen her in action and all I can say is that she wins. Tanya is smart, hardworking and passionate. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Keith Evra, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tanya Miller is a great attorney who is tenacious in the courtroom and not afraid to fight for her clients. She is very respected in the Atlanta community and extremely knowledgeable regarding both prosecution and defense due to her prior work in the Fulton District Attorney's Office and now in private practice. I would recommend her to anyone charged with a criminal offense.
Musa Ghanayem, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tanya is a tenacious attorney who will fight hard to protect your rights. Tanya has an excellent command of the courtroom and the law, you would be well served to be represented by Tanya.
Scott Dawkins, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tanya will absolutely go to battle for you. I have practiced with her for years in Atlanta courtrooms, both with her and against her. She is incredibly passionate about her clients, and will fight for every last inch for them. Her years of experience as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney have given her a knowledge and insight that few Atlanta attorneys have. If I or one of my loved ones was to find myself in trouble with the law, Tanya is the first lawyer I would call. I could not recommend her highly enough.
Shireen Hormozdi, Criminal defense Attorney on May 6, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Tanya Miller is a top criminal defense attorney. She is extremely knowledgable, thorough and experienced. I highly recommend and endorse her without hesitation.
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