Carlos M. Polanco III

Carlos M. Polanco III

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 14 years

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

2521 Piedmont Road NE - Suite 2225, Atlanta, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 14 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2011

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Carlos M. Polanco III

2521 Piedmont Road NE - Suite 2225, Atlanta, GA, 30324

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Carlos M. Polanco III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jose | January 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Attorney Who Truly Goes Above and Beyond

This review is long overdue, but my gratitude for attorney Carlos Polanco has not changed. I was referred to Carlos during a very stressful situation that occurred when I was a high school senior traveling back from Florida. After a traffic stop in Warwick, Georgia, I was unexpectedly cited for havin...g a “fraudulent driver’s license,” despite my license being valid. Because of the nature of the charge, I was required to return to Georgia for court and was overwhelmed by the circumstances. From the moment Carlos became involved, everything changed for the better. His professionalism, communication, and genuine care stood out immediately. He went far beyond what any attorney is required to do—he picked me up from the airport, took the time to speak with me and explain every step of the process, drove us to Warwick for the hearing, and represented me with complete confidence and clarity. In court, Carlos presented the facts efficiently and convincingly. Within minutes, the judge confirmed that my license was valid, and the case was dismissed. What could have been a life‑altering situation was resolved entirely because of Carlos’s expertise and commitment. I am incredibly grateful for the way he treated me not just as a client, but as a person. His support made a difficult experience manageable, and his dedication restored my trust during a moment when I truly needed it. I highly recommend Carlos Polanco to anyone seeking a skilled, reliable, and genuinely compassionate attorney. His advocacy is exceptional, and I am thankful to have had him represent me.

Posted by Gonzalo Bermudez Gutierrez | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Miracle attorney

My lawyer Carlos Polanco, always kept me on the know everything he sent to the court and to ICE I would get a copy, Carlos handles himself professional and it shows on his work every Petition and Motions were very well put together and knowledgeable adhering to the law making it ease to all parties t...o understand, At the fimal hearing he fight to defend me and against all the odds he help me get my Permanent Residence, My family and I will always be thankful for keeping us TOGETHER, Thank you MR. CARLOS POLANCO

Posted by George | April 05, 2018 | Immigration

Smart and truthful, client friendly

We met Mr Pollanco outside the courtroom, after a hearing. He advised us on our immigration case and recommended a course of action. He was very forthcoming, honest, and to the point. The news was not heartening, but he probably saved us a great deal of money. More importantly, he saved us a great de...al of time, and pointed us to a realistic plan. I will call him first for any legal help within his purview.

Posted by Heidy | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great lawyer!!

Mr. Polanco was representing my father for a long time. He is an exceptional lawyer and overall person. Polanco always kept my family up to date with all of the case information and was always on time to everything. He won the case and got my father released from immigration after a long time of figh...ting in court.

Posted by Ruben ceron | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very dedicated lawyer

I had a very complicated immigration case. My family tried going to all the best immigration lawyers, but they all offered only a 3% to 4% chance and wanted thousands of dollars! One actually told us that only a "miracle" could save me. I guess Mr. Polanco was it, because he got me out of immigration... detention! He was reasonable with his payments, and sent me a copy of everything that he did, which I think all lawyers should do, so you can stay informed and know that they're actually working on your case. I am very grateful to this guy, for his work and dedication to my case

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Carlos M. Polanco III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Alvoid

Immigration lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr Polanco and I worked together on a case and I was pleased with his effort and communication. I would recommend him."

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Anton Lebedev

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Hard working and knowledgeable immigration attorney. Well respected in the community."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Associations

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

New York State Bar Association

State Bar of Georgia

Education

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College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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George Washington University

MA - Masters

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Emory University

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

Italian

French

Arabic

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