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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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

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 Christina | August 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent!!!

Mr. Polanco has been representing my husband for about a year. He was arrested and went to immigration. Mr Polanco was extremely helpful throughout every step of the process. We got married while he was incarcerated, which can be a difficult process from i understand. He was literally standing besi...de me through the whole process. He's has definitely gone above and beyond for my family we are very grateful to we found him!

Posted by Carlo | October 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Mr. Graham

This attorney is very knowledgeable, committed and takes he clients lives very seriously, I can always depend on him at all times.I hired him once and it almost like he is a guardian angel. I would refer him to anyone. He is the type of attorney that your looking for you can trust him to do his job a...nd I believe he values his work more than money. He really is in it to win it

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 K. Khabir | October 30, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Diligent, honest, dependable and very smart!

I got an unfounded DUI in Avondale Estates, GA in July 2012. During my first court date I was offered a day in jail, license suspension, probation, community service and over $2500 in fines, court costs and DUI classes. I decided to get the case "bound over" to state court to have my case heard in a ...larger jurisdiction as well as give myself time to find an attorney. After calling countless firms that tried to sell me premature promises at retainers from $1500-$4000, I was blessed with a referral to Mr.Polanco by a friend. During our first meeting I knew I was in good hands. Mr. Polanco spent over 2 hours with me going over my defense, collecting information from me and informing me on the next steps making sure I understood and agreed with everything to come. He was very meticulous and organized, keeping me informed throughout the case. Although the evidence against me was weak, the solicitor was steadfast... In state court, i was offered the same things presented in Avondale if I plead guilty which I refused to do. The solicitor was relentless but so was Mr. Polanco. He never tried to convince me to take a plea I didn't agree with and never tried to discourage me from going to trial even though it was only a misdemeanor DUI. Mr.Polanco gathered evidence, summoned witnesses and secured an expert witness to counter the so called field sobriety test. Once the solicitor saw that we were prepared for trial and were coming out "guns blazing" as Mr. Polanco called it lol, the state solicitor began dropping charges and offering more reasonable pleas. So one year after my arrest, after three court appearances, on the morning my trial was supposed to begin, we were offered community service and a safe driving class to plead guilty to wreck less driving instead of the original DUI. Most attorneys would not have put so much effort into a misdemeanor DUI but Mr. Polanco listened to my wishes and worked diligently to achieve my desired result. After working with him, Not only was it evident he is a great attorney, but also a great person. I highly recommend his services.

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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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