Barbara Latimer Jennings

Barbara Latimer Jennings

4.1
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate, Wills & Living Wills

2897 N Druid Hills Rd NE Ste 285, Atlanta, GA

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Licensed in Georgia for 27 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1998

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Barbara Latimer Jennings P.C.

2897 N Druid Hills Rd NE Ste 285, Atlanta, GA, 30329-3924

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Barbara Latimer Jennings's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Eric | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

INCOMPETENT!!

My experience with Barbara Jennings was very negative. In November of 2005, I was driving up to Detroit MI from Los Angeles CA to visit relatives. I stopped off for a few beers along the way in Georgia, and that's when my troubles began. I was charged with Felony Hit and Run (I ran into a highway sig...n on the side of the road), and Open Container. I was facing jail time, heavy fines, and the loss of my CDL because I was a commercial truck driver. I hired attorney, Barbara Jennings, whom I paid a hefty retainer after speaking with her over the phone about my case. She was totally incompetent and unprofessional. Her poor communication skills and legal representation really hurt my case, and was a huge setback. I was vacationing in Shanghai, China at the time, and she failed to appear at a calendar call to set a trial date, as we had agreed. Because she never appeared on my behalf to address the court, a warrant was issued for my arrest. To make matters worse, she never again contacted me, or attempted to address this matter after the arrest warrant. I recently closed this case with an excellent attorney who was able to get the charges reduced and dismissed based on several personal accomplishments, years of sobriety, and my continuing professional work in substance abuse. I didn't even have to fly back to GA, as my plea was accepted in absentia, and closed. Due to my unfortunate experience with Ms. Jennings, I am unable to offer a positive review or recommendation.

Barbara Jennings

Replied last November 21, 2017

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Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mind at ease

I can not tell you how impressed I was with Ms. Barbara Latimer Jennings. She represented me in my Divorce case. Ms. Jennings was very helpful during the entire process. I had many questions and she answered all of them. I had many days of uncertainty,but she listened to me. There were many nigh...ts she worked late on my case to ensure a victory in court. She was keen to identify discrepencies in the child support worksheet which resulted in more funds for my child. She was also quick to point out to the Judge that My ex- husband admitted in Magistrate court that he put his hands on me. That resulted in dismissing his Contempt and Motion for Reconsideration case. Ms. Jennings is very personable, incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating and professional. I highly recommend Ms. Barbara Latimer Jennings to represent you in your time of need. You are in good hands. I am forever grateful for her service.

Posted by Shaheed | April 13, 2015

Great Lawyer

I was very pleased with Barbara Jennings professionalism and legal knowledge. She kept me in the loop about my case and we had a great outcome. I have referred her to several people that I know.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

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Rating:  6.6 (Good)

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University of Akron

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