Derek Rouse received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. He received a Masters in Public Administration from Troy University and a Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law. After law school, Mr. Rouse worked for Lister & Holt in Clayton County where he represented indigent defendants accused of misdemeanor charges in the county's state court.
In 2009, he accepted a position with the Office of the Public Defender in Fulton County and was promoted to the complex felony trial division. During his tenure as a Public Defender, he represented people accused of serious violent felonies in Superior Court.
Derek Rouse has since expanded his practice area to include general litigation.
Attorney Rouse is not afraid to go to court and truly believes that the law is a tool that should benefit all of society and not just those with money or status. He believes that his job is to aggressively, passionately, and zealously represent his clients to achieve the client’s goals.
As an active member of his community, Attorney Rouse has serviced as President of his homeowners association since inception and as President of the River Road Community Coalition. He currently mentors several young men labeled as "at risk youth" to focus on the positive aspects of their lives.
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2295 Parklake Drive, Suite 474, Atlanta, GA, 30345
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Posted by Jamia | October 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
BEST LAWYER EVER
This was the first time I ever needed a lawyer so I was highly nervous, worried and afraid of what would be the outcome. Derek Rouse made all my worries go away, he was there every step of the way. Updating constantly about my case and insuring me that everything would be fine. Hopefully I won’t need...
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
The Best Ever
First time needing a lawyer scary experience until I had to let a lawyer go and I was giving their number by an angel and I told my story and Mr.Derek took my cases next day He and his family understood the pain my family and I were going through and It felt like family We luv u the Rouse Firm thanks...
Posted by Jason | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Derrick Rouse is a great lawyer!
After my car accident I didn't know what to do nor where to turn. A friend referred me to Derrick Rouse and everything got better quickly. He and his staff treated me like royalty. They began working on my case immediately and assured me that everything would be all right. Truth be told I didn't r...
Posted by Caroline | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Legal services from a professional who cared about more than making a dollar
Derek Rouse is an outstanding attorney who helped my son through a difficult time. He listened to our concerns and provided us with options. Not only did he walked us through the process and make it easy, he took time out of his schedule to discussion the reprecussions of my son's actions and how the...
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2015 - Present
Attorney, The Rouse Firm, LLC
2009 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Office of The Public Defender - Fulton County
2006 - 2009
Staff Attorney, Lister & Holt, LLC
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
MA - Masters
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
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