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 Braddy | May 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Dedicated, Professional, Very Knowledgeable, Patient and a GREAT LAWYER!
Attorney Derek B. Rouse was a GOD send for me. There are good and bad people in the world. Some folks you wish, never to cross paths with, I had a tenant, whom I wish I had never crossed paths with. This tenant decided not to pay her rent because the "CDC" stated she could stay for free. In the mi...
Posted by Craig | August 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Professional and Knowledgeable
Derek was recommended to me from a friend, as I had no idea who would listen to me and point me in the right direction. I have now consulted and hired Derek multiple times. Twice concerning lease agreements and tenant issues. And once concerning my Grandmothers estate. Derek has always been fair and ...
Posted by William | September 01, 2018 | Car Accidents
Strange Case. Perfect Outcome.
I've retained legal services, in various ways, in the past, and Derrick was definitely the most informed and thorough attorney I have worked with...even through a simple consultation. I consulted with Derrick for a hit-and-run case in which I was neither the plaintiff nor the defendant. Derrick ca...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
Mr Rouse was execellent in assisting with my divorce. He made a long stressful process seem quick and easy. Mr Rouse explained everything pertaining to the case in a simple manner due to my lack of legal knowledge. The whole process took 6 weeks. That's pretty quick considering children were involved...
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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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