Derek Benjamin Rouse

Derek Benjamin Rouse

4.7
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family ... +2 more

2295 Parklake Drive, Suite 474, Atlanta, GA

About Derek

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 20%

18 years

20%
Probate 10%

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Rouse Firm

2295 Parklake Drive, Suite 474, Atlanta, GA, 30345

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Derek Benjamin Rouse's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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...st of her staying for free, she told many lies on me and tried to bring me down to her criminal level. I spoke with Attorney Rouse about the situation at hand and he told me " I got this, I got you." He was very dedicated to my case. He was very knowledgeable of the laws dealing with Landlord and Tenant as well as Criminal Defense. Attorney Rouse was very patient with me and understanding of my concerns about the case. He answered all my multiple emails and phone calls. Just having Attorney Rouse to defend me and take over my case, helped me to sleep at night. Thank-You, Thank-You, Thank-You times a Million! You saved my life! Attorney Rouse was victorious in bringing out the truth in my case and winning the case for me!

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 ...honest and I would recommend him to anyone needing help!

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...refully walked me through the each step of the process as well as scheduled a face-to-face meeting with the PD. Within a few days of following Derrick's advice, I had a certified police report, contact info for the on-scene officer, contact info for both the plaintiff and defendant, and all of the insurance information. Liability for the incident was converted to the correct place(s) in 10 days, and I was completely clear and free. I will definitely go back to Derrick for legal needs in the future.

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.... Everything went accordingly and we won the case.

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Work Experience

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

Associations

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Education

2006

Capital University Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Troy University

MA - Masters

1997

University of Georgia, Athens

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

River Road Community Coalition

Building Better Communities

Languages

English

Activity

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