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
15 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation
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 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 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 anonymous | April 17, 2017 | Landlord & Tenant
Very knowledgeable and patient
Contacted this firm and my call was answered right away. I was connected to Derek for a consultation. He thoroughly answered all of my eviction questions. I feel more confident about my upcoming hearing. I highly recommend Derek - he knows his stuff!
Posted by mike jaz | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
My Experience
As much as I like Derek personally I cannot recommend him to anyone to handle a legal matter. He was always so full of excuses, it was frustrating. To give you an idea of the level of disorganization or incompetence I was dealing with: Derek promised me that he would be filing interrogatories in the ...
Unfortunately I am not able to go into the specific details about this case, however, court dates are set by the courts not by the attorney. This case was not "settled" but was actually tried in court in front of a judge. This firm not only won the initial case for this client but the appeal as well. This firm was able to have more money awarded to this client at the appeal. Interrogatories were not necessary and would have cost this client additional fees. Though we welcome the input of our clients, the practice of law should be left to the attorney's. I cannot represent clients for free and I abide by the agreements for which legal services are provided both written and oral.
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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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