Latasha Vinson Barnes
About Latasha
Biography
Former prosecutor who knows the system and is ready to fight for you. Your solution starts here. Call today for consultation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
16 years
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 15 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
The Barnes Law Office, LLC
2310 Parklake Drive NE, Suite 370, Atlanta, GA, 30345
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Latasha Vinson Barnes's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 21 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by KRYSTLE | May 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Personal Injury Claim
I live in Augusta, GA which is about 2 hours from the Atlanta area. I was referred to The Barnes Law Firm by a sorority sister of mine. I am so glad she made this referral. Everybody down to the receptionist was nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. Being 2 hours away, I never felt as if nobody cared. At...
Posted by Chuck | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This is a very competent lawyer.
I got a passing a stopped school bus ticket in Georgia. I had consulted this lawyer and she was eventually hired by me. Her fee is very affordable and reasonable. My lawyer, Ms. Barnes, represented me in the court. In less than 10 minutes, we walked out of the court, I paid the reduced fine and the ...
Posted by Christen | May 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
The best Criminal Attorney
I had a probation violation case from 2015 and had hired two other attorneys prior to me hiring Attorney Barnes and they were unable to help me. After reading great reviews of Attorney Barnes on avvo.com I decided to hire her and I’m so thankful I did. Attorney Barnes had my case close in only a few ...
Posted by Jerry | July 10, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Outstanding Service
Words can’t express the way I feel. Mrs. Barnes and her team effortlessly went the mile to keep me up to date with every informative detail and continued to do everything possible to ensure things were in its proper order. I will be recommending them to all. Keep shinning!!!
Posted by Anthony | June 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My case
Latasha Barnes is a great lawyer! I really trusted her with my case and she did everything to help me get my case dismissed. Mrs. Barnes always keeps in contact with her clients and she knows exactly what she’s doing. She did great! I will DEFINITELY recommend her to anyone who needs a lawyer. I’m so...
Latasha Vinson Barnes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney that cares about her clients and that is willing to assist fellow attorneys. Compassionate and down-to-earth."
"Latasha is a spectacular attorney, who fights hard for her clients! She is personable, intelligent, and a bulldog in the courtroom. I highly recommend her!"
"Latahsa and I had one of my most memorable trials when she was learning the ropes as a Solicitor General in Fulton County. I am sure glad we are on the same side now. It has been a great joy to watch her successes as a private practitioner and I know she has the skills and compassion to achieve the best results for her clients. I endorse her without hesitation and am proud to call her a friend as well as a colleague. Her results speak for themselves."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her answer to one of the AVVO questions posed on a criminal matter is both astute and insightful."
"I endorse this lawyer. I dealt with Latasha when she was a prosecutor. She was fair but tough and did a good job. I have seen her in court since she left the Solicitor's office and is not afraid to mix it up with the police. She is a strong advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Friends and family alike are in good hands with Attorney Barnes!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Latasha was a tenacious prosecutor and can use that knowledge and experience to protect the rights of those accused here in Georgia."
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"Latasha is by far one of the most hard-working, personable, and genuine Attorneys I know. Her skills as a trial Attorney are impressive and her compassion for her clients are unmatched. I routinely refer potential clients to Latasha because I know that they will be in good hands!"
"Attorney Barnes is a phenomenal attorney and well respected in the legal community. Her unique background and years of experience has given her the necessary tools to serve as an excellent legal advocate on behalf of her clients."
"I worked with Latasha for over 4 years as a prosecutor in Fulton County. She was always competent, caring for crime victims, and a well respected advocate in court. She will continue to use her knowledge and skills to benefit her clients in private practice!"
"I think the highest compliment that a lawyer can give to another lawyer is through a referral of a client. I have referred clients to Latasha, and I will continue to do so. She is extremely hardworking and responsive to her clients. You are in great hands with her."
"Latasha's commitment to her clients and her knowledge of the law is what separates her from 99% of the lawyers in Atlanta. I fully endorse Mrs. Barnes."
"Latasha is one of the finest lawyers I know. I have known her for many years, and working with her is always a pleasure. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, and ferocious. Over the years I tried several cases against Latasha when she was a prosecutor, and she was always a fierce adversary. I am pleased that she has joined us on the defense side. She is going to defend her client's with ferocity and passion."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Barnes is competent and works hard on every matter that she handles. She is a shining star in the legal community."
"Latasha is a phenomenal attorney. She was great as a prosecutor and I know she will do a great job representing her clients in private practice."
Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
2016 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Black Lawyers
2007
Betty B. Cook Scholarship, Mississippi College School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner/ Managing Attorney, The Barnes Law Office, LLC
2009 - 2014
Assistant Solicitor General, Fulton County Solicitor General's Office
2007 - 2008
Legal Intern, Sweet & Associates
2007 - 2007
Legal Extern, Hinds County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Associations
2014 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
University of Georgia Metro Atlanta Alumni AssociationCo-chair
2013 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
DeKalb Lawyers AssociationPresident
2014 - 2017
DeKalb Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2012 - 2018
Georgia Association of Black Women AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Dismissed
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
Case was dismissed.
The judge suppressed the field sobriety evaluations and my client DUI was dismissed and reduced to a lesser offense. He kept his license and did not have to go to jail.
Case was dismissed
Following Too Closely charge was amended to Too Fast For Conditions which put zero points on his license. He would have recieved 3 points on his license if he had pled guilty to Following Too Closely.
Case was dismissed.
Education
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
DUI Basics
2015
High on Hip Hop: The Correlation of Drugs and Hip Hop in the Community
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
I was taken to jail for DUI but I was not driving and I was on the side of the road in the passenger seat by myself
05 Feb 2018
Can you go to jail for first time probation violation
01 Feb 2018
II recently got caught shoplifting from walmart, the police were called and he gave me a citstion with a court date. Jail time?
02 Feb 2018