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Chad Michael Trentacosta
About Chad
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
75%
17 years | 1,500 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 17 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Trentacosta & Associates P.C.
303 Perimeter Center North., Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, 30346
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Chad Michael Trentacosta's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (121)
DUI & DWI (41)
Lawsuits & Disputes (18)
Drug Crime (14)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (11)
Violent Crime (5)
Expungement (4)
Litigation (2)
Business (1)
Car Accidents (1)
Child Custody (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (1)
Family (1)
Federal Crime (1)
Identity Theft (1)
Juvenile (1)
White Collar Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (140)
Advocacy (80)
Recommendation (76)
Professionalism (51)
Responsiveness (49)
Communication Style (44)
Cost of Services (42)
Practice Area Knowledge (38)
Character & Conduct (28)
Trustworthiness (26)
General Knowledge (25)
Punctuality (11)
Compassion (9)
Payment Plans (3)
Staff & Support (3)
Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Ann | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Best choice by far!
Chad was incredible to work with. He was upfront, easily reachable, and personable. He made the process seamless for me. He was in contact about the process and my cases progress. He worked with the court ahead of time and all I had to do was show up. Hopefully Ill never need his legal assistance...
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great Work
Chad did an excellent job with my case, everything he told me he would do was followed through on and the best possible outcome was reached.
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
He gets the work done
Hired Chad after a terrible experience with another lawyer. He is easy to get in touch with, and he will return your call. He lays out the options, and explains what you can expect. In my case, he got it dismissed. Highly recommended!
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2015
Keeps his word
Attorney Chad from the start was professional and honest. He told me what would happen, how it would happen, and the end results. It helped a great deal. We were able to be proactive before court. I especially liked his personal touch of him handling your case instead of his staff. He always kept me ...
Posted by Susan | September 05, 2014
Efficient and effective attorney
Attorney Trentacosta assisted me, a resident of another State, obtain clearance from the Court of Atlanta needed to resolve two serious implications that arose rapidly in August following a minor traffic citation there in June.. He and his staff handled the case within 3 days of contact, and did so f...
Chad Michael Trentacosta's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Chad is a well-respected criminal and DUI defense attorney. I would highly recommend him for any criminal defense needs in the Atlanta-metro area."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great advocate because he is passionate and knowledgeable."
"I endorse Chad. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Hey is not scared and will not back down... I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. Trentacosta for several years and I know him to be a top rate lawyer. He has a brilliant legal mind and is always focused on his clients, his objectives, and methods for resolving his client's needs. I highly recommend Mr. Trentacosta to anyone considering an attorney."
"Mr. Trentacosta is an excellent criminal defense attorney with a complex understanding of the law and a willingness to fight for his clients. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"Chad is an excellent attorney. He gets the job done and gets it done right. I highly recommend his work."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Georgia, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 10 DUI lawyer in Georgia, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Trial lawyers in Nation for Criminal Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014
Top 40 under 40 in Nation for Criminal Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2014
New Attorney Mentor, Supreme Court of Georgia
2013
Apointed as a Mentor, Georgia Supreme Court
2008
Trial Advocacy Award, John Marshall Law School
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
Atttorney, Goldberg & Dohan, LLP
2008 - 2009
intern, Crowther and Associates
2007 - 2008
Intern, Tenet Healthcare Corporation
2003 - 2006
Intern, Wilmington North Carolina District Attorneys Office
Associations
2014 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Mortgage Bankers Association of GeorgiaMember
2009 - 2014
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State vs. DUI
Client was dismissed of charges
State vs. DUI
Client was dismissed of charges
Education
2008
John Marshall Law School, Atlanta
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of North Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Georgia Tech University
Criminal Defense Seminar
2008
Georgia State University Fraternal Organization
Criminal Defense Seminar
2008
Emory University
Criminal Defense Seminar
Publications
2013
Criminal Defense Seminar
Criminal Defense Outline
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides