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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)
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Posted by Dontaye | December 13, 2013 | Expungement
Defense Attorney
I really appreciate what Chad did for me. I appreciate the fact that he represented me by getting my criminal record expunged. Now I can finally get my life back on track.
Posted by William | December 10, 2013 | Criminal Defense
I'd hire him again!
I hired Chad for a simple batter charge. He was informative and helped me make decisions every step of the way. I was pleased with the way he handled m case. I have worked with many lawyers in the past and my experience with Chad was the best. I would definitely recommend him!
Posted by Michael G. | December 09, 2013 | DUI & DWI
This Attorney is Amazing!!!! Thank you Chad!!
I hired Chad to defend my dui and drug possession cases. I called chad after a friend had recommended him. As soon as I spoke with him, I knew he was the one. He told me exactly what to expect and exactly what he thought the percentages were in my situations. For the dui case, he requested a jury tri...
Posted by Jamaal | December 03, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Chad Trentacosta has proved himself to be a true magician in the court room
I was facing several felony drug charges in both DeKalb and Fulton county. I had a couple priors that I was scared about. After months and months of workin on my case, Chad was able to get both cases dismissed, one was based on statute of limitation and the other was based on unlawful search and seiz...
Posted by Dustin | December 03, 2013 | DUI & DWI
DUI WIZ
Chad got me reduced from a DUI to reckless driving, the price was very reasonable, and my effort was minimal, Chad took care of everything. Hire Chad and he will do the rest, worth every penny.
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