Chad Michael Trentacosta

Chad Michael Trentacosta

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

303 Perimeter Center North., Suite 300, Atlanta, GA

About Chad

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

17 years | 1,500 cases

75%
DUI and DWI 25%

17 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2009

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Trentacosta & Associates P.C.

303 Perimeter Center North., Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, 30346

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Chad Michael Trentacosta's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

168 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 49 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Chad Trentacosta

This is my very first review ever. Searched for an attorney and chose Chad. He was so helpful and always answered all my calls and text. He did a great job for us. Can’t put in words how much I appreciate him for all he did. If you need a great attorney choose Chad he will be with... you all the way Again Thank you Chad for everything you did.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

The Incomparable Mr. Trentacosta....

If you are looking for an attorney who will passionately fight for justice on your behalf, Chad Trentacosta is the man for you! My family and I needed legal representation we could rely on in regard to a probation violation hearing. Chad's brilliant legal mind as well as his winning personality enabl...ed us to get through the hearing not only seamlessly but with an outcome that was far better than we could have imagined. Chad is different than many lawyers in that he is interested in fighting for justice as opposed to simply wanting to make the most money he can off of the cases he takes. For Chad, it is about the PEOPLE he represents and he is passionate about defending his clients. He is also very caring and thoughtful and has one of the best personalities of anyone I have ever met! He personally answers phone calls and texts rather than having a member of his staff do so. His commitment to giving his all to his clients makes you feel like he truly values you and wants you to know that you and your case are important to him. If my family and I could give Chad a 10 star rating, we would!!

Posted by Michael | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Extremely professional Lawyer .

I had a lawyer I was trying to have represent me and he was basically trying to scare me and make me pay exorbitant amounts of money to represent mean. His words exactly ( oh they are trying to throw the book at you ) Not only that he wanted me to go to the police precinct and get all the paperwo...rk and do all the legwork . Every time I tried to call this lawyer I would get the answering the phone And maybe a text a day later. I was extremely nervous and didn’t know what to do. On the day before my court case arraignment he had still not gotten everything together so I ended up going to arraignment alone . That’s when I looked up and I luckily found Chad Trentacosta. I called Chad The first time and he immediately picked up the phone. Chad made me feel comfortable about what I was facing a DUI case and how much it would cost which I thought was reasonable.. The day after I paid for his services Chad was in court And had everything in order and Immediately Chad made me feel comfortable about what we had to do . I was facing the loss of my license I E my living. Chad kept in contact with me consistently either by text or phone call which made me feel really good about who I was dealing with. Chad got it knocked down to 40 hours of community service and a very small fine.. I just want to say thank you so much to Chad because he made me feel at ease at a situation that could very easily have gone a different way. I’m glad my first lawyer did not work out. I just want to say thank you so much to Chad because he made me feel at ease at the situation that could very easily be very nerve-racking And expensive. I would highly recommend his representation to anybody facing something similar to this

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney

Words cannot describe how satisfied I was with Chad representing me in my DUI case. I am so glad I picked up the phone and called him. He promptly returned my call and put me at ease. I was facing real dire consequences for my actions that night and Richard got me the best outcome possible. My charge... was reduced to reckless driving,no jail time and I managed to keep my license. Thank you Chad.

Posted by Tanya | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney

After several calls to multiple attorneys, this is who we chose. Not only was he the least expensive, but the most attentive. He personally asnwered the phone and promptly returned all of our phone calls. My boyfriend was going to turn himself in for a bench warrant on Tuesday to wait for months ti...ll his court date. Thank God that Chad was one of the attorneys we called. I payed for his representation that night without a face to face meeting (I reside states away). He promptly and very deligently began working on the case. We hoped for minimal jail time, an expediant court date and a reinstatement of his probation.. we met Chad at the courthouse at 845 Friday morning.. prepared to say our goodbyes for whatever length of time. Chad is the only attorney I've had that knew the case front to back and was more than prepared and very proactive at doing way more than expected. He convinced the judge, the DA, and the probation department to look over the case that Friday (just a couple days after hiring him). We we're in front of the judge by two o'clock that day. Warrant was dropped. Probation was NOT reinstated... It was over!!! My man is now a free man with no probation, no warrant.. thank you from the bottom of my heart Chad..

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Chad Michael Trentacosta's Lawyer Endorsements

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Villy Stolper

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

Real estate lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great advocate because he is passionate and knowledgeable."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Chad. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Taff Wren

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Hey is not scared and will not back down... I endorse this lawyer."

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Jesse Kent

Real estate lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Charles Clapp

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Talal Ghosheh

Real estate lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia

Member

2009 - 2014

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. DUI

Client was dismissed of charges

State vs. DUI

Client was dismissed of charges

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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

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