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

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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 31 - 35 of 42 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Rick | July 25, 2014

Chad has saved my young life

If it wasn't for the incredible, outstanding, BEST CASE SCENARIO'S Chad Trentacosta has done for me -- I'd lose my job and be in jail. Don't feel bad about the severity of your case if you had Chad as your representation. 1 DUI - Dismissed. 2 Drug Charges - Dismissed. Failure to Appear - Dismi...ssed. (More than once) Speeding Ticket - Taken Care Of, Highly Reduced. Parking Tickets - Thrown Out, Dismissed. It doesn't hurt that he knows nearly every District Attorney, Judge and Prosecutor in the Greater Atlanta Area...Plus they all love him. Chad is by far the highest winning, most affordable attorney I know in all of Atlanta. ...It's crazy to think how much more he will cost in years to come. Hire Chad Trentacosta!

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2014

You want this attorney on speed dial...

I was facing, along with my wife, an ungodly felony offense for check forgery and fraud (along with some other charges we're sure). It should not have involved my spouse, but since it involved her bank account, and a business account as the depositing accounts, we both were implicated. It was for a s...ubstantial amount ($10,000+) and though it was my intent to rectify the deposit before it became an offense, I could not come up with the funds in time. We contacted Attorney Trentacosta based on the prior reviews we had read, with no expectations of this turning out good. It involved a industry known for prosecuting any fraud or criminal enterprise. In the initial stages the bank made some errors (reversals) that we thought would rectify the matter (or at least buy us some time) until we had the opportunity to make the repayment to the organization. This wasn't the case, when two plain-clothes law enforcement officers showed up at our home; it was beyond horrifying. It was such a scary experience that I couldn't open the door, knowing it would result in an arrest. Instead I called Attorney Trentacosta (Chad) who immediately contacted the Sheriff's department and cut a deal directly with them to avoid any arrest or involvement of the court system. We were able to repay the funds, with Chad acting as the intermediary. This was, I assure you with my limited knowledge, unheard of in such a case. We borrowed and begged to come up with the sum of money needed, deposited it into his escrow account, and he made payment to the organization without any recourse. It saved our family and my professional name. This would have surely ruined us as a family and our ability to earn a living. We are still in awe of how fast we have been able to put this matter to rest and have our lives put back on the right course. It is all due, in no short order to Mr. Trentacosta and his knowledge of the law and dedication to his clients. We have no plans to need his services in the future, but plan to recommend to everyone that will listen. We also plan to put him on retainer just to know we have this legal 'beast' on our side will be the type of confidence any individual or business would find invaluable.

Posted by Max | January 05, 2014

Chad is a God!

Chad is awesome and hands down the best lawyer I've ever had. I hired Chad to help me out with an aggravated assault and dui charge. Chad came to Athens on short notice and helped me out tremendously by getting my bail down. He was always there to answer any questions I might of had randomly , and h...e always let me know what was going on with my situation. He managed to get both of my cases dropped in about 2 months time!!I didn't have to worry about a thing. I was so surprised I thought it was a dream. I would highly recommend Chad Trentacosta he exceeded my expectations and was worth every penny.

Posted by Darrell | December 26, 2013

Chad Trentacosta has been a god send to me and my family.

I had two cases against me and he had both cases dismissed. I was looking at atleast 5 years in jail from something I did not do. I was looking at losing custody of my son and losing my business. He is currently working on another case for me and has become more than just my attorney he is a good fri...end. I will use Chad Trentacosta for any legal representation I would need. He does a great job and doesn't charge completely outrageous prices.

Posted by becka | December 18, 2013

This guy knows his stuff! He is the real deal.

Go and watch this guy in court. He fights for you regardless of what the charge is. I met him in court and I was so impressed after watching him I fired my other attorney and hired Chad and he was unbelievable. If you have the money to hire him, he is worth every penny.

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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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