Chad Michael Trentacosta

Chad Michael Trentacosta

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 16 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 16 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 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Drug Crime

Posted by Lauren Smith | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

DUI 2 FELONY DRUG CHARGES

WOW Chad Trentacosta is a miracle worker! I got charged with a dui less safe and 2 felony drug possession charges. Chad got my dui reduced to reckless driving, and my drug charges basically gone under the statue of conditional discharge. He is worth every penny you spend on him and defiantly a miracl...e worker. He is the best attorney in the state of Georgia!!! I can not thank him enough for all the hard work he put in for me. He is also very aggressive on getting your case closed ASAP! Thank you 1000x, Chad! I feel what he charged me doesn’t do justice, he is worth so much more.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Very professional attorney with a great wealth of knowledge!

Chad went to bat for my daughter who had possession charge. He was able to explain everything in detail as what we should expect and how the process would work. He has great knowledge of the legal system and was able to get her into diversion which means so much for her future! We were in communic...ation regularly and he kept her on track to complete all of the necessary requirements! Highly recommend Chad! Great guy that is obviously respected by his peers and the area judicial officials as observed during his interactions with them during our journey!

Posted by carlamm1977 | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Amazing Attorney

I hired Chad to represent my husband on drug trafficking charges where he was facing 20 years. After 2 failed attempts at wasting my money on poor attorneys I received a call on a Sunday from Chad who was eager to take the case at a very reasonable cost. After negotiating the charge with a very dif...ficult court he was able to get the charges lowered to possession and my husband was placed on probation! He believed in him and gave us another chance at a future!

Posted by Jasmine | June 15, 2015 | Drug Crime

Best Lawyer In Town

A Drug Charge along with some others in Dekalb County Resulting In Serious Time ... Chad got it REDUCED BIG TIME to nothing but probation that is terminated once my fine is paid in full. He Listened To Us and Explained What He Could Do and How and Told Us Not To Worry. & We Didn't Not One Bit.... He Answered Every Phone Call & Text Whenever We Had A Question. He Is Also A Great and Down To Earth Person All Around. We Definitely Would Recommend Him To Anyone Without Hesitation :)

Posted by Rick | July 25, 2014 | Drug Crime

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!

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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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