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

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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

167 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 38 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Kandace | February 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My Experience

Chad was amazing. He helped me not ruin my record at a young age . He was very thorough as well as set me up for success. He made sure that when my case came up I was aware and that he had ample room to fight because I did my part. He won my case, got things dismissed , and kept my record safe and cl...ean. I would highly recommend especially for Clayton County!

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer

An excellent lawyer who knows how the system works and will help you get dismissed or lower charges! Was an excellent help for me, he even helped me get a job that was reviewing my background for pending charges! Chad is amazing and is reachable at any time! Great lawyer for DUI cases!!

Posted by Tamaria D | February 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best

No one can get a more perfect attorney. He is by far the absolute best. So wonderful that my husband and I requested his experienced excellent services time and again. His work ethics exceeds the ordinary. He is very reasonable with his fees. I promise the job will get done, in a timely fashion. ...He has been our attorney since 2016 when we came upon unfairness and injustice in the American system. If you really need your loved ones out of jail, Chad Trentacosta is the only one you need to call. He stays on top of the cases, he communicates well, he is prompt, etc, the list goes on. He has not once failed in coming through for us. We could literally sit here and write a book on his work ethics and excellent expertise. When it comes to criminal defense, He is going to do a great job! We just wanted to share and thank our Always go to Attorney Chad Trentacosta. We can't express enough how grateful we are to have found him!

Posted by Lauren Smith | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 Terrika Johnson | September 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The best lawyer in Atlanta

I was in a terrible situation with what I was being charged with DUI, Hit and Run, suspended license, Distracted Driving, Following Too Closely, Failure to Maintain lane. I contacted a few lawyers and from the conversations with those lawyers I was like I'M DOOMED!. Until I asked a good friend do you... know of a good lawyer? Chad was highly recommended. That was one of the best thing a friend could do! Chad got most of the charges dropped and the other's was reduced to Reckless Driving, and a Fine. No probation I paid my fine CASE CLOSED!! Chad is the best lawyer in Atlanta.

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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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