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 76 reviews | Recommendation

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 Jules | January 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Class-act, professional, kind & patient

I'm an alcoholic and multiple DUI offender thinking I would certainly be going to jail for a while. I am sure everyone's case is different but I'd recommend Chad if you're in the unfortunate situation where you need legal services. I never went to jail and I am sober today. He answered my initial cal...l on a Saturday morning- and promptly returned all calls or messaged me if he was in court. He is a true class-act and also a very kind person. My parents and I live on a resort island in South GA and we were so happy he was able to help us during this traumatic time. Thank you!

Posted by breanna | January 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

THE BEST LAWYER I HAVE EVER MET

i met chad during the pandemic of 2020 and i had a DUI case i needed help on from the beginning of that year . i signed up with him but then i realized i had one pending from 2019 that i was going to let a PD work on but i figured why not just pay him to do both . unfortunately again in the summer of... 2020 i got hit with another dui and thought my life would be over . I got chad to represent me again abs the wait was on . We waited till Jan of 2022 and i was so nervous cause i didn’t know what to expect with 3 cases against me . come to find out CHAD GOT 1 DUI DISMISSED , 1 DUI turned into a reckless driving so that means i walked away with literally ONE DUI and a reckless driving . Chad stayed present with my case and literally handled everything . what a great way to start off my new year . Thank you so much Chad . you saved my life

Posted by Daniel | August 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Representation

Chad represented me through a very difficult experience that was completely foreign to me. I had no understanding of the complexities of dealing with being a defendant and Chad made the entire process as painless as it could be. He explained every step of the situation as it came forward and, due to ...the COVID situation, was by my side for over a year longer than expected with nothing more than good strong advice to offer. He felt more like a friend and confidant throughout a very difficult time in my life and was successful in having all charges against me dropped. There is nobody I would recommend more for anyone in need of representation.

Posted by Gregory | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Chad Trentacosta is a Top Notch Attorney!!!

Attorney Chad Trentacosta has handled many of my family member’s legal issues with outstanding outcomes. When it came to handling two of my cases, one being a criminal charge and the other a DUI, His legal knowledge and expertise along with knowing the how to navigate the courts better than any attor...ney I’ve met, especially through COVID, resulted in my felony criminal charges being exonerated and my DUI reduced to minimum consequences. He assisted me in keeping my professional licensing for my profession. Chad is very communicative on every step of my cases and guided me through a very stressful legal process. He will always be “My Attorney” for any matters me or my family my require legal counsel and representation for as we trust him explicitly. He is The Top Notch Attorney!!

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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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