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Esther Panitch is a criminal and civil trial attorney with over 20 years of experience who specializes in defending first-time criminal offenders. She also is a leader in Family Law, specializing in Family Violence. In addition, Esther is experienced in Probate matters such as Wills and Estates and Adult and Minor Guardianships and Conservatorships, both creating and litigating these issues. She is a leader in Criminal Defense and Family Law issues.
Esther was born, raised and educated in Miami, FL. She received both her Bachelor of Science in Communications (1992) and her Juris Doctor (1995) from the University of Miami, graduating cum laude from law school.
In law school she was a Certified Legal Intern for the Miami Dade State Attorney's Office.
Esther started her legal career as a Domestic Violence Court Coordinator in the award winning and cutting edge Domestic Violence Court in Miami-Dade County. She trained judges in the evolving law of domestic violence and spoke to the community about issues relating to Domestic Violence. Additionally, Esther was a founding member of Shalom Bayit in Miami, an organization formed to support victims of domestic violence.
In 1997, Esther became an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County, where she tried jury and non-jury cases ranging from misdemeanors to murder and assisted in death penalty cases.
In 2002, Esther opened her own firm in Miami and was sought after to educate the community on domestic violence, having used the Battered Women Syndrome defense on behalf a woman charged with murder against her violent and abusive boyfriend.
In 2004, Panitch moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she started at the Fox Law Firm, LLC and subsequently joined the Fulton County Conflict Defender's Office. In 2007, Panitch started the Law Office of Esther Panitch, PC, where she represented primarily first-time criminal offenders in Magistrate, State, Superior and Federal Courts. Panitch is now head of The Panitch Law Group, PC, in beautiful Dunwoody, Georgia.
Esther was also selected as a member of the Federal Defender Program, Inc., in Atlanta, Georgia, which is a private, not-for-profit Community Defender Organization serving the Northern District of Georgia pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act. This panel of criminal defense attorneys who are appointed by the Court to represent people who are charged with federal criminal offenses in the Northern District of Georgia who cannot afford to hire counsel.
Esther has earned her reputation as a tenacious, but pragmatic, attorney, whose credibility is well-regarded by clients, attorneys and judges in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. As her reputation grew, so has the size of her firm.
For her leadership qualities, Panitch was awarded the highest young leadership award, Judith Epstein Memorial Leadership Award, from Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America.
Panitch has appeared in print, on radio and television and has been the keynote speaker to audiences in Richmond, VA, Miami, FL, and Nashville, TN for her expertise in criminal and domestic violence issues. She is a much sought after expert by CNN, Fox News and HLN.
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Chat withState: Georgia
Acquired: 2006
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1996
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4243 Dunwoody Club Drive, suite 201, Atlanta, GA, 30350
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Posted by Bronagh | June 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Top Team
The team helped me through a very trying custody and visitation case. Throughout the process I was kept informed, supported, and felt they had my back on the worst days. I would recommend this team for anyone going through the same experience.
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Awesome, amazing, compassionate
I worked with Ms. Victoria Brunner on my divorce and she was amazing. She was more concerned with me being happy and not exhausting all my resources on a lengthy process. She gave great advice and stay on top of every aspect of my proceedings. My ex was being shady and had filed some forms without me...
Posted by Kim | May 21, 2020
Legal Consultation
I was referred to Esther Panitch by CLC Inc. I contacted her office and was asked to select a consultation time on her online calendar. All very easy to maneuver and complete.. which also allowed me to do based on my availability, as well. I had a 30 minute consultation with Esther who arrived to ...
Posted by Dave | September 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional Legal Service
I was referred to The Panitch Law Group by CLC after contacting them about my impending divorce. I was able to contact Esther Panitch and discuss the details of my divorce, where she gave me a feeling of ease with regard to dealing with this life altering event. After speaking with Esther, we did n...
Posted by Megan | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Quick and Efficient
I retained Esther as my divorce attorney after setting up a consultation through CLC. During our consultation, Esther provided great information and put me at ease regarding the entire process. After retaining Esther, I communicated more frequently with Rachel who was extremely understanding when it ...
"I have known Esther for several years in the legal community. She appeared before me on some Family violence matters when I was a Judge. Esther is an excellent attorney who shows great dedication to her clients."
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1997 - 2002
Public Defender, Miami Dade Public Defender
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
English