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Sam DeRocco – Southeast Georgia Attorney for Criminal, Family & Civil Litigation
Sam is a Southeast Georgia attorney serving Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, Screven, and surrounding counties. He represents clients in criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation, including DUI, drug cases, and felony defense, divorce and child custody disputes, and personal injury or contract cases. Sam is known for clear guidance, courtroom strategy, and aggressive advocacy, helping clients protect their rights and achieve the best outcomes. Sam is respected by numerous judges, colleagues, law enforcement, and others in the community.
Concurrently with his private practice, Sam is the acting Solicitor-General of Jenkins County State Court. Sam was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp in September 2021, and has run unopposed for relection since that time. He is also the acting prosecutor in various municipalities.
Sam is also appointed by the Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr as a Special Assistant Attorney General to represent various child welfare agencies in cases of dependency, child support, terminations of parental rights, and child abuse registry appeals throughout Georgia.
Sam previously clerked for several judges in both Georgia state and superior courts. Particularly, while clerking at the Houston County State Court, Sam advised the Honorable Jason E. Ashford throughout all stages of a pharmaceutical liability case resulting in one of the highest jury verdicts in the Court’s history, which was affirmed on appeal, and is featured nationally in various legal and medical articles. See Pope v. Akorn, Inc., A18A1261 (Ga. App. 2018).
Sam is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Georgia, Georgia’s trial courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Supreme Court.
Sam graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, with dual specialization certificates in Trial Advocacy and Transactional Law. He then graduated from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 2017 with his Juris Doctor.
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Licensed in Georgia for 8 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2017
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The DeRocco Law Firm, LLC.
1 South College Street #8, Statesboro, GA, 30458
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Posted by Travis | December 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Divorce and Child Custody
Professional and incredibly knowledgeable. Stayed in constant contact through the entire case and had no difficulties contacting him directly with questions.
Posted by Christina | December 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing Guy All Around
I hope this doesn't find you too late, but i've been dealing with alot since even before my move so I hope you'll forgive the delay. Samuel Derocco did an awesome job getting to know my difficult situation and working with me to help as much as he could. I had some issues with my license (to put it s...
Posted by Bryce Folson | October 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing Lawyer
Mr. Derocco was very professional and communicative throughout the whole process. He advocated very heavily for my case which resulted in a dismissal. I highly recommend hiring Mr. Derocco.
Posted by Emily | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best lawyer in town!!!
Sam was great!!! Walked me through the divorce process that I had been trying to fight on my own! Sam eased all of my fears. He explained everything in a way that it was easy to understand. Very friendly and super professional! Would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer.
Posted by Ashley | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Definitely Recommend
When I first got my case and did not know what to do, I entered Sam’s office and he seemed very willing to help. We discussed pricing, which were extremely affordable, and he immediately jumped on my case. Over the course of months Sam made it a point to update me periodically on any developments in ...
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Experience
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Attorney, The DeRocco Law Firm, LLC
2021 - 2024
Attorney, Brown Rountree P.C.
2019 - 2021
Associate Attorney, The Mock Law Firm, LLC.
2017 - 2019
Staff Attorney, Ogeechee Judicial Circuit
2016 - 2017
Law Clerk, Houston County State Court
2015 - 2016
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Emmett L. Goodman, Jr.
Associations
2017 - Present
Bulloch County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
B.F. - (DUI, Less Safe, Submitted to Blood Test)
DUI charge dismissed by prosecuting attorney before trial
TC - (DUI, Less Safe and Per se, Submitted to Blood Test)
DUI charge dismissed by prosecuting attorney before trial
S.C. - Custody Case
Full legal and physical custody granted w. no contact by opp. party.
BB - (Dog bite defense w. limb loss, insurance denied coverage)
Dismissal by opposing party without settlement
Education
2017
Mercer University-W. George L.S.
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
University of Central Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
Speaking Engagements
2023
Regional Conference Meetup
Riding for Justice: Accessing the Courts to Protect Children
Languages
English
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