Candace Melissa Williams

Candace Melissa Williams

also known as Candace M. Williams

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Gainesville, GA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Child Custody ... +7 more

200 West Academy Street, Gainesville, GA

About Candace

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Child Custody 11%

24 years

11%
Child Support 11%

24 years

11%
Divorce and Separation 11%

Divorces (uncontested and contested), child custody, visitation, and child support; alimony and spousal support

24 years

11%
Family 11%

24 years

11%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 22 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2003

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Candace M. Williams, P.C.

200 West Academy Street, Gainesville, GA, 30501

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Candace Melissa Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

83 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 83 reviews

Posted by Kelly | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Candace Williams is a great lawyer

Candace Williams was a great hire! She took the time to listen to my situation and assessed it as best she could based on the information I provided to her. She not only looked out for my best interest but more so the best interests of my child. She is very passionate and very blunt. She tells you ...what you need to hear not what you want to hear. This was very beneficial to me considering I was very new to the whole process. I would definitely recommend her. She is very knowledgeable. She will get the job done and in a timely manner. Great decision on hiring her.

Candace Williams

Replied last February 22, 2017

Thank you so much for this review. It was a pleasure representing you.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review

From the moment I met Mrs. Williams I knew I would like her to represent me during my divorce. She is honest, business like and effective. I highly recommend her as well her staff .Thank you so much.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Affordable and Helpful!

Candace Williams and her team made my situation as easy as it could be! While hiring a lawyer isn't usually the most pleasant result of life's troubles, these ladies were amazing. I highly recommend!

Posted by Brian | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST LAWYER IN GEORGIA!!

I hired Candace Williams for my divorce back in 2007 and for a Modification of Custody and Child Support in 2015. Candace Williams is the most professional person I've ever dealt with. She helped settle both of my cases out of court which in turn saved me a lot of money. She did everything she said s...he would do and then some. She also had to meet with my daughter to get a signed affidavit in my modification case. Of course my daughter was a little nervous about having to meet with a lawyer, but after she talked with Candace she said she liked Candace a lot. She said she felt very comfortable with Candace. Her paralegal Amanda Dale was also a joy to work with. She also helped to settle my modification case out of court. They both always kept me in the loop on everything they did. I would highly recommend Candace Williams as a lawyer. Especially for a divorce or Modification.

Candace Williams

Replied last August 19, 2016

Many blessings to you and your family.

Posted by James | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody case

Going forward with a custody case, I knew that I wanted a female lawyer based on the evidence. I did my research and one name stood out. That name was Candace Williams. Candace and her team had a very short time to put together a case, and an emergency hearing was set. I believe it was only 15 total ...days, including weekends. Every call and email I had, was returned within reasonable time, and I was informed immediately of everything that was going on with my case. On the date of the hearing, I was floored with how everything was handled and set forth. It was absolutely phonemonial. Candace Williams is my savior, as Faith Hill was to Tim McGraw (she told me the story behind Tim Mcgraw and it will forever stick with me). However, not only my savior, but my childrens as well. Thanks to her, I no longer have to worry or have sleepless nights thinking about my children. She is a true blessing to the system. If you want results, Candace is who to go with. I will be forever in debt to her, as I received custody my children, and where they are now safe. Candace if you read this THANK YOU!

Candace Williams

Replied last August 19, 2016

Thank you thank you thank you for this comment, I strive as well as my staff to work so very hard to secure the safety of children. This was the case to do it! Success story complete. All of our hearts are with you.

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Candace Melissa Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephanie Salb

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Candace for several years through having her as opposing counsel on several cases. She is very knowledgeable in family law litigation and well-respected in the legal community. She has also successfully transitioned from work in a big firm to a solo practice... no small feat. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bonnie Jones

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alfred Chang

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Candace and I have had multiple cases against each other. She is a worthy adversary. She comes to court prepared and argues her cases zealously. She is professional and well-versed in the law. I enjoy trying cases with her."

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Merlinus Monroe

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very competent!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Leadership Award for Professionalism and Ethics, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

National Moot Court Semifinalist, American Bar Association

2002

Cum Laude, Mississippi College School of Law

2002

Outstanding Graduate Achievement in Appellate Advocacy, Mississippi College School of Law

2002

Who's Who Among American Law Students, Who's Who Legal

2002

Overall Winner of the Mot Court, Taylor, Cook, and Bush Moot Court Board Competition

1997

Outstanding Graduate in Political Science and History, Brenau Women's College

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Client's Choice, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Candace M. Williams, P.C.

2002 - 2018

Partner and Family Law Deparment Head, Coleman, Chambers, & Rogers, LLP

2002 - 2003

Law Clerk, Hearn & Thomas, PA

2000 - 2001

Lobbyist, Center For Individual Freedom

1998 - 2000

Senior Legislative Assistant, Congressman Bob Barr

1996 - 1996

Congressional Intern, Congressman Nathan Deal (R Ga)

Associations

2003 - Present

Georgia State Bar

Member

2003 - Present

Supreme Court of Georgia

Member

2003 - Present

Georgia Court of Appeals

Member

2003 - Present

U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia

Member

2003 - Present

Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce

Member

2003 - Present

Gateway House, Domestic Violence Shelter

Volunteer and Contributor

2003 - Present

First Baptist Church of Gainesville

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Georgia State Bar, Family Section

Member

2003 - Present

Northeastern Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Georgia State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

2005 - 2007

Young Lawyers Club

President

Sample of Legal Cases

2011 and 2012 Awards in Attorneys Fees

Success on Attorneys Fees

Award of Fees December 2017

$10,000.00 in fees awarded

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Education

2002

Mississippi College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Brenau University cum laude

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1997

Brenau College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

Brenau Womens' College Career Day

Brenau Womens' College

2015

Brenau University

Wills and Estates During the divorce process

Publications

2010

ColemanChambers.com What is a Guardian Ad Litem

2010

ColemanChambers.com Petitions for Change of Custody

2010

ColemanChambers.com What is a QDRO?

2010

2010

Facebook & My Space in Domestic Cases.doc Facebook and Divorce???

2009

ColemanChambers.com Text messages

Languages

English

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