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Gayle S. Graziano

4.4
Rating: 4.2

Licensed for 50 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Hiawassee, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

243 Big Sky Drive, Po Box 767, Hiawassee, GA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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About Gayle

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

I have handled evry type of criminal case, both state and federal, from First Degree Murder where the death penalty was sought to simple DUI's and disorderly conduct.

49 years

60%
Child Custody 10%

29 years

10%
Family 10%

29 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 50 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1975

Active Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Licensed in Florida for 49 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1976

Retired

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Law Offices of Gayle S. Graziano

243 Big Sky Drive, Po Box 767, Hiawassee, GA, 30546

Law Offices of Gayle S. Graziano

PO Box 767, Hiawassee, GA, 305460767

Law Offices of Gayle S. Graziano

Po Box 767, Hiawassee, GA, 305460767

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Gayle S. Graziano's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2012

Child Custody

Many times I heard about child custody. I was scared. I did my research. Ms. Graziano thinks about the children in GA and FL. She is kind and very knowledgeable about Juvenile Law and Family Law. If she is late or otherwise-she makes up for it by working harder-I think she is in demand. Her Assistan...t, Noreen, is a professional. She is not a gate keeper-it is her job to be an Assistant. One time I overheard her be empathetic by tenderly consoling an emotional client. Another time, I saw her listen attentively and with care when a client was yelling at her. I know what it is like to be in her place. I observed Noreen-Ms. Graziano has hundreds of clients and one Assistant. I heard about the professional services and that's why I went to the office to see for myself. So, I hired Ms. Graziano. Noreen answers all my calls, e-mails, faxes-everything. I cannot believe I got an e-mail after dinner and even early at 3 the morning. If there is a delay, I am informed of a delay to the answer to my question, or anything-I still am contacted in a timely manner. I am satisfied. I know that when I asked Noreen to speak with Ms. Graziano she will talk with me if she is in the office. Many lawyers hide. I got a bill-it was a mistake but taken care of and the fee was so reasonable. I donated the overcharge difference by offering lunch. There are some bad clients who just want to blame others for their own hidden problems. I highly recommend Ms. Graziano and staff.

Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2012

All About the Kids

I have been working with Gayle for many years in a case involving my three children. She has clearly been the greatest advocate my children and I have had in this situation. She is a very knowledgeable attorney and one with whom I entrust the lives of my children. The childrens lives could have ...been so much more difficult if we had not had Gayle working with us. All I really need to say is that Gayle has literally saved our lives.

Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2012

terrible child lawyer

Assistant Norin is a gate keeper who doesn't return phone calls, is rude and who has no concept of the meaning of customer service. Gayle was late in making conference calls, late to my hearing, and failed provide court documents regarding my hearing in a timely manner. However, she made sure I recei...ved a copy of her inaccurate invoice. strongly do not recommend.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2012

Gayle " NO FEAR " Graziano

Ms. Graziano handled a matter concerning unfair treatment by local law enforcement in Union County, GA. Many lawyers would pass on this type of issue...simply because of the " good-old-boy" system that exists in this part of the world. However, Ms. Graziano showed no fear in this matter, and I have h...ad a much less stressfull life since ! Thank you so much, Ms. Graziano...

Posted by Nancy | September 27, 2011

Gayle the GoGetter Attorney

After being falsely accused of a DUI, I hired the services of Gayle Graziano who was highly referred to me by a close friend. Gayle represented me with total professionalism, using her vast knowledge of the law and my rights as a citizen. All my charges were dropped and the gratification of knowing m...y name was cleared was a wonderful feeling. I would highly reccommend Gayle Graziano to anyone searching for a well-knowledged, professional, thorough, and may I mention a certain style of class, attorney that is a real GO GETTER and gets the job done

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Experience

Rating:  4.2 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in FL, 2016

updated on 12/19/2016

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Florida.

Suspension issued in GA, 2016

updated on 05/27/2016

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

1987 - 1998

Judge, 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida, State of Florida

1983 - 1986

Judge, County Court of Volusia, State of Florida

1977 - 1983

Division Chief, State Attorney's Office

1976 - 1977

Managing Attorney, Central Florida Legal Services, Inc

Education

N/A

Emory University

law

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