Kim Thomas Stephens

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Kim Thomas Stephens

also known as Kim T. Stephens

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Athens, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

1143 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA

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About Kim

Biography

Professional Advice. Powerful Defense.

Professional Advice. Powerful and Aggressive Defense.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

70%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Personal Injury 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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+ 3
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 32 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1993

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kim T. Stephens

1143 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, 30606

athens-lawfirm.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Kim online.

Kim Thomas Stephens's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Michelle | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney and staff!!

I had 3 criminal charges brought against me under false circumstances and Kim was able to have two of them completely dropped and the last one reduced to an ordinance violation. I am extremely grateful to him and his expertise and concern. Hopefully I will never need an attorney again, but he would b...e the only one I would recommend to anyone that has criminal charges brought against them. You can expect to be treated with respect and integrity every step of the way by Kim and Emma.

Posted by J.R. | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Personal Injury Attorney

Kim Stephens represented me on a personal injury case and got me the highest possible settlement amount. Basically, a car ran a stop sign and t-boned the car I was a passenger in. I ended up in the hospital with broken bones that required surgery. Mr. Stephens forced the insurance company of the othe...r driver to pay their policy limits quickly, and after that he went after the under-insured motorists’ coverage on my policy and also recovered the maximum amount possible. In addition to dealing with the insurance companies, Mr. Stephens also negotiated with the hospital where I was treated and convinced them to take a lower amount than billed, meaning I got more money than I would have otherwise. I couldn’t be happier with my choice of attorney in this case. Everyone at Mr. Stephens’ office was caring and professional, and he did a great job. If I ever need any legal help in the future, I will definitely be calling Mr. Stephens.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I recommend Kim Stephens

We had been working with another attorney when Kim Stephens was referred to us by a friend. From the moment I first spoke with Kim it was apparent he was highly experienced and knew the Clarke County Court System extremely well. Kim assured me he would try to achieve a better outcome for us and he di...d! We are so fortunate Kim was referred to us. I highly recommend Kim Stephens.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Damn Fine Lawyer!!

HIRE THIS MAN! Seriously, if you need a lawyer in Georgia, Kim Stephens is the one I'd recommend. My husband and I were arrested for speeding and possession of marijuana. The whole situation was foreign to us and we were clueless and petrified. Thank God we found Kim Stephens' profile on a Georgia Ba...r Association site. Kim was so calm and knowledgeable. He gave us his cell phone numbers and encouraged us to call or text anytime. Sometimes it took him a while to get back to us, but he didn't want to waste our time if he didn't have news. This man works his tail off and is all over the state every week. He knows the courts and the judges. I could go on forever but I will say this: I know that if we had not had a knowledgeable Georgia lawyer, Georgia would have eaten us up and spit us out! Kim did more for us than we asked him to do and saved us hundreds of dollars, while also saving our jobs and our reputations. We live in Florida, but if we ever needed a criminal lawyer again, we would call Kim. I hope you will too. He's one of the "good guys" and you can trust him.

Posted by Elizabeth | September 16, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

Integrity and Excellence

Kim Stephens did a fantastic job helping me with some business contract work. He exhibits the highest integrity, he is quick to respond to questions, and he excels at simplifying and translating complex legal concepts into terms that make sense. I definitely recommend him!

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Kim Thomas Stephens's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Clarke

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Kim Stephens. As an attorney in Atlanta, I sometimes have clients and their friends and family who find themselves in a difficult circumstance in Athens. I regularly recommend that they reach out to Kim for his expertise, experience and practical approach. I cannot recommend Kim highly enough! Matt Clarke"

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Morris Wiltshire

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim Stephens is an outstanding trial lawyer. Kim is smart, tough and personable. He has the skills and experience in high profile cases to effectively represent people in real trouble. Kim has a special ability to connect with jurors in a way they can appreciate. He knows what it takes to build a compelling case and is excellent at spotting weakness in the government's arguments. All of these talents benefit his clients. Last but not least, Kim Stephens is a Georgia football legend and is well known by everyone in North Georgia."

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Kevin Epps

Litigation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kim for many years and I endorse him in the area of litigation without any reservations. Having the unique prospective of working with Kim on cases and opposing him on others, I can say that anyone who is thinking of hiring Kim to represent them will be well represented."

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Michael Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Stephens for over 30 years. There is no other person I would have represent me if I needed help."

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William Healan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim is one of the Athens lawyers that knows everyone there is to know. He is a great trial lawyer that will fight in court. He has had several high profile cases in which his clients have been acquitted. If you hire him, you will be in good hands."

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Page Pate

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Kim for many years. He is an outstanding lawyer. I have worked with him on several cases and have always been very impressed with his legal knowledge, hard work, and compassion for his clients. But Kim's best quality is his judgement. He knows what to do to and when to do it. Whether it's a negotiated settlement or a trial, Kim gets results in cases that other lawyers only wish for. I have referred many clients to Kim over the years and they have all been very impressed with his work and pleased with the outcome. Hire Kim and you will not be disappointed."

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Morris Wiltshire

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Healan

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Page Pate

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shannon Coffey

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Michael Brown

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

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

2024

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Nationally Ranked Top 10 Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2014

Best Attorney - Athens Readers' Choice Award, Athens Banner Herald/Online Athens

2013

Best Attorney - Athens Readers' Choice Award, Athens Banner Herald/Online Athens

1987

Permanent Team Captain - Football, UGA

1987

Post Graduate Scholarship, NCAA

1987

Academic All American, GTE

1987

All American - Football, Football News

1987

All Conference - Football, Southeastern Confernce

1987

Jenkins Award - Offensive MVP, UGA

1987

Sphinx Honor Society, University of Georgia

N/A

Academic All SEC, Southeastern Conference

N/A

Hugh Hendrix Award, University of Georgia

N/A

Master 4-H Club Member, Georgia 4-H

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Stephens & Brown, LLC

1997 - 1997

Specially Appointed Attorney General, Attorney General's Office

1993 - 1998

Attorney, Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, PC

Associations

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

1998 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1993 - Present

Western Circuit Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1996 - 1998

State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

Director

1993 - 1998

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. C.M.

Case resolved via a "global settlement" through negotiations in a manner that kept client out of prison and without a felony conviction on his record.

State v. L.L.

Case dismissed.

State v. P.M.

Case resolved via negotiated plea to misdemeanor charge allowing client to avoid going to jail or have a felony conviction on his record. No fine or community service.

State v. K.D.

After extensive negotiations, State agreed to drop all felony and misdemeanor charges and allow client to plead "no contest" to minor traffic offenses.

State v. L.H.

Extensive and thorough negotiations resulted in resolution of the case in a manner that allowed our client to avoid having a felony conviction on her record and avoid prison.

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Education

1993

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Georgia, Athens

M.Ed.

1987

University of Georgia, Athens

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1997

Caribbean Seminar

High Profile Cases

Publications

N/A

USA Today State v. Williams

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N/A

ESPN.com State v. Bolden

N/A

Athens Banner Herald/Onlineathens.com Mock Trial Team Wins Championship

N/A

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CBS College Sports/cstv.com State v. Humphrey

N/A

Athens Banner Herald/onlineathens.com State v. McCrary

N/A

Athens Banner Herald/onlineathens.com State v. Veal

Languages

English

Activity

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