Cynthia Vaughn James

Cynthia Vaughn James

3.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Winder, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

105 Hal Jackson Road, Po Box 1370, Winder, GA

About Cynthia

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

Former Assistant District Attorney. Former prosecutor handling all levels of court, except Federal Court. DUI, drug charges, domesic violence

26 years | 1,000 cases

45%
Family 45%

Successfully handle all family law cases: divorce, custody, child support, visitation, legitimation, alimony, adoption

26 years | 800 cases

45%
Car Accident 5%

26 years | 100 cases

5%
Personal Injury 5%

26 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 25 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2000

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Cynthia Vaughn James

105 Hal Jackson Road, Po Box 1370, Winder, GA, 30680

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Cynthia Vaughn James's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Terrible communication

I paid Cynthia's retainer two months before my first day in court but didn't hear from here until the day before. When on the phone she gave me no comfort about my case and instead repeatedly praised the police department. When I asked what time I needed to be in court she replied, "it starts at 8am ...but I'm not a morning person". It still upsets me to know just how much Cynthia did not care about me or my case. I pray others are less naive than I and do not hire her.

Posted by Natalie | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Stole money from us

She said she would represent us. Paid her over 3,000 to represent us. When it came to the court date she could not be there and left us without money and no lawyer. Do not hire her to help you

Cynthia James

Replied last May 03, 2016

Cynthia James has not represented a 'Natalie" nor anyone associated with the name "Natalie". Avvo will not tell me who it is so that I may actually reply with facts. If Avvo is going to let so-called 'client reviewers' ruin our reputations on their site by hiding behind anonymous pseudonyms, perhaps now I understand why Avvo is facing so many lawsuits from attorneys who have had their reputations injured by anonymous "clients". (semi-quoted from another Attorney with 'reviews' on AVVO)

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2014

Knowledgeable, personable, caring, and genuine.

I was very pleased with the handling of my case. If you are looking for an attorney who actually cares about your case, contact this one. She will you shoot you straight. She will not tell you what you want to hear. I felt like I was a person and not another name in a long list of clients. She is... very knowledgeable regarding the law. Her paralegal is very knowledgeable also and responsive to your needs. I give them two thumbs up.

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Cynthia Vaughn James's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Gardner

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Cynthia for a number of years. She is the type of lawyer who will work tirelessly for her client's best interests, and someone who a client can rely on during tough situations."

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Robert Gardner

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Richard Ryczek

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Scholarship, Bill Daniel Criminal Trial Advocacy Program

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Cynthia James, Attorney at Law, LLC

2001 - 2004

Assistant District Attorney, Barrow County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2000 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Education

2000

University of Georgia

Juris Doctor

1991

University of Tennessee

BS - Bachelor of Science

1989

Dyersburg State Community College

Associate Degree

Languages

English

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