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Jerry Wayne Moncus
About Jerry
Biography
I was employed as a Chemical Engineer for 23 years prior to practicing law. I have tried 250+ criminal jury trials and negotiated approximately 4000 pleas. I have approximately 50 published opinions in the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals. My jury trials range from misdemeanor crimes to severe felonies with potential sentences of life imprisonment. I've tried multiple murder cases, multiple sexual assault offense cases, and drug related offenses.
I have always been a sole practioner. Any advice I give will be based on my experience with similiar cases and be totally truthful. It make not be what you want to hear, but you will be making a decision that may impact the balance of your life. Your decision needs to be based on sound reasonable evaluation and not on emotions. You can only do that with an honest, truthful accessment of your case facts
On a personal level I enjoy hunting and backpacking. I've been involved in martial arts for most of life and am a multilevel black belt. My son is a 3rd degree black belt and presently attends college on a full scholarship.
My daughter and son-in-law are both practicing Attorneys.
I served 6 years in the USMC during Vietnam.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
33 years | 2,500 cases
Divorce and Separation
10%
33 years | 250 cases
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 33 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014
Location
Law Offices of Jerry Wayne Moncus
207 W King St Ste J, Dalton, GA, 30720-4260
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.
Public Reprimand issued in GA, 2014
updated on 08/13/2017This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Jerry’s comment:
“I have never been unable to practice since being admitted in 1992. This involved a 2008 case and a client that was very difficult to communicate with. I made no excuses for failing to communicate and asked the bar for the punishment. If one has doubts about my professionalism and honesty, please review the reprimand.”
Public Reprimand issued in GA, 2012
updated on 11/05/2012This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Work Experience
1992 - Present
owner, Jerry W. Moncus, Attorney at Law
2006 - 2010
Chief Judge, Dalton City Municipal Court
Associations
2005 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District Georgia
1992 - Present
Georgia Supreme Court
1992 - Present
Georgia Court Appeals
1992 - Present
Conasauga Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Glenn
Dead Docketed
State v. Bean
Serious felony reduced to misdemeanor. Probation 12 month sentence without jail.
State v. Bowers
Not Guilty - Rape, Guilty lesser Sexual Battery
State v. Gladney
Case Dismissed
State v Morgan
Hung Jury - Case Dead Docketed
State v. Eaton
Defendant entered Drug Court alternative program
State v. Dale
Case Dismissed
State v. Saenz
Warrant Application Denied With Prejudice
State v. Harkless
Case Dismissed
State v. Pittman
Case Dismissed
State v. Falkowski
Case Dead Docketed
In The Interest of A.L.
Designated Felony Probation Terminated
State v. Hurtado-Lazarin
Not Guilty
State v. Layman
Not Guilty
State v. Prather
Not Guilty
State v Collins
Not Guilty
State v Resendiz-Hernandez
Hung Jury - Case dismissed after trial
State v Callahan
Not Guilty
State v. Petty
Not Guilty
State v Patterson
Not Guity Murder - Guilty of lesser Voluntary Manslaughter
State v. Dunn
Not Guilty Murder both counts
State v. Sullivan
Motion for New Trial GRANTED. Defendant released from prison and never retried.
In The Interest Of R.U.
Judgment Reversed,
State v. Briggs
Motion for New Trial GRANTED.
State v. Mull
Felony reduced to misdemeanor
State v. Cottrell
Negotiated significant reduction in sentence.
State v. Saylor
Felony reduced to misdemeanor
State v. Arnold
Suspended sentence on payment of court costs
State v. McCulley
Plead to greatly reduced charge.
State v. Caldwell
Not Guilty Murder by Reason Mental Insanity
Education
1994
Brenau College
BS - Bachelor of Science
1992
John Marshall (Atlanta)
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1970
Auburn University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1967
Gadsden State Junior College
Associate in Science
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a nolle prosequi/dismissed misdemeanor charge be reopened after the two year statute of limitations in the state of Georgia?
02 Feb 2019
Q&A
Can you be charged with violating a protection order for talking about (not to) the person on Facebook?
01 Feb 2019
Q&A
Can my lawyer show me the evidence against me so I can better determine whether I need to take this to trial?
01 Feb 2019