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George Jason Souther
also known as Jason
About George
Biography
The 2014 and 2016 recipient of the Dalton Daily Citizen Newspaper Reader's Choice Award for the Best Attorney in Northwest Georgia.
Mr. Souther honed his legal skills as an Assistant District Attorney, trying highly complex and high profile cases for the State of Georgia. Mr. Souther successfully prosecuted misdemeanor Public Drunkenness cases to Felony Attempted Murder and Drug Trafficking cases and everything in-between. Mr. Souther now uses that inside knowledge and experience to defend clients charged by the State vigorously and aggressively. Highly experienced and highly knowledgeable, you deserve to be represented by someone who knows what steps the State will use to prosecute you.
Mr. Souther uses the vast amount of courtroom experience gained from years as an Assistant District Attorney as a Domestic/Family Law litigator in the northwest Georgia area. Working with prominent Domestic/Family Law attorney J. Raymond "Randy" Bates Jr, Mr. Souther has successfully litigated Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Legitimation and various other Domestic/Family Law cases for his clients. Mr. Souther utilizes a highly personalized approach for each case to achieve the specific goals for each client. No matter what your specific needs and goals are, Mr. Souther will work tirelessly to help you achieve them.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
17 years
Family
50%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 15 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Little, Bates, Kelehear and Toland P.C.
PO Box 488, Dalton, GA, 30722-1086
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Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney
A great attorney who cares!
Mr. Souther will work with you to get you the best defense possible. He is very knowledgeable and knew the steps we should take before going to court. I would recommend Mr. Souther to everyone.
George Jason Souther's Lawyer Endorsements
"Coupled with a vast knowledge of both criminal and civil law, I can personally attest to Mr. Souther's ability to properly and professionally handle any legal task thrown his way."
Bryan Rayburn
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Reader's Choice "Best Attorney in Northwest Georgia", Daily Citizen Newspaper
2014
Reader's Choice "Best Attorney in Northwest Georgia", Daily Citizen Newspaper
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Associate Attorney, Little, Bates, Kelehear and Toland P.C.
2010 - 2015
Assistant District Attorney, Whitfield County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2010 - Present
Conasauga Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Divorce
Property equitably divided between the parties, Mother received primary physical custody, child support and fathers visitation severely limited and required to be supervised.
Legitimation/Custody action brought by father.
Legitmation granted. Father awarded sole legal and physical custody of his child, mother ordered to pay child support to father.
Education
2009
University of Dayton-Ohio
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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Can I get kidnapping charges dropped?
05 Oct 2016
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What classification type drug is Methaphetamine? Is it schedule 1 or 2
11 Jun 2016
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Will I be arrested for not completing community service hours that my probation officer assigned to me, NOT the judge?
28 Oct 2015