Holly Grace Chapman

Holly Grace Chapman

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Augusta, GA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Adoption, Federal Crime

1143 Laney Walker Blvd, Suite 201, Augusta, GA

About Holly

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Divorce, Child Support and Custody, Adoption

60%
Criminal Defense 30%

All felony and misdemeanor cases, including: DUI, Aggravated Assault, Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer, Armed Robbery, Murder, Domestic Violence, Theft by Taking, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Drug Offenses, and more.

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2009

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Davis, Chapman, and Wilder, LLC

1143 Laney Walker Blvd, Suite 201, Augusta, GA, 30901

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Holly Grace Chapman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (15) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome.

Holly kicked some butt. She helped me take my daughter back. Even though we were in a different state, she made sure to stay in touch with us every step of the way. Return your call in a timely manner? Check. Listen to what you want and respect it while also advicing? Check. Answers EVERY single ques...tion you have until you're satisfied? CHECK CHECK CHECK. I 100% recommend her. Not only is she awesome at her job, but she also has a great personality and is super sweet. Holly, keep doing you and THANK YOU so much for helping us take my daughter to a safe and loving household. I wish you the best.

Posted by Nikita | June 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Holly handled it!

Mrs. Chapman is an amazing lawyer. I hired her for my contested divorce after experiencing unsatisfactory results with a well-known family law attorney in the local area. She did not disappoint! Mrs. Chapman treated me like a person and not just another case. She listened to my concerns and was upfr...ont and honest regarding my expectations. That being said, she was never rude or dismissive of me even when our opinions differed. Mrs. Chapman knows the law and the Augusta court circuit well. She truly acted on my behalf based on my demands and got me the best possible outcome for my case. I never felt "left in the dark" about what was going on, nor did she drag her feet on getting things done in a timely manner. Mrs. Chapman was reachable throughout the entire process and kept the lines of communication open. Her negotiating skills are exceptional. My contested divorce was settled out of court within 2 months of hiring her! I was not charged ridiculous fees and money that was leftover from my retainer was immediately refunded to me after my case was closed. All in all, Mrs. Chapman is a phenomenal lawyer with integrity. It has been my absolute pleasure to do business with her and I highly recommend her services. Thank you, again, Mrs. Holly Chapman

Posted by Mahmoud | January 25, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Extremely positive experience

I reached out to Ms. Chapman for a consultation on an issue I had. She was very responsive and gave me a callback. Despite contacting Ms. Chapman for a free consultation, she took my inquiry very seriously and had a great picture of my situation which tells a lot about how diligent, knowledgeable, an...d amazing of a human being she is. She listened to me very carefully and was very informative and patient, and explained everything very clearly and in detail. I found her attitude to be extremely positive and assuring and I strongly recommend contacting Ms. Chapman and working with her.

Posted by James | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, Knowledgeable and Professional Service

Located out of state and rushed into a contested divorce process that had to be handled in Richmond County, my case proceeded for more than a year and with significant costs with what I came to realize was ineffective and inept counsel. In conducting a more thorough review of Augusta law firms tha...t handle divorce cases, and after a year of stress and anxiety, I located Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, LLC. Following my initial consultation, I ended my relationship with the current attorney and retained Ms. Chapman to takeover my case. Where the previous attorney failed, Ms. Chapman succeeded. She effectively interacted with my ex-wife's attorney, was responsive to all my needs, and kept me abreast of everything I needed to know about the divorce proceedings. In less than a month and a half and to my benefit, we settled the case. Thanks again!

Posted by Michael | September 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I could tell the first time I met with Ms. Chapman she had my interest in mind. She walked me thru everything to come and kept me informed of every situation that came up. She and her staff was very professional and helpful.

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Holly Grace Chapman's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Chapman is one of the brightest attorneys I know. She is a total professional and often knows the law better than anyone else in the courtroom. When I have questions, I know that Ms. Chapman probably knows the answer. Holly has wonderful listening skills (often overlooked by other lawyers). On top of that, she is a winning trial attorney and I absolutely endorse her."

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Cawanna McMichael

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Chapman is an amazing attorney. She is knowledgeable, has a wealth of experience, and has the ability to handle any case from beginning to end with the most poise. I highly recommend her and Davis, Chapman, Wilder for those seeking legal assistance in the CSRA."

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David Brunk

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Holly for the last 10 years. She is dedicated to her clients and to the law. I have no reservations in referring her to anyone looking for an excellent lawyer to handle their concerns before either a judge or a jury!"

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Sadeer Sabbak

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Chapman is one of the smartest attorneys I’ve ever worked with and hands down one of the top lawyers in Augusta. As her former colleague and trial partner, I’ve worked on a number of serious cases with Attorney Chapman and witnessed how great of an attorney she truly is. First of all, she knows the law very well and better than most judges. As a result she has won several pretrial motions, hearings and jury trials for her clients. Second, Attorney Chapman’s intelligence, success in the courtroom, and leadership in the community has earned her an excellent reputation among all the judges and lawyers in the Augusta area. Lastly, Attorney Chapman is a very caring and compassionate lawyer. She takes on her client’s problems like they’re her own and never compromises her client’s best interest. If someone asks me for an attorney in Augusta, I always recommend Attorney Chapman and her firm."

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Olga Izmaylova

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Holly for 5 years. Throughout that time, I was lucky enough to have Holly as my mentor, and also my friend. Holly has always been a great help to me; she even supervised my very first jury trial! In addition to being a great mentor, she is also an amazing criminal defense attorney. She stands up for her clients and makes certain that they are treated fairly. Holly is a great attorney and I would recommend her to anyone, who is looking for a serious criminal defense attorney."

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Muneer Awad

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the honor of learning under the wings of Ms. Chapman and watching her perform legal miracles for her clients. Even against some of the greatest odds, Ms. Chapman finds a way to save her clients from life-changing consequences of the legal system. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Katrell Nash

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Holly. She is a phenomenal advocate for her clients. I can personally attest that she fights hard for her clients and will fight to protect her client's interest. If hired, she will give her client 110%. I highly recommend Holly."

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Yelena Abalmazova

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Holly is a true advocate for her clients. She works smart and hard and has a deep understanding of the law. I endorse Holly."

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Jared Williams

Unknown lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Chapman is an incredibly dedicated and skilled attorney, always willing to fight hard to get the best result for her client. Her knowledge of the law and courtroom skills give her clients an edge in litigation."

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Arthur Snead

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Holly’s one of the best around! She genuinely cares about her clients, and she knows how to get the job done! I absolutely endorse Holly!"

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Alexia Davis

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Holly and I worked together for the past 9 years. She is thorough, compassionate, and one of the best legal minds in the community. She has great success on behalf of her clients and jurors love her. She is an excellent trial attorney."

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Kimberly Wilder

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Holly on several legal issues over the last 6 years. She is incredibly intelligent and works hard for all of her clients. She is a great trial attorney who is well-versed in the law."

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James Mitchell

Unknown lawyer

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Cawanna McMichael

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sadeer Sabbak

Criminal defense lawyer

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Olga Izmaylova

Criminal defense lawyer

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Muneer Awad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Constance Parks

Personal injury lawyer

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David Brunk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jared Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Katrell Nash

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arthur Snead

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexia Davis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kimberly Wilder

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Honors in Litigation, Georgia State College of Law

Work Experience

2018 - 2018

Partner, Davis, Chapman, and Wilder, LLC

2017 - 2018

Senior Associate Public Defender, Law Office of the Public Defender, Augusta Circuit

2009 - 2017

Assistant Public Defender, Law Office of the Public Defender, Augusta Circuit

2009 - 2009

Attorney, John J. McManus & Associates

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the General Counsel

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Friedman, Dever, and Merlin, LLC

Associations

2019 - Present

Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

2018 - Present

Richmond County Chamber of Commerce

Member

2018 - Present

Junior League of Augusta

Member

2015 - Present

Augusta Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Young Lawyers of Augusta

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2018 - 2018

Great Debaters

Coach

2015 - 2016

Leadership Augusta

Member

2013 - 2016

Friends of the Augusta Library

Executive Board Member

2012 - 2014

Georgia High School Mock Trial

Coach

Sample of Legal Cases

Malice Murder

Not guilty jury verdict

Aggravated Assault

Not guilty jury verdict

Felony Murder

Not guilty jury verdict

Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer

Not guilty jury verdict

Cruelty to Children in the First Degree

Not guilty jury verdict

Theft by Shoplifting

Not guilty jury verdict

Simple Battery

Not guilty jury verdict

Aggravated Assault

Not guilty jury verdict

Armed Robbery

Not guilty jury verdict

Armed Robbery

Dismissed after jury sworn

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Education

2008

Georgia State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Georgia Institute of Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering

Speaking Engagements

2017

Augusta University Pre-Law Day on Constitution Day Attorney Practitioner Panel

2014

Augusta Public Defender's Office CLE

DNA in the Courtroom

Publications

2018

Law Blog Traffic Tickets

2018

Languages

English

Activity

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