$ 325-325 per hour
A James Rockefeller
also known as James Rockefeller, Jim Rockefeller
About A
Biography
In 1969, I became fascinated by MLB, because of the infamous 1969 Cubbies. Thus, began a love/hate relationship with sports' most futile franchise. If Cubbies ever make it to the World Series, I'm either going to find a way to get a ticket to game or I am making a trek back to Chicago, as I HAVE to be there for that penultimate event. Might even be more of a life-event for me than passing the bar! Go Cubs Go!
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Family
57%
12 years
Criminal Defense
19%
12 years
Civil Rights
12%
12 years
Personal Injury
12%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-50%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 30 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 36 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Rockefeller Law Center, P.C.
102 Tommy Stalnaker Drive, Warner Robins, GA, 31088
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A James Rockefeller's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
22 Client Reviews
A James Rockefeller's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Jim is a former prosecutor and does a great job for his clients throughout the Middle Georgia area. He practices criminal and civil litigation. I endorse his work."
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"Jim Rockefeller is an excellent attorney and one of the hardest working people I have ever met. Jim has a seemingly inexhaustible reserve of energy that he devotes to serving his clients. Jim is clearly committed to his community and profession. Greg Howard Bell, Attorney"
"I endorse James because he is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. He has the respect of judges and attorneys in his field."
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"I endorse this lawyer. attorney Rockefeller is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and one of the best attorneys in GA. He is a credit to the legal profession."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Owner, Rockefeller Law Center
2000 - 2005
Of Counsel, Gomez Law Group
1995 - 2000
Chief Assistant District Attorney, Houston County District Attorney's Office
1993 - 1995
Assistant State Attorney, Miami Dade State Attorneys Office
1989 - 1992
Assistant State Attorney, Miami Dade State Attorney's Office
Associations
2008 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
2008 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2008 - Present
Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2006 - Present
Families Against Methamphetamine Abuse (FAMA)President
2005 - Present
Macon Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of FloridaMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of GeorgiaMember
2001 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
1997 - Present
Georgia Court of AppealsMember
1997 - Present
Supreme Court of GeorgiaMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1995 - Present
Houston County Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
1989 - Present
Florida BarMember
1989 - Present
Florida Supreme CourtMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Williams v. Williams, 2011 WL 4840627, Georgia Court of Appeals
Trial court was reversed in setting aside adoption.
State vs. Mayo, Houston Superior Court, 2010-V-102102-L
Successfully convinced the trial judge to dismiss all charges.
Seaman v Peterson, 762 F.Supp.2d 1363, Macon, GA
District Court children permitted my client to take her children back to Mexico with her.
State v Barnwell, Ben Hill Superior Court, 07CR-252
Acquittal on all charges
Dean vs. State, 292 Ga.App. 695, Georgia Court of Appeals
Client's appeal was denied.
Cauley v State, 287 Ga.App. 701, Georgia Court of Appeals
Appeal denied
Cauley v State, 287 Ga.App. 701, Georgia Court of Appeals
Appeal denied
State v. Cauley, 282 Ga.App. 191, Georgia Court of Appeals
New Trial granted for illegal search, although reversed on remand due to subsequent change in law.
Layton v. Eason, 132 Fed.Appx. 250, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Grant of Summary Judgment Affirmed
McCulley v State, 273 Ga. 40, Georgia Supreme Court
Conviction affirmed
Davis v State, 244 Ga.App. 708, Georgia Court of Appeals
Conviction Affirmed
Miller v State, 241 Ga.App. 397, Georgia Court of Appeals
Conviction affirmed
State v. Burks, 240 Ga.App. 425, Georgia Court of Appeals
Motion to Suppress Reversed
Varnadoe v State
Conviction affirmed
Education
1989
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1980
New Trier East High School
Languages
Spanish
English
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