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A James Rockefeller

Family Attorney at Warner Robins, GA

4.7   23 reviews

also known as James Rockefeller, Jim Rockefeller

  • State Years
    Georgia - GA 28 years
    Florida - FL 34 years
  • Licensed for 28 years
    State GA
    Acquired 1995
    Status
    Active Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 34 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1989
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Learn A’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Family
    57%
    Adoption, Guardianship, Child Custody, Child Support, Legitimation, includes Appellate Work

    9 years

  2. Criminal defense
    19%
    DUI, Traffic Violation, Felony, Misdemeanor, Probation Violation, Expungements, Appeals

    9 years

  3. Civil rights
    12%
    Police Brutality, Wrongful Arrest, First Amendment violations, includes Appellate Work

    9 years

  4. Personal injury
    12%
    Auto Wreck, Premise Liability, Wrongful Death, includes Medical Malpractice

    9 years

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!

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Rockefeller Law Center, P.C.
102 Tommy Stalnaker Drive
Warner Robins, GA, 31088

Reviews

4.7 / 5.0
  23 customer reviews
Posted by tracy | June 13, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
the man
I was in jail with a new charge already on felony probation and on the run.my family hired Mr Rockefeller and what this man did was simply amazing .I did150 days in jail compared to the 2 years they wanted.so do your self a favor don't call mike call JIM
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Worth Every dime
Hire Him!!! Jim is very professional, organized and a true fact finder. Now he’s not your therapist(which is for your best benefit), however he works extremely hard even after hours putting together the best presentation possible for your case. Jim helped me put out a very unnecessary fire storm created by my ex. As expected with any custody battle this was a very emotional time for me, however Jim didn’t allow me to feed into my emotions. Jim stuck to the facts and after nearly a year of costly mud slinging and irrelevant litigations brought on by the opposing counsel Jim got me exactly what I needed for me and my daughter.
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Posted by Tee | May 18, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Custody issue...HIRE HIM!
I am very thankful that I chose The Rockefeller Law Firm to represent me in in my child custody case. He was referred to me by other lawyers, which speaks volumes. Mr. Rockefeller is a No-nonsense, straight to the point and very professional attorney . Custody cases can be very stressful and emotional , but he will make sure he does not let your emotions cloud your judgment in decision making. He’s going to tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear and help you stay focused on the bigger picture. He’s not your therapist, but he’s a brilliant attorney who sticks to the facts that matter and have a legal basis, he will cut you off on the frivolous fluff that so many clients want to vent about, this will save you money in the end. He has earned my respect and exceeded my expectations in court.
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Posted by Matthew | February 1, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer I've ever worked with
Very detailed and knows his stuff!
Posted by Kaylie | May 28, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A Go-Getter
Mr. Rockefeller was not only very professional and knowledgeable, but he's also caring and was sensitive to my plight. I trusted him implicitly, never doubting for a moment that justice would be served, knowing that he was going to do what was best for me. I cannot recommend him highly enough...
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Family
Jim Rockeffer is an excellent attorney. He did everything he said he would and more. He was always available for questions and responded to emails in a timely manner. He was to the point in explaining details and always told the truth. He did a great service for my family and I will be forever grateful. I highly recommend Mr. Rockefeller and his firm!
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Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2014
Great Attorney
I hired Mr. Rockefeller in August of 2013. Despite his firm having other cases to handle, Mr. Rockefeller and his staff made me feel like my case came first. I am happy with my result! Great Lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2013
Outstanding Lawyer
I came to Jim Rockefeller through a recommendation from a family member. I knew I would have a tough case ahead of me since I am a male going for custody of my son. From the first phone call I knew Rock was the lawyer for me. The entire staff is extremely courteous and professional at all times. Even though they have multiple cases going on, I somehow felt like mine was always the priority. I had tons of questions throughout my case and they were always answered in a timely manner. I was comfortable with asking anything and was never made to feel like I had a dumb question. My case was prepared extremely well and everything was very thorough. The results of my case were a dream come true winning full legal and physical custody of my little boy. Since the close of my case I have asked others about their lawyers since they are going through similar situations as mine. Let me tell you, nobody compares to Jim Rockefeller. I had lots of homework to do in getting all the information he wanted from me, but it is all worth it. Mr. Rockefeller will ensure you are as prepared as possible before ever entering a courtroom. Again I want to commend the entire office on their constant professionalism. It is an incredible team and I am forever grateful for the work they did for me.
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Posted by Mike | December 18, 2013
Grateful Client Review
I valued Mr. Rockefeller's counsel and advice. He made a tough situation bearable. The whole team at Rockefeller Law was professional and dependable. His team ensured information was passed and questions I had were answered. Even with Mr. Rockefeller's schedule, he was available and took time to return calls so I could get questions answered . His professionalism and persistence got results and always had my best interest in mind. I'd choose him to represent me in the future for any circumstance.
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Posted by Tori | April 12, 2013
A+ Lawyer!!
Rockefeller law center did an amazing job! My divorce was a mess and I had a criminal case opened at same time. From the very beginning, Mr. Rockefeller was very informative and confident and knew what he could and couldn't do to help from the beginning. He pulled no punches and pushed to get things done when the opposing attorney was procrastinating and unavailable. He's absolutely awesome! I had no worries with him representing me and his staff were amazing! You'd be cheating yourself if you chose anyone else.
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Posted by Randall M | March 26, 2013
Review for my lawyer, James Rockefeller Warner Robins Ga.
I found Mr Rockefeller be open, caring and knowledgeable about my case. My case involved a very hard subject concerning a MOLD Problem and Contractor failure.. Mr Rockefeller was very helpful to me in all areas of the case..His office staff was very easy to work with. I would highly recommend him as a good trust worthy lawyer.
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Posted by Brad | January 31, 2013
Highly recommend Rockefeller Law Center
Mr. Rockefeller and his staff were outstanding in handling my case. They were very organized and truly professional. Mr. Rockefeller is very knowledgeable and a straight to the point lawyer. He was able to get the outcome I wanted in my divorce case. I highly recommend Mr. Rockefeller and his staff. I will definitely hire him again if the need arises.
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Posted by Margaret | January 24, 2013
Getting a Divorce? ...... Call this Attorney!
Mr. Rockefeller and his staff were consistant in keeping me well informed and educated on all the divorce proceedings. All the correspondence was prompt and there was never any delay when it came to getting drafts or final documents ready. I never had to wait for any length before an appointment and the organization of the entire process was what I think helped make this an easier process than buying a house. I would recommend Mr. Rockefeller to anyone and everyone looking for legal aid and will use him again if the need should ever come.
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Posted by Steven | October 17, 2012
Great Law Firm
Mr. Rockefeller and his staff were fantastic! I cannot say enough good things about them. My case involved child custody modification. Mr. Rockefeller was the second lawyer I hired for my case after I was displeased with my first lawyer. Rockefeller Law Center was so organized and thorough, it amazed me. He was very professional and kept cool in court. In the end, I was awarded custody of my son and I couldn't be happier. Rockefeller Law Center is definitely the Bentley of lawyers.
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Posted by Star | April 10, 2012
Very Professional Law Firm
Rockefeller Law Center has been working multiple cases for me since 2010; I would highly recommend them no matter what your legal needs might be. The staff is very friendly and truly seem to go out of their way to accomodate their clients. :)
Posted by Nicole | March 23, 2012
I highly recommend Mr. Rockefeller
I cannot say enough about what Mr. Rockefeller has done for me and my family. He has truly been a blessing to me. He is a very caring, knowledgeable, and straight to the point type of attorney. He told me straight up what my punishment could be and he did not sugar coat anything. I felt I could be honest and open with him. He listened to me and made me feel like I was a main priority to him. He went above and beyond to get me a fair and just punishment and I am forever grateful to him. Again I cannot express enough how good of an attorney Mr. Rockefeller is. He has an awesome staff and they are caring just like Mr. Rockefeller. He is also handling a personal injury case for my daughter and I have 100% confidence that he will also go above and beyond for my daughter. I highly recommend Mr. Rockefeller. He is the BEST!! I cannot thank him enough for what he has done and continues to do for me and my family.
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Posted by Jon | March 13, 2012
One of the best
I highly recommend Jim Rockefeller. He is a true professional that will respond to your questions, look out for your best interest, and guide you through your legal issues. As with most attorneys, Jim tends to look for that middle ground to protect his clients but if you are willing to accept the risk and remain adamant about the result you are looking for, he will stay the course and pursue that result. Clearly we didn’t always agree on strategy, but at the end of the day we were always on the same page. Jim is intelligent, knows the law, and understands how to protect his client’s interest. For example my case was a divorce case. Not only was I able to attain custody of my child, but through Jim’s due diligence we were later able to prove my ex was involved in a “meretricious relationship” and end alimony payments. If you want results that you can live with, Jim Rockefeller is the guy you want on your team. Plus, his staff is second to none.
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Posted by Alex | March 13, 2012
The Best in Service
Mr. Rockefeller and his assistants were professional, knowledgeable in their field and a great asset to me in an injury case. He kept me informed each step of the way and was sensitive to my input. He acquired a fair and equitable settlement on my behalf and did it in a very timely manner. I would, and do highly recommend his firm to others.
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Posted by Phyllis | March 13, 2012
Mr Rockefeller is an Excellent Attorney.
Mr Rockefeller is an Excellent Attorney. I highly recommend him. He is very smart, very wise, he knows the law and he is very detailed. He did not give up, nor back down when the opposing attorney spoke against me. He did not reject my case even when it looked impossible in explaining the incident or moving forward in the legal process, He stood in my defense. One other another in warner robins ga looked at my case and said no one would take my case but Mr Rockefeller did, he was not afraid, he knew the law and there was no fear in him. I am a black woman, race did not matter to him. He worked very hard for me and my family. His staff was very detailed and very friendly. God has blessed him with divine Wisdom. We settled my case and I am happy about it. He is very honest and knowledgeable of the law. I love and respect Mr Rockefeller. He is highly recommended.
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Posted by Pandita | November 4, 2011
Great Lawyer, I would highly recomend!
Mr Rockefeller was amazing during the entire case involving my abducted children. In court he was a bulldog and on the spot. Outside he was communicative, truly concerned & available. Although my case was an unusual one (Hague Convention), he didn't hesitate to take countless hours to research the nuances involved and spent thanksgiving researching for the case, for which I am eternally grateful. Everyone I encountered at his practice were kind, concerned and very professional. I would highly recommend their services if you need someone to get the job done!
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 175-225 per hour
  • Contingency 33%-50%
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Rockefeller Law Center
  • 2005 - Present
  • Of Counsel
  • Gomez Law Group
  • 2000 - 2005
  • Chief Assistant District Attorney
  • Houston County District Attorney's Office
  • 1995 - 2000
  • Assistant State Attorney
  • Miami Dade State Attorneys Office
  • 1993 - 1995
  • Assistant State Attorney
  • Miami Dade State Attorney's Office
  • 1989 - 1992
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Education

  • John Marshall Law School, Chicago
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1989
  • University of Chicago
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1984
  • New Trier East High School
  • 1980

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.
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Associations

  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • National Lawyers Guild
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Middle Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Families Against Methamphetamine Abuse (FAMA)
  • President
  • 2006 - Present
  • Macon Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • Member
  • 2003 - Present
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Supreme Court of Georgia
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Member
  • 1995 - Present
  • Houston County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1995 - Present
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • Member
  • 1991 - Present
  • Florida Bar
  • Member
  • 1989 - Present
  • Florida Supreme Court
  • Member
  • 1989 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • Tagalog
  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2019

Attorney endorsements

Received (22)
Given (29)
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Civil rights Attorney | Aug 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 29
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jim Rockefeller is a fantastic trial lawyer and works hard to ensure his clients receive positive results."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer as a valuable member of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rockefeller exhibits a high amount of knowledge, and integrity, in each of the answers that he provides to user questions. I find him to be credible, competent, and compassionate regarding the needs of legal clients. I have actually received helpful advice from Mr. Rockefeller in the past. If I ever needed an attorney in his practice area, I would definitely hire him for myself. It is with that opinion in mind that I endorse this attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"A first-rate attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Rockefeller exemplifies the very best attributes of an active attorney and displays a level of professionalism, confidence and skill we should all aspire to. Honesty, dedication and a love of the law, which means. giving back to others who lack our understanding of the law and a benefit from our inherent desire to provide solutions to problems. The thousands years of combined legal experience of professionals activity participating in this forum represent some of the very best of our profession, which is after all, at its base is desire to help those in need. This Attorney’s experience and knowledge, I believe, demonstrates that there is a desire to provide accurate advice and obtain appropriate results for clients. Most importantly, this Attorney is willing to help complete strangers (as is the case in this forum) with their legal problems for which we collectively provide useful information, thereby demystifying the legal process as much as possible. I would recommend t"
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jim is always there for advice and brainstorming when I have a question. His work ethic and experience have served him well as an attorney, and his practice continues to expand. I've also had the privilege to work on the opposite side of Jim, and have seen the tenacious way he fights for his clients. Jim is an enforcer of justice in every sense of the word, and I highly endorse his work."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Other
"Attorney Rockefeller is a fantastic attorney with outstanding writing skills."
Litigation Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Rockefeller is a bright attorney who doesn't hesitate to share his rich wealth of legal knowledge with those around him. I have learned from his honest and informative answers on avvo even in areas of the law where I am quite experienced already. He is an asset to his clients and it is with pleasure that I recommend his services to those in need in his community."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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"
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse James because he is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. He has the respect of judges and attorneys in his field."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"i fully enforce Mr. Rockefeller as an experienced advocate for his clients. He also takes hours of his time answering question for people online. The time he spends is truly commendable. He answers questions for people throughout the State of Georgia to make sure people get good legal advice. He is well known as an experienced advocate for his clients. You will be well-served having him on your side."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"James Rockefeller is highly regarded for his knowledge and expertise in personal injury and related law. He is well respected in the community and brings a diverse background of experience. I have sought his advice on many occasions and found his knowledge to be invaluable to my practice. I highly recommend Counselor Rockefeller."
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