I am a criminal defense lawyer who has practiced in Georgia for 15 years. In the past 5 years I have begun specializing in the defense of those accused of shaken baby syndrome and am a member of the innocence network web list which connects all those interested in such defense with experts willing to testify in the relevant areas. I enjoy boating, writing and painting in my spare time.
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1200-B Riverside Drive, P.O. Box 4012, Macon, GA, 31208
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Posted by Johan | November 07, 2013 | Criminal Defense
THANK YOU!!
You cannot go wrong with Bernadette!! I was facing 20 years in prison and my wife 10 years. Bernadette built a strong defense for me and my wife. She is extremely intelligent and a bulldog. This woman will fight and do what's right to keep the DA from sending you away for a long time. Me and my wife ...
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent trial attorney and advocate for her clients. I have worked with her in other areas of law and is truly a brilliant attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Well respected in the courtroom. Recently won a murder case involving a child victim with emotionally charged testimony. Also a go to appellate expert."
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2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top 100 Business Professionals, Top 100 Magazine
2002
Pro Bono Award, Georgia Legal Services
2001
Pro Bono Award, Georgia Legal Services
2004 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Buafo & Associates
2001 - 2004
Attorney Partner, Roell-Taylor, Crucilla & Flynt LLP
1997 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Gomez Law Group
2013 - Present
Macon Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Macon Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1998 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - 2014
William A. Bootle American Inn of CourtMaster
Not Guilty
Mistrial, 9 to 3 in favor of defense
Appeal to Supreme Court of United States
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Shaken Baby Syndrome
2015
2014
2013
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