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A. J. Balbo

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About A.

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I was born in Pittsburgh and grew up in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.  I attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and was a member of Army ROTC and Gamma Phi fraternity.  After graduation and commissioning as a second lieutenant, I attended Fordham Law School in New York City, where I served on the editorial boards of both the Urban Law Journal and Moot Court.

 

I attended the Army's Judge Advocate General's School in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia.  I had the honor of deploying with 3ID to Kuwait in January 2003 and crossed the berm into Iraq in March of that year.

 

After leaving the Army in 2006, I opened a law practice in Richmond Hill, Georgia, with fellow judge Advocate Chester J. Gregg.  Our practice, Balbo & Gregg, focuses on Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, and Immigration.  We work hard for our clients at an affordable price.

 

I'm an avid fisherman and love Steeler football.

 

Practice areas

OtherDUI and DWIViolent crimeFamilyCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 25%

    Felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI, Drug Offenses, Sexual Assault, Violent Crimes, Federal Crimes, Courts-Martial, Article 15s

  2. Family: 20%

    Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Child Support

  3. Violent crime: 15%

  4. DUI and DWI: 15%

  1. Sex crime: 15%

  2. Military law: 10%

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Contact

11258 Ford Avenue
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Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC

11258 Ford Avenue
Suite 11
Richmond Hill, GA, 31324

Office (866) 580-3089

Website

https://www.balbogregg.com/Profiles/A-J-Balbo.aspx

Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC

438A, West General Screven Way,
Hinesville, GA, 31313

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
GAActive Member in Good Standing 200504/13/2020
NYResigned 200312/06/2019
NJResigned Without Prejudice200101/14/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Preeminent 4.8 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2015
Honor Graduate - 157th OBCU.S. Army2002
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Trial CounselU.S. Army JAG Corps2002 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2013 - Present
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church Parish CouncilPresident2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2006 - Present
Veterans of Foreign WarsMember2006 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
WSAV NewsClose to 1200 Immigrants Sent to Georgia2014
La Voz LatinaUSCIS Proposing Changes to Waiver Procedures2012
Washington PostDeployment Being used Against Parents in Child Custody Battles2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Fordham University NYJD - Juris Doctor2001
Duquesne UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Cinco de Mayo - Pooler, GAImmigration Reform2013
Savannah Board of RealtorsImmigration and Diversity2012
Forum on Georgia SB529Immigration Reform2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
US v. SGT FMNot Guilty on all charges.
US v. SFC GPAfter a very lengthy hearing, the board found there was no basis for the separation and the matter was closed.
State of GA v. MPThe case was dismissed at a preliminary hearing for lack of probable cause.

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Excellent!

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I want to thank Mr. AJ Balbo, and his office staff, for his expertise and help in my legal matters. I appreciate your professionalism and advice. If you are looking for legal help, I highly recommend this firm.
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Great Divorce Attorney

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A.J. is a great attorney. I reached out to him after my ex filed for divorce using a high paid attorney who is known for being somewhat "cut-throat". He took my case knowing that is was an uphill battled due to many personal issues, as well as a very spiteful and aggressive spouse. He consulted me and let me know what our first step would be and then proceeding to tell me the endless amounts of outcomes. From there, he let me know the process of divorce and child custody would go. He was very accessible and answered all of my questions to the best of his ability and was very timely with responding. He cared about what I wanted out of the divorce, but more importantly, he listened to my personal focus on the care for my child, and made sure to consider that with every move we made. We did not get everything we wanted out of the divorce, but we were able to negotiate a way better offer than I would have received by the courts and remain out of court which was of importance to me. I appreciated his honesty throughout the divorce and his guidance. He did not lie to me or misguide me. He gave legal advice when anything popped up that could potentially help or harm the case of custody of my child. This was important as I wanted to ensure that I was doing everything I could to maintain custody. When it came to pricing, he is very fair priced. I am not rich, nor did I have a bunch of money saved up for divorce as it was very unexpected. He was well worth the cost and I feel like I got my dollars worth. Highly recommend him to anyone who is divorcing, seeking custody, or a fair settlement.
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Five Stars for Mr. Balbo!

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Mr. Balbo did a fantastic job, and I could not of asked for a better lawyer. He was successful in getting two of my criminal charges dismissed, which resulted in a much lesser charge. He was always prompt with responding to my questions/ concerns. He always made sure I understood exactly what was going on in my case. Also, he has a wealth of knowledge in what he does, and lead me in the right direction with what I had to do as a client to achieve success in my case. I hands down recommend Mr. Balbo, and will forever use him as my personal lawyer in the future.
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The best around

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Attorney A.J. Balbo handled our case. From the beginning, he was personable, thorough, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Every step of the way, we were informed of what was going on. He was easy to get into contact with at all times and always responded to any concern or email we sent him. His advice was HIGHLY accurate, and guided us to a fitting decision. He was personally present for every step and made sure he was working in our best interest. For any legal matters we have in the future, we will absolutely be contacting Attorney A.J. Balbo. Thank you for all you did sir.
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A. Balbo's response: Thank you so much for the kind words. It was an honor helping your family. I wish you all the very best in the next chapter of your lives.

Fantastic help and service.

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Mr. Balbo went above and beyond helping me resolve issues and citations from an over zealous National Wildlife Officer. The Officer would not return his calls or emails and Mr. Balbo had to have the U.S. Attorneys office establish contact and help us resolve my issue. Well worth his price. I give my highest recommendation.
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A. Balbo's response: Thank you so much for your review! Happy to have been of assistance!

Great Attorney

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We hired Attorney Balbo for a legal matter we had involving real estate. He worked relentlessly and did work above and beyond the retainer we paid him we feel. Our matter was resolved favorably and we will use him again in the future and would recommend him to anyone needing great legal representation for a reasonable price.
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The most professional attorney in Richmond Hill

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I cannot say enough about the professionalism of Mr. Balbo. He is an exceptional attorney who truly cares for his clients. I made the right choice by having him represent me.
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The Best

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Mr. Balbo is understanding, caring and knowledgeable. He understands and used discretion when handling my case from beginning to end
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Top Shelf Attorney

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AJ Balbo was our attorney at Balbo and Gregg who handled a traffic violation case for a family member. Mr. Balbo communicated promptly and we were able to expedite the steps resulting in a positive outcome with regard to this situation being expunged. A special consideration goes to Beatrice Conyers, who was our liaison for Mr. Balbo making sure that every detail was taken care of in the proper legal manner so there would be no errors. She followed through with extra-ordinary care and support. Ms. Conyers had a great understanding of the situation and was able to articulate accordingly to assist in a favorable outcome. Beatrice Conyers was always personable, helpful and supportive. She added her personal touch to ease the hearts and minds of the family members involved as well. Mr. Balbo and his staff, including Beatrice Conyers, are key to providing legal advice and solutions.
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Excellent

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AJ has handled several issues for me, from my will, to my divorce, to a pending child adoption. I wouldn't trust any one else to handle any of my legal issues.
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Attorney endorsements

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Real estate Attorney on Jan 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Scott Noto, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 27, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I fully endorse A.J. Balbo. I am honored to have worked with him on a number of courts-martial and related military matters. He is a great advocate who has good rapport with his clients and the judge. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney, whether for military or civilian courts.

Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Military law Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Mary Davis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I endorse this lawyer.

Jarrett Blakeley, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 30, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Colin McCallin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 3, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer.

Joseph Torri, Child support Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Simon Kabzan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice.

Portland Campanaro, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. One of the top attorneys in the region.

Christopher Martens, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Melissa Lawrence, Juvenile law Attorney on Jul 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

A.J. isn't afraid to take on complex and challenging cases that other attorneys may avoid. His affable personality, knowledge of the law, and command of the courtroom are highly desirable traits that make him an excellent attorney and a formidable opponent.

Richard Sanders, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 6, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse AJ as he is always working hard for his clients. AJ has been opposing counsel on a few of my cases and he is always prepared and knowledgeable.

Christopher Geier, Criminal defense Attorney on May 22, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Jonathan Dunn, Family Attorney on May 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

A.J.'s command of the law and integrity make him a credit to the profession.

Chester Gregg, Criminal defense Attorney on May 21, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

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