Jarrett Griffin Maillet

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Jarrett Griffin Maillet

4.4
368 reviews
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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Savannah, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement ... +3 more

210 E. 31 St., Savannah, GA

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About Jarrett

Biography

I can deliver the results you need and help you take control of your situation.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

30%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Expungement 10%

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

10%
Sex Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 21 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2004

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Jarrett Maillet, J.D.

210 E. 31 St., Savannah, GA, 31401

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Jarrett Griffin Maillet's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Welder

He's been a big help to me and the area he practices ,im very pleased with his work....

Posted by Jason | March 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Avoid hiring Jarrett maillet

When I hired Mr Maillet I was quoted a price of a $2,500 retainer fee, a fee of $5,000 not to go to trial then a fee of $8,500 to go to trial. I hired him in December of 2016 and was never given a copy of our signed contract. Then a year to a year and a half later he started telling me the retainer ...fee was $6,500 then a fee of $6,500 to not go to trial, and $8,500 to go to trial. UM, NOPE! Not according to the price you quoted me on the phone the first time we spoke! Every attorney I spoke to in the Savannah area quoted a retainer price of $2,500, had he told me a retainer of $6,500 he would have most definitely NOT been hired! He would NEVER answer his phone & NEVER return phone calls or messages! He would show up late and after court already started so getting to talk to him about the case was all but in possible! He only went to 3 court dates and totally screwed up at the plea and motions hearing by saying the same thing over and over which resulted in the judge not dismissing the charge. He then withdrew from the case and screwed me out of $2,500 which he didn't earn, didn't even come close to earning. He also at one point told me I didn't pay him, lucky for me I kept the business card he gave me with the price I paid and date wrote on the back of it or he would have screwed me more! Avoid Jarrett Maillet at all cost because if not you'll regret it!

Posted by Jennifer | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

STEER CLEAR!!!

My son was arrested on his way to Florida from NC with his friend, the driver. They were pulled over and unbeknownst to my son their friends packed some things in the trunk to bring to Florida They were pulled over for a wrong turn were searched and 2 OxyContin were found in the trunk. They were... brought to jail. I hired Jarrett Maillet who requested $750.00 up front. I signed a contract with him stating “Both parties understand that this agreement represents the legal work to be performed in the Bryan County Superior Court”. I paid his fee, posted bond and Jarrett got him out of jail. For next 1 1/2 years before court I tried to connect with Jarrett with no response. One week before court my son received a call from his friend, the driver, telling him we have a court date next week. We never heard this! If he had not contacted my son there would have been a warrant out for his arrest!!!! My son immediately call Jarrett and he told my son I only paid to get him out of jail!!! WHAT??? Not according to the signed contract!!!! I immediately called Jarrett where he changed his tune knowing full well we had paid for his representation! I made an appointment to meet with him the night before court. I took the day off work drove to GA the night before court to meet with Jarrett. Once I arrived I called Jarrett and he claimed he didn’t have time to meet, “his daughter had a recital”. He then went on to say “what’s the big deal, it’s only the arraignment”!! WHAT??? I demanded to meet with him to discuss our case prior to court and he reluctantly agreed. If I hadn’t pushed this lawyer, demanded he do the job I paid him for my son would have faced jail time. This lawyer’s lack of ethics should be clearly noted!!! I demanded he request a dismissal based on the lack of evidence, he kept saying “you can ask for whatever you want but the arraignment is just for guilt or not guilty”! We did get this dismissal at the arraignment as I knew we could BUT it would not have happened if I didn’t push this lawyer to do his job! I fear for anyone that hires him!!!

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

DO NOT BECOME A VICTIM!!!

This guy did absolutely nothing in my case. He charged a 3500 retainer fee only to do nothing. The information located in my file only included the information I gave him. He decided that he no longer wanted to represent me because he does not like to be questioned. He seemed to be an okay attorney ...at first but then when the case required more work he stated that he just did not have time and could not answer any questions I had. He did not even have the courage to tell me that he no longer wanted to represent me, only for me to be informed by the courts after trying to get into contact with this guy for two weeks that he told them "please remove my name from the books, I don't represent that person". I was informed two days before my case that he was not representing me and he finally then sent an email after I had already spoken to the courts. This guy only wanted to talk to me when I was sending him money. He made little to no contact with the officers and informed me that he was too busy to speak with the proper authorities to address my case. This guy is the type of attorney that gives good attorneys a bad name. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take heed. DO NOT USE THIS GUY!!! HE IS AWFUL!!! If you want an attorney that has your best interest at heart overlook this guy

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Elliott Wilcox

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm proud to endorse Jarrett Maillet as a lawyer who is serious about DUI defense. As a member of The National College for DUI Defense, Jarrett is committed to DUI defense, and will work hard to help you through this stressful situation. If you've been charged with a Savannah DUI, call Jarrett and ask for help."

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Dondra O'Neal

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jarrett Maillet is an experienced, criminal defense attorney who I highly recommend for any criminal defense cases."

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Lynne Fleming

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Maillet professionally over the past 4 years, as a fellow member of the Criminal Defense Bar. He has strong legal skills and very good interpersonal skills. I would unequivocally recommend him and I have on many occasions."

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Katie Brewington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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David Purvis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Maillet. He is one of the top attorneys in Southeast Georgia and his experience and abilities are top tier. If you are facing a criminal charge, you owe it to yourself to contact Mr. Maillet. I have sought his advice many times in the past on my own cases and his advice is always spot on."

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Billy Tomlinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had numerous cases with Jarrett and have always found him to be completely prepared for all aspects of his case. He represents all of his clients to the very best of his ability and comes away with the types of results they expect. I fully recommend this attorney!"

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Jamie Casino

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He handles cases all over Georgia and in Federal Court. He is a trial lawyer and very experienced."

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Lynne Fleming

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Jarrett Maillet J.D P.C

Associations

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2005 - Present

Georgia State Criminal Defense Association

Member

Education

1998

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Louisiana, Lafayette

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

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