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Nancy has been clearing criminal records and advocating for clients for 12 years. Nancy opened the DeVetter Law Firm in October 2020. Her practice concentrates on criminal case mitigation (record restriction, sealing court records, First Offender Act issues, and pardons). She also provides services in estate planning, probate litigation, and housing.
Before opening her firm, Nancy worked in Georgia Legal Services’ Savannah Office for six years as the head of its Record Restriction and Re-Entry Project and as its public benefits expert. She previously spent six years working for Atlanta Legal Aid, focusing on family law, consumer law, public benefits, and housing.
She received her B.A. from Washington and Lee University in 2003 and her J.D. from Georgia State College of Law in 2008. Nancy is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and lives on Tybee Island with her husband and two children. She also serves on Tybee City Council.
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Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-300 per hour
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Georgia for 17 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
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DeVetter Law Firm
1111 Bull Street, Savannah, GA, 31401
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Posted by Becky | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Nancy is very kind and helpful
Nancy is a wonderful person and attorney. I had her help me with my will and living will. She explained everything and was very kind and easy to work with. If you are loving for a great attorney Nancy is your person! I would definitely use her again if the need arises.
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Replied last January 21, 2022Thank you Becky! It was great to work with you and you know I cherish your whole family. Hope you all are doing great!
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Best lawyer in GEORGIA
Nancy DeVetter is the best expungement lawyer in Atlanta area. I was very happy to work with Nancy. She is the person who is not waiting, she is taking an action and doing in a fast and timely manner. Her professional skills are at the top level. She knows everything from the professional perspective...
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Replied last January 21, 2022Thank you for your review and your kind words! I'm so happy we were able to help you!
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Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Tenique Gadson Advocacy Award, Step Up Savannah
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Owner, DeVetter Law Firm
2014 - 2020
Supervising Attorney, Georgia Legal Services Program
2008 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Associations
2013 - Present
Savannah Bar AssociationMember
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
Education
2008
Georgia State University College of Law
J.D.
2003
Washington and Lee University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2021
Savannah Morning News
Attorney: New Georgia law to benefit those who have made past criminal mistakes
2020
City of Savannah
Mayor Johnson announces re-entry taskforce
2017
Savannah Morning News
Nancy DeVetter: Georgia unfairly burdens the innocent
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Probation revocation?
18 Feb 2022
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How can I bring my dad back after he got deported?
24 Jan 2022
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Can I sue the probation office if I have been off probation still not filed my 1st offenders?
25 Jan 2022