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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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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-300 per hour
Payment Methods
- Check
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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 Nick | May 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Early Probation Termination
I went to the DeVetter Law Firm to have a probation early terminated. Nancy and her associates explained everything in detail as to what the steps would be. Their law firm was very helpful with the process. I would highly recommend Nancy and her associates to take care of any needs you may have.
Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Grateful
I can not thank Nancy DeVetter and her team enough for working on my behalf! She was extremely attentive and always answered any questions I had. She explained the Retroactive First Offender process in great detail and was successful in my case!
Posted by Michael Patrick | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Very Happy With The Results
Absolutely the best Retroactive First Time Offender Status, Record Restriction and Record Selant Attorney! She help me clear my Record so I can attend BLET and apply for Law Enforcement jobs.
Posted by Annie | January 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Highly Reccommend
My husband and I had put off doing our will for years because it seemed so overwhelming and complicated. Nancy made it a simple straight forward process. We feel confident now that everything is in order. It's not something that we have to worry about any more for our kids or for our future!
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2022 | Expungement
Outstanding Attorney
Ms. DeVetter os a true advocate for justice. Her knowledge of Georgia expungement law is unparalleled. She cares about her clients and the community. I could not recommend her more.
Nancy DeVetter
Replied last January 21, 2022Thank you for your kind words! I love my work and the difference it can make in peoples' lives.
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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
Legal Answers
Q&A
Probation revocation?
18 Feb 2022
Q&A
How can I bring my dad back after he got deported?
24 Jan 2022
Q&A
Can I sue the probation office if I have been off probation still not filed my 1st offenders?
25 Jan 2022