Experience Snapshot: Asst. District Attorney, Solicitor-General, judicial law clerk, Military Police, JAG Corps, law enforcement instructor, County Attorney, and City Attorney.
Attorney Coppage has worked for the courts as a judicial law clerk, working directly with judges; has served the community as a prosecutor (Asst. District Attorney) before accepting the Governor's appointment as Solicitor-General (prosecutor). He has taught at the law enforcment training center, and served as both a County Attorney and City Attorney. His military service includes the conduct of law enforcement as a military policeman and as a prosecutor and defense counsel in the Army JAG Corps.
As I have advanced my career, I come to realize one thing- MOST of my clients are hard working people who simply used a little bad judgment on a particular day. Hence, my slogan- "Helping Good People in Bad Times."
I am committed to FIGHT for my clients. Good people should reap the benefit of their productive, law-abiding contributions to society, not branded a criminal for a rare lapse in judgment! Call me. Let's see if I can help you.
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
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3176 Cypress Mill Road, Brunswick, GA, 31525-2700
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Posted by David | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent DUI Lawyer
I received a Super Speeder ticket (96 in a 70) and was accused of a DUI while passing thru Brunswick on I-95. Georgia State Patrol arrested me and booked me into Glynn County. It took a little over 2 years to finally receive my court date. Sometimes I get behind on checking mail but this time it real...
Posted by B. M | December 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Attorney
Mr. Coppage reviewed and took on my DUI Case. Negotiated a fair and reasonable arrangement with the prosecutor. Worked extremely quickly and kept me in the loop throughout the process. Exceeded expectations. Class act and would highly recommend. Trustworthy.
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim knows how to resolve cases whether or not the opposing side is willing to be reasonable. He's trustworthy."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Accomplished, Top 100 Trial Lawyers
1992 - Present
Prosecuting Attorney, Camden County Prosecutor's Office
2013 - 2015
City Attorney, Kingsland, Camden County
2003 - 2010
County Attorney, McIntosh County
2001 - 2002
Senior Instructor, Federal Law Enforcment Training Center
1998 - 2008
LTC, Command Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Jag Corps
1981 - 1984
U.S. Army - Law Enforcement, Military Police
1999 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - Present
County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Florida BarMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Acquittal
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
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