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Justin Richard Arnold

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Avvo Rating8.9
  • Americus, GA
  • Licensed for 14 years
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About Justin

Justin R. Arnold has both defended and prosecuted those charged with traffic and criminal offenses throughout south Georgia.  Justin graduated  from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University where he was a member of the William A. Bootle American Inn of Court and received the Walker P. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Award which recognizes “a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in litigation skills and a keen sense of professionalism and ethics.”

 

Justin has served on the boards of Americus Literacy Action, Inc. (ALAI), the Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Development Authority of Americus, the Rotary Club of Americus and the Southwestern Judicial Circuit Bar Association. He is a graduate of Leadership Sumter and Georgia Forward’s Young Gamechangers Program. He is also a member of the Sumter Historic Trust and First United Methodist Church.

Practice areas

OtherLitigationProbateCriminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 50%

  2. Criminal defense: 25%

  3. Probate: 10%

  4. Litigation: 10%

  1. Family: 5%

Contact

416 W. Lamar Street
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Arnold & Hooks, LLC

416 W. Lamar Street
PO Box 6540
Americus, GA, 31709

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
GAActive Member in Good Standing 200501/18/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Walker P. Johnson Jr. Memorial AwardThe William A. Bootle American Inn of Court2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerArnold & Hooks, LLC2015 - Present
Assistant District AttorneySouthwestern Judicial Circuit2010 - 2014
AttorneyBarnes, NeSmith, Eidson, & Gregory, P.C.2005 - 2010
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Southwestern Judicial Circuit Bar AssociationPresident2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/A2017 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Appellate Practice SectionN/A2013 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaN/A2005 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/AN/A
National College of DUI DefenseN/AN/A
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of GeorgiaN/A2010 - 2014
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law SectionN/A2007 - 2010
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Millsaps College Honors ThesisElection reform : agenda setting and issue evolution in the wake of Election 20002002
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Mercer University-W. George L.S.JD - Juris Doctor2005
Millsaps CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts2002

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Justin Arnold helped me through a life-changing experience. While I was going through turmoil, he was always there to encourage and support me. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer!! I cannot thank him enough for his diligence to help my case. Thank you of everything!!
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Justin Arnold's response: Wow! Every case is different and each has its share of difficulties. Our entire firm works hard to support our clients in stressful times. Thanks so much for your kind review and for entrusting me with your matter. (Feel free to contact me directly if you have any additional questions or concerns).

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I had a very positive experience working with Justin Arnold. It was definitely the right decision to choose him to represent me.
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Attorney endorsements

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Travis Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Fulcher, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Having known Justin for over ten years, both as a fellow Assistant District Attorney and now as a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury attorney, I would highly recommend him and the Arnold & Hooks Law Firm for any criminal defense or other legal matter in the south Georgia area.

Thomas Duck, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
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I've worked with Justin as an ADA and as a criminal defense attorney. He is always prepared to zealously advocate his client's position. I endorse this lawyer.

Lisa Harris, Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Justin for years and highly endorse him as a skilled trail lawyer and criminal defense attorney. He is eloquent, well prepared and extremely competent attorney.

Ronald Daniels, Consumer protection Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I wholeheartedly endorse Justin. I worked for him as an intern and he was both compassionate and efficient in the representation of his clients.

Charles Barrow, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Justin has the experience, intelligence and work ethic to provide excellent representation for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of legal services.

Brian Adams, Car accident Attorney on Jan 29, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Justin is smart and he fights hard for his clients.