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Keith Chance Hardy
also known as Chance Hardy
About Keith
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
12 years
DUI and DWI
25%
12 years
Violent Crime
20%
12 years
Sex Crime
5%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-300 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Pro bono
25 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 11 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2014
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Chance Hardy Law
1214 1st Avenue, Suite 316, Columbus, GA, 31901
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Keith Chance Hardy's Reviews
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Posted by Jeremy | November 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Second Chance at life !!
Chance is an amazing lawyer and even better person !! He helped me out when I was at my lowest point stuck in jail. When I called him he didnt hesitate to get started on my case and came to visit me very frequently and worked very closely with the DA and other authorities to get me out of the trouble...
Posted by Kirstyn | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI CASE DISMISSED!
I was in a terrible car wreck. The policeman charged me with a DUI. They did a blood test and the test was positive for THC. Mr. Hardy told me not to worry, that he would do the best he could for me. He contacted the prosecutor numerous times and talked with their office until they agreed to dismiss ...
Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI Dismissed!!!
Mr. Hardy worked diligently on my case and kept me informed along the way. There was an offer on the table and I was leaning toward taking it. When most lawyers would've urged me to take the deal and move on to the next client Keith did the opposite. He went to battle for me and was determined to eit...
Posted by Ashley | January 14, 2015
Highly Recommendable
I highly recommend Keith Chance for any legal issues any person encounter. I were having some legal issues and needed legal advise. I turned to Keith avisement. He was very knowledgable, meticulous,reliable and fair. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Sandra Goodman | December 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Not affraid to fight for your rights
I previously had hired a different paid atty (I will mention his name) He was hired the end of May 2014. He only saw me when it was convenient for him. He didn't even make me aware that I wasn't ever indicted in 1 of the charges. Yet he wanted me to take the deal that the DA had offered, even pleadi...
Keith Chance Hardy's Lawyer Endorsements
"A truly excellent lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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"Mr. Hardy has great experience in the area on criminal defense. Sharp and professional, I recommend and endorse Mr. Hardy without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chance Hardy is a hard working, competent lawyer. He will work hard to achieve a positive outcome for each client. With a strong background in advocating for client's rights, he is more than able to provide diligent, client-centered representation in any legal matter."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Disbarment issued in GA, 2023
updated on 11/02/2023This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Georgia State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Honors
2020
Top 40 under 40 - (GA) Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top Rated DWI Attorney, Best DWI Attorney
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2016
Top Attorney, Avvo
2015
Pro Bono Award, Georgia Legal Services
2014
Pro Bono Award, Georgia Legal Services
2012
Inductee, Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
2011
Merit Scholarship, Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Attorney, Law Offices of Mark P. Jones
2017 - 2018
Attorney, Hardy Law
2017 - 2018
Of Counsel, Phillips & Phillips
2017 - 2018
Contract Attorney, Office Of The Public Defender, Macon Circuit
2016 - 2017
Attorney, Powers Law Group
2016 - 2016
Attorney, The Hardy Law Firm, PA
2016 - 2016
Attorney, Houston County Public Defender's Office
2015 - 2015
Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender, Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
2014 - 2015
Contract Attorney, Gwinnett County Court Appointed "A" List
2014 - 2015
Of Counsel, The Law Offices Of Holly Hogue Edwards, LLC
2013 - 2014
Law Clerk, Macon Circuit Public Defender's Office
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Houston County Public Defender's Office
2012 - 2013
Legal Intern, Federal Defender Office Georgia
2012 - 2012
Staff, National Criminal Defense College
2008 - 2011
Legislative Assistant, Georgia State Senate
Associations
2019 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Columbus Younger Lawyers ClubMember
2017 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of GeorgiaAdmitted to Practice
2017 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of GeorgiaAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Supreme Court of GeorgiaAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Georgia Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Georgia State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2014 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Tort and Insurance Practice SectionMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2013 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2012 - 2014
Mercer Law Criminal Defense AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. J.R.
Not Guilty Verdict
Education
2015
National Criminal Defense College
Advanced Cross Examination
2015
National Criminal Defense College
Trial Practice Institute
2014
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Mercer Law Closing Argument Competition
Closing Arguments
2016
Georgia State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Georgia Mock Trial Competition District Championship
2016
Alpha Gamma Delta
Michael's Law
2014
Mercer Law School's Introduction to Client Counseling Program
Ethical Dilemmas in Client Counseling
2013
Mercer Law School's Introduction to Client Counseling Program
Ethical Dilemmas in Client Counseling
2013
Macon Circuit Public Defender's Diversion & Reentry Clinic
Record Restriction Law in Georgia
Languages
English
Spanish
American Sign Language
Activity
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