$ 250-350 per hour
About Stephen
Biography
I served in the U.S. Armed Forces in a myriad of capacities for over 30 years. I retired as a Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and JAG Officer in 2017. As a former Company Commander, Military Prosecutor, Senior Defense Counsel, and Staff Judge Advocate, I know Military Justice, and I know what it means to serve. My record is replete with significant outcomes for my clients, including high-profile cases. Above all, I understand and appreciate the daily sacrifices of all Service Members and their family members, and I passionately seek to insure their legal rights are protected when facing legal action.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
25%
20 years | 500 cases
Military Law
25%
31 years | 500 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
27 years | 500 cases
DUI and DWI
20%
27 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 26 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Scot Sikes
5 Bradley Park Court, Suite 101, Columbus, GA, 31904
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Posted by Charles | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
Reduced charge of a clear case
Very professional law firm, both Mr. Scot and Mrs. Annabelle were more than professional and understanding. Responses were fast and clear, especially given the work load of the Columbus area. Well connected and known in the area, additionally knows military very well. If my incident never happened, i...
Posted by George | June 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Knowledgeable and Professional and knows Military Doctrine!
I contacted Mr. Sikes about divorcing my spouse. I was pleasantly greeted by his office manager and I got a quick sense of actual caring, about my situation. Mr. Sikes interviewed me as I in turn interviewed him and was willing to accept my case. He laid it out up front and was honest in his statemen...
Posted by Tom | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI case
Not being from Columbus and receiving a DUI charge was a very scary thing for me in 2013. A friend of mine from Columbus recommended me to Mr Sikes as she had been going through a similar case at the time and she was using his offices. On her recommendation I called first thing and had the best serv...
Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2015 | Military Law
Very Professional
Mr. Sikes helped save my career in the Military. His staff was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable with the decision to use him in my matters. I highly recommend anyone, especially in the Military to use Mr. Sikes to represent you in any matters.
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2009
An Honest, Hard Working and Unique Legal Eagle!
Scot Sikes is a very unique attorney, a rare individual. What can we say about an attorney who spent 18 long hard months to successfully give our son his life back. First, his fees are very fair! Rare is that Scot always welcomed our input, his care for our family transcended all aspects of the atto...
Stephen Scot Sikes's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Mr. Sikes on several high profile and serious criminal cases since 2004. Mr. Sikes is highly competent, aggressive, and professional. I highly recommend Mr. Sikes as a criminal defense, family law, and military lawyer."
"I endorse Scot. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Scot is one of the premier military trial lawyers in the business. He fights for his clients and isn't afraid to take even the toughest cases to trial and win."
"I endorse and would recommend Mr. Sikes to everyone and anyone. I have been practicing for 24 years. I was the youngest judge in Colorado history, a magistrate, a prosecutor in three districts, a law professor, and have worked in private practice for years. I still learn from his Avvo answers each and every day. He is a huge credit to the legal system. Hire him."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Sikes, and against him when he was a prosecutor. He is dedicated, ethical and hard working. One of the best military and criminal defense lawyers I know."
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"Mr. Sikes is an experienced trial attorney, who aggressively advocates for his clients. He is detailed-oriented, and has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in various criminal defense and personal injury matters. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse Scot. He is a renowned lawyer and advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephen is an outstanding lawyer, and gets great results for his clients!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He aggressively works to file every pre trial motion possible to advantage his clients for the best resolution at trial. He knows the law and takes advantage of it to help his clients."
"I have known Scot for many years. Scot was an Active Duty Army Judge Advocate who uses his experience in military court-martial work to his client's advantage. Scot has defended countless servicemembers in military criminal proceedings, federal criminal proceedings, and state level criminal proceedings. Scot is effective in his arguments, always prepared for presenting his client's case, brilliant in matters of the law, and his record of cases proves that he shares company with the very best and brightest of lawyers in the State of Georgia in all of his areas of practice. I have seen Scot make argument in Court and present cases on behalf of his clients, and I have learned quite a bit from watching Scot practice."
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Experience
Honors
2006
Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army
2006
Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army
2004
Army Achievement Medal, U.S. Army
2002
Global War on Terrorism Medal, U.S. Army
2001
U.S. Army Claims Service Coin of Excellence, U.S. Army
1996
Army Service Ribbon, U.S. Army
1993
Distinguished Honor Graduate, MP Officer Basic Course, U.S. Army
1990
General Douglas MacArthur Award, North Georgia College
1989
Parachutist Badge, U.S. Army
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Scot Sikes
2000 - 2013
Lawyer, Army Judge Advocate General Corps
1996 - 1996
Company Commander, U.S. Army
Associations
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Columbus Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Midtown ColumbusAffiliate Member
2010 - Present
National Association of Court Martial LawyersExecutive Committee
2007 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Reserve Officers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - Present
National Association of Military Defense LawyersFormer President
2005 - Present
Association of the United States ArmyMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. v. SPC TR - Fort Benning, GA
Sentenced to No Punishment
U.S. v. SSG JL
Administrative discharge in lieu of court-martial
U.S. v. MAJ - Fort Stewart, GA
Case dismissed after the Article 32 Investigation
U.S. v. CH (CPT) James J. Yee
Charges Withdrawn
Education
2008
US Army JAG School Basic Course
LL.M - Master of Laws
2002
US Army JAG School Criminal Law Advocacy Course
2000
US Army JAG School
Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course
1999
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
North Georgia College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2005
U.S. Army Trial Defense Service Region II Conference
Effective Use of the Article 32 Investigation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I have more than one attorney? I am undecided if I should hire more than one lawyer for a court martial or Article 15.
08 May 2016
Q&A
If someone lies about prior drug use to enlist into the military, how can they find out?
28 Feb 2010
Q&A
What does dead docket mean, and can a case be dismissed from dead docket, and how long of a wait, before it can be dismissed?
06 Aug 2009