Craig S. Bonnell

Craig S. Bonnell

3.7
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury ... +3 more

About Craig

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Federal Charges, Felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI/Traffic, Juvenile, Bond Hearings and appeals.

24 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Prenuptial Agreements, Separate Maintenance, Divorce, Child Custody, Modifications of Child Support and/or Visitation, and Contempts

24 years

30%
DUI and DWI 15%

24 years

15%
Trusts 5%

24 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 24 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2001

Active Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Licensed in Mississippi for 30 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1996

Administrative Suspension

Licensed in Ohio for 45 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1980

Suspended

Location

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Craig S. Bonnell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Jamie | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

ONLY ATTORNEY WE WILL EVER USE.

We hired Mr Bonnell on a custody case involving our two granddaughters. Every time we went to court we had a loaded gun. Meaning we had what we needed to win our case hands down. But the Judge didn't think so. Mr Bonnell refused to go down like that. He fight harder and harder every time we went to... court. Well it paid off because we have custody of our granddaughters. Our granddaughters that we helped our son that had full custody raise until he passed away. Well Ga law is they go to the other parent. Even thou their mother wasn't in their life due to being incarcerated, she still was granted custody of our granddaughters. After having so much proof when going into court and still losing was very frustrating. Mr Bonnell never quit fighting. He fought until we won. Mr Bonnell is a very busy and hard working man. When you think he's not doing nothing or it seems like he's not working on your case the chances are he really is. Everything he does and the way he does it is for a reason. He now handles any and everything of ours thats got to do with court. My family and Mr Bonnell has became close since our custody case. He's like family.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

So thankful for Craig

Craig handled a case against my husband for custody of my 8 year old son. He wiped the floor with the other attorney. Craig was great. I hope to never have to use another attorney, but if I do, I will definitely use Craig Bonnell. He was great in court especially cross examining my husband. If yo...u need an attorney to go to court with you, he is the best.

Posted by Chris | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great lawyer

Craig Bonnell helped tremendously by reducing my DUI charge. Very reasonable and helpful. I highly recommend him!

Posted by Yulanda | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A Lawyer that cares

I don't know where to start with this law office. I will say that first called Craig's office to consulted on a different case. Then I received papers on a custody case for my son. He handled everything with ease and his secretary Kathy was like a mother to me doing this time. I will say that he ...may not be there to be reached personal but Kathy handled everything that he couldn't get to. He charged me a fair price and keep to his word. I fell after four years of working with me on this case his office never failed me and my son needs. I will say he is a breast in court and he knows what he is doing. He and Mrs. Kathy treat everyone with respect.

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2015 | Litigation

Great Lawyer

Craig handled a situation my adult son found himself in. He is a great attorney. He was very good in court. Spent a lot of time on my son's case. He is very thoughtful and thorough. Knows the law. Great trial attorney! Doesn't return every phone call but great lawyer. Definitely will recommend h...im.

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Craig S. Bonnell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Trusts lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse Craig. He is extremely conscientious in both representing clients, and in staying abreast of the areas of law he has expertise in. He very knowledgeable in elder law, speacial needs trusts, and specialized situation estate planning matters."

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Interim Suspension issued in GA, 2024

updated on 08/21/2024

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Interim Suspension issued in GA, 2016

updated on 04/25/2017

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Craig’s comment:

“This was a failure to respond to a request from the State Bar in time. Craig Bonnell was reinstated within a month.”

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney at Law, Craig Bonnell, Attorney & Counselor at Law

Languages

English

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