Eric Alvin Ballinger

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Eric Alvin Ballinger

3.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Child custody Lawyer Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

About Eric

Biography

Eric Ballinger has 25 years experience in Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Civil Litigation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 35%

Extensive experince in father's rights in custody cases.

33 years

35%
Divorce and Separation 35%

Handle complex asset intensive divorce cases as well as issues resulting from economic downturn.

33 years

35%
Criminal Defense 10%

Handle serious violent felony cases to include murder, armed robbery, child cruelty as well as serious misdomeanor offenses to include driving under the influence.

33 years

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Handle the complex issues and safety concerns involved in handling domestic violence cases.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 32 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1993

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

No contact information is available for this lawyer

Eric Alvin Ballinger's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody Battle With an Abuser

I was terrified of my son’s father who after being arrested for battery against me tried to sue me for sole custody of our son. I was completely traumatized. Eric was calm, explained things clearly, tough on the opposing counsel and available daily. He protected me from the horrible things my ex trie...d to say/do to me. The lies told from opposing counsel were awful. Eric knows the law, he corrected multiple errors from opposing counsel re-writing documents over and over again because they continued sneaking in things they wanted that were never discussed. He was patient and said “We don’t sign anything until you’re happy with every single sentence of the agreement”. He reprimanded opposing counsel multiple times for violating code of conduct and made sure there would be consequences if the behavior continued. I came out on top. He’s great for family law and custody cases.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody Case

Mr. Ballinger worked to stop an unjustified Guardianship petition filed against one of my children and then fought to help my other 16 year old son to change custody. Not only did he stop the Guardianship but he was also able to stop child support payments when the custody case was won. I absolutely ...recommend Mr. Ballinger.

Posted by Teresa | May 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce/Child Custody

I hired Mr. Ballinger for a divorce and child custody case. I have been 500% satisfied with his services. He truly cares about his clients. When I originally contacted him it was for advice. He promptly called me that same evening. It was a Friday evening as well and I came before his personal life w...hich was amazing in general as waiting over the weekend would have drove me crazy with the situation. I then met him and hired him for my divorce which he has handled better than I could have ever imagined. I have had to get an emergency protective order also in the midst of all of this. He promptly took care of everything that I needed and provided spot on advice for the situation that I was going through. I honestly cannot even express my gratitude and appreciation to this man for handling this for me. Between the protective order, divorce and child custody I have not doubts once that he was acting in my best interest the entire time. He has had my back and I know he will do the same for any of his clients.

Posted by Melinda | June 17, 2015

Fantastic Results

I hired Mr. Ballinger for my son's DUI. If we had not hired him, my son would be in jail now. Mr. Ballinger was great at walking us through the process and explaining everything. Because of a motion that was filed contesting the evidence, some of it was not allowed to be used against my son. With...out the evidence, the prosecutor could not go forward with the original charges. As a result, my son will be going back to college this fall without a criminal record. Thank you, Mr. Ballinger!

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Divorce advice

He answered my question less than 24 hours after posting. I am very satisfied with his response and would definitely consider using him for my legal needs.

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Eric Alvin Ballinger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Swindle

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Currently, Eric is serving as co-counsel with me on a serious felony case. He has been instrumental during every phase of this criminal prosecution. He also has a great deal of respect from his peers, prosecutors, and the judges."

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Andrew Wehunt

Child custody lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I would highly endorse Eric to handle your domestic case. I had the pleasure of working with and learning from Eric for six years prior to becoming an attorney. Eric always had the ability to find the perfect argument and the flaw in the opposing counsel's case. Eric represents his client's with 100% focus and attention to the small details many would overlook. The best compliment that I could give Eric would be to say that if I were involved in a case today and he was the opposing counsel, I know that I'm in for a hard fought case and I have to be on my "A" game."

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Joe Hendricks

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As an attorney who has been on the same and opposing sides of cases I can wholeheartedly say that Eric is an outstanding lawyer. Eric and I were on the opposing side of criminal cases when I worked as a prosecutor and we worked together in the same law firm. He is an experienced trial attorney and a skilled negotiator. Eric works hard for his clients and if I am asked for a referral for a criminal defense or family law attorney, I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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Ronald Debranski

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Morris Wiltshire

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Eric. He is knowledgeable, caring and committed. He has the qualities you should be seeking in a family law attorney. I have known Eric for many years and would not heistate to send friends and colleagues to him for his help."

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Jack Klein

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Spiva

Unknown lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric Ballinger is a fitting example of what encompasses a top shelf attorney. He served our country as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves, and he continues to serve the public as a professional and a humanitarian. The passion he possesses for his community is evident through the numerous charitable organizations he is a part of. He was a recipient of the 2011 Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service by The State Bar of Georgia and the Supreme Court Justice Council. In his 18 years of practice, Eric has been triumphant in numerous areas of practice including Criminal and Family Law. His publications on divorce and alimony serve as great examples of why Eric is a diligent and concerned attorney. I endorse Eric Alvin Ballinger."

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Kenneth Shigley

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric Ballinger is a leader in his field and highly respected as a leader in the bar in Cherokee County. I heartily endorse him to prospective clients seeking representation in family law, criminal law or personal injury law in Cherokee and surrounding counties."

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Michael Barber

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Deborah Lubin

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Curtis Dickinson

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Morris Wiltshire

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John Early

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service, Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism

2011

2011 Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Eric A. Ballinger, LL.M., P.C.

Associations

2007 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Board of Governors

Cherokee County Bar Association

Member

1998 - 1998

Cherokee County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Padilla v. Padilla

Success: Judgement Reversed

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Education

1994

Atlanta Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

1993

John Marshall Law School, Atlanta

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Gannon University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Securing Your Law Firm

Locking Down Best Practices

2012

Military Law and Veterans Administration Accreditation Symposium

Who is Veteran

2012

Law Practice Management

Law Office Staffing and Management

2011

Law Practice Management Seminar

10 Tips for Successful Law Practice Management

2007

ICLE: Fall Family Law Workshop

Ethics and Expert Witnesses

Publications

2012

The Family Law Review Enforcement of Islamic Dowery

2011

Family Law Review (Georgia) Holiday Parenting TIme Planning

Activity

Top Contributor

Eric earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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