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Holly Wilkinson Veal

4.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Holly

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 85%

All areas of criminal law including DUI, Felony, Misdemeanor, Drugs cases, Battery, Assault, Murder

22 years

85%
Personal Injury 15%

Auto accident, truck accident cases

22 years | 1 case

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 21 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2004

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Holly Wilkinson Veal's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Susan | January 08, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended Defense Attorney

My sincerest thanks and gratitude to Atty. Holly Veal and the Veal & Lamar staff. Atty. Veal's level of professionalism, strategic defense approach, representation and expert knowledge of the law is to be fully respected and commended. Atty. Veal provided personal legal defense and representation... for both alleged civil and criminal case. Her highly developed skills, allowed for flawless legal support. She is experienced, aggressive, knowledgable and through in her review of case evidence, legal cross examination, legal statute, case rulings and the judicial system. Atty. Holly Veal is highly respected within the courts. I personally recommended Atty. Veal, with highest confidence of defense. It was definitely blessing having Atty. Veal on my support team.

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2013 | Criminal Defense

You Cannot Retain a Better Attorney Than Holly

When my husband and I were facing charges for an arrest warrant from a prior renter of ours, we were flabbergasted. We did not do anything wrong as landlords. Holly immediately took us as clients and assured us of our freedom, since we have done everything correctly according to Georgia law. I c...ould not eat or sleep until the court date. Holly answered our questions whenever we had them, and we had questions all the time. Holly did not make us feel as if we were a burden to her. She felt like a friend and an attorney all rolled into one. Holly made the horrific process more tolerable. In court, she fought a might fight and no one could withstand her knowledge of the law, her knowledge of our case, and her perseverance. She fought a great fight for us and we came out on top. Anyone wants an attorney who believes in them, who is trusting, knowledgeable, intelligent, and knows what he or she is doing. That attorney is Holly Veal. She is the best attorney ever.

Posted by Kathy | January 31, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Best lawyer ever

Holly worked with me on 2 of my cases. When I got arrested for my first DUI case I was so scared. I was arrested on Friday evening and started contacting lawyers on Saturday morning. Within less than an hour on a Saturday Holly called me back. I was so thrilled that I could speak with an actual lawye...r over the weekend that I immediately knew Holly was the right one for me. She briefly discussed my case over the phone and offered to come to my house to meet with me further since she did not want to risk me driving. Can you say caring.... Holly was very detail oriented, honest and walked me through everything step by step. I never felt alone because I knew she would always fight for me and fight she did. When I got my second case Holly was right there ... Disappointed as she was in me because i knew better ...which i did , she still supported me every step of the way. Holly fought tooth and nail for me and I came out with the best deal ever.... I know many people in my position who lost their jobs, license, and went to jail for a long time but Holly fought for me. I have my job, and my license. I made some really bad mistakes but having Holly fight for me the way she did was one of the many reasons I am on my journey to change. I found a friend and ally in Holly . If you need a lawyer that knows all the ins and outs of DUIs Holly is your lawyer. If you need a lawyer that will fight for you and make sure you get the best deal Holly is your lawyer. If you need a lawyer that will keep you informed every step of the way then Holly is your lawyer. I cannot say enough about Holly ... I am not sure how things would have ended up for me if I did not have Holly as my lawyer but I am glad that on that Saturday afternoon she called me back. I am willing to discuss any questions with anyone considering Holly for a lawyer. I have authorized her to provide my contact information to anyone that would like to discuss my experience with her further.

Posted by Anthony | November 02, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Very professioal; very smart! An awesome legal advocate!

Attorney Veal impressed me the moment I first met with her. As a Bank Vice President I had a great deal at stake due to pending criminal assault charges against me. After our initial consultation, I hired Ms. Veal for three reasons: First, she is a highly intelligent legal professional with many year...s of experience handling criminal defense cases. Secondly, she demonstrates an amazing attention to detail with regard to the circumstatnces of my case. Finally, after synthesizing all relevant factors, she was able to quickly formulate a legal path of action for my case. Moreover, Attorney Veal's professional credentials as a former Prosectutor for Henry County was a key driver for why I selected her to represent me; I was very interested in someone who could leverage professional relationships with the State Prosecutor's office while advocating on my behalf. Throughout each phase of the legal process, Attorney Veal was able to reassure my confidence, which allowed me to maintain my sanity and focus on my normal day-to-day responsibilities until final disposition of my case. An added bonus is that she is extremely personable too. In the end, Attorney Veal was able to get three felony counts reduced to misdemeanors with time served on probation, along with a nominal fine. My life is on the path to normal again thanks to Attorney Veal.

Posted by Amanda | September 04, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

AMAZING

Holly is amazing!! She is very efficent,personable, friendly and knowledgable. She keep me well informed about everything. If I emailed her or called her, either Holly or her secretary responded very quickly. She made you feel very comfortable and like you have been friends with her for years. She he...lped me modify my divorce papers and I recieved a very good outcome with everything. I would HIGHLY recommend her. You will not be dissapointed with Holly.

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Holly Wilkinson Veal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Teri Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Holly Veal practices law with precision and grace. I have observed her in the courtroom and she fights for her clients. I admire her dedication and professionalism."

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Elizabeth McCree

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Suesan Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Holly is one of the best lawyers in town. I have referred more than a few cases to Holly and she always does a great job."

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David Abbott

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Friend

"Holly is a former prosecutor with a huge heart. She is tough, tenacious and intent upon victory. You will not be disappointed with her services."

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Jeffrey Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anita Lamar

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregg Stark

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Candace Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Holly Veal and I worked as opposing counsel on several matters. I was always impressed by Holly's ability to maintain her fair and impartial stance in every situation. She is very knowledgeable about the law, respectful to opposing counsel, honoring to the court, and she never judged clients I represented. She is an excellent attorney and even better person."

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Denise Riley

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I tried over a hundred criminal cases with Mrs. Veal while she was at the Henry County Solicitor's office. Even though we were on opposite sides, she was consistent, fair and also took the time to mentor me along the way. If you are smart enough to hire Mrs. Veal, you will certainly get your money's worth!"

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Lisamarie Bristol

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Veal for several months when she was a prosecutor. Even though we were on the "opposite sides" she was always incredibly professional and courteous. I have since moved out of the area, but continue to maintain a professional relationship with Ms. Veal. She is very knowledgeable and willing to help a fellow lawyer out when she can. With her experience and work ethic, she will surely continue to thrive as an attorney."

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Clarence Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Holly was one of the best prosecutors that I have dealt with. She is an excellent DUI attorney and has taught classes on the subject for other attorneys in the state. I expect that she will be an excellent criminal defense attorney and advocate for all of her clients."

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Courtney Stewart

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Holly Veal during her tenure at the Henry County Solicitor’s Office. She is undoubtedly a talented and knowledgeable trial attorney and her years of experience have provided her with an exceptional command of the law. Ms. Veal has just the right blend of congeniality and no-nonsense tenacity. She is a zealous advocate for any client she represents. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Janice Alfred

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has many years of experience in criminal law and has served on both sides. I call her a "bulldog" because she is passionate about her cases and represents all her clients vigorously and zealously. You will not go wrong by having this attorney on your side."

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Lisa Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Holly is an extremely dedicated and tenacious attorney. I have worked with her on multiple cases and despite being "across the aisle" from each other, consider her a friend and worthy adversary. Now that she has gone into private practice, her skill and knowledge of criminal prosecution will make her a formidable defense attorney. I highly endorse Holly Veal."

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Ashley Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Holly on several cases and I have always enjoyed working with her. She is knowledgeable, thorough and an excellent advocate. Holly has an amazing ability to look at both sides of a case and proceed towards the best result. Her time in practice has made her an excellent attorney and she is always willing to share her experiences with other to help them be a better attorney. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

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