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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

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 42 reviews

Posted by Adrian | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

C. Richardson/Smith, A

My son was facing a charge of possession of marijuana, he is a senior in high school, foot ball player, and good student academically. Very scary for the family. Atty Veal was easy to reach, very informative, and walked us through the process of what he could be facing, she made it understandable. ... In the end, the charges were dismissed, with good reason. He was not guilty, but was also scared of the possible outcome. We are very grateful for her expertise.

Posted by Copeland | August 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Charges dropped, Thank GOD!!!

I had NEVER been in any trouble before. When an incident happened at Wal-Mart, I was scared and nervous. From the first encounter that I had with Ms.Veal, I was impressed and hopeful. Ms. Veal and her staff were always there to answer questions and do what it took to help me through this process. C...harges dropped, Thank GOD!!! Having learned a valuable lesson I can move on with my life.

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

I swear she's the best

Attorney Holly Veal represented me with a traffic/criminal offense. She was very knowledgable and always adhered to what would be best for me and my situation. She was able to get my fines reduced and I was also able to avoid jail time when the required sentencing was 10 days in jail. If you are ever... in need of a good attorney in the Henry County area, Holly Veal should be your one and only choice!!

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Heaven sent!

I had never been in trouble with the law before but my first offence I was charged with 2 felonies and 1 misdemeanor. I needed someone who I could put my complete trust in. I faced 26 years behind bars. I spoke with many lawyers before retaining one. I told my dad that I had to have MrsHollyVeal. I k...now I became a grievance to her soul because I constantly emailed and called with questions and worries. Not once did she get frustrated that she made me aware of. She always responded promptly reassuring me of the progress being made between her and the prosecutor. She would say "Don't worry until I tell you to." ... I would respond with I don't want to have to worry at all! But with the confidence that I had in her work, I knew that hearing this was a great thing. It calmed me. The case was opened for almost a year. Birthdays and holidays would be coming up and my fear was that I wouldn't be around for them. Knowing that MrsVeal would always keep me "in the know", it kept my stress level down. Not once was I unprepared for a court date. MrsVeal also believed in me as a person so she fought tooth and nail for a deal that would work in my best interest. She went back and forth with the DA and never let up. Needless to say NO jailtime and my life was never interrupted by this case. I will never be able to thank Holly enough for what she did for me and my family. She was my blessing. Money very well spent. I recommend her and whoever else she may recommend to you for other services. Incredible personalty as well I might add. Very funny :)

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.

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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)

Languages

English

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