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About Kristen
Biography
Kristen Williams began her legal career working in the Hamilton County District Attorney’s office. During her time as a prosecutor, she handled all types of criminal cases ranging from DUI to homicide. She also served as a prosecutor in the violent crimes division, gaining a wide range of experience on serious felony cases.
Kristen received her J.D., cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law in 2012. While attending Georgia State, she interned with the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office and was Vice President of the Student Trial Lawyer's Association. Kristen now coaches GSU's trial advocacy teams. Over the past four years her teams have won a national championship and two regional championships.
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Licensed in Georgia for 11 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 14 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
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Posted by Rob | January 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Rob / Client
Has we all know .You have Attorney’s that will actually help you.And you have good Attorneys That Will go the extra mile.I had 4 serious Charges.I sit with my Attorney and firm great people always nice and returned all my phone calls.And believed what I told them.That I was not at fault.Therefore Kr...
Posted by Francisco | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Excellent work
My attorneys Kristen Williams and Stern were well connected and able to get my case dismissed before court was even in session. They knew the Judge who was proceeding on a first name basis and he called our case to be ruled before others; so we did not have to wait long. Moreover they were able to ge...
Kristen D. Williams's Lawyer Endorsements
"As a former prosecutor, Kristen has lucid insight into the cases of her clients. She is brilliant, meticulous and well-spoken. I highly recommend her."
"As a local criminal defense lawyer, I often worked with Kristen when she was prosecuting my clients. I always found her to be well prepared, courteous, and reasonable. She is well liked by defense attorneys and court personnel alike. Although she will be missed as a reasonable and diligent prosecutor, she is a welcome addition to the defense bar. No doubt her past experience as a prosecutor will provide valuable insights for the defense of her clients."
"I have had the privilege to know Ms. Williams as both a prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney. Without question, Ms. Williams is an intelligent, competent, and diligent attorney and advocate. More importantly, she is well-respected by judges and attorneys in the legal community. I endorse Ms. Williams without hesitation."
"Ms. Williams is a knowledgeable and respected attorney in the Chattanooga area. She fights hard to get he best results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation!"
"Ms. Williams is a dedicated and thorough attorney. She is incredibly experienced, and represents all of her clients well."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Kristen in several capacities. I have been at the opposing table when she served as Assistant District Attorney and most recently as she has taken on a plaintiff's practice. She brings years of experience that I believe will bode well for any client in a tough situation. Not only is she intelligent but she is easy to get along with and a caring person. Both qualities are paramount when entering to an attorney/client relationship. I absolutely endorse Mrs. Williams!"
"Kristen Williams is a brilliant and diligent criminal defense lawyer. Her clients are in the best of hands."
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Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Stern & Williams, PLLC
2012 - Present
STLA - Mock Trial Coach, Georgia State University School Of Law
2012 - 2016
Assistant District Attorney, Hamilton County District Attorney's Office
2011 - 2012
Paralegal, Hamilton County District Attorney's Office
2011 - 2011
Legal Extern, DeKalb County District Attorney General
2007 - 2011
Legal Intern, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
Chattanooga Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Georgia State University College of Law Student Trial Lawyer's AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI Dismissal
Case pled to misdemeanor non DUI traffic offense
A Felony Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Felonies Reduced
Felony forgery cases reduced to misdemeanors.
Aggravated Burglary Dismissed
All charges dismissed
Education
2012
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English