Top Rated Chatham County, GA Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Chatham County, Georgia, there are 152 criminal defense lawyers available with 1426+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Chatham County Has 152 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1426 Reviews

Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: I'm proud to be a criminal defense lawyer. When someone is charged with a crime, they have the entire government attempting to deprive them of their life, liberty, and property. The only one that can fight back is the defense attorney. I will alwa...

Rating: 8.2

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more

Bio: I am Jennifer L. Ozer of the Ozer Law Firm, a small criminal defense practice focused on the individual needs and goals of each client. After moving to Savannah in 2010 I worked as an associate attorney at a larger criminal defense firm where I ga...

Rating: 7.8

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Criminal Defense

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Probate, Lawsuits & Disputes and more

Review: "Julie is top notch. She helped me with several sticky issues involving my deceased partner's estate and the sale of my home. Her communication is clear and timely. Her advice is well reasoned. Her negotiation skills are superb. Definitely a no non..."

Rating: 8.2

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Ms. Fraser paid very close attention to my case and did an excellent job making sure I understood everything and my rights. She also responded back to me with any questions or needs that I had. I am very pleased with how she represented me and inv..."

Rating: 6.7

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Courtney Lerch is a Georgia native, the founder of Schneider Lerch, LLC, and a reputable criminal defense attorney in Savannah. Ms. Lerch obtained her JD. From the Mississippi College School of Law. After graduating, she moved back to her home sta...

Rating: 9.5

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Amit- Michael Navare graduated from The Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University and was admitted to the bar in 2003. In 2007 he founded Navare Law Offices and began working as a solo practitioner. Although Mr. Navare does practice some...

Rating: 7.8

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more

Bio: "The first thing you should ask an Attorney is whether they get results. We get results, and we can prove it. Criminal law, personal injury/car-wreck, family law, we will fight for you. We tell you the truth because we don't need to play games. We...

Rating: 7.5

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I only care about winning your case. If I can't help you, I won't take your case or your money. Even if you did it, it isn't my job to judge you guilty. If you didn't do it, you especially need my services. I'm not going to judge you. I am going t...

Rating: 9.6

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime and more

Bio: AV rated attorney with over 40 years experience. Former JAGC lawyer in US Army. Former member of Georgia House of Representatives (1979-1984). Experienced trial attorney, admitted to practice before US Supreme Court, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals,...

Rating: 7.3

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Review: "I am so thankful for all the services provided by Mr. Cronk and his staff. Outstating service since day one. Step by step explanations for my case. Very professional. Great Job, Mr. Cronk!"

Rating: 9.0

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, General Practice and more

Bio: Christopher K. Middleton, Esq. is founding partner of Cox, Rodman & Middleton, LLC. For over a decade of working in the legal field he has garnished a strong reputation for professionalism, integrity, work ethic and legal skills. Middleton focuses...

Rating: 6.7

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Mr. Brian Magee brings a tremendous depth of experience to your case. One of a handful of attorneys in the Nation to hold a Masters of Law (LLM) in Federal Criminal Practice and Procedure, he is consistently sought out for his intellect, work ethi...

Rating: 8.4

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: Born in Claxton, Georgia and raised in Jesup, Georgia, Ms. Odom completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 2004. After nearly a decade meeting the exacting demands of cor...

Rating: 6.6

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "I cannot say enough great things about Taylor King. From our very first consultation, she was professional, patient, and completely dedicated to helping me understand my legal options. She treated me with genuine respect, communicated clearly, and..."

Rating: 6.7

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Robert is a native of Charlotte, NC, although he has lived in South Carolina (Charleston) and Georgia (Savannah) for a great portion of his life. After high school in Charlotte, he attended and graduated from The Citadel with high honors. Upon gra...

Rating: 10

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI

Bio: W. Dow Bonds' criminal defense practice is nationally recognized for his successful handling of complex high-profile criminal cases. W. Dow Bonds' criminal defense practice has repeatedly demonstrated his superb trial skills and meticulous prepara...

Rating: 7.7

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Michael "Mickey" McNamara Jr. is a seasoned trial attorney specializing in both criminal and civil law. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Mickey's family has been part of Chatham County since the 1800s, giving him a profound understanding of t...

Rating: 5.8

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Bio: A general services law firm focused on divorce, child custody, guardianship, juvenile, criminal defense, mediation, personal injury, estate planning and probate administration, business law, corporate law, land use and zoning and general civil lit...

Rating: 6.5

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "In the courtroom, he truly shines - he's sharp, on point, and excels at handling objections, questioning witnesses, and cross-examination. He makes sure the facts of the case are clearly presented! I was confident after we met with him that he was..."

Rating: 6.4

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Chatham County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Over a year ago my son was wrongfully charged in a criminal case and we hired what we thought was a top notch attorney to help handle the case. During the 12 months that he had the case he did nothing but make matters worse. Thankfully we realized..."

Rating: 6.3

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