Jim Michael

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Jim Michael: Attorney with James D. Michael, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
    Avvo Top Contributor
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Biography

Recently Named One of Georgia's Super Lawyers in the Practice of Criminal Law. Former DeKalb County Public Defender.

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Traffic Violations
  • Felonies
  • Appellate Practice
  • Homicide
  • Drug Crimes
  • Sex Crimes
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Juvenile Law
  • Parole and Probation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Duke University, B.A., 1992
Law School Attended:
Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Georgia; 2003, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Memberships:
DeKalb County Bar Association; Gwinnett County Bar Association; State Bar of Georgia; Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Reported Cases:
Lloyd v. State, 280 Ga. 187 (2006); Chapman v. State, 273 Ga. 865 (2001); Warren v. State, 235 Ga.App. 145 (1998); Baker v. State, 234 Ga.App. 846 (1998); Smith v. State, 232 Ga.App. 290 (1998); Jordan v. State, 230 Ga.App. 560 (1998); Sewell v. State, 229 Ga.App. 685 (1997); Bickley v. State, 227 Ga.App. 413 (1997).
ISLN:
910094953

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Fixed Hourly Rates
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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/18/16 in Criminal Defense

    Jim is an excellent attorney with keen insight as to potential defenses in a criminal case. He has earned enormous respect in all of the metro Atlanta courtrooms and treats his clients with dignity and dedication.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/15/17 in Criminal Law

    Jim Michael is a very good trial lawyer. He is intelligent and ethical.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/06/18 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/10/16 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 11/10/16 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/11/12 in Criminal Law

    I have referred clients to Jim and have consulted with him on behalf of clients, and would not hesitate to do so again. An excellent lawyer who deserves an AV.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/18/12 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/16/12 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/03/12 in Criminal Defense

    Smart, knowledgable, and sensible.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/02/12 in Criminal Defense

    Jim is a top criminal defense attorney who has great courtroom presence and practices with tremendous ethical character in vigorously advocating for his clients.

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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (58 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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4.9/5.0 (8 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

In 2014, I needed to clear a ten-year-old warrant to secure my firearm permit, and Attorney Michael resolved it. In 2024, he guided me at the final stage of the pretrial diversion program, leading to...

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470-945-9343  Phone

404-781-0410  Fax

www.jdmlawfirm.com/attorney-profile

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