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Areas of Practice (11)
Criminal Defense
Divorce & Separation
Appeals
Adoption
Child Custody
Federal Crime
Brain Injury
Wrongful Death
Personal Injury
Consumer Protection
Family Law
Education & Credentials
University Attended:
University of Georgia, B.A.
Law School Attended:
University of Georgia, J.D., 1978
Year of First Admission:
1978
Admission:
1978, Georgia
Birth Information:
1953
ISLN:
906982479
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Free initial consultation
Peer Reviews
4.6/5.0(4 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
4.5/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.6/5.0
Judgment
4.6/5.0
Communication
4.6/5.0
Legal Experience
4.6/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Managing Partner
on 12/31/15
in White Collar Criminal Defense
I have known Richard Goolsby for over 20 years and tried cases against him in Federal Court. Richard is highly ethical, understands complex legal issues, is respected by Federal and state Court judges for his trial skills, and is an excellent negot...
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I have known Richard Goolsby for over 20 years and tried cases against him in Federal Court. Richard is highly ethical, understands complex legal issues, is respected by Federal and state Court judges for his trial skills, and is an excellent negotiator. If I was in trouble I would retain him
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Mr. Richard H. Goolsby got this award in 2026
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Mr. Richard H. Goolsby got this award in 2026
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