Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

304 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31601, USA

Jody Peterman is the owner of Jody D. Peterman, LLC and his practice focuses on representing individuals who have been injured, harmed, or suffered a loss through the wrongdoing or negligence of another. Unlike many attorneys who handle a few cases each year in the area of personal injury or work for a television advertising mill, Jody is an experienced trial attorney who has practiced in the personal injury field in Georgia for nearly 30 years. He represents catastrophically injured victims and families who have lost a loved one, as well as individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions, tractor-trailer crashes, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and other injury cases involving the wrongful death of a loved one. Jody only takes on serious accident cases with the intent of reaching the best possible outcome for his clients. Jody has tried over one hundred jury trials in his career, which makes him one of the most experienced trial lawyers in South Georgia. Jody's practice also encompasses representing individuals charged with serious felony crimes, where the individual is innocent and wrongfully accused by the government. In 1995, Jody graduated from Mercer University Law School. In law school, Jody received the highest grade in his Tort's II class (Americus Jurisprudence awarding for studying personal injury law) and also received the Milton Barwick Pleading and Practice award for being the best trial attorney in a trial practice class with Judge J. Taylor Phillips. Jody is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Court of Appeals for the State of Georgia, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the United State District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. Jody is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Valdosta Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jody is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® (prestigious) and is a Top 100 Georgia Trial Lawyer as determined by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He also enjoys a 10/10 rating by Avvo. Jody has lived in South Georgia his entire life. He has four children. His wife Mary teaches special ed in the Lowndes School System. Jody's hobbies include attending his children's sporting events, cooking, reading, and watching the Atlanta Braves and the New England Patriots.

Criminal Defense Law

1849 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

Attorney Kazuma Sonoda, Jr. has devoted his legal career to the defense of those accused or charged with criminal offenses. His practice has taken him to federal and state courts throughout Georgia. Mr. Sonoda is known for his zealous advocacy on behalf of every client. Mr. Sonoda has successfully defended individuals charged with a wide variety of offenses from minor traffic violations and drug charges to sex crimes and violent felonies. Named one of Georgia's Top Young Lawyers, he also has achievedSuperLawyers Rising Star status. Mr. Sonoda has appeared in Atlanta Magazine, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and was named one of Georgia's Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine. Mr. Sonoda is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, GA. He is also an active member and on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association. Mr. Sonoda received his Juris Doctor degree in 2000 from the Emory University School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy and Spanish from Duke University where he was a member of the Chi Psi Fraternity.

Criminal Defense Law

233 Peachtree St., Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30303

Khalil Eaddy is an associate attorney at Robert James Trial Attorneys. Mr. Eaddy was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. Mr. Eaddy obtained his bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University with a major in Criminal Justice and Spanish. Mr. Eaddy obtained his Juris Doctor, from North Carolina Central University School of Law. During his term at North Carolina School of Law, Mr. Eaddy served as a member of the Trial Advocacy Board, Moot Court Board, The Death Penalty Project, and Student Bar Association Treasurer. Mr. Eaddy began his career utilizing the Third Year Practice Rule, which allowed him to take cases while in his final year of law school. Within three months of his practice, Mr. Eaddy was chosen by two nationally recognized criminal trial attorneys in South Carolina to assist in the defense of a high-profile Capital Punishment case. Mr. Eaddy is a fearless and compassionate litigator with a sharp sense to achieve the best results in every case he has assisted in. Mr. Eaddy is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, and Georgia. In addition, Mr. Eaddy is admitted to practice in the United States District Court of Georgia and South Carolina. Mr. Eaddy focus his criminal practice in the county court, juvenile court, and circuit court. Mr. Eaddy has represented hundreds of criminal clients on charges ranging from disorderly conduct to capital murder.

Criminal Defense Law

302 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Kurtis attended Savannah Law School in Savannah, Georgia. While in law school he interned with the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office and the 3d Infantry Division Judge Advocates General Corps. Following graduation, Kurtis began his legal career with the District Attorney’s Office where he was assigned to a caseload consisting of over 1500 cases comprised primarily of DUI’s and Domestic Violence cases. He was then promoted to a Superior Court Position handling an array of felonies. Kurtis completed his time as a Special Drug Prosecutor assigned to the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team. He assisted with complex investigations and prosecutions of Drug Trafficking Organizations, which involved coordination with federal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors from all over the country. During his time with the D.A.’s office, Kurtis provided no-cost legal assistance and guidance to several small business owners, as well as soldiers in the Georgia Army National Guard. He assisted in a number of areas including corporate formation, contract formation and disputes, construction law, last will, and testament drafting, estate planning, and gun trusts. Kurtis has a passion for the law and a passion for helping others, a passion that he brings to every client that he serves. Kurtis is admitted to practice in the State of Georgia

Criminal Defense Law

213 Kelly Mill Road, Cumming, GA 30040

Logan Butler dedicates his practice to Criminal Defense, Business and Civil Litigation, Employment law, and Probate, Estates, and Trusts. Mr. Butler has handled thousands of criminal cases and successfully defended drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, major felonies, family violence, juvenile offenses, misdemeanors, probation revocations and all other criminal matters. For the client charged with a crime, understanding the law and the variety of defenses available is of utmost importance. Mr. Butler recognizes the hardship criminal charges place on the client and he strongly believes in a client centered practice. Mr. Butler will investigate your case and zealously defend you.