I called Melissa to inquire whether she could handle speeding tickets in Jackson County State…read moreCourt. She candidly admitted she was not immediately familiar with the county, but quickly looked it up, noted that it was approximately 90 minutes from her office, and confirmed that, as a licensed attorney in the state of Georgia, she would be able to represent me there. Afterward, I explained the details surrounding my ticket, and Melissa immediately began walking me through the options available to me. She thoroughly explained the potential legal implications, clarified legal terminology, and outlined the possible courses of action I could pursue. She was incredibly knowledgeable, informative, professional, and friendly throughout the conversation. What impressed me most was her honesty and integrity. While she offered her services should I choose to retain counsel, she also emphasized that this was something I could likely handle on my own and potentially avoid incurring attorney fees. She generously spent approximately 15 minutes consulting with me, reiterating the steps I should take and assuring me that if I was unsuccessful handling the matter independently, she would be more than happy to represent me. After speaking with eight different attorneys before finding Melissa, I was pleasantly surprised by how professional, courteous, and genuinely helpful she was. Based on my experience and first impressions alone, I would highly recommend Melissa. She is truly a rare gem.

Melissa Scheidel is the exact opposite of what I thought I would find when I first started my…read moresearch for a lawyer. I had gotten my 2nd DUI in 3 years and I felt completely hopeless. I am in my low 20s and I was working at a low-income job. I was referred to her through a friend in the criminal defense business. I had called around to other lawyers and law offices and they were condescending and only made me more nervous about the situation I was in. Melissa was the exact opposite. I believe her first words were, "Everything is going to be okay, don't worry." She was extremely thorough and I actually felt safer knowing she was on my side. She communicated everything to me in terms I could understand and kept me up to date and in control of my case. If at any point something would change (in my case or in her working situation) I would receive a phone call asking my thoughts about an issue before she would act. I'm not sure how any of you would feel about this, but I LOVED it. Not only did she have more experience than she had told me, she used all of it to benefit me the most. My case ended exactly as I chose for it to, and quickly, even though Melissa had assured me multiple times that she was willing to go the distance for me. Things you need to know: Melissa is hardworking and consistently did so for me. I was treated with respect. She was willing to work as hard as needed to make sure I was comfortable in my sentence. She was very relatable. On my second DUI I chose to end the court sessions early and my sentence was as follows: All the normal classes that are required for a DUI, a $500 fine, 40 hours community service, and probation (2 years..I chose two years instead of one) that would become nonreporting when I had finished all of the other requirements.

This is by far the best law firms, I have ever dealt with. They are very patient in hearing out…read morethings, extremely detailed in providing options, and the best in terms of handling the entire process, all by themselves. The way they handle an issue, shows their level of commitment towards their clients and their expertise towards their job. Thank you so much for all your help and will definitely recommend them to our friends and family

Terry is one of the most articulate, professional and easy-going lawyers I have ever worked with. I…read morereally appreciate all the help you provided regarding my traffic violation and know that I can come to you for various legal matters. I will certainly recommend you to family and friends. Thanks again man, Cody

Driving through Georgia earlier this year I received a citation for speeding. I genuinely thought I…read morewas not speeding and attempted to point out multiple reasons why this was the case to the officer who was not hearing it. While I was going slow, and at the speed I believed the road I was on was posted at (according to my GPS that had just directed me off ramp to said road) I apparently passed into a school zone unbeknownst to me and was speeding at just the level (41, 16 over during school time) GA reports back to my home state and therefore my insurance company with all the increased rates that entails. While I was willing to pay for speeding, I wanted to avoid those rate increases and some research showed me that this was possible given that if they would simply adjust that speed down to 39 (14 over) those fees (and reporting, from GA) would go away. This is something the court system, law enforcement, and lawyers at firms like Hendrick and Henry deal with all of the time. I called them and tried to describe my scenario. The person who took my call was very abrupt and obviously not interested in details. She informed me whatever they did would require I pay that day a flat $750 which I was willing to do if needed. In general question and answer phase, she basically told me the court wouldn't even look at or talk to me without representation so defending myself or corresponding with them solo would be pointless. But when I said I had a couple of other minor tickets on my record in my home state from the past 7 years (speeding, but none "super speeding" or the like) she clicked her tongue and said she'd have to check with the lawyers to see if it was worth their time to represent me. They never called me back. I did some more research and found that the service I was requesting was generally $250-400 for most firms and that most likely they hadn't gotten back to me because they are safeguarding their win ratios as closely as possible so event the slightest risk negotiation wouldn't work left me out in the cold. I corresponded directly with the district court my ticket fell in, and they worked with me over the course of weeks to make that reduction and save my insurance hikes, though I did indeed still have to pay a hefty ticket/fine. So: they quoted me a wildly out of pocket amount, sold me on the "fact" that without them I'd be toast, didn't care to hear the details, and didn't return my call. With the help of Google I did every step they would have done had they taken my $750 and got as positive a result as possible given the situation.

Not an opinion on their legal competence, rather the responsiveness and professionalism…read morecontacted the office of Hendrick & Henry on Saturday, April 4, through the portal regarding a traffic ticket. On Monday, April 6, I received a call back from a woman at the office. The interaction was brief (1 minute and 28 seconds), and her tone was notably curt. She indicated that she would not discuss the matter until she knew the court where the appearance would be required and instructed me to send a photo of the ticket via text to the phone number she called from. The call ended before I was able to obtain her name. I subsequently texted a photo of the ticket as requested but did not receive any follow-up communication. Having owned and run a professional practice for over 20 years, I am well aware that one of the primary client concerns is non-responsiveness. If there is no follow-up with a prospective client, it raises concerns about responsiveness after a retainer is received. Will be moving on.

I can't thank Chehimi Law enough! I was facing multiple charges a DUI, weed possession, and expired…read moretags, etc and they got everything dismissed. From day one she was confident, professional, and straight to the point. No false promises just solid strategy and real results. Communication was always clear and I never felt left in the dark. If you're dealing with a serious case and want someone who really knows the system and fights for you like it's personal, this is the lawyer you want on your side. Highly recommend! Thanks again!

Very helpful in phone consultation. No pressure and very informative. I would recommendread more

EXCELLENT CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER ***…read moreI'm so glad that we hired Mr Eric Bernstein. He's very helpful at my case situation and explains what he can do at his best. He updates me of my case and always responds on my questions. He's been there to me the whole time when I was inside the court house and guided me of what to do since this is my first time. He also made my case "DISMISSED" and he also help me not to go to community service with some good reason. I really really HIGHLY RECOMMEND MR ERIC BERNSTEIN as a LAWYER. And we will still hire him if in case we need him in the future!

You are in very capable hands with either George or Eric for your criminal defense or personal…read moreinjury needs. They don't shy away from a fight, and have extensive knowledge of "the lay of the land" no matter what court your case is pending in. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Susan Williams from Chisolm Trimble & Associates is the best. She went above and beyond in helping…read moreme along with Attorney Trimble. They were compassionate and always friendly and professional. They kept me updated on my case and went above and beyond. I have nothing but praise for them. They were truly amazing and did everything they could to assist me.

I recently had the misfortune of working with CHISOLM…read moreTRIMBLE & ASSOCIATES, LLC. and I have to say, the experience was nothing short of terrible. From start to finish, the service was abysmal and I would strongly caution anyone considering hiring this firm to think twice. First of all, communication was a major issue. I found it extremely difficult to get ahold of my assigned attorney and when I did, they seemed disinterested and unengaged. I continually had to follow up with them myself to get updates on my case, and when I did finally speak to their clerks, it was clear they hadn't even read my file or were not informed of the specifics of my situation. Secondly, the billing process was a complete mess. I received multiple different invoices with different amounts and descriptions of services provided. When I tried to discuss this with the accounting department, I was met with rudeness and impatience. It felt like they were just trying to squeeze as much money out of me as possible without providing any clear explanation for the charges. I have to find another law firm to sort out the mess that this firm allowed and by mess, I mean the drawn up paperwork makes no sense and is completely incorrect. I signed at the suggestion of the lawyer, realizing now that their service was a waste of time and money. They provided nothing, honestly. Charging repeatedly for paperwork and information that they never used. My case never went to the trial that I thought I was paying for. I paid trial fees for a lawyer to speak to me twice over the course of a year. She was ill or unavailable the rest of the time. Blatant liars and will threaten to drop you and keep your money if you complain, because they need the "trust" of the client. Don't trust them to do right by you. They're money hungry. Overall, my experience with CHISOLM TRIMBLE & ASSOCIATES, LLC. was incredibly disappointing. I would not recommend this firm to anyone looking for professional and reliable legal services. The lack of communication, uninterested attorneys, and confusing billing practices make this firm one to avoid at all costs. Editing because it hurts to think about how they handled my case. Terrible business practices. DO NOT RETAIN THEM!

Barrett Legal recently represented me in a divorce case and they were very fair priced and so…read morehelpful I am so glad that I got such a great lawyer to help me through this I still keep in touch with John Barrett he has become a very dear friend who helped me through the roughest time in my life so if you need help please contact BARRETT LEGAL.....!!!!!!!!

I have been using John Barrett for 20 years and he is BY FAR the best lawyer. Donna and John go…read moreabove and beyond for their clients and they truly care!!! I am so grateful for Barrett Legal!!!

We are very happy with the Cherry Law Firm, they were extremely professional and communicated well…read morethroughout our entire case. The end results were successful and we are very happy with our decision to choose this firm. Highly recommend!

Professional, No non-sense yet friendly with heart, very knowledgeable and focused, and SUPER…read moreEFFICIENT I went with Ms. Cherry in early May of this year after consulting with 4 other highly rated attorneys. I am extremely glad that I chose her because my daughter is finally living with me. We were both extremely grateful that she was willing to take our case with all of these child support and custodial issues. Before my daughter and I became her clients, we thought we had a very good and strong representation from a very big, powerful, and reputable law firm that was pretty well known in the area. However, after thousands of dollars and 12 months of waiting, we found ourselves very disappointed. I was on a hunt for an exceptional lawyer to move our case forward yet again. That exceptional lawyer we were looking for turned out to be Ms. Cherry. She is a superb lawyer with a superb team. Ms. Cherry and her team (Ms. McKenzie and Ms. Hutchinson) are always on top of everything. They moved our case forward at the speed of light while keeping us up to date with what's going on and making sure we understand every step. Most importantly, they have an outstanding reputation and relationships in the law community, including the judges. After 5 and a half months with her team my daughter is not only living with me, but she is also in a new and better school district. She had finally returned to the happy and worry free kid that she used to be. I am telling you as a parent: no amount of money can buy that feeling and happiness of seeing your child light up with joy. I could also feel that Ms. Cherry was not in it for the money like many other lawyers. I am currently in a very tough financial situation, I am a recipient of SSDI, and her team knows that. They are very conscious of your financial capabilities and I am sure I was underpaying her team for the results we were getting. One thing Ms. Cherry told me that I will never forget is that I did not need a male attorney, but a good attorney, and that is so true. If you are looking for a professional, focused, knowledgeable, confident, experience, caring and friendly lawyer, Ms. Cherry is an obvious choice. And believe me when I say that because I have had my share of different attorneys. With that being said, I would like to say thank you to Ms. Cherry and her wonderful team. My daughter and I will always be grateful for everything you have done for us.