Judy C. King, experienced Family Law attorney in Lawrenceville, GA with 13 reviews
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Judy C. King

249 S Culver Street., Lawrenceville, GA

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14 Mar, 2023
Don’t use her. I did all the discovery myself and then she charged me for it. She did absolutely nothing to help my case. She was rude and obnoxious. She jacked up my bill every chance she could get.
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Liz

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25 Feb, 2021
She was highly recommended by a friend of mine. Making the decision about a divorce is hard. I did not realize how difficult it would be just to get a return call to schedule an appointment. I tried for 1 1/2 weeks. 3 calls. She was always busy and never had the professional courtesy of having anyone call me back to schedule an appointment or even tell me she was too busy to take me on. All I ask is for the courtesy of a call back. Have times changed so that it is too much to ask for a call back?
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Cassandra

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18 Dec, 2016
I was highly recommended by a friend who had used Judy King for his divorce and he was very happy with the end result. I am a survivor of domestic abuse. He abandoned me and walked away from all responsibilities, leaving me with all the debt and no income. I tried several time to get a divorce on my own, filing with the Court but then he fled the State and went into hiding. I was hoping not to use an Attorney so that we both could go on with our lives without heartache and costs. I was served divorce papers this April, 2016. I was extremely excited when the Police Officer delivered them thinking he had come to his senses and we could do a non-contested divorce. I was wrong. He still had his narcissistic personality and was out to get me. My friend told me to call Judy King. As soon as I had my first consultation meeting with Judy, I knew she was the one for me. Judy got right to the point and explained all that was involved. Judy is a no-nonsense, go-getter who only deals with the facts and I immediately felt a sigh of relief. Judy and her assistant/paralegal Kristen are a great team. They walked me through the process of getting all the paperwork done and were very patient and understanding of my emotional state. Judy is extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly how to handle my case. I am very thankful to have had Judy and Kristen on my team while going through such a stressful and emotional time. And, I can say now, that I am happily divorced with a most satisfactory result!! If you are reading my review, stop looking now and call Judy King because she is the best Attorney you could hire :)
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Judy King is an experienced and highly skilled divorce attorney with over 30 years of practice
“Judy King has been practicing law for 30+ years, has an extremely solid reputation; and doesn't spend a dime to advertise. That doesn't just "happen".”
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Judy King is known for her integrity, honesty, and ethical approach in representing her clients
“Judy personified integrity through her honesty, and NEVER tried to create billable opportunities for the sake of extra fees.”
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Judy King takes the time to get to know her clients and their cases in order to build the best strategy for their needs
“From my initial meeting with her and her assistant (Kristen), I knew I would be in no better hands ... and I was right!”
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Judy King is an excellent negotiator and litigator, with a reputation for getting favorable settlements for her clients
“Judy has a reputation for being extremely good in the courtroom - but that's not always needed. I wanted my ex-wife to SUFFER, as much as I was suffering. Judy made me realize that it's always better to get a good settlement that will allow you and your family to begin rebuilding your lives.”
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Judy King and her team provide personalized and attentive service to their clients, making them feel supported during the difficult divorce process
“Judy and her assistant/paralegal Kristen are a great team. They walked me through the process of getting all the paperwork done and were very patient and understanding of my emotional state.”
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Some clients have experienced delays in communication and difficulty scheduling initial consultations with Judy King
“I did not realize how difficult it would be just to get a return call to schedule an appointment. I tried for 1 1”
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A few clients have complained about unexpected or high legal fees charged by Judy King
“She drove up costs. She really never tried to bring both sides together. You can tell much about a lawyer if they really try to bring both sides together to find a mutual common ground.”

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