Stephen Glenn Adkins, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Valdosta, GA with 165 reviews
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Stephen Glenn Adkins

305 E. Jane Street, Valdosta, GA

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Tonya davis

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17 Feb, 2025
Attorney Gonos, and her assistant Hailey are amazing! They communicated with me often, and always kept me informed on the status of my case, even during a huge snow storm. I could not have asked for better representation, and they both went above and beyond! My opinion outcome was better than I could have ever expected or hoped for, and I owe that to the diligent and experienced efforts of Attorney Katherine A Gonos!! If you ever need an attorney, I highly recommend this law office! Thank you again, Hailey and Ms. Gonos!
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Rolando villanueva

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22 Jan, 2025
Outstanding performance Great attorney to have on your side. He is a must no others come close,above all. If u have a ticket and u want a Dismissal u must get Steven.
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Malika glover

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24 Nov, 2024
I don't recommend because I wasn't made aware of any other options especially since I was falsely accused with no prior criminal record or any record at all. I was not made aware that I could've went through a diversionary program with no record. Wasted my time, money and energy.
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced attorneys who aggressively advocate for their clients
“Attorney Adkins is outstanding and obtain great results with his cases. He is honest, hard working, and straight to the point.”
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Responsive and attentive client communication
“Katie and her staff are all incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
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Ability to achieve favorable outcomes, including dismissals and reduced charges
“He is The Best Attorney Ever He Got my Tickets Dismissed Thank You.”
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Compassionate and understanding approach to client needs
“Katherine Gonos did amazing with my divorce. She commanded the courtroom and fought for me. She is very experienced and you will not be disappointed.”
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Reasonable and affordable fees
“She had the best price and done exactly what she said she was going to do when I hired her.”
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Occasionally inconsistent or disappointing results, especially in more complex criminal cases
“I feel she dropped the ball more than once. She had an officer take the stand in uniform and lie under oath, she had a video that proved he lied. She never attempted what so ever to go after that cop, or the district attorney who did everything in the book to get my son to plead guilty to a crime he did not commit.”
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Limited follow-up support after a case is closed
“Once she closes your case - that's a wrap for her. She will not help you after that even if things did not pan out like she claimed.”

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