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Carrollton Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Before coming back to Carrollton, Ms. Duke worked for one of the largest and most prestigious firms in the world defending corporations in complex litigation. She was responsible for helping resolve cases worth millions of dollars. Prior to that, she worked as an assistant district attorney where she appeared in court to prosecute cases virtually every day. She eventually decided to come back home to Carrollton, Georgia.
Since then, Ms. Duke has worked diligently for the people of Carrollton in all types of cases from personal injury and bankruptcy to child custody and divorce to get her clients the results they deserve.
About Desiree D. Duke
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Adoption
- Father's Rights
- Same Sex Family Law
- Mediation & Collaborative Law
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Traffic Violations
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Sexual Abuse -- Plaintiff
- Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Trucking Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Premises Liability -- Plaintiff
- Animal Bites -- Plaintiff
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury
- Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff
- Social Security Disability
- Business Litigation
- Estates, Wills, and Trust
- Probate
- General Practice
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2008
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 2009
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 2009
Other Affiliations
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2012 - Present
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2009 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Professional Women, 2009 - Present (Member)
Education
- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Moot Court Board- 2006-2008
Honors: Chair of the Moot Court Board- 2007-2008
Law Review: Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, 2006 - 2008 - Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2005
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science with a minor in Sociology
Major: Minor in Sociology
Past Positions
- Troutman Sanders, Associate, 2008 - 2009
Pro Bono Activities
- Georgia Fatherhood Program (aiding in drafting legitimation petitions), 2011 - Present
- Carroll County Recreation Department Coach, 1995 - Present
Achievements
Honors
- Readers Choice Winner, Times-Georgian, 2018
- Deans Distinguished Service Award, The Order of the Barristers, Certificate of Outstanding, 2008
- Service (2007-2008), Brainerd Currie Honor Society, 1st Place in State Moot Court Comp 09, 2008
- National Moot Court Competition (First Place for State of GA), 2008
- American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, 2008
- Pro Bono Project of the State Bar of Georgia recognition for outstanding service in providing legal representation to low income citizens, 2008
- Participant in Moot Court, 2006 - 2008
- Chair of Moot Court Board, 2007 - 2008
- Vale Corporate Law Competition, 2007
- Public Interest Fellowship (Georgia Innocence Project), 2006
Office Information
Address
539 Newnan St. Carrollton, GA 30117
Phone
Fax
- 678-317-0584
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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