Jacob Stidham - Cumming, GA
Attorney at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland LLP
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cumming, GA
309 Pirkle Ferry Road Bldg. F Cumming, GA 30040
Established Faith Based North Georgia Law Firm Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Jacob grew up in Duncan, South Carolina, where he was a two time Cross Country State Champion at Byrnes High School. This honor enabled him to attend Birmingham Southern College on a combined athletic and academic scholarship. While there he gained admission to both the Psi Chi and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies.
Upon Graduation from BSC Jacob attended Texas Tech University School of Law where he spent two years working for a local criminal defense firm, learning and honing his skills for criminal defense work upon graduation.
After graduating from law school Jacob and his wife moved back to her hometown of Marietta, GA and later to Forsyth County.
After gaining admission to the Georgia Bar, Jacob began his practice with Epps and Pilgrim and later with Epps and Stidham, focusing his practice on Criminal Defense. Jacob later founded The Stidham Law Firm, a solo practice devoted solely to defending citizens accused in the various State and Federal Courts of Georgia. Jacob continues his zealous representation today as a Partner with Banks, Stubbs, & McFarland. Jacob has also been granted membership in the prestigious National College for DUI Defense where he attended and graduated the National DUI Defense Trial College held at Harvard University School of Law. He is also a member of the Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers (DODD), Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
When he is not at the Law Office Jacob enjoys spending time with his family and participating in various athletic and outdoor endeavors.
Education
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Legal Education
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Texas Tech University School of Law,
Lubbock,
Texas, December, 2009
J.D.
Law Reporter: Texas Bank Lawyer, Staff writer, 2008 - 2009
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Texas Tech University School of Law,
Lubbock,
Texas, December, 2009
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Non Legal Education
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Birmingham Southern College, May, 2006
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Psychology
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Birmingham Southern College, May, 2006
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Epps and Stidham, Partner, 2014 - 2016
- The Stidham Law Firm, Partner, 2016 - 2018
Pro Bono Activities
- National College of DUI Defense, Member, 2015 - Present
- Forsyth County Community Connection, Board of Directors, 2013 - 2018
- Forsyth County Community Connection, Board of Directors, President, 2016 - 2017
Representative Cases
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Agyemang v State
- Citation: 334 Ga. App. 137
- Court: Ga. Court of Appeals
- Year: 2015
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2010
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 2015
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 2017
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 2010
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 2013
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, 2018
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2014
Other Affiliations
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2010 - Present
- Federal Bar Association, 2016 - Present
- Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar, 2016 - Present (Treasurer)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2016 - Present
- National College of DUI Defense, 2015 - Present (Member)
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Contact
309 Pirkle Ferry Road
Bldg. F
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: 770-887-1209
Fax: (770) 889-5898
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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