Robert M. Patten - Summerville, GA
Attorney at Robert M. Patten, LLC
Criminal Law Lawyers in Summerville, GA
84 W. Washington St. Summerville, GA 30747 - 1399
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Summerville Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Drug Violations
- DUI/DWI
- Family Law
- Divorces
Litigation: 95%
Attorney Information
Overview
Robert M. Patten has practiced law since 2009, and he has been a sole practitioner in The Bruce Building since 2019 where he specializes in criminal defense and family law. Prior to opening his own law firm, he worked in the law firm of Kenneth D. Bruce, LLC (formerly Bruce & Thompson) in Summerville, Georgia from 2017 to 2019. He replaced Hon. Don Thompson who was appointed as a Superior Court judge by Governor Nathan Deal in 2016. Mr. Patten worked as an attorney with the Office of the Public Defender in Georgia's Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit from 2009 to 2016. While there, he represented people charged with all manner of felonies and misdemeanors ranging from drug possession and theft to murder, sex offenses, and other serious violent offenses. Mr. Patten is a graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law (J.D.), Appalachian State University (M.A., Political Science and International and Comparative Politics), and Auburn University (B.A., B.A., Political Science, Spanish).
Education
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Legal Education
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The University of Alabama School of Law,
Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, 2008
J.D.
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The University of Alabama School of Law,
Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, 2008
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Non Legal Education
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Auburn University,
Auburn ,
Alabama, 2000
B.A.
Major: Political Science
Major: Spanish -
Appalachian State University,
Boone,
North Carolina, 2004
M.A.
Major: Political Science / International and Comparative Politics
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Auburn University,
Auburn ,
Alabama, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner & Attorney
Past Positions
- Office of the Public Defender, Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 2009 - 2016
- Kenneth D. Bruce, LLC, Associate Attorney, 2017 - 2018
Languages
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English (Primary)
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2009
- Alabama, 2008
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 2017
Other Affiliations
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2009 - Present (Member)
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2024Excellent professional service.it was a real pleasure having Mr. Patten represent me. Definitely a lawyer and a friend.
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Contact
84 W. Washington St.
Summerville, GA 30747 - 1399
Phone: 706-534-6560
Fax: 706-857-7867
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.nwgeorgialaw.com
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