Stacey M. Goad - Savannah, GA
Attorney at The Atlantic Law Firm
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Savannah, GA
1111 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401
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Savannah Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 09/07/2026
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This lawyer is highly recommended, particularly for DWI cases, with reviewers consistently praising their professionalism, knowledge, and advocacy. Clients report positive outcomes, feeling supported, and experiencing life-changing results due to their work.
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Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Defense
- Bond
- Drug Offenses
- Violent Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Criminal Investigations
- Jury Trials
- Out-of-Town / Visiting Arrest Defense
- Aggravated Assault
- Battery
- Homicide
- Controlled Substance Offenses
- Marijuana Offenses
- Entrapment Defense
- Illegal Search and Seizure Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Stacey M. Goad is one of Georgia's most trusted criminal defense attorneys
For years, Stacey M. Goad served the State of Georgia as a prosecuting attorney, handling countless cases ranging from DUI to homicide. However, she found her true passion when she began defending people unfairly charged with criminal offenses. She believes there is nothing quite like restoring dignity to a person's life.
The average citizen cannot take on the complex field of criminal law alone. Without a skilled legal advocate, the balance of power would be tipped overwhelmingly in favor of the state.
That's where Stacey's skills come in. As a former prosecutor in both metro Atlanta and Savannah, she has an insider's understanding of how the state builds cases. She now leverages that knowledge to benefit her clients, dismantling the prosecution's arguments at every turn. That's what she means when she says, "I used to build cases for the State of Georgia, now I tear them apart."
Her extensive experience allows her to uphold her clients' constitutional rights and mount a zealous defense at every stage of the criminal process. When clients hire Stacey M. Goad as their Savannah defense attorney, they can expect a strategic and aggressive defense focused on achieving the best possible outcome in their case.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- 2026: Gold Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026: AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- 2017: Top 25 Criminal Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2016: 10 Best Law Firms in Georgia for Criminal Defense, American Institute of Legal Counsel
- 2016: South's Finest Lawyers, South Magazine
- 2015: National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2015: Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
- 2014–2017, 2019, 2021–2024: Client Choice Award, Avvo
- 2014: Certified At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics Specialist, Georgia Department of Human Services
- 2013: Vehicular Homicide Training Certification Award, Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Education
Legal Education
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Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center,
Central Islip,
New York, 2007
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Georgia State University, 2002
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Past Positions
- 2013–2014: Assistant District Attorney, Chatham County District Attorney's Office
- 2009–2013: Senior Prosecuting Attorney, Clayton County Solicitor General's Office
- 2007: Legal Intern, New York Legal Aid Society
- 2005: Legal Intern, Fulton County District Attorney's Office
- 2005–2006: Legal Intern, New York Civil Liberties Union
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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2014: Law Enforcement Training, 2014 Continuing Legal Education
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2012: Inter-Office Training, Evidence and the Courtroom
- 2009: Law Enforcement Training, Law Enforcement and the Court
Pro Bono Activities
- 2008: Volunteer Attorney, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
- 2008: Volunteer Attorney, Clayton County District Attorney's Office
Representative Cases
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Kea v. Jackson: Case dismissed.
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State v. Ross: Full dismissal of all charges.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2008
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 2009
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, 2014
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 2009
- Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, 2008
Other Affiliations
- 2014–Present: Member, Savannah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- 2014–Present: Member, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- 2014–Present: Member, State Bar of Georgia, Elder Law Section
- 2008–Present: Member, State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section
- 2008–Present: Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- 2008–Present: Member, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
- 2008–Present: Member, State Bar of Georgia, Appellate Practice Section
- Member, Georgia Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Savannah Bar Association
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