About

Tessie D. Edwards is an legal professional in Atlanta, Georgia, who's committed to finding the right solutions for households facing disaster conditions. With her background as a prosecutor, Tessie is known for her competitive advocacy and capacity to attain clients' objectives each inside and outside of the court docket. She and her team additionally make an effort to listen and apprehend every consumer's specific state of affairs. With a robust passion for justice, Tessie started her profession in crook law, running as an Assistant Solicitor General in Clayton County and an Assistant District Lawyer in Fulton County. She has prosecuted a extensive variety of instances, from misdemeanors to felonies, totaling over 2,000 cases. As her awareness shifted closer to helping children and households, Tessie transitioned to own family law. She is devoted to assisting households prioritize the first-class hobbies of their youngsters and finding answers that meet each the family's needs and prison requirements. Tessie works tirelessly to protect her clients' belongings and youngsters for the duration of the whole felony technique. Leading a team that specializes in own family regulation, Tessie and her crew are nicely-versed within the complexities of the felony gadget. They recognize how courts interpret statutory pointers and prison precedents to make decisions, and that they provide opportunity methods to help clients navigate difficult times while safeguarding the circle of relatives's usual nicely-being. Whether you are dealing with divorce, custody troubles, visitation rights, own family violence, or other own family-associated prison topics, Tessie and her team will represent your pursuits with compassion, professionalism, and determination.

Legal Issues

Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Paternity, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Gun Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Georgia Jurdictions
Georgia
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Experience
  • Founder / Lawyer
    Tessie D. Edwards & Associates
  • Prosecutor
    Fulton County District Lawyer s Office
    2007
  • Assistant Solicitor General
    Clayton County Solicitor General Office
    2006
Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Education School Logo
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
J.D. (2005)
Graduation year: 2005">
Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis Education School Logo
Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
B.A.
Graduation year: 2002">
Associations
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association Professional Association
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
has membership
Current">
Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers Professional Association
Georgia Association of Black Women Lawyers
has membership
Current">
State Bar of Georgia Professional Association
State Bar of Georgia
has membership
2005 - Current">
Costs
  • Payment With Credit Card
Location

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