Candace Alynn Hill Duvernay is a trial lawyer, mediator, and part-time Judge. These various experiences allow keen insight into the different cases handled. Our Firm is experienced in criminal law, family law suits, and auto accident cases. Our team is ready and willing to go to trial when we need to, however, we are skilled negotiators for the clients who prefer a less adversarial route.
We are not afraid to fight, but we always fight fair...and we fight to win!
- University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
- J.D. (2009) | Law
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- University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
- B.A. (2006) | English
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- Managing Partner
- Hill Duvernay and Associates
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- 2009-Current
- Associate Judge
- Clayton County Magistrate Court
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- President
- Duvernay Enterprises, LLC
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- Public Defender
- McDonough City Court
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Consultation fees vary.
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Property Division, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
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- Q. What are the requirements or duties or obligation when the fee of defense attorney has been paid in full to his client?
- A: Yes, while a lawyer should give their client as much notice as possible regarding court appearances, it is not the lawyer's responsibility to put the client on notice about Court in criminal cases. The Court issues notices via mail or in Court. The client signs notice for their new Court Appearance. In rare instances, the lawyer may appear without the client and sign for the notice. In that instance, the client should be made aware of the upcoming court appearance. Sometimes, though, Courts make lawyers aware of the Court Appearance at the very last minute. It is unfortunate when this happens, because you often do not have enough time to prepare for appearing, but sometimes it is ... Read More
- Q. Would a dwi with a non-injury hit and run be put on my record as a felony or misdemeanor. This happened in 1984.
- A: You need this answered by a Louisiana barred attorney because they would know the affect of a conviction from that state. If this were a Georgia DUI/DWI, unfortunately it would still be on your record. Georgia is very strict in the ability to restrict convictions, however, Louisiana may not be.
- Q. I was blue lighted where I failed to pull over , I went on a high speed chase being scared for my life ,but I wrecked
- A: The police are allowed a lot of discretion and leeway in the type of charges they bring during an investigative phase. Although the weapons were not found in your vehicle or your possession, since they were found close to the scene of the crime, this is likely why they charged you both with the weapon. However, the DA must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the weapon was in your possession.
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Hill Duvernay & Associates
Introducing Hill Duvernay and Associates, LLC. A premier trial Firm in South Metro Atlanta. We practice Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Family Law with passion and compassion.
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