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Joshua Schiffer

Joshua Schiffer

Google me. Seriously. --Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights--
  • Domestic Violence, Criminal Law, Personal Injury ...
  • Alabama, Georgia
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Biography

"We Won!!" was not something Josh heard a lot as a kid.

Never the sportiest fella, East Cobb, Georgia didn't inspire him to a sportsball career despite his innate athletic ability. Graduating from The Walker School Josh went North, to Clark University, MA (Hippies and folks from New York, and SO MANY international people!). Chasing young love back to Georgia, Josh graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 2002 without any honors. He was on Mock Trial and did Moot Court, though. And was fun.

Josh clerked in Cobb Superior Court (A. Grubbs), closed real estate during the boom, and then figured out that Talking was what he really liked so Josh became a PD. LOVED IT, but it was awful to participate in a system that was so broken.

in 2007 Josh graduated from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming (www.triallawyerscollege.com/), quit working for the State and hung out a shingle. Wandering Solo was a bore, so Doug Chanco (former #JerkProsecutor Josh fought with all the time) argued with Josh to partner with him, and Doug won.

Now "We Won!" is a touch more common...

ChancoSchiffer solely represent's individuals and plaintiff classes from offices in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA and Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI. Measuring Southern legal roots by Generations, ChancoSchiffer is uniquely positioned to represent and assist clients with their most intimate and difficult Criminal Defense, Injury, and legal dispute cases throughout the United States and USVI.

Led by two Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College Graduates, one now a former staffer) ChancoSchiffer's national network of top-tier legal partners is unmatched and the firm proudly co-counsel's with many of America's most well known Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Class Action firms. The President of the New York State Criminal Defense Bar through California's most exclusive Personal Injury Firms, the Best Lawyers in America choose ChancoSchiffer.
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Education
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
OFW (2007) | Working on the Horse/Trial Lawyering
- present
Honors: FWarrior Regional Representative (elected) Staff Member (2017)
Activities: Psychodrama, Discovering the Story, Painting, Hiking, Fishing, Rodeo, Singing, Ranching
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Georgia State University College of Law
J.D. (2002) | Law
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Activities: Mock Trial, Student Trial Lawyers Assoc. Moot Court
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Clark University
B.A. (1998) | Government/International Relations
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Activities: ISS, CUBS, Study Abroad, Wheatbread, SBA
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The Walker School
Diploma (1994) | Prep
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Honors: Many
Activities: Too many to list
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Professional Experience
Board Member
Fulton County DUI Accountability Court
- Current
Region 10 Representative
F Warrior Alumni Board
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
Strength and Justice Through Time and Team
The Warrior
Speaking Engagements
Tiger Award Presentation, 2019 F Warrior Annual Reunion, Round Top, TX
F-Warrior Board
Presentation of the Tiger Award to Patrick J. McLain
Certifications
Graduate- OFW
Trial Lawyers College
Awards
Super Lawyer
SuperLawyers
Legal Leaders: Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers
American Legal Media (ALM)
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Legal Leaders: Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers
American Legal Media (ALM)
Legal Elite
Georgia Trend
Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Legal Leaders: Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers
American Legal Media (ALM)
Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Super Lawyer Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Legal Elite
Georgia Trend
Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
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Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Georgia Trend
Perfect 10 & Client's Choice
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Professional Associations
Georgia State University Law Alumni Committee
Committee Member
- Current
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Lawyers Club of Atlanta
- Current
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Georgia State Bar
Member
- Current
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F Warrior Board
Elected Representative
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Trial Lawyers College
Staff Member
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Activities: Staff member at the legendary original Trial Lawyers College
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
Alabama State Bar Association
ID Number: 5600X20P
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Georgia
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Federal Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
White Collar Crime
DUI & DWI
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Juvenile Law
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Languages
  • Spanish: Written
Legal Answers
Q. What rights does petitioner have to a speedy trial by jury in a divorce action involving domestic violence and children?
A: Ms. Edwards is correct and you are gonna need your lawyer to be as aggressive as possible in moving your matter forward. Thankfully many courts are used to these kinds of shenanigans and with the right argument will ensure your matter keeps moving forward.

If your current lawyer is not able to move it faster, you could consider second opinions. But be CAREFUL. The family bar is rife with some of the worst practitioners out there. I dont touch the stuff.
Q. How does a court case appear online if defendant has entered a pretrial diversion program?
A: All depends on the jurisdiction, as the registry entries are different from circuit to circuit, and even sometimes clerk to clerk.

The best way is to verify specifically with the clerk in writing. EVERYTHING needs to be in writing if at all possible.
Q. If a person who contacts the person who they got a restraining order from in Florida what could happen?
A: In all states, the person who the order subjects to restrictions must abide by the order until the order is changed or dismissed by a Court. The petitioner has NO RIGHT or ability to amend, suspend, cancel or dismiss a Court Order, only Courts can do that.

The change in circumstance is relevant during the prosecution, but that is after they have been arrested and maybe incarcerated for a long time.

Best Practices is for the petitioner to contact the court and request the order be dismissed, then follow up on that process.

"They told me I could see them" is a TERRIBLE defense to violating the clear order of a court.
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ChancoSchiffer P.C.
3355 Lenox Rd, Suite 750
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 842-0909
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ChancoSchiffer P.C. 3355 Lenox Rd, Suite 750 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 842-0909 https://www.chancoschiffer.com/

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