Our Firm
Welcome to the law offices of John A. Steakley, P.C. Our firm of dedicated and experienced attorneys, trial lawyers, para-professionals, investigators, and staff members work as a team to provide our clients with the best legal services possible in the greater Atlanta area.
Our top trial attorneys have been in the practice of law for decades and have personally overseen thousands of cases, from the most simple to the most serious, and have spent thousands of hours in the courtroom. We know you want the peace of mind that comes from having people with the right knowledge, skills and experience on your side.
Should I Hire A Criminal Defense Attorney?
"Public defender offices and other indigent defense providers are underfunded and understaffed. Too often, when legal representation is available to the poor, it’s rendered less effective by insufficient resources, overwhelming caseloads and inadequate oversight."
- United States Attorney General
One of the first questions people face after finding themselves accused of a crime is whether to hire a criminal defense attorney of their choosing or ask the court to appoint them a public defender. The question of "whether" to hire a private attorney or take your chances with some random public defender is an easy one, because it shouldn't even be a question at all.
This is a poll I found in USA Today years ago indicating that ¾ of re...
Many people wish they could erase all traces of the mistakes of their ... 