Desiree D. Duke
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Desiree D. Duke
Duke & Heath, Attorneys at LawTotal Records: 1Biography
Before coming back to Carrollton, Ms. Duke worked for one of the largest and most prestigious firms in the world defending corporations in complex litigation. She was responsible for helping resolve cases worth millions of dollars. Prior to that, she worked as an assistant district attorney where she appeared in court to prosecute cases virtually every day. She eventually decided to come back home to Carrollton, Georgia.
Since then, Ms. Duke has worked diligently for the people of Carrollton in all types of cases from personal injury and bankruptcy to child custody and divorce to get her clients the results they deserve.
Bar Admission
Georgia, 2008
U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 2009
Supreme Court of Georgia, 2009
Other Affiliations
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 2012 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2009 - Present (Member)
National Association of Professional Women, 2009 - Present (Member)
Education
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude, Moot Court Board- 2006-2008, Chair of the Moot Court Board- 2007-2008, Law Review: Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, , 2006 - 2008
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Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2005 B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude, Dean's List, Major: Political Science with a minor in Sociology, Major: Minor in Sociology
Honers
- Readers Choice Winner, Times-Georgian, 2018
- Deans Distinguished Service Award, The Order of the Barristers, Certificate of Outstanding, 2008
- Service (2007-2008), Brainerd Currie Honor Society, 1st Place in State Moot Court Comp 09, 2008
- National Moot Court Competition (First Place for State of GA), 2008
- American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, 2008
- Pro Bono Project of the State Bar of Georgia recognition for outstanding service in providing legal representation to low income citizens, 2008
- Participant in Moot Court, 2006 - 2008
- Chair of Moot Court Board, 2007 - 2008
- Vale Corporate Law Competition, 2007
- Public Interest Fellowship (Georgia Innocence Project), 2006