Kim T. Stephens
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Kim T. Stephens
Biography
Kim T. Stephens ranks as one of the most accomplished trial lawyers and attorneys in the state of Georgia. With more than twenty-five years of experience in litigation, he has won numerous awards for litigation and has successfully resolved high profile cases, defending professional and college athletes, doctors, police officers, and teachers charged with crimes ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony crimes. Kim has extensive experience in the areas of criminal law, personal injury, business and contract litigation, and probate law. He practices in all courts including federal courts and appellate courts, representing individuals charged with misdemeanor crimes, including DUI; felony crimes, including drug charges, sexual offenses, family violence crimes, burglary, theft, and murder; and federal crimes throughout Georgia. Kim is known for providing an aggressive defense for his clients and consistently achieving optimal results for the people he represents.
Kim is recognized both locally and nationally for his professionalism and skills as a litigator. He has earned the rank of superb on AVVO, achieving the highest possible score on the ten point scale that AVVO uses to grade attorneys.
Kim grew up in Newnan, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia where he started 46 games (a Bulldog record at the time) and lettered for four years on the Bulldogs’ football team receiving numerous academic and athletic honors. He scored in the ninety-ninth percentile on the LSAT, allowing him to attend any law school of his choosing. Kim earned his law degree from the Georgia State University College of Law, choosing this program because it allowed him to work full time to pay his way through law school.
Kim was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1993. He opened his own law office in 1998 and honed his craft as a trial lawyer becoming by reputation and performance one of the top criminal and civil trial attorneys in Athens and Northeast Georgia.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Contingent fees are accepted in personal injury cases only.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Associations
Georgia State Bar Member (1993 - Current)
Publications
UGA Denies Due Process Red and Black (November 28, 2012)
State Vs. McCrary Athens Banner Herald (September 2, 2006)
UGA Player Aquitted in Assault Trial Athens (October 4, 2001)
Awards
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Top 100 Trial Attorneys
The National Trial Lawyers 2015.0
Note: Ranked as one of the top 100 trial attorneys.
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Top Ten Attorney Award
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2016.0
Note: Nationally ranked-- top ten for criminal attorneys.
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Pro Rating for Criminal Defense and DUI
Avvo 2017.0
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Top Attorney Criminal Defense
Avvo 2017.0
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Top Attorney DUI
Avvo 2017.0
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Client's Choice Award
Avvo 2015.0
Education
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University System of Georgia - University of Georgia M.S. (1988) | Sport Managment
Year: 1987 - 1988
Honors: NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship Activities: Graduate assistant coach for UGA football team
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Georgia State University College of Law J.D. (1993) | Law
Year: 1989 - 1993
Honors: President of Student Trial Lawyer Association Finalist in National Mock Trial Competition Activities: Mock Trial President of Student Trial Lawyer Association
Speaking Engagements
High Profile Cases, Georgia State Bar Carribean Seminar, Cancun Mexico, Georgia State Bar
High Profile Cases, Georgia State Bar Carribean Seminar, Cancun Mexico, Georgia State Bar
Websites
https://www.athens-lawfirm.com/kim-t-stephens
The Law Offices of Kim Stephens
https://www.athens-lawfirm.com/athens-criminal-defense-lawyer
Athens Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Law Office of Kim Stephens
1143 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-6229