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Tessie Edwards
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GA
β¨ About
About Tessie Edwards
Tessie D. Edwards is an attorney that fights to find the right solutions for families in crisis. With her years of experience as a prosecutor, attorneys respect Tessie as an aggressive advocate who knows how to achieve clientsβ objectives in and out of the courtroom. Clients see her compassionate side, where she and her team take the time to listen to gain a full understanding of the situation.
With a passion for justice, Tessie started her career in criminal law, serving as an Assistant Solicitor General in Clayton County and an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County. She prosecuted over 2,000 cases involving a variety of offenses including crimes from misdemeanors to felonies.
Over time, her zeal to help children and families drew her toward the practice of family law. She strives to help families recognize how to put the best interests of their children at the forefront and to find solutions that meet the needs of the family while still fulfilling legal requirements demanded by the courts. She fights to protect her client's assets and children from the beginning of the case until the case is resolved.
Tessie leads a team that understands the nuances of family law and how courts apply statutory guidelines and legal precedents to reach their decisions. Her team finds alternative methods of helping clients through tough times while protecting the overall needs of the family.
Whether you need legal assistance with divorce, custody, visitation rights, family violence, or other issues involving the welfare of your family, Tessie and her team will represent your interest with compassion, professionalism and zealousness.
βοΈ Practice Areas
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Criminal Law
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DUI & DWI
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Divorce
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Family Law
Credentials & Experience
π Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
J.D. (2005)
Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
B.A.
π Bar Admissions
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Member
Member
Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys
Member
Member
Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Member
Member
πΌ Professional Experience
Founder / Attorney
TDE Family Law & Divorce Attorneys 2008 - Current
Prosecutor
Fulton County District Attorney'
s Office 2007 - 2008
Assistant Solicitor General
Clayton County Solicitor General Office 2006 - 2007
π Awards & Recognition
Client'
s Choice Award
Avvo
A+
Better Business Bureau
Top 500 Fastest Growing Firm Honoree
Law Firm 500
Top 100
The National Black Lawyers Association
Elite Lawyer in Divorce & Family Law
Elite Lawyers of America