Stacey Goad Email & Phone Number

Savannah, Georgia, United States

From bond hearings to jury trials, I provide aggressive legal representation. I am a criminal defense attorney based out of Savannah, Georgia fighting for the rights of good people, just like you, accused of criminal conduct in the Coastal Empire and beyond.For years, I practiced as a prosecuting attorney in metro Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia. Now, I use that experience to benefit you by upholding your constitutional rights and zealously defending you at every stage of the criminal process. I used to build cases for the State of Georgia. Now, I tear them apart. That's exactly what I do for my clients every day. If you or someone you love has a legal question- do not wait. The worst mistake you can make is to hesitate. Contact me now for a free consultation.Law enforcement can, and will, use any permissible tactic to convict you of a crime. Make sure you have an aggressive advocate on your side to prevent this from happening.Stacey M. Goad912-209-9000attorneygoad@gmail.com

Savannah, Georgia Area

Draft indictments. Present indictments to Grand Jury. Interview victims, law enforcement, and civilian witnesses. Create and maintain a trusting and open channel of communication with victims of crime. Ensure the rights of each victim are protected in accordance with the Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights. Synthesize information from police reports, witness statements, medical records, case law, scientific reports, and recordings to prepare each case for trial. Provide defense counsel with State’s Discovery in a timely manner. Participate in pre-trial negotiations. Assist junior level attorneys as needed. Research case law. Represent the State of Georgia in various proceedings including arraignments, preliminary hearings, bond hearings, pre-trial motions, bench trials, and jury trials in Superior Court.

Metro Atlanta

Interviewed law enforcement, witnesses. and victims. Formally accused cases. Prepared numerous cases for trial each month. Efficiently and fairly conferred with pro se defendants. Participated in pre-trial negotiations. Successfully negotiated several plea agreements with defense counsel and pro se defendants each week. Represented the State of Georgia in various proceedings including arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, bench trials, and jury trials in State Court. Promoted to a senior position in April 2011. Managed support staff and junior level attorneys.

Conducted legal research. Reviewed and approved potential cases for prosecution. Interviewed law enforcement officials and witnesses. Compiled discovery. Represented the State of Georgia in evidentiary hearings. Assisted attorneys at trial.

Supervised, trained, and provided guidance to Grassroots Georgia team members. Raised financial support and acquired volunteers to facilitate initiatives of the party. Conducted research utilizing the Democratic National Committee’s proprietary Votebuilder software. Aided in candidate qualification via party certification and petition method. Assisted with the delegate selection process and special events such as the Jefferson Jackson Dinner.

Atlanta, Ga

Researched elder law issues. Created a comprehensive database of legal and community- based resources available to senior citizens in Georgia.

New York

Provided general support for criminal indigent defense attorneys. Conducted legal research. Participated in client interviews in the jail, in the office, and in court. Participated in negotiations between defense attorneys and prosecutors. Assisted attorneys at trial.

New York

Researched a myriad of constitutional issues stemming from local citizens’ needs. Drafted legal memoranda based upon this research.

Atlanta, Ga

Assigned to the Crimes Against Women and Children Division. Researched, organized, and advanced backlogged cases. Developed felony cases for presentation to the Grand Jury. Assisted attorneys with witness interviews. Assisted law enforcement officials and crime victims.

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology (Social Conflict And Inequality)