The Burkhalter Firm provides quality and personalized service in a variety of legal areas throughout North Georgia. Our staff can devote the attention that you deserve for your legal needs. We are here to help. With practice areas including family law, personal injury, wrongful death, auto accidents, criminal defense, divorce, DUI defense, government liability, child custody, child support, NFA or gun trusts, grandparent adoption, step-parent adoption, legitimation, estates, will probate, wills and trusts, contested estates, real estate and property, employment law, contract disputes, contract drafting, local government law, and guardianships, we have you covered.

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Zachary Justin
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4.9

Criminal Law

Posted by anonymous

August 19, 2019

Hired Attorney Mr. Zachary Burkhalter

Mr. Burkhalter without a doubt loves his job. He is extremely knowledgeable and aggressive. He put me at ease right away and addressed all my concerns. My case had a very positive outcome and I give him all the credit. I would recommend him to anyone needing assistance, and will.

Family Law

Posted by anonymous

May 30, 2019

Hired Attorney Mr. Zachary Burkhalter

He was honest. Sometimes that's what you want to hear, other times not so much. Gave me some of the best advice that I will never forget. Thank you, Mr. Burkhalter.

Criminal Law

Posted by anonymous

April 17, 2019

Hired Attorney Mr. Zachary Burkhalter

Mr. Burkhalter and his office are very committed to their clients, working with them was a pleasure. Very enthusiastic about what they do and do a great job

Family Law

Posted by anonymous

April 10, 2019

Hired Attorney Mr. Zachary Burkhalter

I will never hire anyone else but Zach! After a very negative experience with an attorney I was extremely reluctant to hire anyone much less trust them but Zach surpassed the minimal expectations I had and I will entrust him with any legal issue I ever encounter. Him and his staff handled dismissing issues during the case I didn't even know had arisen which minimized my stress. They worked with my schedule for contact and appointment setting and were amazing in an emergency.

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Family Law

Posted by anonymous

April 10, 2019

Hired Attorney Mr. Zachary Burkhalter

Zach and his staff are extremely committed to their clients and go out of their way to take care of you both in and out of the courtroom. He is not afraid to take a calculated risk, he's extremely knowledgeable in the law and how he conducts his business but I personally feel his strength lies in his natural ability to read others and his unapologetic professional confidence which gives him an edge. He is worth it, call him if you need someone.

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Criminal Law

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April 01, 2019

Hired Attorney Mr. Zachary Burkhalter

Misdemeanors

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January 16, 2019

Hired Law Firm

He responds very quick to emails and phone calls. Even replied to emails after his office hours.

Criminal Law

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January 16, 2019

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Business Law

Posted by anonymous

January 13, 2019

Hired Attorney Mr. Zachary Burkhalter

We were impressed with what Mr Zachary Burkhalter was able to accomplish for us.33 years of running to separate businesses and finally found an attorney that put us ( the client) first.

Criminal Law

Posted by anonymous

January 05, 2019

Hired Attorney Mr. Zachary Burkhalter

Mr. Burkhalter represented me in a criminal case. Outcome of the case was dismissal of charges. DA declined to prosecute after the case was linked to a case docketed at the Georgia Supreme Court where self-incrimination notice and/or Miranda Rights are at issue. I am happy to give Mr. Burkhalter the highest recommendation. His knowledge, persistence, and communication are of the highest I've encountered.

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Areas of Law

Family Law 23
- Divorce
- Custody Modification
- Visitation
- Adoption
- Alimony
- Post-Divorce Issues
- Recalculation of Child Support
- Visitation Modification
- Child Custody
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Relations
- Domestic Violence
- Marital Agreements
- Marital Property Settlements
- Name Changes
- No Fault Divorce
- Paternity
- Postnuptial Agreements
- Premarital Agreements
- Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
- Spousal Support
- Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
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Wills and Probate 11
- Probate
- Will Contests
- Probate Administration
- Probate of Wills
- A Will
- Ancillary Probate
- Wills
- Contested Wills
- Living Wills
- Missing Heir Searches
- Successions
Criminal Law 39
- DUI
- Criminal Defense
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
- Traffic
- Drug Offense
- Burglary
- Capital Offenses
- Civil Forfeiture
- Crime Victims Compensation
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Criminal Forfeiture
- Criminal Fraud
- Criminal Investigation
- Criminal Prosecution
- Death Penalty
- Driving While Intoxicated
- DUI/DWI
- Electronic Surveillance
- Expungements
- Extortion
- Extradition
- Federal Criminal Law
- Forgery
- Habeas Corpus
- Grand Jury Practice
- Hit and Run
- Homicide
- International Extradition
- Mail Fraud
- Manslaughter
- Money Laundering
- Murder
- Parole and Probation
- Post-Conviction Remedies
- Search and Seizure
- Shoplifting
- Stalking
- Theft
Appellate Practice 3
- Appellate Litigation
- Criminal Appeals
- Personal Injury Appeals
Business Law 15
- Business Litigation
- Incorporations for Businesses
- Business Formation
- Business Organization
- Business Start-Ups
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Buying and Selling of Businesses
- Small Business Law
- Sole Proprietorships
- Partnership Law
- Limited Liability Partnerships
- Limited Partnerships
- Partnership Dissolution
- Partnership Formation
- Partnership Organization
Litigation 9
- Domestic Litigation
- Juvenile Litigation
- Estate Litigation
- Probate Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Electromagnetic Field Litigation
- Rental Vehicle Litigation
- Fiduciary Litigation
- Trust Litigation
Contracts 1
- Contract Disputes
Torts 6
- Fraud and other Business Torts
- Domestic Torts
- Civil Liability
- Mass Torts
- Tort Defense
- Tort Liability
Insurance 5
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Accident Insurance
- Automobile Insurance
- Automobile Liability
- Fire Loss
Corporate Law 1
- Corporate Organization
Government 10
- Government Law
- Government Agency Practice
- Local Government Relations
- Township Law
- Public Policy
- Local Government Law
- Local Government Defense
- Local Government Liability
- Public Officials Liability
- Legislative Practice
Trusts and Estates 35
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims in an Estate or Trust
- Fraud in an Estate or Trust
- A Financial Power of Attorney
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Adult Guardianship
- Conservatorship
- Dependent Adult Abuse
- Guardian Ad Litem
- Guardianship
- Guardianship Administration
- Incompetency Proceedings
- Contested Trusts and Estates
- Decedents Estates
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Estate Planning for the Disabled
- Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
- Estate Settlements
- Family Trusts
- Family Wealth Transfer
- Fiduciary Law
- Fiduciary Liability
- Financial Planning
- Living Trusts
- Personal Planning
- Pet Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Retirement Planning
- Special Needs Trusts
- Trust Administration
- Trust Law
- Trust Planning
- Unclaimed Property
- Wealth Planning
- Wealth Preservation
Personal Injury 41
- Auto Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Accidents
- Negligence
- Animal Attacks
- Automobile Accidents and Injuries
- Automobile Negligence
- Bicycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Bodily Injury
- Brain Injury
- Bus Accidents
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Catastrophic Injury
- Cumulative Trauma
- Dog Bites
- Electrical Injury
- Head Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Neurolaw
- Pedestrian Injuries
- Personal Injury Arbitration
- Personal Injury Defense
- Personal Injury Mediation
- Plaintiffs Personal Injury
- Power Line Contact Injury
- Psychological Injury
- Repetitive Stress Injury
- School Bus Accidents
- Severe Burns
- Sexual Abuse
- Slip and Fall
- Spinal Injury
- Subway Accidents
- Third Party Wrongful Death
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Tourist Injuries
- Transfusion Associated AIDS
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Unintended Acceleration
Workers Compensation
Elder Law 4
- Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare
- Advance Directives
- Elder Guardianship
- Estate Planning for the Elderly
Taxation 1
- Probate Taxation
Bankruptcy 1
- Estate Bankruptcy
Assault 2
- Assault and Battery
- Sexual Assault
Antitrust and Trade Regulation 1
- Criminal Antitrust
Drivers License Suspension
Malicious Prosecution
Inheritance
Education Law 6
- School Law
- Special Education
- Teachers Credentials
- School Board Defense
- Public School Law
- Private Education Law
Annulment
Agency and Distributorships 2
- Equitable Distribution
- Marital Property Distribution
Family Mediation
Property Law 2
- Marital Property Law
- Land Sales
Restraining Orders
Fathers Rights
General Practice
Civil Rights 1
- Local Government Civil Rights
Municipal Law 1
- Municipal Contracts
Commercial Law 1
- Commercial Vehicle Liability
Whiplash
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Real Estate 2
- Easements
- Real Estate Title
RICO 1
- Civil RICO
Debtor and Creditor 1
- Trust and Estate Collections
Other 6
- Contempt
- Pre-Nuptial Agreements
- Separation
- Undue Influence and Lack of Capacity Claims
- Slip & Fall
- Malpractice

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All attorneys are members of the State Bar of Georgia, Rome Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
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