Atty. Donna Avans

Atty. Donna Avans

Donna Avans is a lawyer practicing criminal law. Donna received a B.S. degree from Jacksonville State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Athens Athens 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Donna Avans at a glance

Donna Avans is an Univ. of Ga. Legal Aid Clinic based in Athens, Georgia. They haand 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1987). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1987) and Jacksonville State University (B.S. Jacksonville, 1984). Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donna Avans is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Donna received a B.S. degree from Jacksonville State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Donna practices in Athens, GA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practforg law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Athens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Donna Avans's law office located?
Donna Avans's law practice is located in Athens, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Donna Avans practiced law?
Donna Avans has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Donna Avans go to law school?
Donna Avans earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. Jacksonville, 1984).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1987
B.S. Jacksonville
Jacksonville State University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1987

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