Atty. John Walter Kraus
John Walter Kraus is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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John Walter Kraus is a personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1980) and Georgia (1988). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1980) and Miami University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Walter Kraus is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices in Atlanta, GA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Walter Kraus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John Walter Kraus is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John Walter Kraus is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John Walter Kraus is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Walter Kraus is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta 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 substantive 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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