As an accomplished trial lawyer and victims’ advocate, Amanda Persons brings invaluable insight and experience to the Persons Firm. Raised in Union City, Tennessee, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tennessee in 1996. Mrs. Persons then received her J.D. from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 2000. She began her legal career with a two year clerkship as staff attorney for Superior Court Judge George Kreeger gaining valuable experience in both the civil and criminal arena. She then began working as an Assistant District Attorney in Cobb County. After several successful felony criminal trials, Mrs. Persons was promoted to special victims prosecution with the Crimes Against Women and Children division. There she was responsible for the prosecution of major felony crimes such as rape, child molestation, aggravated stalking and murder.
Mrs. Persons left the Cobb County District Attorneys Office in 2006 and is an Attorney of Counsel with the Persons Firm. Beyond the practical and hands on experience prosecution has given her, these years as a prosecutor give her a unique view into the effect crimes and other legal matters have on victims and the parties involved. Mrs. Persons is a mother of three and an active member of Marietta’s First United Methodist Church.
Education
- Mercer University, School of Law - J.D. - 2000
Honors: Moot Court Team
- University of Tennessee - B.A. - 1996
Major: International Business and German
Non-Legal Activities
Active member of Marietta First United Methodist Church
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Ben Persons is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! The research and time spent on my case was outstanding. He fought for me and my family every step of the way and anytime I had a question he was always there. The work ethic of the Persons Firm is amazing. Ben helped to introduce evidence into my case that made...
Ben and his staff of Tricia and Katrina did an outstanding job of keeping us informed as our case progressed. We believe they all represented us well and would recommend Ben to anyone needing his services. Thanks Ben, Tricia, and Katrina.
Absolutely a great Attorney. Personable, Efficient, Fair. Knowledgeable and many more attributes. After interviewing four other attorneys, I chose Ben. His staff handled all the many problems with my motor vehicle accident giving me an honorable settlement. He was a Blessing to us.
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