- DivorceAt Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, we understand the unique legal aspects of military divorces and the realities of military life. Both A.J. Balbo and Chester J. Gregg are former Army lawyers who advised and represented clients in family law matters during their service in the U.S. Army.
- Child SupportOur firm can provide you with sound advice and strong representation in matters involving division of military pensions, continued health care coverage and child support. We also understand the special pressures facing service members when their custody or visitation rights come under challenge when they are deployed or re-deployed, and we stand ready to apply our experience to your situation.
- Child Custody and VisitationMost of the time, when people need an attorney, they need a family lawyer. Family law covers a broad number of legal needs: divorce, adoption, paternity, child custody, and more. If you need legal help with a family issue, call the Hinesville family lawyers at Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC. Our firm's attorneys have decades of collective experience advising and guiding the families of Coastal Georgia, including Richmond Hill and Hinesville.
- AdoptionInternational Adoptions: Adopting a child from another country is a complicated legal process that requires the experience of a lawyer. An adoption lawyer will help you navigate issues regarding immigration, citizenship, and governmental approval from both countries involved.
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- GuardianshipIndependent and Private Adoptions: This adoption process involves a biological mother voluntarily giving her child away to adoptive parents. An adoption attorney is required to make sure this process is done thoroughly and legally so that guardianship is properly transferred.
- Spousal SupportIn Georgia, divorce cases are filed with the superior court. As Georgia is a mixed state, divorcing couples can use either no-fault or fault grounds. These cases can take from one month to multiple years to be granted, depending on the complexity of the client's case. Various issues will have to be discussed by every couple who terminates their marriage through divorce. You will need to work out issues of child custody, property division, and alimony either through negotiation or before the court. Our firm will help you develop a child support plan and visitation schedule, as well as work out other issues related to divorce.
- Criminal DefenseAfter 20 years of working with community intervention and prevention programming, Betsey decided to follow in the footsteps of her brother, father, uncles, grandfather and great-grandfather and practice law. Her preferred areas of practice include state and federal criminal law, workers’ compensation, contract, employment, and family law. Her passion for the study of law pales only in comparison to the love she has for her children, Angel Conner, Terry, Jr., Abby, Ansley, and Brandon, and her husband, Terry, Sr.
- DUI/DWIThe state of Georgia has an interesting and controversial way of penalizing drivers arrested for driving under the influence ( DUI ). Even if you are not actually convicted of a DUI, the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) can suspend your license for one month to a year. The only way to stop this automatic suspension from taking place is to file for an administrative license suspension (ALS) hearing with a professional legal advocate.
- Wrongful DeathCome to Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC for help from a team of Richmond Hill personal injury lawyers who share more than 40 years of combined experience. We fight for the rights of accident victims, and we are ready to take action on your personal injury or wrongful death claim. If another person has injured you or a loved one in a serious accident, you should not be forced to pay the price. Unfortunately, you cannot count on the insurance company to treat you fairly in your claim for compensation. Their primary concern is to protect the bottom line, and that means reducing their liability as much as possible.
- Traffic ViolationsWhat can you do if you are hit with a traffic offense charge? You can start by contacting our Hinesville traffic violation attorneystoday.
- Sex CrimesGeorgia law defines rape as a man having "carnal knowledge" of a "female forcibly and against her will." Carnal knowledge refers to the penetration of the vagina by the penis. Rape can even occur between spouses, so a defendant can't use marriage as a defense. Likewise, there are different types of rape you could be accused of. Sexual offenses involving 2 men, or 2 women could be charged as aggravated sodomy or sexual battery instead of rape. Statutory rape includes the rape of someone under the age of 16.
- RobberyHowever, felony murder involves a situation where a death occurs during the commission of an inherently dangerous felony. For example, if someone decides to rob a bank and accidentally kills a teller, that person would face a felony murder charge. There was no planning in the murder itself, merely planning the armed bank robbery. Conviction of this charge can only lead to capital punishment if the district attorney can prove you intended to kill the victim or acted with reckless disregard for life. In all other cases, you would face a lifetime in prison, which is the minimum penalty for murder in the state of Georgia.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsUnder Georgia statutes, theft can be considered a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on varying circumstances. It will be considered a misdemeanor if the value of the stolen goods or services is $500 or less.
- Drug CrimesGeorgia punishments for drug crimes are particularly harsh. These laws are some of the strongest laws in the nation. Manufacturing drugs involves an intent to distribute the drug to potential buyers, and the state also divides the crime by the types of substances used in manufacturing the drugs. Even legal materials could be used as evidence against you as some are commonly used in making prohibited drugs.
- AssaultDomestic violence laws are covered under the Family Violence Act in Georgia. Family violence can refer to any felony or any of the following crimes committed against a family member: assault and battery, stalking, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass, or unlawful restraint. Victims can obtain a protection order for safety under the law.
- MurderThe offense of murder takes place when a person acts on premeditated malice and unlawfully kills another individual. Malice can be proven by showing express or implied intent. Individuals who cause the death of another person while engaging in the commission of a felony can also be charged with murder.
- HomicideIf you are charged with homicide, we can discuss your options during a free case evaluation. If the state cannot prove each element of your case beyond a reasonable doubt, then no conviction can be made. We can build a strong defense that helps you obtain a reduction or dismissal of your charges.
- ShopliftingIf you have been charged with a shoplifting crime, it is important to educate yourself with how George law handles such offenses. Shoplifting refers to the stealing of goods from a retail store. The crime of shoplifting is classified as a type of theft offense. You may be charged with petty theft or grand theft depending on the value of goods that have allegedly been stolen. Petty theft refers to items or currency that is of little value. Grand theft is charged when items that are considerably valuable are stolen.
- ManslaughterDepending on the specifics of the case, you could be charged with voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter happens when a person intentionally kills another while under the influence of a sudden, violent passion. The passion must be caused by a serious provocation that would create similar passion in a reasonable person. For example, a person might be charged with voluntary manslaughter if he or she catches his or her spouse in the act of adultery—having an obvious motive for his actions. Voluntary manslaughter is a felony offense. If you are convicted, you could face 1 to 20 years in prison.
- Internet CrimesIndividuals who are accused of a sex offense involving child pornography will not be let off easily. With mandatory sex offender registration, you could be greatly limited in terms of where you can live and work in the future. In many cases, child pornography is an internet sex crime, which means that most evidence will be gathered from a computer.
- ExtortionWhether you are charged with theft of trade secrets, theft by taking stolen property out of state, theft by extortion, or any other related crime, you should act at once. Contact our firm today for the legal guidance you deserve. You can fill out a free case evaluation form now or call us at
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- Corporate LawAs a law student, she studied International Corporate Law and the European Union in Venice, Italy, through a study abroad program with Vanderbilt Law School. Prior to attending law school in her early 40’s, Betsey’s career was diverse with much of her work history utilizing her education in social work and public administration. She’s worked at the Department of Family and Children Services as a CPS worker and in the mental health field as a mental health professional and prevention specialist. Betsey eventually started a business in Statesboro, Georgia, around 2003, establishing an education center under the name, Conner’s Place, in honor of her late son. At Conner’s Place, she provided community programming for public and nonprofit agencies, which included owning and running a state-certified family violence program and a Georgia-licensed driving school, among countless other programs in the 15 years Conner’s Place served southeast Georgia.
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- Real Estate TransactionsPurchasing a home one of the most significant transactions in a person’s life—this is why you want to ensure that the closings process goes smoothly. Our licensed Hinesville and Richmond Hills real estate closings attorneys can help you every step of the way to ensure that you understand every detail of your real estate transaction. With over 40 years of experience, our legal team has successfully resolved thousands of cases for the people of Hinesville and Richmond Hill.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesMr. Gregg joined the U.S. Army JAG Corps in 2001 and was stationed with the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Mr. Gregg initially served as a legal assistance attorney helping soldiers resolve issues in fields such as landlord-tenant law and military administrative issues. He then served as a military prosecutor for the next two years, trying cases involving drug use, assault, firearms, desertion and theft. Mr. Gregg deployed to Kuwait and Iraq with 2nd Brigade, 3d Infantry Division, and was the first military JAG to arrive in Baghdad in April 2003. In May 2004, Mr. Gregg was appointed to be a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) responsible for prosecuting civilian crimes under Federal Law committed on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. In that role, Mr. Gregg prosecuted a wide variety of crimes ranging from driving under the influence (DUI) to attempted murder. His most notable case involved the prosecution of a civilian working as a contractor in Iraq under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (MEJA).
- Property Damage
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Personal InjuryBring the case to us so that we can investigate the accident, find evidence to prove that the other party was at fault, and develop a strategy for recovering the full compensation that you deserve. Our personal injury attorneys fight to win monetary damages to pay for our clients' losses in connection with an accident.
- Medical MalpracticeYou can come to us for help with any type of personal injury claim. We represent clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents including car accidents, truck collisions, motorcycle crashes, bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents. Our attorneys handle slip and fall claims and other types of premises liability cases. This is when a property owner is to blame for an accident that occurred on his or her property. We can help you pursue justice for the mistreatment of an elderly loved one in a case of nursing home abuse, or we can help you sue a negligent physician in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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- Dog BitesDo you need a personal injury lawyer in Richmond Hill? If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a serious accident, we are ready to help. We will represent you in your claim against the insurance company and make it our goal to help you recover with the maximum possible compensation for your losses. We handle all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims, from car accidents and slip and fall to medical malpractice, dog bites and product liability.