Bobby Phillips | Savannah Criminal Lawyer | Georgia

Attorney Bobby Phillips is a Savannah native. He graduated from Mercer University after which he attended Mercer Law School, receiving a Juris Doctorate degree in 1970. After graduation he entered the United States Army and served for almost 4 years in the Judge Advocate General's (JAGC) office while stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1974 Attorney Phillips returned to Savannah and entered into the private practice of law. In 1979, he became a member of the Georgia Legislature and served six years as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. During his legal career, Attorney Phillips has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, The U.S. District Courts for Southern and Middle Districts of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, and all trial Courts in the State of Georgia. Professionally Attorney Phillips is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, Savannah Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He is also an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Savannah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Attorney Bobby Phillips is the only Savannah area attorney to appear and be interviewed on Court TV twice in 1996. He is married to Sheila Phillips and has two sons and a daughter.

Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire

Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I have won my last 5 jury trial, including 2 felony cases & 3 dui misdemeanors.

How did you build a successful practice?
Responsiveness, track record, hard work, creativity, word of mouth, etc.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Responsiveness to inquiries, knowledge of the law & familiarity with the Bench & Bar. (A good lawyer knows the law, a great lawyer knows the Judge).

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Local knowledge of people, lawyers & judges is critical to success.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
As much as I can ethically provide, depends upon the case.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
The basic facts; who, what, when, where & why.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Brain, tenacity & experience.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Helping to prevent an injustice, helping people overcome adversity.

Are you involved in your community?
Involved in political activities, community affairs & social events.

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Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers        
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association        
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys        
Savannah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers        
Savannah Bar Association        
State Bar of Georgia

TYBEE ISLAND OFFICE:

18 10th Street
Tybee Island, GA 31328

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Felony Cases $ 3500  & up
Misdemeanors $ 1750 & up
DUI $ 1500 & up

Civil Litigation based on a contingent fee

Hourly rate cases $250 per hour out of Court $ 350 per hour in Court