Jon Vincent Forehand | Moultrie Criminal Lawyer

Mr. Jon Vincent Forehand

Mr. Jon Vincent Forehand

Attorney, Mediator and Arbitrator

Experience: 35 years
Language(s): English, Spanish

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About Jon

Jon Forehand has over 30 years of experience practicing law across South Georgia.  Over the years, he has built a reputation of providing professional, courteous and compassionate legal services.

Mr. Forehand's practice is concentrated primarily in trial work and dispute resolution.  

He offers aggressive criminal defense including DUI, felony offenses, misdemeanors and traffic offenses.  He also has extensive experience in exploring relief from convictions through appeals, motions for new trial, habeas corpus relief, expungement and record restriction.

Mr. Forehand is a network attorney for P.A.G.E., Georgia's leading education association.  He defends educators charged with crimes, provides legal advice regarding education employment matters and represents educators before the Professional Standards Commission.

Mr. Forehand also represents individuals in Family Law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, modification, legitimation, contempt and related matters.

Because of his years of experience, Mr. Forehand is often called upon by Courts and other attorneys to mediate or arbitrate cases so that matters can be resolved without trial at a greatly reduced expense to all parties.

Mr. Forehand received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Lee University.  He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia, School of Law.  He completed a risk management program through he University of Cambridge.

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Experience

Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator

Jon V. Forehand, PC dba Allen, Forehand & Adams

2014-Present

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Partner

Allen, Forehand & Adams LLP

2007-2014

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Partner

Allen & Forehand

1997-2007

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Partner

Kirbo, McCalley & Forehand

1995-1997

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Associate

Kirbo & McCalley

1990-1995

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Admission

Verified Georgia

1990

Education

Lee University

BS (Theology)

1986

Emmanuel College (Franklin Springs, GA)

A.A (n/a)

1984

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • -Registered Neutral with Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
  • -American Association for Justice
  • -Christian Legal Society
  • -Moultrie Bar Association
  • -Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • -PAGE Network Attorney
  • -Atlanta Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • -AV Peer Review Rating
  • -Top Lawyers in Georgia
  • -Georgia's Top Lawyers
  • -Nation's Top One Percent
  • -Best of the Best Law Firm
  • -Best of the Best Lawyer
  • -Client Distinction Award.
  • -Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Georgia
  • -Circle of Excellence
  • -Best of the Best Law Firms-Readers' Choice
  • -Readers' Choice-Best of the Best Attorneys
  • Top 100 Georgia Trial Lawyers
    2009-2010
  • -National Top Attorney
  • -Lifetime Member
  • -Young Alumnus Achievment Award
  • -National Commander's Award
  • -Outstanding Young Men of America
  • -Madison-Jefferson National Conference Scholarship
  • -Who's Who Among American Law Students
  • -Tennis team Hustle Award
  • -Pi Delta Omicron Scholar
  • -Eaton Scholarship
  • -Thomas Scholarship
  • -Who's Who Among American College Students
  • -Phi Theta Kappa

Allen, Forehand & Adams Highlights

Domestic Violence & Neglect, Criminal, Education, Personal Injury, Legal Advocacy And Services To Churches, Legal Help For Families

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