Candler-McAfee is a Census Designated Area located in DeKalb County, Georgia. Many of the residents of Candler-McAfee commute daily to Atlanta. The area has been one of the hardest hit by the recession, with Candler-McAfee’s unemployment rate climbing above 25% in 2007.

There are a number of reputable Candler-McAfee lawyers in the area that are available to help you with any number of legal problems you may have. These attorneys counsel their clients in a number of areas of law including personal injury, tax, bankruptcy, social security, insurance, DUI, criminal defense, divorce and more.

A homeless man near Candler-McAfee recently settled his lawsuit with the county. The lawsuit claimed that a DeKalb County law enforcement officer kidnapped the Candler-McAfee area man and drove him across county lines and proceeded to beat him up once in a different county. The offending officer originally denied the claims and made up a strong that the homeless man locked him in the trunk of his patrol car at gunpoint and drove away. However, the truth eventually came out. It is reported that the case settled for $165,000.

Because Candler-McAfee is so close to Atlanta, it is no wonder that the local attorneys are skilled in many courts. Atlanta is home to both the Georgia State Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. However, the first time your case goes to court, you will likely have to report to the DeKalb County Superior Court, which is located in Decatur and can handle many types of cases, including divorces.

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