Are you going to court for a criminal charge? Do you know what a plea deal is? Do you know if you will need one? Before entering the court of law, it is a good idea to get well acquainted with a plea deal. In this blog, Phillips and Sellers Attorneys at Law will explain what a plea deal is […]
“I think I need a criminal defense attorney.” These are eight words that most people hope they don’t have to utter in their life. But things happen, and here at Phillips and Sellers, Attorneys At Law, we understand this, and we’re here for you when they do. Now the ever-looming question, “Why would I need a criminal defense attorney?” To […]
You have probably have heard about or even have used the words “criminal defense” at some point, perhaps without even knowing the true meaning. Simply stated, criminal defense law is the constitutional protections provided to people who have been accused of committing a crime. Most individuals have very little grasp of what their legal rights are and how the American […]
Unfortunately, many Georgians and Alabamians will find themselves in a situation post-arrest that will require legal counsel and guidance. Most individuals may not know what to discuss or ask a lawyer when speaking to one for the first time and the task can be daunting. At Phillips & Sellers, we want you to be prepared with a set of questions […]
In Columbus, Georgia, and the surrounding areas divorce cases are handled a little differently. The “location” issue comes up frequently because of the tens of thousands of soldiers and civilian employees at Fort Benning. They come from all over the country, so when divorce and family law problems arise, their first question is: Where do I file my divorce? Is […]
Everyone I represent in family law litigation in both Georgia and Alabama wants to know the answer to one primary question: When will this divorce be over? Or put another way: What’s taking so long? Divorces and custody modifications are emotionally exhausting and financially draining. It’s understandable that clients want the uncertainty and animosity to come to an end as […]
Over half of marriages end in divorce, but why are there so many myths about filing for divorce? As a lawyer for 23 years, Scott Phillips, has seen it all when it comes to divorce cases. Here are the top 5 misconceptions, Scott has encountered during his time working with clients: File My Divorce in the City/County Where I Got […]
