Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Covington, GA
The DoepkeLawFirm has provided skilled legal representation for over two decades, specializing in criminal defense and family law. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with personalized strategies to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes. With deep roots in the Covington community, we serve clients across Georgia with compassion and legal expertise. Our team's extensive trial experience and commitment to client communication set us apart in handling complex legal matters. We prioritize understanding each client's unique situation to develop tailored legal solutions that address their specific needs and goals. 
Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Family Law
Appeals
Sex Crimes Defense
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of combined legal experience in criminal defense and family law
- Personalized case strategies tailored to individual client needs
- Proven trial success with 100+ criminal jury trials handled
- Deep understanding of local court systems and procedures
- Compassionate approach balancing legal expertise with client support
What people say
Exceptional attorney
Highly recommend
Personalized attention
Successful outcomes
Compassionate representation
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles felony and misdemeanor cases with aggressive representation. We challenge evidence, protect constitutional rights, and develop tailored defense strategies for charges ranging from traffic violations to violent crimes. With extensive trial experience and appellate court representation, we defend clients facing serious penalties including incarceration and probation. Our approach combines legal expertise with personalized advocacy to achieve dismissals, reduced charges, or favorable verdicts.
DUI Defense
Specialized DUI defense focuses on challenging chemical test results, field sobriety evaluations, and license suspension proceedings. We handle first-time and repeat offenses, including complex cases involving accidents or elevated blood alcohol levels. Our attorneys understand Georgia's evolving DUI laws and use technical knowledge to challenge prosecution evidence while protecting driving privileges through administrative hearings and court proceedings.
Family Law
Family law services address divorce, child custody, legitimation, and adoption matters with compassionate representation. We develop customized solutions for contested and uncontested cases, focusing on protecting parental rights and financial interests. Our experience includes modifying custody arrangements, resolving property disputes, and navigating complex family dynamics while prioritizing clients' emotional well-being throughout the legal process.
People
Teri L. Doepke
Managing Attorney
With over 20 years of courtroom experience, Teri Doepke specializes in criminal defense and family law. Former Chief Assistant Public Defender, she has tried 100+ criminal jury trials and argued before the Georgia Supreme Court. A Covington resident since 1999, she combines legal expertise with community understanding to represent clients in Newton, Rockdale, and Walton Counties.
Stephanie Tomys
Associate Attorney
Stephanie Tomys brings courtroom experience from both prosecution and defense roles. Licensed since 2017, she focuses on family law and criminal defense cases. Her background includes defending clients in felony and misdemeanor cases while understanding local court procedures. Stephanie combines trial skills with personalized client support to achieve favorable outcomes in Georgia's legal system.
Questions
Should I speak to police before hiring an attorney?
No. Politely decline questioning and contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. Anything you say can be used against you in court.
How long does a DUI stay on my record?
A DUI conviction remains on your record indefinitely. Avoiding conviction through legal defense is crucial to protect your driving privileges and future opportunities.
What differentiates legal and physical custody?
Legal custody involves decision-making rights for education and healthcare. Physical custody determines where the child primarily resides, with potential for joint arrangements.
Can I modify child custody arrangements?
Yes. We help modify custody agreements when circumstances change, focusing on the child's best interests while protecting parental rights through Georgia's court system.
