Legal Eagles 2021: Stacey Goad, Goad Law, LLC
From bond hearings to jury trials, Goad’s criminal defense law firm provides aggressive legal representation. “My clients inspire me. People who are unjustly treated and falsely accused inspire me,” said Goad. “Good people victimized by a broken system inspire me. My hope is to make a difference for as many people as possible.”
Photo by D. Paul Graham / Stacey Goad is seated with Chewie, Butters and Lucy after a long day of fighting for her clients.
Justice For All
Why law?
“I didn’t just choose ‘law.’ I chose criminal law. I chose criminal law, specifically, to fight against injustice. As a criminal defense attorney, I help restore dignity to the lives of men and women accused of committing
crime every day.”
biggest challenge?
“My biggest challenge, by far, was losing my father. I’ve survived cancer and a myriad of other challenges, as we all likely will. But losing my dad almost broke me. Challenges give us perspective, though. I’m thankful for that. I believe I use the determination, empathy, and perspective I gained from those hard times to consistently help my clients and connect with jurors.”
Goad’s motto
“My motto is the Golden Rule. Plain and simple. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
“If I died tomorrow, I would die a grateful woman knowing that I have helped some exceptionally good people out of some really bad situations.”
– Stacey Goad
Stacey Goad used to build cases for the State of Georgia. Now, she tears them apart. For anyone who needs serious criminal defense, Goad Law should be your first call.
From bond hearings to jury trials, Goad’s criminal defense law firm provides aggressive legal representation. “My clients inspire me. People who are unjustly treated and falsely accused inspire me,” said Goad. “Good people victimized by a broken system inspire me. My hope is to make a difference for as many people as possible.”
Goad has practiced law since 2008. She started her career as a prosecutor in metro-Atlanta. “I moved to Savannah to join the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office,” said Goad. “When I left the DA’s Office, I had over five years’ experience as a prosecuting attorney and I knew it was time to do some real good in this life. Now I concentrate on upholding my clients’ constitutional rights and zealously defending them at every turn.”
“There are many people in marginalized communities who do not get a fair shake,” continues Goad. “I do my best to combat that. I care enough for the people who need me that I do whatever it takes, within the bounds of the law, to help them. I don’t give up on my clients.”
“Hearing about how I helped someone get their life back on track is truly amazing. If I died tomorrow, I would die a grateful woman knowing that I have helped some exceptionally good people out of some really bad situations.” •
Goad Law, LLC
1111 Bull St., Savannah, GA
912.209.9000
notguiltysavannah.com
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