James Greenwood

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Maverick Justice Group is a dedicated law firm specializing in criminal defense and education law, built to navigate high-stakes moments. The firm represents individuals in critical situations such as arrests, investigations, school suspensions, expulsions, Title IX cases, and special education disputes. They are known for their strategic, blunt, and relentless approach to seeking justice, focusing on building strong records and holding institutions accountable.

The firm's expertise spans two crucial areas that significantly impact an individual's future: courtrooms and classrooms. In Education Law, Maverick Justice Group acts swiftly to protect students' records and futures, addressing issues like suspensions, expulsions, Title IX matters, IEPs, and 504 plans. For Criminal Defense, they provide aggressive advocacy from bond hearings through felony trials, offering straight answers and realistic outcomes for clients facing charges.

What sets Maverick Justice Group apart is their commitment to transparency and focused expertise. They offer "No Sugarcoating," providing clients with a clear-eyed assessment of their situation and options. The firm is "Built for High Stakes," exclusively practicing criminal defense and education law to ensure dedicated focus when freedom or a child's future is on the line. Their "Institutional Expertise" is rooted in the founder's background, including a PhD, years of teaching inside Georgia state prisons, and experience as a public defender, giving them deep insight into how these systems operate and where they often overreach.

Founded by Steph Iasiello, who holds a PhD and is admitted to practice in Georgia, the firm emphasizes honesty, strategic action over mere theatrics, and treating clients as individuals, not just case numbers. They are active members of the Georgia Bar, the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the American Bar Association. Their criminal defense practice areas include:

• Misdemeanors
• Felonies
• Drug Charges
• Theft & Property Crimes
• Sexual Offense
• Assault & Violent Offenses
• Probation Violations
• Warrants
• Pre-charge Investigations
• Appeals

Maverick Justice Group urges individuals facing criminal charges or school discipline issues to seek legal counsel promptly, as early intervention can significantly improve outcomes.