The Pender Law Firm
The legal system can often be stacked against you... We're here to even the odds.
Whether it's a DUI, personal injury, divorce or something else, The Pender Law Firm is a general practice law firm dedicated to getting YOU the results you need.

Criminal and Family, Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas
At The Pender Law Firm, we provide the following legal services.
Criminal Defense
When your livelihood and personal freedoms are threatened, we aggressively fight to protect you. The Pender Law Firm has experience dealing with a wide range of criminal cases ranging from minor speeding tickets to capital crimes. Whether you're charged with a low level misdemeanor or serious felony, it's critical that you find competent legal representation as soon as possible. We know that the legal process can be daunting, so here at The Pender Law Firm we are committed to sitting down with you, explaining the process, making sure you understand all your rights and options, and helping you navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. But #1, The Pender Law Firm is committing to getting YOU the RESULTS you need.
Contract Disputes/Business Litigation
Have you paid for services that you did not receive? Have you entered into a contract with another party who has not lived up to their obligations? From verbal contracts to voluminous corporate contracts, the lawyers at The Pender Law Firm are happy to review your contract, explain the parties' rights and obligations, and most importantly outline the legal and equitable remedies at your disposal in the case of another party's breach. The Pender Law Firm has extensive experience representing clients in small claims court- no case is too big or too small for The Pender Law Firm!
Personal Injury
I often wince when I hear stories of people who decide to handle claims with an insurance company on their own and eventually end up settling for a fraction of what they could have gotten. When you've been injured due to another party's negligence, you need a lawyer who's going to maximize your recovery. The Pender Law Firm has experience in all types of personal injury including automobile collisions, slip and falls, and wrongful deaths. While some attorneys are quick to accept a settlement, the lawyers at The Pender Law Firm are always ready to take your case to trial, and will not advise you to accept anything less than what you DESERVE.
Post-Judgment Collection
Winning a judgment is just the beginning. Getting paid is the real challenge. At The Pender Law Firm, we aggressively pursue collection of unpaid judgments through garnishments, liens, levies, and other enforcement strategies. Whether you're owed money from a court order or need help navigating a deadbeat debtor, we're here to get results.
Family Law
Family law matters are deeply personal and we treat them that way. Whether you're seeking custody, modifying child support, pursuing visitation rights, or navigating divorce, The Pender Law Firm provides strong legal guidance with compassionate support. Let us help you protect what matters most.
State or Federal Habeas
A conviction isn't alwys the end of the road. If your rights were violated during trial, sentencing, or appeal, a habeas corpus petition may be your path to justice. At The Pender Law Firm, we fight for individuals facing long sentences due to ineffective assistance of counsel, constitutional errors, or new evidence. Whether it is at the state or federal level, we understand the urgency and complexity of post-conviction relief--and we don't back down.

Criminal and Family Lawyer
About The Pender Law Firm
The Pender Law Firm is a boutique general practice law firm located in Atlanta, GA. The Pender Law Firm provides its clients with a variety of legal services tailored to each client's individual needs. While hard work and experience are the firm's ingredients, it is the RESULTS that we get for our clients that truly define us. Whether you're facing criminal charges, have suffered a personal injury or property loss, or need help with a divorce or custody battle, The Pender Law Firm will aggressively fight to protect your interests in court. We offer a free confidential consultation to discuss your situation, explain your rights, and help you understand your options. During this no-obligation meeting, we'll review the details of your case, answer any questions you have and outline a clear strategy for moving forward. Please reach us via our online message portal, by email at thependerlawfirm@gmail.com or by phone at (803) 230-1453. Your future is worth defending- and we're here to help!
Criminal and Family Legal Team
Meet the team
The Pender Law Firm consists of two team members who each bring their unique experience and advocacy skills to the table for their clients. Both attorneys share their caseload and attend weekly strategy sessions where they work collaboratively in devising optimal strategies to achieve optimal results for their clients. When you hire The Pender Law Firm, you get two excellent attorneys for the price of one!

Joshua Pender
Founder/Managing Attorney
Mr. Pender is an Emory Law School Honors graduate that honed his legal skills at the Fulton County Public Defender's Office before opening up his own firm. He specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, and general civil litigation.
Jordan Fox
Associate Attorney
Ms. Fox brings a wealth of experience to The Pender Law Firm from her years of experience in a range of different practice areas. Ms. Fox takes a lead role in representing clients who come to the firm with family law and post-judgment collection cases.
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803-230-1453
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2107 N Decatur Rd Suite 431
Decatur, GA 30033
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