Bankruptcy & debt relief
Complete consumer debt relief, from Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 to Subchapter 5 for small businesses.
About the firm · Augusta · Dublin · Statesboro
Compassionate debt relief, from a firm that leads with heart.
Dealing with unmanageable debt is hard, and you do not have to go through it alone. At Claeys, McElroy-Magruder & Kitchens, we have helped people across the greater Augusta, Statesboro and Dublin areas regain control of their finances. The same compassion we bring to our clients, we bring to the dogs no one else would take.
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Board-certified in consumer bankruptcy. Three offices, plus a mobile office.
Compassionate debt relief
Board-certified in consumer bankruptcy
Family law & personal injury too
Augusta · Dublin · Statesboro · mobile office
We rescue dogs
Free consultation
1st
Local attorney board-certified in consumer bankruptcy
100+
Years of combined experience
3
Georgia offices, plus a mobile office
8
Dogs given a forever home
Compassionate debt relief
You should never have to face debt alone.
We provide complete consumer debt relief services, including help with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and we take the time to understand your situation before we recommend anything.
Angie McElroy-Magruder was the first attorney in Augusta, Statesboro and Dublin to become certified in consumer bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. That dedicated focus, and a complete command of the law, let us deliver sound advice and real solutions for even the most complex financial problems.
Our other life's work
When we are not in court, we are rescuing dogs.
If you have seen our television commercials, you have already met some of them. When we are not helping clients find their footing, we spend a remarkable amount of our time rescuing neglected and abandoned animals. Press play and meet the family.
This part matters most to us. Angie's home has quietly become something rare: a permanent sanctuary for the dogs no one else would take. These are the ones who were labeled unadoptable, passed over again and again, the dogs that, for one reason or another, were never going to find another home.
She gave them the one thing they could not find anywhere else. A forever home, with no conditions and no expiration date. They will never have to wonder where they belong again, and they will never need to be rehomed. Caring for them has become one of the deepest missions of this firm.
You might recognize Doobie, the gentle European Great Dane who steals the show in our commercials. He shares the house with Baby, Boogie, Goose, House, Birdie, Hannah and Honey. The same patience and compassion we give to them is exactly what we bring to every client who walks through our door.
Doobie
Baby
Boogie
Goose
House
Birdie
Hannah
Honey
Some of the rescues who now have a home for good.
More than a law firm
Rooted in the communities we serve.
Our attorneys are deeply dedicated to making the places where we work better places to live. Alongside our work for neglected animals, we are actively involved in a wide range of national and local civic and professional organizations, and our help reaches well beyond bankruptcy.
Family law
Compassionate guidance through divorce and family matters, with a focus on a fair, workable outcome. See our practice areas.
Personal injury
Standing with you when you have been injured, so you can focus on healing while we handle the claim.
The people in your corner
Meet the attorneys.
Bankruptcy & Consumer Litigation
Angela McElroy-Magruder
The first local attorney board-certified in consumer bankruptcy, with cases that helped shape Georgia consumer-protection law. The heart behind our animal rescue work.
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Litigation & Personal Injury
John P. Claeys
An Augusta native and University of Georgia Law graduate who has handled thousands of cases, recognized among Georgia's top trial lawyers.
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Bankruptcy & Family Law
Kelly Brashear Kitchens
A former Augusta prosecutor who tried more than 100 cases before devoting her practice to helping families through bankruptcy and family law.
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One honest conversation can change everything.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our Augusta lawyers. We have offices in Augusta, Dublin and Statesboro, plus a mobile office, and we are available during regular hours and by appointment on evenings and weekends. For your convenience, we accept most major credit cards.
Never face it alone. Let Angie help.
Three convenient Georgia offices
Find the office nearest you.
Augusta
706-724-6000
512 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Augusta, GA 30901
Dublin
478-275-8311
1205 Bellevue Place, Suite A
Dublin, GA 31021
Dublin, GA 31021
Statesboro
912-764-7000
200 South Main Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
Statesboro, GA 30458
Cannot get to us? We also bring a mobile office to you, and we are available evenings and weekends by appointment. After hours or need a quick reply? Send us a text for the fastest response.
Questions?
Contact us for a free consultation today.
Tell us a little about what you are facing. We will reach out, in confidence, and help you find the fresh start you deserve.
Need us after hours, or want the quickest reply? Send us a text. For office matters, please use the local numbers below.
Augusta
512 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-724-6000
Fax: 706-724-3363
Dublin
1205 Bellevue Place, Suite A
Dublin, GA 31021
Phone: 478-275-8311
Fax: 478-275-8399
Statesboro
200 South Main Street
Statesboro, GA 30458
Phone: 912-764-7000
Fax: 912-489-7196
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Evenings & weekends by appointment. We accept most major credit cards.
Quickest reply, after hours or emergencies: send us a text.
To set up your consultation, use our contact page.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. We serve clients throughout Augusta, Dublin, Statesboro and the surrounding CSRA. The information on this page is general and is not legal advice, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.