Cotton & Gates, Attorneys at Law

Shalimar, FL · Criminal justice attorney

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Shalimar
#2
of 15 attorneys
City Percentile
71%
rating percentile
Address
Cotton & Gates, Attorneys at Law, 3 Plew Ave, Shalimar, FL 32579
Phone
(850) 651-9900
Website
www.cgclawfirm.com

Cotton & Gates, Attorneys at Law is an attorney located in Shalimar, FL. It is one of 15 attorneys listed in Shalimar. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Shalimar city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #2 among Shalimar attorneys by combined rating and review volume.

About Cotton & Gates, Attorneys at Law

Over 50 years of combined legal experience. Assisting clients with Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate planning, Divorce, and Family law. Representing our clients for DUI, Drug Charges, Wills, trusts by local attorneys involved in the local community.

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jason Moon · Jan 2026

COTTON AND GATES LAW FIRM Byron Cotton – Five Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sometimes we make boneheaded decisions—what matters is how we rise from them and who stands beside us when we do. Byron Cotton has been exceptional throughout my entire legal journey. He brings not only deep expertise and professionalism, but a rare sense of compassion and humanity to his practice. From our first meeting, Byron didn’t just focus on the legal facts—he checked in on me as a human being. He reminded me that this moment was just a small hurdle, and his steady presence and belief in my character made all the difference. He’s the kind of person who shows up for his clients with clarity, sincerity, and unmatched bedside manner. If you’re in Fort Walton and need representation from someone who combines legal skill wit

★★★★★ 5.0 Mike Masters · Feb 2026

Highly Recommended 🙌🏻 I really appreciate the professionalism, responsiveness, and overall level of attention to detail displayed by the members of the Cotton & Gates Law Firm. I would like to pay special thanks 🙏🏻 to the efforts of Cassie Reed, Esq. 👩🏻‍💼 over the past 2+ years while tirelessly working on x3 cases simultaneously (Criminal, Civil, Family) - She took on my very dynamic case load 💼and never shied away in the face of adversity - She never made excuses - She just wins! If you want to win 🏆 - Reachout to C&G!🇺🇸

★★★★★ 5.0 L Williams · Oct 2025

I heard about Mr. Cotton through a friend who had good results. Mr. Cotton was also able to successfully take care of my case as well. It was very easy to communicate with his team to ask questions, relay information and get important updates.

★★★★★ 5.0 Gary · Oct 2025

Byron and Howard were great to work with, very professional, considerate and efficient resulting in the intended outcome.

★★★★★ 5.0 Ed Wofford · May 2025

Very professional, Byron is awesome!!! I highly recommend him for all legal matters. I've used his services multiple times and he always delivers. Thank you Byron Cotton .

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Restroom ✓ Appointment Required ✓ Appointments Recommended

Services

Criminal justice attorneyDivorce lawyerEstate planning attorney

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