Former Macon Law Firm Employee Accused of Stealing More Than $190,000 Over Nearly Five Years
MACON, Ga. — A former employee of a downtown Macon law firm has been arrested after investigators say she stole more than $190,000 from the business over nearly five years through unauthorized credit card payments and forged documents.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began on June 18, 2025, when a sheriff’s office sergeant responded to the Dozier Law Firm in the 400 block of Cherry Street regarding reports of internal theft.
Investigators initially identified at least two suspects. However, as the law firm’s internal review continued, auditors uncovered additional financial discrepancies dating from November 2020 through May 2025.
Authorities said the audit revealed numerous payments had been made to credit card accounts that did not belong to the law firm.
The unauthorized payments totaled more than $190,000.
After obtaining financial records, investigators determined the credit card accounts belonged to then-employee 66-year-old Nadine Jackson Brooks, who is no longer employed by the firm.
Because of the volume of financial records involved, investigators said the audit and review took several months to complete.
On June 25, 2026, Brooks was arrested and charged with:
- 6 counts of Felony Theft by Conversion
- 92 counts of Third-Degree Forgery (felony)
- 7 counts of Fourth-Degree Forgery (misdemeanor)
Under Georgia law, theft by conversion occurs when a person lawfully obtains another person’s money or property but intentionally converts it for personal use without authorization. The offense is punishable by one to 10 years in prison, although courts may reduce certain felony sentences under specific circumstances.
Third-degree forgery is a felony involving the creation, alteration, or possession of false documents with the intent to defraud and carries a potential prison sentence of one to five years.
Fourth-degree forgery is a misdemeanor involving less serious fraudulent documents or writings and is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and fines.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains active, and additional charges or arrests are possible.
