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The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
487 Morrision Moore Parkway West
Dahlonega, GA 30533
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404-816-4440
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The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
131 Prominence Court, Suite 100
Dawsonville, GA 30534
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404-816-4440
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The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
261 West Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
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404-816-4440
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The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
300 Colonial Center Pkwy, Suite 100
Roswell, GA 30076
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404-816-4440
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The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
4060 Peachtree Rd., #415, Suite D
Atlanta, GA 30319
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404-816-4440
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The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
1827 Powers Ferry Road Bldg. 5
Marietta, GA 30339
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404-816-4440
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About Me
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My practice is focused on aggressive DUI defense. Most attorneys are "general practitioners" that take a variety of cases. I focus my practice of DUI Defense.... more
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Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Paul,
2010-01-20
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Previous to hiring Mr. Lawson, I talked with at least five other attorneys (at least their receptionists). Richard spoke with me at length and...
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Posted by:
Beth,
2009-12-26
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Lawson helped me through a very difficult time. He was professional and thorough and the outcome was far better than I ever expected. His staff...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard is an awesome trial attorney that gets the job done in court and behind the scenes for his clients.He has a...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Frank Gomez
, Atlanta (GA), About 2 years ago
I have referred Richard Lawson clients and business associates and I've consistently received positive feedback. In 14 years of legal practice, I...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Loren Dickstein
, Southfield (MI), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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17 years since Richard Scott Lawson was first licensed to practice law.
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Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Georgia |
Active Member in Good Standing
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1995 |
01/13/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Speaker at
Institute of Continuing Legal Education
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2002–present
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Attorney / Owner at
Law Office of Richard S. Lawson
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1997–present
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Court Appointed Felony Defense Attorney at
Enotah Judicial Circuit
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1997–2004
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Court Appointed Public Defender at
City of Roswell Georgia
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1995–2003
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Court Appointed "A" rated Attorney at
Gwinnett County Court Appointed "A" List
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1997–2001
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Court Appointed Public Defender at
City of Alpharetta Georgia
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1995–2000
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Associate at
Law Office of Turner and Willis
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1997–1997
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Assistant District Attorney at
Enotah Judicial Circuit District Attorney
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1995–1997
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Assistant Solicitor General at
Gwinnett County Solicitor General's Office
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1995–1995
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Summer Associate at
Friedman and Montalto
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1994–1994
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Summer Associate at
Wayne County Michigan Prosecutor
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1993–1993
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
DUI / DWI Field Sobriety Instructor |
Certified DUI / DWI Field Sobriety Instructor |
2000 |
| Emory University School of Law |
J.D. |
Law |
1995 |
| University of Michigan |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1992 |
| Northwestern Michigan College |
Associate of Arts |
Associate of Arts |
1990 |
| American Red Cross |
Small Craft Instructor |
Small Craft Instructor Certification |
1988 |
| Wayne County School of Law |
Administrative Law Class 1993 |
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Awards
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Granting Organization |
Date |
| Fee Arbitration Judge |
State Bar of Georgia |
2009 |
| Investigations in DUI Cases Highlighted Speaker |
Georgia Association of Private Investigators |
2007 |
| ICLE Speaker- Teaching Lawyers DUI Defense |
ICLE |
2006 |
| ICLE Teaching Lawyers DUI Defense |
ICLE |
2004 |
| US District Court Northern District of Georgia Admission |
United States District Court Northern District of Geogia |
2001 |
| DUI / DWI NHTSA Field Sobriety Instructor |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
2000 |
| NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor |
NHTSA |
2000 |
| Speaker |
Georgia Indigent Defense Council |
2000 |
| Instructor Defending a DUI Case |
Georgia Indigent Defense Council |
2000 |
| DUI and Vehicular Homicide Course |
Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia |
1996 |
| Georgia Court of Appeals Admission |
Georgia Court of Appeals |
1995 |
| Supreme Court of Georgia Admission |
Georgia Supreme Court |
1995 |
| Emory Mock Trial Program Winning Attorney |
Emory University Law School |
1994 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Award |
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society |
1990 |
| Canoe / Small Craft Instructor |
American Red Cross |
1988 |
| Advanced Lifesavor |
American Red Cross |
1986 |
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Associations
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Duration |
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United State District Court Northern District Georgia |
2001-present
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Georgia DODD Group |
1997-present
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Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.cherokeecountydui.com |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.cobbcountydui.com |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.dui.com/georgia/gwinnett |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.dui.com/georgia/hall |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.dui.info |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.duiattorney.com/georgia/cobb |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.duiattorney.com/georgia/dekalb |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.duiattorney.com/georgia/forsyth |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.duiattorney.com/georgia/gwinnett |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.duiattorney.com/georgia/hall |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.duigeorgia.com |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.forsythcountydui.com |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.georgiaduidefense.com |
1997-present
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| Attorney |
www.gwinnettcountydui.com |
1997-present
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| Admitted |
Georgia Court of Appeals |
1995-present
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Georgia Supreme Court |
1995-present
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| Active Member |
State Bar of Georgia |
1995-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 11
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Cases
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Outcome: Case Reduced to Reckless Driving
Outcome: Case Reduced to Reckless Driving
Outcome: Case Reduced to Reckless Driving
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Investigations in DUI CASES |
Georgia Association of Private Investigators |
2007 |
| Opening Statement and Voir Dire |
Defense of Drinking Driver's Institute |
2006 |
| Voir Dire and Opening Statements |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) |
2006 |
| DUI Investigations |
Georgia Association of Private Investigators |
2005 |
| "It's Only a DUI" |
Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute |
2004 |
| Only a DUI |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) |
2004 |
| Legal Ethics |
Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute |
2002 |
| Ethics |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) |
2002 |
| Client Intake Form |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Georgia) |
2001 |
| Fee Agreements |
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) |
2001 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Investigations in DUI Cases |
Georgia Private Investigators Association |
2007 |
| ICLE |
Institute for Continuing Legal Education |
2006 |
| DUI Investigations |
Georgia Association of Private Investigators |
2005 |
| DUI Defense |
Institute for Continuing Legal Education |
2004 |
| Investigations in DUI Cases |
Georgia Private Investigators Association |
2004 |
| Legal Ethics in a DUI Case |
ICLE Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute |
2002 |
| Using an Investigator in DUI Cases |
Defense of Drinking Drivers Group |
2002 |
| Cross Examination |
Defending at DUI Case |
2000 |
| DUI Investigations |
Forsyth County Sheriff's Reserve |
1999 |
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