Richard Scott Lawson

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Richard Scott Lawson
Don't trust your future to a "general practitioner." Call (24/7) THE DUI ONLY LAWYER. 404-939-7947
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Thank you Richard Lawson!
- Paul, a DUI client
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Excellent Representation
- Beth, a DUI client

Overview

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10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
    487 Morrision Moore Parkway West
    Dahlonega, GA 30533
    Office: 404-816-4440
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  • The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
    131 Prominence Court, Suite 100
    Dawsonville, GA 30534
    Office: 404-816-4440
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  • The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson
    261 West Crogan Street
    Lawrenceville, GA 30045
    Office: 404-816-4440
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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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“Thank you Richard Lawson!”

Posted by: Paul, over 3 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... more
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“Excellent Representation”

Posted by: Beth, over 3 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... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

73 endorsements


Frank Thomas Gomez

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... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Frank Gomez , Atlanta (GA), Over 3 years ago
Loren M. Dickstein

I have referred Richard Lawson clients and business associates and I've consistently received positive feedback. In 14 years of legal practice, I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Loren Dickstein , Southfield (MI), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Richard Scott Lawson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 1995 05/03/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Speaker at Institute of Continuing Legal Education 2002–present
Attorney / Owner at Law Office of Richard S. Lawson 1997–present
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Education

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
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Mentor Volunteer Supreme Court of Georgia 2012
Fee Arbitration Judge State Bar of Georgia 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Admitted United State District Court Northern District Georgia 2001–present
Member Georgia DODD Group 1997–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 130 Legal Answers
4 Best Answers - chosen by asker
32 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
11 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 5 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Georgia DUI Information Website www.dui.info 2012
The Inside Minds Navigating DUI Drug Cases 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Investigations in DUI Cases Georgia Private Investigators Association 2007
ICLE Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2006
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