Richard Scott Lawson's Peer Endorsements

I endorse this lawyer. Richard has a strong reputation for zealous advocacy in the area of DUI/DWI defense.

Attorney Lawson is one of Atlanta's most knowledgable DUI attorneys. I consistently see Richard in court working out great resolutions for his clients, and recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel.

I endorse this lawyer and would recommend him for any DUI case that you have to best protect your rights.

Ask the other lawyers in Atlanta about Richard Lawson and you will get the same answer: he is one of the very best DUI lawyers in Georgia.

Richard Lawson is one of the leading attorneys in the areas of criminal defense and DUI. His respect for the court and tenacity in defending his clients is evident in every case that he handles. I highly recommend Richard.

Mr. Lawson has an excellent reputation as an advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Richard goes the extra mile on every case for every client. He leaves no stone unturned. Further, his years as a prosecutor give him the ability to anticipate and deflect the other side's arguments. I would not hesitate to recommend Richard's services to a family member or friend in need.

Rich Lawson is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He's among the best and most highly respected criminal and DUI lawyers around. You can't go wrong with Rich as your counsel.

Richard is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney, especially in the field of DUI defense. We met while I was an assistant solicitor in Gwinnett County and I was impressed by Richard's skill and his willingness to go the extra mile for his clients.

Attorney Lawson is known as a defender of the citizen accused. To me there can be no higher complement. On a day-in and day-out basis, he uses his reputation, knowledge and experience to minimize or eliminate the consequences to the motorist accused. He will do all he can to help you to preserve your liberty and your lifestyle.

I endorse Richard Lawson. I know Richard to have substantial experience in DUI defense. He is known in many courtrooms across Georgia and has a good relationship with judges and prosecutors. As a fellow member of the criminal defense bar, I am proud to have Richard as a colleague.

Mr. Lawson has an excellent reputation of getting people out of their DUI charges in Georgia.

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lawson is hands down the best Drunk Driving Defense Attorney in the State of Georgia. He has an exceptional record and a wonderful reputation. He is a credit to the legal profession.

I endorse this lawyer. Richard Lawson understands what it takes to win a DUI case and will spend the time and effort to make it happen. He is brilliant in the court room and juries listen when he speaks. Richard Lawson is all that you can ask a lawyer to be for his client. I would trust him to represent my own son. Doug Andrews

Richard is a top notch DUI attorney. He keeps up with changes in current case law and is tenacious in the court room. He also utilizes the newest technology to his clients' benefit. He has his office files synched up with his Ipad so that he has every file available at his fingertips whether he is in the courtroom or on the road. You wont find a more organized or dedicated DUI fighter.

I endorse this lawyer.

I have known Richard for many years. He has always been a pleasure to work with both when I was a prosecutor, and now that I am a defense attorney. Richard is one of the most competent and aggressive attorneys I know.

I endorse this lawyer. Richard is the encyclopedia of legal issues and DUI defense. His overall knowledge of all legal issues is insurmountable. Richard has a passion for the law and always puts his clients first. I have never met a finer attorney and person. He genuinely cares for his clients and their families. He does not accept "no" as an answer and will fight for his clients to make sure they get the best possible results.

Richard is an amazing trial lawyer who gives some of the best closing arguments I have ever heard. I am continuously impressed with his deep knowledge of DUI and drivers' license issues. Richard gets his clients the best results possible.

I have known Richard and worked closely with him for 13 years. Richard is extremely attentive to detail and has a superb knowledge of the law in this area. In my experience he is one of the best, most intelligent, capable, honest and personable lawyers I have ever dealt with. He has experience as a prosecutor prior to establishing his own practice and has a excellent understanding of the case law and process involved in DUI cases. I would refer my friends or family members to Richard if they needed help with a DUI because I know he would do an excellent job in representing them.

I have worked closely with Richard and can say from personal experience that he is one of the brightest, most honest and personable lawyers around. I would never hesitate to refer a family member or close friend who needed help to Richard, and I know that they would be in excellent hands.

I have known Richard since I joined the Defense of Drinking Lawyer's group in 2001. Since then, I have relied on Richard's advice many times. He wins difficult cases. For example, he recently won a DUI trial in Dawson County where his client registered more than .20 on the breathalyzer machine. Most lawyers would have recommended that their client plead guilty to DUI, but Richard recommended a trial, and it paid off. I highly recommend Richard if you have been arrested for DUI.

Not only do I endorse this attorney, If I were charged in GA with a DUI, I would hire this attorney. His knowledge of DUI law, evidence, constitutional issues, and case law, make him one of the most qualified attorney's.

Richard is a skilled attorney with a reputation for fighting zealously for his clients. He also never hesitates to share his legal insights with other members of the BAR. Recently, he shared some valuable information with me about a particular intoxilyzer machine that had a history of malfunctioning. I was then able to use that information to help get an acquital for my client who had been tested on the same machine. I would recommend Richard's legal services to anyone who needed a tough lawyer.

I have known Richard for several years through a statewide DUI defense lawyers group to which we both belong. He worked as a prosecutor for several years before he came over to the defense side. He is a quite active participant in our group, sharing ideas, problems and solutions at our periodic meetings and egroup. He vigorously represents his clients accused of DUI and usually gets good results. He is on the cutting edge of new defense ideas, inventive and skilled. One charged with a DUI could breathe easier knowing that Richard is in his corner, and that his defense will be carefully prepared and skillfully presented.

I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Richard to be a highly dedicated, knowledgeable, and aggressive criminal defense attorney, with substantial experience in DUI defense. As a fellow member of the criminal defense bar, I am proud to have Richard as a colleague and recommend his services without hesitation. He is top notch.

I have referred many clients to Richard to handle their serious traffic related cases. All have reported complete satisfaction with Richard's services and their result. I will continue to confidently send people Richard's way.

An awesome lawyer who gets great results in one of the toughest jurisdictions in the state! If you've got a pending DUI, don't trust your case to someone who "dabbles" in DUI defense, trust a lawyer who devotes himself to DUI defense - and Lawson's just that kind of lawyer.

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Richard for 8 years both in my capacity as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He is dedicated to his clients and has acheived amazing trial results on difficult cases. He recently helped me with a strategy for a very challenging trial which resulted in a not guilty verdict. I recommend Richard wihtout hesitation.

I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard is a tough, hard-working lawyer who gets excellent results. He is the go-to guy north of Atlanta.

Richard has a reputation as a lawyer who will get the job done with excellence and professionalism. You can count on him to pay attention to details and fight hard for you until your case is concluded. If you are looking for a criminal defense lawyer, this is your man!

Richard is a fighter. He defends his client with the vigor of a street fighter, but uses the skill and knowledge of a general. You need a lawyer to handle your criminal defense? You need to look no further.

Richard is a very good lawyer. He has a great eye for details and cases are won because of attention to details. I would not hesitate to hire Richard. As his colleague, I rely on Richard for advice and assistance regularly. I know I can count on him and I do.

I have known Richard Lawson since the year 2000 when we both attended the Standardized Field Sobriety Instructors course. As a former prosecutor, he knows both sides of a DUI case. Richard knows the law and stays current in the fast changing field of DUI. He fights hard for his clients and gets results that often exceed their expectations. You'll be glad you called him.

Richard Lawson announced his intention to be a DUI specialist when he was a law student. He then went into prosecution, and opted to go up against DUI defense pros like Billy Spruell, Mike Mullis, Bob Chestney and me, to hone his skills and to learn the "trade" as quickly as possible. That is dedication. Now, for over 10 years, he has carefully cultivated his reputation for being willing to fight if the prosecutor opposing his clients are unwilling to reduce a DUI charge. He knows the inside dope on more prosecutors and their assistants that any sole practitioner in north Georgia.

Richard is one of the best in the business. He fights hard, is well liked and well respected by Judges, colleagues and prosecutors. He is extremely well prepared and is always on top of the law. Highly recommend him.

Richard works hard for his clients and is up-to-date on all defenses, approaches and trial tactics which are likely to bring his clients' cases to a successful conclusion. He is among the best in this area of practice.

I highly endorse Richard. I have known him for years, and he consistently gets great results for his clients.

I would gladly recommend Richard to anyone serious about contesting a DUI charge. He’s a gifted trial lawyer who has developed a reputation for fearlessly representing his clients. Other lawyers routinely turn to Richard for assistance with their toughest cases: his specialized training in DUI defense and his willingness to fight for his clients should make him an easy choice for anyone looking for an outstanding attorney.

Richard is one of the top dui defense lawyers in this State.

I endorse this lawyer's work. The firsrtime I met Richard was when he was prosecuting. He worked hard then to prosecute and since becoming a defense lawyer, his work ethic in defending his clients burns brighter than ever. I recommend Richard to anyone charged with DUI.

Richard Lawson is one of the toughest and best DUI litigators in the state of Georgia. He advocates to the fullest extent for his clients. Not only have I personally referred clients to him, I have also in my role as a Municipal Court prosecutor had to go against Richard in cases. He is very intelligent, he knows the law, and he works hard for his clients. I frequently refer clients to him and always get great reports back. I strongly endorse this fine lawyer.

I have known Richard for at least 10 years. I have had the pleasure of sending Richard several clients for help in the Atlanta area. Each and every one has contacted me afterward to thank me for finding Richard to help them with their dui problems. They all sang high praises for Richard's great results and the concern he expressed for their problems. I highly recommend Richard to anyone facing dui or traffic related charges in or around Atlanta. Joe Kunes

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Richard for more than 10 years now. He is respected by high level defense lawyers who know him to be a trustworthy advocate and reliable source of accurate and valuable advise, particularly in the areas of DUI and drug-related offenses, where I have had opportunities to see him work. He will show a friendly, mild manner, confident, but polite persona as pursues his work.He is known by prosecutors and judges alike for his integrity and diligent representation of his clients. i personally know many criminal defense lawyers who, I'm sure would say the same things about this fine lawyer and decent human being.

Richard is a thoughtful and intelligent criminal defense attorney. He is attentive to his client's needs, and carries himself with integrity and confidence. He is well-versed in DUI law, and has good relationships with the prosecutors and judges he encounters. I absolutely endorse this lawyer's work.

I endorse this lawyer's work. In addition to being a top notch defense lawyer. Richard has the unique experience of being a former prosecutor. Thus, he has great contacts and has built terrific relationships that have helped his clients. I have seen Richard in court and watched him fight like crazy for his clients. Richard is a great lawyer who delivers fantastic results to his clients.

I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard Lawson is an outstanding DUI defense attorney who is devoted to providing aggressive representation combined with top-notch client care. This combination makes Richard Lawson an excellent choice for anyone charged with a DUI.

I've know Mr. Lawson for 15 years. He is an incredible lawyer with a vast amount of knowledge and experience. He fights hard for his clients to get the best possible outcome for them. He knows how to think outside of the box to get great results on some very difficult cases.

I have known Richard for years and he has the expertise to handle any DUI case. If you are looking to fight your charges instead of pleading guilty, he is the man to call.

Richard is well known across north Georgia and has been considered a formidable opponent since his days as a prosecutor. He is quick on his feet and knows his stuff. He gives his clients their money's worth.

have referred and will continue to refer clients to Richard. No one is more diligent in their preparation of DUI cases. Richard's commitment to remaining on the cutting edge of techniques in defending DUI cases, in combination with the effort he places in the preparation of each case, translates into outstanding results for his clients. If you need a lawyer that is willing to do everything possible to win your DUI case, I recommend Richard Lawson with hesitation.

Richard is very bright and a master negotiator. He is an extremely likable person. His approach makes him well received by the prosecutors, which fosters favorable results for his clients. I had many cases with him when I was a prosecutor. I would recommend Richard to anyone looking for a wonderful criminal defense attorney.

I have known Richard for twelve years. In that time I have referred both clients and friends to him for criminal and traffic matters. He knows so many people in so many jurisdictions that he is able to put clients' minds at ease about what to expect when their case goes to court. He was also one of the first lawyers I met who frequently used an investigator in DUI cases, which can really make a difference in the result. Richard does a great job for his clients. I will continue to refer people to this really top notch lawyer.

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 tremendous dedication for the practice of law and cares deeply about providing zealous representation to his clients. I constantly contact Richard to get his perspective about my cases and various legal issues pertaining to DUI law. I cannot think of a finer person of good ethical character than Richard Lawson to be your attorney if you need help with a criminal matter.

I have referred Richard Lawson clients and business associates and I've consistently received positive feedback. In 14 years of legal practice, I can tell you that it is very rare to receive a thank you for a referral to another lawyer. In Richard Lawson's case, I have actually received thank you gifts. He treats his client's like family and deeply cares about them and their cases. He provides the highest possible level of legal defense. Simply, he is able to achieve results that other lawyers cannot. I would not hesitate to put my reputation behind Richard Lawson.

As a fellow attorney in the Atlanta/Athens area, I have known Richard Lawson for a long time. He has a fantastic presence in the courtroom. He defends and is behind his client 110%. I have seen him conduct hearings and trials in DUI cases, with great confidence. He is extremely knowledgeable and keeps up with current law.