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Charles T. Magarahan

Charles T. Magarahan

10.0

Superb

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

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 75% DUI / DWI
    36 years, 3,000 cases (9 examples)
  • 20% Criminal Defense
    36 years, 1,000 cases (1 example)
  • 5% Lawsuits / Disputes
    36 years, 100 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    Park Ridge 85
    2900 Chamblee-Tucker Rd., Bldg. 1
    Atlanta, GA 30341
    Office: 770-455-●●●● - show
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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Great Lawyer!!”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-09 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Charlie is a great lawyer. I had a nearly hopeless case. Charlie took the case, saying that he has an 80% success rate. Charlie was confident in his... more
5 star rating

“Great Lawyer”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-09 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: What seemed at first to be an easy case, turned into a case that everyone hated. Mr. Magarahan stuck with it, was understanding to changes that... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

22 endorsements

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Frank Thomas Gomez

Charles Magarahan is one of the most well respected DUI defense attorneys in the Southeastern United States. I first knew him when I was a prosecutor... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Frank Gomez , Atlanta (GA), About 1 month ago
Donald John Ramsell

I endorse this lawyer's work. This attorney is considered to be aggressive, hard working, and a valuable attorney by his clients. You should be... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Ramsell , Wheaton (IL), 3 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 36 years since Charles T. Magarahan was first licensed to practice law in GA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Magarahan Villines & Honis 1994–present
Associate at McReynolds and Michaud 1979–1994
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Georgia, Athens Law Juris Doctor 1973
Loyola University History and Philosophy BA - Bachelor of Arts 1970

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Lawyer of the Year Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers Group 2008

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of Georgia 1974–present
Member DeKalb Bar Association 1990–present
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Portfolio

Cases
Title:
State v. Dyer
Practice Area:
DUI / DWI
Outcome:
Ga. Court of Appeals
Description:
Decided that all defendants with BAC over .08 must actually serve 24 hours in custody.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
DUI defense DUI Law Update 2008