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Douglas Warren McDonald Jr.

Also known as Gus McDonald, GUS MCDONALD

Traffic violations will suspend your license, avoid points and insurance increases CALL 877 847 8323

Very Efficient, Very effective.

- a DUI client

Great DUI Lawyer

- a DUI client

Overview

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10.0

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Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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27 Reviews

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26 Peer Endorsements

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Practice Areas

95% DUI / DWI
17 years, 1,200 cases
5% Criminal Defense

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

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878 main street

helen, GA
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123 main street

helen, GA
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MCDONALD & CODY

383 US HIGHWAY OLD 441

CORNELIA, GA 30531

Office: 706-778-7178
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Languages Spoken

English

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The law firm of McDonald Cody has three main practice areas. Gus McDonald limits his practice area to defending DUI and serious traffic charges. The firm is... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 27 reviews “Very Efficient, Very effective.” Posted by: a DUI client, almost 2 years ago. Client Review: Found circumstances in my case which allowed it to be reduced. Gus is all business. Handles matters and requests very promptly and with little... more Flag “Great DUI Lawyer” Posted by: a DUI client, over 2 years ago. Client Review: Gus recently handled my DUI case. It was my first DUI and I was stopped at a roadblock in Helen Georgia. Gus told me exactly what to do and what to... more Flag View all 27 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 26 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer Mr. McDonald knows his business....I met Gus when I was the Solicitor-General in Athens and my office prosecuted his clients. He is skilled,... more Endorsement from lawyer: Morris Wiltshire , Athens (GA), 19 days ago I learned from Mr. McDonald all about blood alcohol testing, and the investigation and preparation to win DUI cases. Saw him in Atlanta teaching two... more Endorsement from lawyer: Jason Cerbone , Savannah (GA), About 1 month ago View all 26 endorsements

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

Former client? Write a review

27 reviews

“Very Efficient, Very effective.”

Posted by: a DUI client, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Found circumstances in my case which allowed it to be reduced. Gus is all business. Handles matters and requests very promptly and with little... more

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“Great DUI Lawyer”

Posted by: a DUI client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Gus recently handled my DUI case. It was my first DUI and I was stopped at a roadblock in Helen Georgia. Gus told me exactly what to do and what to... more

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Peer Endorsements

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26 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

Mr. McDonald knows his business....I met Gus when I was the Solicitor-General in Athens and my office prosecuted his clients. He is skilled,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Morris Wiltshire , Athens (GA), 19 days ago

I learned from Mr. McDonald all about blood alcohol testing, and the investigation and preparation to win DUI cases. Saw him in Atlanta teaching two... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jason Cerbone , Savannah (GA), About 1 month ago

Résumé

License

17 years since Douglas Warren McDonald Jr. was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Georgia	Active Member in Good Standing	1995	04/11/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at McDonald & Cody	1995–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
John Marshall Law School, Atlanta	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1997
Mercer University	Economics	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1992

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Super Lawyers	Super Lawyers	2007
NACDL DUI BOARD NCDD certificate of recognition	NACDL	2003

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Vice President	Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2000-2005

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10

Answers:	67	Legal Answers
	1	Best Answer - chosen by asker
	2	Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
	6	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	5	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

State v. Shuler

Outcome: (not available)

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
DUI BLOOD TESTING	ICLE	2008
Jury Selection	Gus McDonald	2008

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
NAVIGATING VEHICULAR HOMICIDE AND THE CIVIL CASE	Georgia DUI Update	2011
Chemical Evidence	1st Annual DUI Training Super Symposium	2010

How violations are Reported to Other States - Affect on Violators in Home State	New World DUI Seminiar - South Carolina	2008
Cross Examination of the Blood Tech	NACDL & NCDD'S 2008 DUI SEMINAR	2008
How to Pick a Winning Jury for Your DUI Client	Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute	2008
DUI BLOOD	NACDL, NCDD, ICLE	2007
Attacking the Crime Lab Results	DUI Trial Practice Update - ICLE	2007
Blood Testing	NACDL & NCDD 10th Annual DUI Seminar	2006
DUI BLOOD	LAS VEGAS, BOSTON, KANSAS, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA	2006
Cross-Examining the Chemical Expert in Blood Cases	Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute	2006
DUI Case Preparation & Courtroom Presentation	GA Public Safety Training Center	2005
Blood Tests Revisited	NACDL & NCDD'S 8TH ANNUAL DUI SEMINAR	2004
Reasonable Suspicion v. Probable Cause	License Revocation & Suspension Seminar	2004
DUI Case Preparation & Courtroom Presentation	Georgia Public Safety Training Center	2004
Trouble at the Crime Lab	GACDL Winter Seminar	2004
DUI Case Preparation & Courtroom Presentation	DUI Case Preparation & Courtroom Presentation	2004
Punishment	National College for DUI Defense 2003 Summer Session	2003
Mitigating Punishment in DUI Sentencing	NACDL & NCDD'S 7TH ANNUAL DUI SEMINAR	2003
DUI Case Preparation & Courtroom Presentation	Georgia Public Safety Training Center	2003
Sentencing & Punishment: Effective Techniques for Entering a Plea	Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute	2003
Traffic Case Law Update & Libation Legislation	Defending a Traffic Case Agenda	2003
Skills That Win Cases	NACDL & NCDD 2002 DUI Seminar	2002
DUI Case Preparation & Courtroom Presentation	Georgia Public Safety Training Center	2002
DUI Case Preparation & Courtroom Presentation	Georgia Public Safety Training Center	2001
DUI Case Preparation & Courtroom Presentation	Georgia Public Safety Training Center	2000
DUI Case Preparation & Courtroom Presentation	Georgia Public Safety Training Center	1999

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