Morris Hugh Wiltshire Jr.

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Also known as Mo Wiltshire
Morris Hugh Wiltshire Jr.
A tough, effective former prosecutor. Helping good people in big trouble all over North Georgia.
Mo Wiltshire - go to guy in Athens GA for criminal defense trial work
- Keith, a DUI client
The best defense you could ever ask for.
- George, a DUI client

Overview

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10.0

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Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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Contributor level 10

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($150-$250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Prior Daniel & Wiltshire, LLC
    490 North Milledge Avenue
    Athens, GA 30601
    Office: 706-543-0002
    Fax: 706-355-3900
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  • Prior Daniel & Wiltshire, LLC
    288 South Main Street
    Madison, GA 30650
    Office: 706-543-0002
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  • Prior Daniel & Wiltshire, LLC
    112 Harmony Crossing
    Suite 2
    Eatonton, GA 31024
    Office: 706-543-0002
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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MORRIS H. WILTSHIRE, JR. "Mo"is a Partner with Prior, Daniel Wiltshire, LLC. Mo graduated cum laude from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS in 1991 and received... more

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Client Reviews

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“Mo Wiltshire - go to guy in Athens GA for criminal defense trial work”

Posted by: Keith, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Most lawyers claim to be "trial lawyers". Few actually feel comfortable in front of a jury. My son was charged with DUI in Athens in 2011. The... more
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“The best defense you could ever ask for.”

Posted by: George, 9 months ago.

Client Review: In October 2011, I was wrongly arrested for DUI. It was a nightmare. I faced the loss of my license, my job, and all the other endless consequences... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

11 endorsements


William Doyle Healan III

Mo is a great communicator and a great lawyer. He has the ability to make juries see his side of the argument. As the former Solicitor General, he... more

Endorsement from lawyer: William Healan , Winder (GA), About 1 year ago
Page Anthony Pate

Morris is an outstanding trial lawyer. I have watched him in court on numerous occasions and I am always impressed with his persuasiveness and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Page Pate , Atlanta (GA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

19 years since Morris Hugh Wiltshire Jr. was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 1994 05/28/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Prior Daniel & Wiltshire 2007–present
Solicitor General at State Court Of Athens Clarke County 2004–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Georgia School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994
Millsaps College in Jackson Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Endorsed for District Attorney Police Benevolent Association of Georgia 2004
Order of Barristers University of Georgia School of Law 1994
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member The Western Circuit Bar Association 1996–present
Member State Bar of Georgia 1994–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 178 Legal Answers
5 Best Answers - chosen by asker
90 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
21 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 5 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Fake I.D. Legal Costs The Red & Black 2012
Text Messages: Court Ordered Evidence The Red & Black 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
DUI Defense for Students Phi Kappa Psi at UGA 2012
DUI Defense for Students Lambda Chi Alpha at UGA 2012
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