Andrew Lynch
About me
Andrew R. Lynch discovered his calling as a criminal defense attorney while attending the University of Georgia. Durring his senior year of college, a close family member was investigated, arrested, and convicted of a felony drug charge. Andrew witnessed firsthand the effect criminal charges can have on the accused and their family. This experience inspired him to pursue his legal education at Georgia State University College of Law.
Andrew graduated cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law with overall academic honors and top honors in litigation and criminal procedure. Additionally, Andrew was recognized with highest distinction for his contribution to pro bono legal work. His pro bono positions included criminal defense clerkships with the Federal Defender Program in Atlanta, the Center for Capital Litigation in Columbia, South Carolina and the Dekalb County Public Defender's Office.
Immediately after graduating from law school, Andrew began working as a criminal defense attorney at the Dekalb County Public Defender's Office. He has been admitted to practice in all levels of Georgia's courts including: the Georgia Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, and Municipal Court.
While at the Dekalb Public Defender's office, Andrew gained extensive felony and misdemeanor trial experience. Andrew has represented people accused of a wide array of crimes including Murder, Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking, Rape, Family Violence Battery, and DUI.
Not every case goes to trial. Andrew has also handled hundreds of pre-trial motions and hearings including bond hearings, preliminary hearings, motions to suppress, motion in limine, and pretrial negotiations with the prosecutor.
Andrew is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) and serves on GACDL's Educational Services Committee. He was recently selected and attended the 10th Annual Bill Daniel's Trial Advocacy Program. This program is limited to only thirty students and provides intensive training in enhanced trial techniques for use in defense of the criminally accused.
Andrew left the Public Defender's Office to begin his own law firm specializing in aggressive criminal defense. Andrew knows not every case goes to trial but he believes every case should be prepared for trial. This preparation is what gives Andrew the knowledge and power to pursue the pre-trial resolutions his clients desire and enables him to take cases to a jury whenever it becomes necessary.
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Criminal Defense: 35%10 years, 600 cases
- DUI & DWI: 25%10 years, 200 cases
- Personal Injury: 25%10 years, 100 cases
- Speeding Ticket: 15%10 years, 1 thousand cases
Payment
Fees:
Fixed (sometimes), Retainer (sometimes), Free consultation (60 minutes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check
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MoreAndrew is a talented young lawyer who is definitely one to watch. He has done a great job in the public defender's office of DeKalb County, which will transfer well to his private practice. He cares about his clients and is a very hard worker.
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MoreI endorse this lawyer's work. Andrew is a smart and hardworking young attorney. He is the type of advocate every client should have and he will do great things in the law.
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Contact info
Andrew R. Lynch, P.C.
160 Clairemont Avenue
Suite 340
Decatur, GA, 30030
Office (404) 373-7735
Mobile (404) 803-4757
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2007 | 08/30/2016 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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| Georgia's Top Rated Lawyer | ALM Publication | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martinfale-Hubbell | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geogia Bar Leadership Academy Admission | Georgia Bar Assocation | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cum Laude Graduate | Georgia State University College of Law | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro Bono Recognition with Highest Distinction | Georgia State School of Law | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acedemic Honors in Criminal Procedure II | CALI | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Litigation Honors | Georgia State University College of Law | 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Attorney | Andrew R. Lynch, P.C. | 2009 - Present |
| Assistant Public Defender | Dekalb County Public Defender's Office | 2007 - 2009 |
| Clerk | Federal Defenders Office | 2007 - 2007 |
| Clerk | Center for Capital Litigation | 2006 - 2006 |
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| National College of DUI Defense | N/A | 2014 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dekalb Bar Association, YLD | President | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United State District Court, Northern District of Georgia | Member | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DeKalb Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division Criminal Section | Member | 2008 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | 2007 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Educational Committee | 2007 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DeKalb Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division | Board Member | 2010 - 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| State v. DJ | No prison. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. LM | DUI Drugs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. AM | AM was charged with Armed Robbery . . . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| South Carolina Equal Justice Alliance Update | Roper | 2005 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | N/A | Completion Certificate | 2009 |
| Bill Daniel's Trial Advocacy Program | N/A | Completion Certificate | 2009 |
| Georgia State University College of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| University of Georgia | Business - Marketing | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Westwood College Criminal Justice Panel | Criminal Justice | 2010 |
| Emory University School of Law Litigation Class | Guest Judge for Litigation Class | 2010 |
| 89th Dekalb County Police Academy | Trials | 2009 |
| 86th Dekalb County Police Academy | Criminal Defense Lecturer | 2008 |
| 84th Dekalb County Police Academy | Criminal Defense Lecturer | 2008 |
