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Laura Katherine Wester
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About Laura
Biography
I specialize in felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and serious traffic charges in Georgia. I have been privileged to speak at the State Bar of Georgia on the topic of administrative license suspensions, an important issue in the context of a pending DUI charge. I have completed hundreds of hours of continuing criminal defense legal education: topics include trial strategy, jury selection, evidence suppression, procedural challenges, chemical testing, and field sobriety evaluations. I am currently a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College for DUI Defense - and have completed their rigorous training course held every summer at Harvard University.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
15 years
DUI and DWI
50%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 14 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Wester Law, llc
125 E. Trinity Pl., Suite 302, Decatur, GA, 30030
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Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
TPO CASE “2 Weeks Notice”
Laura gave me a win! Had unwarranted TPO and Laura was able to provide excellent service and provide me the results I was looking for. Couldn’t have been more happy with her services.
Posted by Havana Hal | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
You need Laura as your Advocate!
The State is coming for you with both barrels and you need a "hired gun" on your side. It has been a few years since Laura won our case and had it thrown out for lack of probable cause. But I still to this day shake my head in awe of Laura's ability. Cool, calm under pressure, and as treasonous as a ...
Posted by Marcus | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Very professional
Very professional and was very good in the investigation of my case. If it wasn't for my attorney I would have lost my license. I took a breath test on my dui case and she got it reduced to reckless driving.
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best Lawyer
Laura has been nothing shy of amazing in helping me with my case. She was able to successfully reduce my DUI charge to reckless and failure to maintain lane as we discussed. She has been very helpful, informative and attentive to all of my questions and needs. I have never had anything on my record b...
Posted by devin | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Attorney!!!
I was pulled over for a dui in October of 2012. I used another attorney at the beginning of the process and felt like she didn't feel I could win. In 2014 I switched over to Laura and she was with me every step of the way. I blew .097 and through Laura's expertise the prosecutor dropped the case here...
Laura Katherine Wester's Lawyer Endorsements
"Laura and I have worked together on different cases together, and most recently, shared a client with very unique needs. Laura is excellent to work with, and when I reached out to her about mutual client communications, we scheduled Zoom meetings, and phone calls, and collaborated so easily. We both reached an excellent resolution for our most recent client, who reported to me that Laura was able to get the Judge to accommodate not only transport issues, but financial issues upon sentencing. I hope that we have more work together in the future!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Laura is an outstanding lawyer. We have been opposing counsel on multiple cases and I’ve found her to be highly knowledgeable and a strong advocate for her clients. She has a great relationship with prosecutors and gets great results in her cases."
"Laura provides personable and excellent representation for clients needing assistance with criminal matters."
"Ms. Wester is tenacious, and has a special ability to work through difficult situations. She will not let you down."
"Laura is an expert in DUI Defense and and consistently gets great results for her clients. She is the best of the best at what she does."
"Laura Wester has been my trial partner over the last 3 years. She is a fighter. She is always more prepared than her opponents and will fight aggressively for her clients. She gets great results because she knows the law and is not afraid to use it. I endorse this lawyer."
"Laura Wester is a thorough and tireless advocate for her clients. Her vast knowledge of DUI law allows her to get great results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura is a breath of fresh air. She's making a name for herself as a tenacious litigator. She recently won a case by outsmarting the prosecutor during trial, and the prosecutor gave up during trial and offered a plea to a lesser charge. Anytime you start with a DUI and end up with the DUI gone, that's a WIN!"
"I've had the pleasure of seeing and working with Laura in court and she is on the top of her game in DUI defense. Laura is a highly effective lawyer and takes pride in all of her cases. I recommend her services to anyone looking for a dedicated, conscientious and skilled attorney."
"Literally every time I talk to Laura she is staying late at the office to make sure she is doing a good job for her client. She cares and worries for the people she serves. And as for her results? Laura has a near magical ability to talk to people. In courts where few deals are offered, Laura manages to be one of the chosen few. On top of all this, she has a comprehensive knowledge of DUI law that continues to impress me every time we speak. I can endorse her without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura is a rising star in the Atlanta DUI Defense community. She is a tremendous asset for Bob Chestney's law firm and expect to hear great things about Laura in the future."
"Laura is one of the best in DUI defense. She is trustworthy, informed, and knows how to get results!"
"Laura is one of the best DUI lawyers in Atlanta. Her clients love her because she has the perfect combination of professionalism and costumer service."
"I endorse Laura. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Georgia Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Georgia Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Graduate, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Wester Law, llc
2011 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Chestney Law Firm
Associations
2021 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCo-chair - Judicial Recommendations Committee
2019 - Present
Georgia Association for Women LawyersSecretary
2018 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
2018 - Present
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
2015 - Present
Inman Park Ladies Social Club
2012 - Present
Young Lawyers Division, Public Interest Internship Program Committee
2011 - Present
National College of DUI Defense
2011 - Present
Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers
2011 - Present
Defense of Drinking Drivers Group
2011 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association
2011 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
2011 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
2018 - 2019
Young Lawyers Division, Public Interest Internship Program CommitteeCo-chair
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Young, A16A1435
State V. Fedrick, 329 Ga. App. 75
Education
2011
University of Arkansas (L.R.)
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Alabama
MS - Master of Science
2004
Appalachian State University
BS - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Georgia Public Defender Council Training
"Walking Clients Through Complicated DUI Issues"
2019
John Marshall Law School Spring Symposium
Panel Discussion: Women in Law
2019
2014
ICLE DUI Boot Camp
Administrative License Suspensions
Languages
English