Michael Steven Webb

Michael Steven Webb

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation, Appeals

One West Court Square, Suite 750, Decatur, GA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

I have handled in excess of 500 criminal cases during my 36 year career as a Georgia criminal defense lawyer. However, I did not keep any records or statistics, so this figure is a guess at best. Nevertheless, I have handled major felonies, including homicides, and misdemeanors in all categories, both in private practice and as an assistant public defender.

43 years | 500 cases

60%
Personal Injury 25%

I believe my figure of 100 PI cases handled is too low, as I settled many cases over the years without the need to file a lawsuit. However, I also tried scores of personal injury cases in different categories all the way to a jury verdict.

43 years | 100 cases

25%
Litigation 10%

I have handled so many civil lawsuits during my 30+ years as a trial lawyer, both large and small, and involving various and sundry claims from personal injury to divorce, that I cannot begin to count them. My experience includes lead counsel during jury trials as well as second chair. In addition, I have served as either counsel for appellant or counsel for appellee over the years in both criminal and civil appeals.

43 years | 400 cases

10%
Appeals 5%

I was counsel of record in 13 reported appellate decisions by the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Georgia. The remaining seven appeals were either unpublished decisions, or appeals on which I worked but did not serve as counsel of record on a brief or oral argument.

43 years | 20 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 46 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1979

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Webb & Webb, Attorneys

One West Court Square, Suite 750, Decatur, GA, 30030-2500

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Michael Steven Webb's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Michael Steven Webb's Lawyer Endorsements

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Villy Stolper

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Webb is a good friend but, as a former prosecutor, I did not enjoy going up against him in the courtroom. Mr. Webb is a relentless client-advocate."

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Melinda Pillow

Litigation lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a very intelligent attorney."

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Betsy Choder

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a dedicated lawyer, teacher and good friend. I endorse him."

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Andrew Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Carlton

Litigation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard worker, always prepared."

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Wayne Basford

Litigation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael Steven Webb without hesitation. We worked together as Public Defenders in Whitfield and Murray Counties, Georgia, for a number of years. I have seen Michael in action as an attorney doing a very demanding job for very little return and giving all of his abilities to help those who could not help themselves. Michael is completely committed to representing his clients and to protecting their interests, and is a man of very high integrity."

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Elizabeth Christian

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has years of experience and is a top notch attorney. He is fantastic in the courtroom. He also genuinely cares about his clients and wants to get the best result for them that he can. He got a degree in journalism before he went to law school. The court documents and briefs that he writes show it and are great. He is good at criminal defense, family law, business disputes etc. He's a nice guy and a better than average attorney. I have consulted him on some matters myself."

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John Cicala

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael Webb for 30 years and have directly observed his work ethic, as well as the importance that attaches to the matters facing his clients."

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Villy Stolper

Criminal defense lawyer

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Betsy Choder

Animal law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

Graduate, Leadership Gwinnett

1991

Georgia Probate Courts Guardianship Video, Marion Guess, Chairman, Georgia Probate Courts

1979

American Jurisprudence Award for Equity, Bancroft-Whitney Company and The Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Webb & Webb, Attorneys

2015 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University Department of Communication

2013 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Department of Legal Studies, Herzing University

2015 - 2015

Assistant Public Defender (contract attorney), Public Defender Office, Rockdale Circuit

2011 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, Clark Atlanta University

2005 - 2008

Chief Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender Office, Conasauga Circuit

1992 - 2004

Partner, Webb & Webb, Attorneys

1985 - 1987

Editor, Georgia Law Letter Publishers

1979 - 1991

Solo attorney, Michael S. Webb, Attorney At Law

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member, Criminal Justice Section

2012 - Present

Professional Advisory Board, Department of Legal Studies, Herzing University, Atlanta

Board Member

1983 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1979 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Active member in good standing

Sample of Legal Cases

Baldwin v. State, 253 Ga. 721 (325 S.E.2d 128) (1985)

Guilty but Mentally Ill on both counts of murder; convictions affirmed on appeal.

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Education

2014

Emory University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1979

Woodrow Wilson College of Law

J.D., LL.M. in Taxation

Speaking Engagements

2013

University of Georgia School of Law, Animal Defense Fund League, Student Chapter, April Meeting

"Who Left the Barn Door Open? Addressing the problem of Georgia's abandoned, abused and neglected horses"

2013

State Bar of Georgia, Animal Law Section, February Lunch and Learn Program

"Who Left the Barn Door Open? Addressing the problem of Georgia's abandoned, abused and neglected horses"

1984

Publication Services Guild of Atlanta, April Program

"What A Freelance Writer Should Seek In A Contract: How To Get It And How To Make Sure The Editor Lives Up To The Bargain"

Publications

1995

Georgia Jurisprudence, Volume 20 (rev. 2002) "Burglary"

1995

Georgia Jurisprudence, Volume 20 (rev. 2002) "Criminal Trespass and Damage to Property"

1995

Georgia Jurisprudence, Volume 20 (rev. 2002) "Arson and Explosives"

1987

Mercer Law Review "Constitutional Criminal Procedure"

1986

Georgia Law Letter, Georgia Law Letter Federal Editor

1985

Georgia Bar Journal Editorial Board Member

1979

Georgia Code Annotated Advance Annotation Service, The Harrison Company Law Book Publishers Assistant Legal Editor

Languages

English

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