William Michael Maloof Jr.

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William Michael Maloof Jr.

also known as W. Mike Maloof, Jr.

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Decatur, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

215 N Mcdonough St, Decatur, GA

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About William

Biography

I am an award winning trial attorney who lives for the courtroom.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

19 years | 800 cases

50%
Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

12 years | 20 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 20%

19 years | 300 cases

20%
Personal Injury 5%

13 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in South Carolina for 19 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2006

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Maloof & Maloof

215 N Mcdonough St, Decatur, GA, 30030-3319

malooflawfirm.com/

William Michael Maloof Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Delivered on Probation Termination And Record Sealing Big Time

I hired Mike to handle an administrative matter to terminate probation based on new legislation allowing such an action. I wasn't sure what the outcome would be so the matter was a little speculative, but turned out to be money very well spent. He was able to handle the prosecutor's concerns and obta...ined consent order to terminate my case. In addition he was able to secure the sealing of my record and order to seal in the same effort. The fixed price legal fee was very reasonable.

Posted by Antonio | December 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Voted #1 in my book

I’ve had my share of Lawyers must I say and I don’t think none could’ve just did what Mr.Maloof just did for me..he pulled out law that the D.A knew nothing about..it ended up getting a 10year charge down to a Misdemeanor

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Cases Closed Fast and Efficiently

I had a really odd situation where a couple old tickets from over a decade ago came back to hurt my driving record and I didn't know what to do. I had the pleasure of finding Mike Maloof Jr.'s profile after a quick Google search and, after explaining everything, Mike was able to handle my case(s) wit...h the utmost efficiency and knowledge of the law, resolving everything in less than a week. I would highly recommend The Maloof Law Firm to anyone in any sort of legal bind.

Posted by Gary | August 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My Guy....

I found Mr. Maloof on the internet. I was in another state, and he represented me. He expedited my warrant, got it lifted and got the case dismissed!!!! It was 18years I have this hanging over my head. And Maloof help me in a major way. I highly recommend him his firm for their services. Gary A

Posted by Alec | July 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

I hired Mr. Maloof after an incident I had revolving around a charge I believed was incorrectly charged. He immediately handled the situation where I was able to continue my life as usual and eventually got the case dismissed. I would highly recommend Mr. Maloof.

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William Michael Maloof Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Armond

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had cases with him as opposing counsel from my time as a prosecutor. Mike is a true professional and a zealous advocate for his clients. He has a proven track record of success and is willing to fight for his clients in court."

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Rock Remson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an excellent attorney who truly cares about his clients."

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Villy Stolper

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Maloof, Jr. He is aggressive and works hard to get his clients the results they want."

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Jerry Stepp

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael for over 10 years and he is an excellent attorney who achieves great results for his clients.."

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Thomas Cook

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a well respected attorney in the Atlanta Metro Area. He is very pleasant to work with and gets the job done right. I endorse this lawyer."

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Alex Merritt

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Maloof, Jr. has been providing great service to his clients in the Atlanta area for years. He is always well-prepared, he knows the law, and he knows how to win a case at trial. I handled cases as a prosecutor in which Mike was opposing counsel and he was always tough to go up against."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tyler Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Maloof is a top-notch litigator, but perhaps more importantly, a top-notch communicator and negotiator. His ability to see the big picture and find a solution that benefits everyone involved is a tremendous benefit to his clients. His extraordinary interpersonal skills create relationships which he can draw on to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients. I would call him immediately about any criminal matter in the state of Georgia."

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Brandon Rosenbloom

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike Maloof Jr. is passionate about the law and will fight to protect his clients rights."

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Ashleigh Merchant

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is a passionate lawyer who knows all the right people in the justice system and can use that to serve his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Benson Githieya

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacey Washington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Maloof is aggressive, experienced and hard working. Contact this well respected criminal defense attorney to fight for your rights. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Little

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Maloof, Jr. for a number of years and he is an excellent attorney."

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LeeAnne Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a great attorney. He is well respected in the legal community and he knows how to use his connections to get results for his clients. Mike eats, sleeps and breaths his cases. If you are looking for an attorney who will take your case seriously and get results for you, hire Mike. You will be very happy with your choice."

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Ian Zimmerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is by far one of the top attorneys in his field in the state. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is often used as a source of information by other attorneys in the area."

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Mark Issa

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"After meeting Mr. Maloof in Court for the first time, I couldn't help but notice him more often tackling more serious issues. He has a great way of communicating with his clients and opposing counsel and probably as importantly, the Judges. I endorse this lawyer without any hesitation."

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Shireen Hormozdi

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Maloof is an excellent attorney. He is highly respected in the legal community by prosecutors, fellow defense attorneys as well as judges. I can specifically recall a court appearance I attended where the judge asked Mr. Maloof to assist in interpreting the applicable law in the case I was handling. It was impressive to see the judge rely on Mr. Maloof's legal expertise. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney. You are in excellent hands with Mr. Maloof."

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Jason Ingraham

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike does excellent work in the field of criminal defense. His firm is trustworthy and he gets results. I endorse his work and would hire him for any criminal defense matter."

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James Paisley

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is an outstanding lawyer. His experience and knowledge are where he separates himself from other good lawyers. When I have questions about legal issues, Mike is one of the first people a call, because I know he will have answers to even the most obscure legal issues. I endorse Mike!"

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Jill Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Maloof, Jr. carries on a legacy of criminal defense in DeKalb County and Metro Atlanta. What is special about Maloof, Jr. is that he's not just trading on a name, he's got the goods to back it up. Mike has a command of the law and is a savvy legal strategist and advocate on behalf of his clients. I, without hesitation, endorse Mike Maloof, Jr."

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Bayley Mays

Family lawyer

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Rock Remson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Henry

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Thomas Cook

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Silviia Baykoucheva

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alex Merritt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benson Githieya

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Ozcomert

Personal injury lawyer

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Ashleigh Merchant

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Little

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel DeWoskin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dustin Hightower

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Dawkins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tyler Lee

Employment and labor lawyer

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Shireen Hormozdi

Personal injury lawyer

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Ian Zimmerman

Car accident lawyer

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Woodrow Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Spizman

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Christine Koehler

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Distinguished Lawyer Designation, Expert Network

2016

Top 10 under 40 Criminal Defense, Nation Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 Best Client Satisfication Award, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Client's Choice Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client's Choice Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top Criminal Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Maloof & Maloof

2008 - 2011

Partner, Hendrick & Maloof

Associations

2011 - Present

DeKalb County Bar Association

Memer

2008 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012 - 2013

Young Lawyers Division DeKalb Bar Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

The State v. KM

Felony Murder and eight counts of aggravated assault were all dismissed

The State v. DM

DUI Dismissed

The State v. GS

Charges Dismissed

The State Georgia v. GM

Trafficking charge dismissed

The State of Georgia v. MC

Charges Dismissed

The State v. RA

One charge dismissed two charges reduced

State of Georgia v. MS

Charges Dismissed

The State v. JC

All charges dismissed

The State Georgia v. TC

All Violent Charges dismissed

2016 case: The State v. R.S.

All felony charges dismissed and all misdemeanor charges requiring mandatory jail time and license suspensions, were dismissed

2016 case: The State v. Anonymous

Felony charge dismissed, plead to misdemeanor, straight probation

2016 case: The State v. J. T.

Parole reinstated

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Education

2009

National Certification in Field Sobriety Evaluations

Certificate of Completion

2008

Bill Daniel's Trial Advocacy

Certificate of Completion

2006

University of South Carolina

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Georgia Institute of Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Hispanic Mock Trail

Mock Trial

2011

DeKalb County Recorders Court Staff

Changes in Traffic Law

Publications

2012

The Daily Report Domestic Violence Material Witness Warrant

Languages

English

Activity

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