David Ray Savoy
About David
Biography
If you are charged with DUI or another criminal offense - YOU need an experienced and knowledgeable Atlanta criminal defense lawyer. I have had the same Standardized Field Sobriety training given to the police officer who pulled you over. The same police officer who likely had you perform a series of field sobriety tests that were DESIGNED TO BE FAILED. You want a lawyer with a trained eye in determining whether the police gave you proper instructions for performing the field sobriety tests, whether you performed the tests properly, and whether you were fairly graded. I take advanced seminars every year to keep up to date with the latest developments in breath and blood testing. If you blew a high number or gave a blood sample - ALL IS NOT LOST. The police have very specific rules and guidelines to follow. I know what they are I have helped many clients achieve favorable outcomes.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
26 years | 1,000 cases
26 years | 500 cases
26 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 26 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Savoy Law Firm
327 Dahlonega Street, Suite 1600, Cumming, GA, 30040-9242
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David Ray Savoy's Reviews
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62 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Tyler | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Forsyth
Mr. Savoy worked very hard on my case. He went over everything with me thoroughly. He presented me all of my options and made sure I knew exactly what each one entailed. He ended up negotiating me an amazing plea deal, avoiding jail time and even preserved my first offender. This attorney knows his s...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Intelligent, Highly competence and compassionate!
I was in the DEP program for about 2 years waiting for a date to ship to Basic Military Training, then I got the date but 2 weeks to ship, I was pulled over by the cop for overspeeding - Super Speeder as the cop called it and I was asked to appear in court. The court date happens to fall to the time ...
Posted by Tristan | October 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Helpful, understanding, professional
David is a great lawyer. He is understanding, easy to work with and never beats around the bush. This was extremely helpful to me as the DUI I received was my very first run in with the law, ever. I had absolutely no idea what I needed to do, what my charges meant or how to move forward and start to ...
Posted by Justin V. | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Communication
David Savoy is a fantastic attorney. I could pick up my phone and contact him with the most trivial of questions and he would have the patience to explain the answers and ALL of my options back to me. He gave me fantastic advice and representation and really allowed me to be a part of my own case w...
Posted by John | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Attentive, Professional and Exceptional Service
I was referred to David to handle several legal issues I was having at the time. From our first meeting to our last, David was always available handled each case in a professional and knowledgeable manor and the results he achieved for each case was far better than ever expected. All charges were eit...
David Ray Savoy's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is a very good lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer 100%. He is always prepared for court and is well known by prosecutors and judges for his success. His knowledge of the law is impeccable. You're in good hands with David Savoy."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. David Savoy is a zealous advocate for his clients in all areas of criminal law. David has been proactive in his legal training in and out of the courtroom. He is death penalty certified, highly trained in DUI law and procedures and, he applies those learned skills with a natural courtroom flair that cannot be taught. Being a great lawyer has to start be being a great man, and that starts with honesty in his advocacy and treatment of others. David does not look down on those with criminal charges, but encourages his clients to look forward to the very best resolution of their case. David embraces the challenges of litigation and is fearless in the courtroom. David Savoy is a tremendous asset to the criminal defense bar, his clients, and the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Savoy is very well know in the legal community as a strong advocate and very competent attorney. I believe that any client under his care is in good hands."
"I have tried cases against David as a prosecutor and got to know him as a fellow defense attorney. David is a fierce advocate for his clients and well respected in our community. I would not hesitate to recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. David and I worked on a serious felony recently. I found him to be intelligent, diligent, creative and knowledgeable of the law. He is a hard-working attorney who believes in doing the utmost to defend his client. David will fight for his client."
"I have been opposing counsel to David on a business litigation matter, and I have had the opportunity to observe his work on several criminal matters. I highly recommend him."
"I was a prosecutor on many of David's cases in Forsyth County. I can personally attest to his hard-working, never-back-down approach to his cases. I do not hesitate to endorse him."
"David has actually take the same DUI training as law enforcement. Not many lawyers have. Any lawyer that handles DUI cases should. He knows when the cops do it right and more importantly can call them on it when they do it wrong."
"I often have the need to refer out criminal work and I never hesitate to refer individuals to David. He is an experienced criminal defense lawyer and I am repeatedly thanked by those that I refer to him. I highly recommend David to anyone in need of an aggressive criminal defense attorney."
"David is highly skilled in the art of criminal defense. He is able to achieve great results because he is not only smart and experienced, but he genuinely cares about his clients. David is a professional who can be trusted to work dilgently on behalf of his clients. I have seen him in court and know that he cares about getting the best possible results for his clients. That is the true mark of a professional in my book."
"Recently concluded working on a challenging family law matter on which Mr. Savoy served as opposing counsel. He provided competent, ethical representation to his client and negotiated skillfully on her behalf."
"David and I were opposing counsel in a divorce case a couple years ago. Although family law is not David's primary practice area, David is a wonderful attorney with common sense approach to family law issues. He is a friendly and knowledgable negotiator and works hard for his client."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with David on a domestic relations matter and he is a knowledgeable and effective attorney for his clients."
"I have been co-counsel with David Savoy for parents whose children were removed by child protective services on the basis of dubious claims of abuse. Reunification of the parents with their children was successful."
"David is an excellent attorney. He has always been well-prepared and an advocate for the children he represents as a Guardian ad litem. As a parent's attorney he is professional and knowledgeable about the juvenile court process."
"I have known David for several years now, and I can say he has continued to strive to prepare the best defense for his client. On more than one occassion, he has prepared complicated defenses for matters he is willing to take to jury trial so that he can prove the best defense the law allows. He has always been eager to learn and to be fighter on the side of protecting individual rights and freedoms."
"Attorney Savoy goes far and beyond for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Certificate, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1994
Dean's List, California State University - Los Angeles
1993
Dean's List, California State University Los Angeles
1993
Dean's List, Glendale Community College
1992
Dean's List, Glendale Community College
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Managing Partner, Savoy Law Firm, LLC
2008 - 2008
Partner, Knox & Savoy, LLC
2001 - 2008
Managing Partner, David R Savoy, PC
2000 - 2001
Contract Attorney, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue
1999 - 2000
Contract Attorney, King & Spalding
Associations
2021 - Present
Forsyth County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationPresident
2010 - Present
National Association of Drug Court ProfessionalsAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2006 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2020 - 2020
Forsyth County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers AssoPresident-Elect
2016 - 2020
Forsyth County CARE CourtDefense counsel
2010 - 2016
Forsyth County DUI CourtDefense Counsel
Sample of Legal Cases
Not guilty verdict
Dismissed
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
Felony Drug Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor Non-Drug Charges
Charges dismissed
DUI reduced to reckless driving
DUI reduced to reckless driving
Felony drug charges reduced to misdemeanor disorderly conduct
DUI reduced to reckless driving
DUI reduced to reckless driving
Case dimissed at probable cause hearing
Affirmed
Not Guilty
Not Guilty after 2 day jury trial
Education
2013
Intoxilyzer 9000 Training Course
2013
DUI Supersymposium
2012
Pharmacology/Toxicology Principles
2012
Intoxilyzer 5000 Training Course
2010
DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Certification
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Jaywalking
2011
Roles of Guardian Ad Litem and Attorney Advocates in Juvenile Courts
Publications
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2010
2009
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I go to a trial and sit in on it if I am not involved?
24 May 2010
What can happen with an open container ticket? can i lose my license?
23 May 2010
What will be the penalty for damage property and criminal trespass?
30 Apr 2010