Lawrence Lewis

Lawrence Lewis

2.8
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 39 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lawrenceville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals

242 S Culver St Ste 103, Lawrenceville, GA

About Lawrence

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Appeals 25%

11 years

25%
Litigation 25%

11 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 27 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1998

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1986

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Lawrence Lewis, PC

242 S Culver St Ste 103, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046-3237

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Lawrence Lewis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Glad I met him

It was over 10 years ago, he kept me from taking a bad deal that would still effect me today when I was innocent. I found him by searching cases for hours with positive outcomes on the Court website. Was real about the overpriced lawyer I had already retained and the situation I was in. Spent several... hours talking about my case with me. I had the highest rated lawyer in Gwinnett at the time and he seemed to know way more than she did. I pushed my lawyer for a continuance that I wouldn’t have done otherwise when she was saying I had to eat the charges. He’s who to go to when you really need help.

Posted by Brown | December 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

UNPROFESSIONAL VERY ARGUMENTATIVE

I made corrections will like to use this review please . . You should feel like your attorney is on your side and fighting to make sure your rights are protected. When you need an attorney, the chances are good that it is a difficult time in your life, and the last thing you need is to feel like ...you have to fight with your legal counsel to get the representation you deserve. I end up hiring another attorney with very successful outcome with all charges dismissed.

Posted by Sam | September 28, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Recommended by our lawyer who can’t practice in the public arena any longer.

We were given Mr. Lewis’ name by our lawyer, B.W., who no longer practices in the public arena- he was elected into a prominent position. It means a lot to us that our longtime lawyer would hand us over to him.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Liar, Liar

It's been a few years, but the pain is still there. We hired Attorney Lawrence Lewis after he approached us in the parking lot of the Gwinnett County Court House. He made many promises before we could decide if we were going to hire him. He was very talkative and he had his assistant with him at the ...time? We were overwhelmed because we had never had to hire an attorney before. He made it clear what his charges would be and that impressed us because we didn't want or need any surprises. Our case was a civil case and we had no idea that his specialty was Homicide. We gave him $1800.00 and he said that he would call us when the judge set a date for the hearing. After about three weeks we did not hear from him, so we called his office and was told that he was working on the case and his office would keep us posted. We went out of town for a few days and when we came back, I was arrested for not showing up to court. We made sure that he had our cell phone & home telephone numbers. We also had our son to check the mail while we were gone. The Judge took out a warrant for my arrest. I spend three days painful days in the Gwinnett County Jail. My family had me bailed out and we had to pay the Courts over $5,000.00 because Atty. Lewis did not inform me of the court date and we lost the case. He did not show up himself! He said that the reason why he did not show up was because he was afraid of the plaintiff's Attorney? We asked him was it so that the other Attorney was his friend and he did not answer. We had seen the two together once and they seem to have been in a jovial mood. We asked him to give us our money back and then he started a, 'Catch me if you can' game. We send him certified registered mail on three different occasions and each time his office would not accept the mail. We spoke to his secretary and she said, prove that you gave him $1800.00. She had forgotten that we demanded a written receipt after he said that he only accepted cash. When we showed her the receipt she said, "We still are not giving you the money back!" We reported him to the Georgia Bar Association and they did not get back with us after several letters and phone calls. In the meantime, I became very ill and was unable to work or care for myself. I thank God for my loving family. That horrible experience somehow slipped through the cracks and Attorney Lawrence Lewis never refunded us our hard earned money, he never apologized to us and he never answered any of our phone calls or letters. We took the loss and we cried together. We also asked God to give us the strength to move forward in our lives, and we did, but we will be forever pained by the Actions, or should I say the non-actions of Lawrence Lewis. He is not a God-fearing man, but he is a Liar, Liar...

Lawrence Lewis

Replied last October 2, 2018

This is a fake review. I have not represented anyone in a civil capacity for $ 1800 in more than five years. I practice criminal law. I resolve approximately 200 criminal cases each year, and try 18-20 major felony jury trials every year, which currently puts me at over 400 jury trials. At 400 jury trials, I am NOT afraid of any litigator or judge in the courtroom. The review is insane, because the person alleges that after he went out of town for a few days (2-4), he: (1) lost his case; (2) was ordered to pay $5000; and (3) was jailed. All because he missed his court date. Get real. First, court dates are set 3-4 weeks before the actual date. So, there is no leaving for 2-3 days, and a surprise court date popping up. Second, summary judgement in the civil arena does not result in a bench warrant; and a bench warrant in a criminal case does not result in losing a money judgement. Third, there is no explanation for why I failed to go to court on the date that the "civil" matter was scheduled, except that I was scared. I suspect the review was posted by a client named Sergio, who did pay me $ 1800 over time, because he was on a payment plan. He was ordered to pay a total of $6000, but the story is a little more complex. Sergio was charged with a felony Deposit Account Fraud, for a bad check in the amount of $2400. It was a criminal case, NOT a civil matter. It was resolved as a misdemeanor, with a sentence of twelve months on probation, restitution in the amount of $ 2400 and extradition from another state in the amount of $3400. Client was arrested while I was representing him, but before he was arrested, Sergio appeared in court 2-3 times. After he made a few court appearances, Sergio indicated that he "had" to go to Mexico for an entire month. I responded that it should NOT be a problem, especially since I had a definite return date from Mexico (call it July 1st). The client did miss a court date, while he was in Mexico, but I was able to get the judge to hold off issuing a bench warrant. A few days after Sergio was to return to the U.S. (call it July 5th), I had heard nothing from Sergio. I had no number for a wife, paramour, friend or son. So, the judge issued the bench warrant around July 5th. A few days after the bench warrant was issued, Sergio tries to reenter the U.S. (call is July 10th), and was detained on the bench warrant. He was extradited from Texas, which is where the $3400 in extradition fees comes from. There was no fine in the case. While he was sitting in jail in Gwinnett County, I indicated that IF Sergio could repay the $ 2400 and sit for 3-4 weeks, I should be able to get the charges dismissed. It was only then that I discovered that Sergio had medical issues that would not allow him to sit in jail for a minute. So, I negotiated a misdemeanor sentence, and got Sergio out of jail immediately. After Sergio got out of jail, he was unhappy about having been jailed in Texas and unhappy about repaying the $ 2400 that he owed. Any time a client is unhappy it is my fault. PERIOD. However, no one needs to chase me to catch me. Every day I am at the courthouse at 75 Langley Drive, in Lawrenceville, because I am a trial attorney. NOT a plea attorney. NOT a motions attorney. A TRIAL attorney. I accept all certified mail, and appear where I am supposed to appear to address whatever I need to address. God fearing has nothing to do with anything. I learned how to be a legal professional at Cornell Law School. I learned leadership in the United States Army as an Artillery Officer. I learned integrity and grit in high school with the Jesuits at Seton Hall Prep in New Jersey. As for my reputation, I recommend that you visit the courthouse and ask the personnel that you see (e.g. baliffs, deputies, court reporters) about my reputation; or check clerk's computer to see all cases I have handled: http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/casesearch/byattorney.aspx

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did Not Deliver

Hired him to represent me in a TPO hearing. He was arrogant and primarily focused on billable hours. Talked a good game but in my opinion his defense was inadequate at best.

Lawrence Lewis

Replied last October 2, 2018

Because I resolve approximately 200 criminal matters every year, and the criticism is posted anonymously, it is difficult to figure out who posted the comment, or why. I am always open to criticism, but I find most of the on-line comments are from people who phoned the office and did not like the fact that I do not offer free consultations. I do not worry about billable hours in a TPO, because I have always charged a flat fee. I have charged $ 2500 for a TPO for the last ten (10) years. If the TPO takes two hours it is $ 2500. IF the TPO takes fifteen hours, it is $ 2500. So, the comment about my focus on billable hours is bizarre, and leads me to believe that this person was never a client. Again I recommend that folks visit the courthouse where their matter will be addressed and ask the staff at that courthouse for a recommendation of four to five attorneys. That way, you know you are being led in the right direction by folks that have seen the attorneys in action.

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Lawrence Lewis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Marr

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Lawrence for over a decade. He is well known in the community to represent his clients to the max and will take your issues to trial without fear. His resolve is amazing."

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S. Rouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Lewis has one of the most distinguished reputations in Gwinnett County. His record is impeccable and his skill is evident from observation in court. I endorse his services without hesitation."

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Steven Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Other

"I highly recommend this attorney. They are extremely well qualified technically and constantly striving to become better educated to provide better professional services for their clients."

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Scott Topolski

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Lawrence is a skilled and dilgent professional"

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George Fernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lewis is as talented, experienced, and intelligent as it gets when it comes to criminal defense attorneys."

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James Frazier

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the opportunity to know Mr. Lewis and I believe he is a knowledgeable, trustworthy member of the legal community who provides excellent representation to his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Sample of Legal Cases

Knife Brandished

After the defense filed a statutory speedy trial demand in September, 2014, the prosecutor was unable to produce the necessary witnesses before the end of February, 2015, and all charges had to be DISMISSED.

Life In Prison Avioded

Within (24) hours of receiving discovery client was allowed to plead to (3) counts of Presence of Children During the Manufacturing of Methamphetamine, and was sentenced to (1) year in prison

Yougster Saved

After (18) months of negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to Robbery. Judge sentenced client to five years in prison suspended upon entry and successful completion of boot camp, followed by (15) years on probation

Crazy Victim

After a four day jury trial, client found NOT GUILTY of all charges, which included Rape, Aggravated Sodomy and False Imprisonment.

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Education

1995

Cornell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

New York University

MA - Masters

1989

Pace University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1989

Pace University

B.B.A

Languages

English

Spanish

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