Lyle Kilvington Porter

Lyle Kilvington Porter

4.9
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lawrenceville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

368 South Perry St., Lawrenceville, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 34 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1991

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Law Offices of Lyle Kilvington Porter

368 South Perry St., Lawrenceville, GA, 30046

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Lyle Kilvington Porter's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nick | October 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

the most outstanding lawyer I have ever encountered in my life.

My divorce case had previously involved two attorneys, both of whom performed extremely poorly. I lost custody of my two children, and my last remaining hope was to retain my rightful share of the property. Later, through the recommendation of Beverly R. Hart, a highly reputable real estate agent in... Atlanta, I was connected with Mr. Lyle K. Porter. My situation was both dire and urgent. With only one week left until my property’s closing date, I still lacked a court order because my former attorney had delayed drafting it for over a week after the hearing. She had previously failed to file a court order for over a month. After reviewing my previous documents and conducting a thorough phone consultation with me, Mr. Porter completed the court order that very afternoon and submitted it to the court. The judge approved it the next day. Over the following days, Mr. Porter maintained close communication with the closing attorney and the opposing counsel. He also constructively resolved the difficult issues involved, ensuring the closing proceedings were successfully completed on the scheduled date. I received the funds I was entitled to without issue. Mr. Porter combines profound legal expertise with genuine care for his clients. He is the most exceptional lawyer I have ever encountered. If you require assistance in family law or criminal law matters, I strongly recommend seeking Mr. Porter’s legal services. It’s also worth noting that his fees are extremely reasonable. Given the outstanding legal service he provides, I consider every penny absolutely worth it.

Posted by Roxanne | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He’s the bee’s knee’s!!

Lyle and his staff are amazing! My case wasn't the easiest. Meanwhile, I'm anxious has hell about the outcome and Mr.Lyle made it look like a walk in the park. Didn't matter how bad my anxiety was, Lyle always stayed calm, cool and collected which helped me relax in return. He knows his stuff! ...He assured that everything would be ok and after everything was said and done, it was better then ok. Thank you Lyle for your hard work and dedication to my case!

Posted by Jorge | September 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile

Great support from beginning to end

Having never been involved in any complicated legal matter, Lyle's support in handling my son's legal problem was exactly what we needed. He not only supported us legally but gave the most insightful advice to my son and to us as a family group to be able to manage the stressful situation we were... in. Lyle advised us from the School Board procedures to the Juvenile Court and was always open, honest, and eager to find not only a solution for the problem but the best account for my son and I have no way to repay that.

Posted by Amy | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent, thoughtful & caring Attorney

Lyle Porter really saved my son’s drivers license when we were in a bind. He is fast acting, thorough and really fights for the best outcome. I would highly recommend Lyle Porter to represent you for any offense. His presence in court, and the respect he has from the judges is unmatched. Lyle Porter ...is a very effective, ethical and caring attorney.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense - Far exceeded my expectations professionally and personally

Mr. Porter came highly recommended to me from another attorney well-known in Atlanta. I was told I needed the best out in Gwinnett to help me defend myself if I had any hope of clearing my name and not facing jail time. I found that expertise in Mr. Porter and knew I wanted him to represent me the mi...nute our initial consultation ended. During that initial consultation, all he asked of me was to be honest with him. I refused to plead guilty, as this was a second charge for something I was currently on probation for in a different county. All odds were against me due to the fact I "implied guilt". Mr. Porter did not beat around the bush. He did not make me feel like he could work magic and make this disappear. His honesty regarding the severity of the punishment I faced was almost scary, yet appreciated. He reminded me his job was not to lie to me and he was in my corner, and if I hired him, he would hear me out and hunt down any lead he could that would back up my innocent plea. This is an understatement, but, he delivered. Not only was his work ethic and professionalism outstanding, it was his ability to level with me as human being that was that ended up meaning the most. This is something I did not know lawyers had in them. I could call him with a million "what if" questions that consumed my mind while awaiting my court date and he would talk to me about it all. I am sure my calls were beyond trivial but if they were he never made me feel like a burden. He knows what he is doing and is extremely willing to find proof needed to clear your name. He delivered results I did not even imagine possible. He took the stress off of me, did his homework and because of that dedication, he cleared my name as it should have been. I would recommend Mr. Porter to anyone. I will be forever thankful for his hard work and for seeing me as a person and not just a case number.

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Sumner Riddick

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lyle is a lawyers lawyer. I He is a great advocate for his clients."

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Christine Koehler

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lyle Porter is one of THE top criminal defense lawyers in Gwinnett County. He does an excellent job of making things happen for his clients. His proactive approach to right on target. If I were to get arrested, he would be on my defense team. He is an excellent trial lawyer and it is my pleasure to endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Associations

1995 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2001 - 2003

Gwinnett County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

Past President

2001 - 2003

Gwinnett County Bar Association, Criminal Defense Section

Past Vice President

1997 - 1999

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Past President

1997 - 1999

Gwinnett County Bar Association

Past Vice President

Education

N/A

Atlanta Law School

law

Speaking Engagements

2005

Annual CLE Conference

CLE Gwinnett County Criminal Defense Section

Languages

English

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