Scott Andrew Drake

Scott Andrew Drake

also known as The Drake Law Group LLC

4.9
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lawrenceville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

9 Lumpkin Street Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

Hard edged experience as both a prosecuter and defense lawyer handling everything from Traffic Violations, and DUI's to Serious Felony offenses.

35 years | 5,000 cases

95%
Divorce and Separation 5%

27 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 34 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1991

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Drake Law Group LLC

9 Lumpkin Street Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046

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Scott Andrew Drake's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

133 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 69 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Frederick S. | August 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sound conclusions

Mr. Drake is not only a criminal defense lawyer, divorce or separation. He’s more of a companion in the midst of the storm, maintains a professional mentality and demeanor, but he’s actually an analyst for equality within the judicial system. Factually astute, Mr Drake is an oracle and visionary aff...irming the diligence of accountability demanded of attention to detail. Progressive by response to a criminal infraction and how to authentically protect the interest of clients that he’s representing not allowing his own biases to interfere with his ability to visualize a method of true representation with statutes to protect interests based upon the individual and circumstance. I wholeheartedly would recommend Scott Drake as a defense attorney simply because of due diligence. He’s direct, quick to hear, swift to the solution if you’re in need of one that won’t simply take your money. Fret not his silence, he’s good.

Posted by Jaybee | April 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mastery and Accomplishment in Action

Mr. Drake is exceptional in criminal defense cases. He was very straightforward about the possible outcomes and always seemed to be one step ahead in planning my defense strategy. Watching him in court was like watching mastery and accomplishment in action. Mr. Drake thoroughly reviewed al...l the evidence in my case and formulated a remarkable strategy that ultimately led to my victory in court. His preparation was exhaustive. He answered my many questions with patience and very promptly. Mr. Drake visited me while I was still in holding at the detention center. This gave me peace of mind and a feeling of encouragement. Thanks to Mr Drake I wasn’t held very long at all for a “no bond” situation. He worked tirelessly to arrange for my prompt release. His staff was also courteous and quick in their responses, which made the whole stressful process much more bearable. I am profoundly appreciative for their services.  I highly recommend Scott Drake as an attorney. Worth every single penny!

Posted by Letitia Whatley | February 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Life

When a mother hears the words life without the possibility of parole your heart sinks and the tears begin to flow. A lot of times and I do mean a lot of times a public defender gets a bad rep for not caring for the client and not doing their best to make sure the defendant gets a fair and honest verd...ict. This is NOT the case with Mr. Scott Drake. Not only did he and Mr Pat work their hardest to ensure justice was severed they tolerated a mother who got on their nerves about her baby boy. Mr Drake told me how he could not have imagined working on this case without Mr Pat’s knowledge and help because it was heartbreaking in so many ways. The two of them cared how my son appeared in court and how even took time to make sure my son knew how much he was loved and supported even when he was not able to see his family. When I tell you how down to earth the two of them are as well as funny and straightforward it was a breath of fresh air. I didn’t understand a lot of the legal stuff but when I needed it explained in lament terms they did just that so I would really understand what was going on. Now they didn’t sugar coat anything with me and let me know it was going to be a hard fight but the fact that they didn’t give up and gave me their undivided attention was what I needed to get through this process. I don’t know about anyone else but loyalty is a big thing for me and my family I don’t care if it’s a traffic ticket I’m recommending Scott Drake and Mr Pat to anyone that may need assistance. From the bottom of my heart and from my son’s HIp Hop thank you for not giving up.

Posted by Tim | November 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extraordinary!

First of all, don't even hesitate, retain Scott Drake. He is thee best lawyer in Gwinnett County. My story: Before this year, I had never known anyone that had spent any time in jail. This year 2 close friends were looking at long-term sentences in prison. It's an unbelievably frightening ex...perience for everyone. We asked several people to suggest the best attorney and one name kept coming up… Scott Drake I'm writing this still in disbelief that he was able to help both of my friends, one who was looking at 25 years. No one ever wants to have to go through the justice system, especially in Gwinnett, but if you're facing what seems like overwhelming odds, Scott Drake is who you need. We thank God every day for him

Posted by Timothy | April 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This is your man... Best of the Best!

He is a wonderful person, he dominated my three cases and pulled off the impossible. I am in treatment instead of jail, thanks to Mr. Scott. He is a pleasure to meet with. Very passionate about serving his community and not letting the government run over the little man/woman. He was recommended by a... friend that used his services several times. When this friend told me that Mr. Scott was the best, he was not exaggerating.

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Scott Andrew Drake's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Kay

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Drake is a highly experienced and respected attorney. He works, and fights hard for his clients rights, and gets excellent results. Scott has an enormous amount of criminal law and trial experience, and anyone who hires him will be in great hands."

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Donald Geary

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Lawyers in Georgia, The Legal Network

Work Experience

2005 - 2018

Attorney, Sliz, Drake, Estes, Bramblett and Assoc. LLC

2000 - 2005

Attorney, Scott A. Drake P.C.

1998 - 2000

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney North Eastern Judicial circuit

1993 - 1998

Assistant solicitor, Solicitor general Gwinnett County

1992 - 1993

Assistant District Attorney, Augusta Judicial Circuit

Associations

2000 - Present

geogia association of criminal defense lawyers

2000 - Present

Gwinnett County Bar Association, Criminal Section

Former President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Mercer

All Charges dismissed

State of Georgia vs Patterson

Acquittal on all charges

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Education

1991

Georgia State University College of Law

law

1984

University of Georgia, Athens

Economics

Languages

Spanish

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