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

130 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Antowan | March 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thanks for saving my life

I was wrongfully convicted of cocaine trafficking facing 30 to serve 25 years. I was introduced to Scott actually in jail. He told me not to worry an told me what exactly to do. I listened an got the best deal I think anyone could get with my case. Probation.

Posted by Christopher | December 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Caring and Super focus

Scott was absolutely perfect. He worked to get me the best deal possible . All the while Kept me informed about all of my options Thank you Scott

Posted by Karl | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The truth!!!

I hired Scott Drake because I heard great things about his firm. He started working on my case immediately. His firm is very professional and they answered my calls everyday and let me know everything that was going on. When I did go to court I didn't even have time to sit down and Mr. Drake had got ...me off on all allegations. I'm grateful for him and his firm. He will fight for you and win. Thanks Drake I'm very grateful for you and your firm.

Posted by Thomas | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He's the champ you need when you get knocked down!

Let me be clear. This guy isn't rainbows and butterflies or strawberry icing on a cake. There's a lot of lawyers out there who like to give you false promises with a fake smile just to get paid when they are not even sure of what they can do for you. Scott Drake is blunt, bold and brilliant. I was b...lessed to have him in my corner. First meeting him I thought that this guy was out to fry me just as much as the district attorney honestly. He was straight forward with the possible consequences and known risks of getting involved on the wrong side of the law. I had a very serious case with three felony charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault and terrorist threats. Knowing how all those charges made me seem dangerous Scott helped project the vision that I had made a mistake but was a good man just trying to get back to supporting his two years old daughter. Scott helped the court and the superior court judge see the part of me that the legal papers did not show. Every time we were in court he made the thorough effort in showing the court my ties to the community and my positive impact on those around me. I was arrested two weeks before COVID-19 went into affect and shut everything down including the courts. Scott fought hard for me in getting my slot for video court which is the only reason I was able to be release from jail in less than 6 months. If I could recommend a lawyer to anyone who got themselves in an unfortunate legal situation he would be, not only the best, but the only choice in having legal representation.

Posted by Derek | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Godsend

If there was ever a time where God showed me that He was present with me, it was when I acquired 'Scott Drake as my legal counsel. As someone who previously had never been in any trouble with the law, a random occurrence one day threatened to change the trajectory of my life forever. I was arrested f...or the first time and suddenly had two serious misdemeanor charges pressed against me that could've been tried as felonies. So, I initially experienced a lot of unease about the prospect of my situation and wasn't fully assured its outcome would end in my favor. However, after I gained Scott as my legal representation, and as we met periodically to discussed the particulars of my case, my confidence grew. Scott is direct and doesn't specialize in selling dreams. I really appreciated that about him. He told me the truth of what I was facing and always made sure that I understood what my options were. He was very knowledgeable of the laws surrounding my charges and at no time did I ever feel that he wasn't prepared to defend me. In my situation, I was actually the victim but the State's Prosecution treated me like I was a criminal. It felt good to know that Scott believed in my innocence from the beginning. I'm sure that made it much easier for him to fight on my behalf. There are a number of great things that I could say about Scott, but his desire to help people is his greatest quality. He did just that for me and I would quickly recommend him to anyone in need of an efficient and competent Defense Attorney.

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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

Activity

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