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 15 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Christopher | November 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Absolutely the best !!!!

Scott has been there for me twice. Once I was not he best citizen I should have been and the 2nd time I had nothing to do with the situation. Both times I was treated with respect and kindness. He is very professional and extremely competent. Also a very sharp dresser.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Horrible Attorney report to GA BAR

Horrible Attorney! Have filed a grievance with bar association Mr. Drake has a very dangerous legal defense for his clients, “WAIT UNITL YOU ARE INDICTED” is what he will tell you. He will take your money and do NOTHING. You will sit in jail without any communication from him. He will not visit no...r do anything for your case. He will just collect your money and wait until it’s too late to make a move. Don’t risk your life with this man. Do your research first.

Scott Drake

Replied last January 21, 2021

While we always strive to obtain the best results for our clients, sometimes those results take longer than we would like. When dealing with serious felony charges involving allegations of a drive by shooting with multiple victims, some of whom were children, and a similar allegation from the city of Atlanta, it is unfortunate but not surprising that bond was denied twice. In response to your allegation that nothing was done I personally met with your loved one 3 separate times in the 3 month period of his confinement, conducted a preliminary hearing and bond hearing and another separate bond hearing. I would add that our efforts on the case lead directly to some of the allegations of aggravated assault being dismissed. Further we took great pains to take your many phone calls and made myself available for conferences, text messages and emails to answer your many questions and concerns. We are sorry your loved one did not contact our office if he was confused. I would again note that in the 3 months this client has been detained I personally visited him at the jail 3 separate times. Apparently he had no problem contacting you, and all our clients are welcome to contact us via telephone as well as collect emails from the facility are always accepted and responded to promptly. We, as is our normal course of business, have provided a full accounting of all work performed in the case and have returned the unused portion of the retainer to you via certified mail. We wish you and your loved one the best of luck going forward with this case. Our hearts go out to you and your family and all those who are unjustly detained on unproven allegations. In the immortal words of the late great Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., "We refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt."

Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best criminal defense lawyer in georgia!

Scott Drake used his knowledge of law coupled with determined effort to help me be with my family for the holidays, as the situation was calling strongly for otherwise. He was almost always available via phone. Also, in hiring Scott Drake came the backing of his law firm, which includes other powerf...ul attorneys and a helpful paralegal.

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.

Posted by Janice | July 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Scott Drake saved my son

Mr Drake took my son's case at a very fustrating time during my son's time in jail. After months of getting no where, including several set backs, and nothing accomplished with very few options at hand, Mr. Drake was willing to work with us and take my son's case. He did everything he could to make s...ure my son's voice and concerns where heard, and pushed his case forward, much faster than our previous experience with a public defender. Mr. Drake was able to spare my son being sent to prison, provided solid legal advise, and through his dedication and determation it ultimately resulted in my son receiving the fairest sentence possible. Thank you Mr. Drake for taking my son's case and working hard to make sure he received the best deal possible. If you are looking for a straight shooter lawyer that will represent you well, Mr. Scott Drake is the one. Thank you Mr. Drake!

Scott Drake

Replied last July 08, 2019

Thank you for placing your trust in our firm, we have always firmly believed that the amount of justice you receive should in no way be related to the amount of money you have in your bank account. We are proud to fight for you.

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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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