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

131 Client Reviews

Showing 106 - 110 of 131 reviews

Posted by Stephanie H | February 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEST OF THE BEST DRAKE DRIZZLE!

I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT DRAKE HAS REPRESENTED MY FAMILY FOR YEARS!! WHAT I LOVE ABOUT HIM IS THAT HE DOESNT SUGAR COAT ANYTHING! I CALL/TXT HIM AND ALWAYS GET A RESPONSE EVEN DURING LATE HOURS. HE IS ALWAYS WORKING. HE ISNT THE TYPE TO TAKE YOUR MONEY AND LET THINGS BE.... I HIRED HIM FOR MYSELF ON SO...ME SERIOUS CHARGES WITH BEING ON FIRST OFFENDER FROM A PREVIOUS ONE. I KNEW I COULD BE SCREWED! HE TOLD ME THESE EXACT WORDS WE HOPING FOR THE BEST BUT THE WORST CAN HAPPEN! SO FROM AN OFFER OF 30 YEAR TO SERVE 10 WITH A $250k FINE HE DID HIS THING AND GOT ME A STRAIGHT 15 OF PROBATION WITHOUT MY FIRST OFFENDERS BEING REVOKED! BEST ATTORNEY HANDS DOWN!

Posted by Byron | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer hands down

My good friend recommended Mr. Drake to me. I hired him for both of my cases. He kept me up to date with anything and always straight forward. He also gave me a good deal since I hired him for both of my cases. I am extremely satisfied with the outscome.

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Relieved&Satisfied

Mr Drake Was The Best Defense Attorney I Ever Had He Was Straight Foward And On Top Of Everything About My Case I Would Definitely Recommend Him To Anyone For Any Case. #VerdictNotGuilty

Posted by Janice | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney Around-hire him!!!!

My son was arrested in Gwinnett County and was appointed Scott Drake. My comment was not favorable about an appointed attorney (had a bad experience before), but my son had no money to hire anyone for an Aggravated assault charge. My husband and son met with Mr. Drake and when they came home all they... kept saying was how knowledgeable, honest and attentive Mr. Drake was and they were hopeful! I still had reservations UNTIL, I met Mr. Drake myself. I too was very impressed with his knowledge of my son’s case, the law & his honesty! Scott (feel like he’s a friend now) worked to get my son no jail time when the DA’s original offer was 5 years... Scott we cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH for your dedication on this case, you are truly one of a kind. You cannot go wrong hiring Scott Drake, he will work hard for you, return your calls and keep you posted at all times.

Scott Drake

Replied last December 21, 2018

Thank you so much, your kind words have touched my heart and we will always be here for you when you need us.

Posted by Siobahn | December 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved our family

My brother has been failed by the justice system at least 3 times. Scott, although harsh at times, was there and helped us through the process. Prior to hiring Scott, I had ZERO faith in justice system. Im so happy he was referred to us. He literally saved our lives... seriously. My brother had a dif...ficult case. Scott was honest and straight forward without sugarcoating anything. Told us what we could possibly face. In the courtroom, he was a "beast". He caught all inconsistencies of the prosecutor using prior cases and current laws, all the while keeping his cool. Im impressed! I can't thank him enough. He has restored my faith in the justice system.

Scott Drake

Replied last December 08, 2018

Thank you for your kind words, your brother and your family will forever be a part of our Drake/Estes family.

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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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