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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by Thomas | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

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 anonymous | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Best of the best!

Got an armed robbery charge dismissed without going to trail. I would highly recommended him to anyone who is going through legal issues.

Posted by Maximilian | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

No One Better Than Scott Drake!!!!

I have hired Scott for friends and for myself and will CONTINUE to do so. Scott can be trusted with your largest and smallest of problems! I've hired him for things from bail reductions to aggravated assault, and Scott always shines! He isn't just a great attorney, but also a GREAT PERSON. He genuine...ly CARES about the outcome of your case AS WELL as how you're doing. It seems he ALMOST ALWAYS answers the phone for you (If you don't call during morning court hours of course), and if not, he calls back quickly. He will tell it to you straight, (I love a straight shooter and you should too!) but you will genuinely feel cared about! Basically, he's the kind of guy you'd have at a bbq, drink a beer with, and have on your cornhole team. And be the friend you would call when you got into trouble and needed help because you KNOW he would come through for you! LONG STORY SHORT...HIRE THIS MAN!!!

Posted by Janice | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

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 Christopher | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

The greatest!

I hired Scott Drake a few months ago on a aggravated assault charge, to say the least, I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Thank you Scott Drake.

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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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