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 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Omar | April 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

130 mph in a 70mph

I wanted to take the time out to say Thank You so much to Mr. Scott Drake and his legal firm for working MIRACLES on my case . He fought for my case a few years , getting my speeding ticket dropped down from 130/70 to 84/70 with only to pay $95 in defense driving course an non report to driver servic...es (DMV) . I couldn’t thank this firm enough of their hard work & due diligence to help their clients ! Highly recommend Mr.Scott Drake to anyone who’s in need of an Attorney. HE’S THE TRUTH & BEST OF THE BEST !

Posted by Mark | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

If you are thinking about hiring this attorney due to a referral make sure the referral is current he's not the lawyer he once w

I hired Mr Drake to represent me for a case of trafficking possession with intent and position Mr Drake was very ineffective and totally unprofessional Mr Drake failed to question any of the states witnesses false testimony contradictory testimony mishandled undocumented and maybe even planted eviden...ce Mr Drake also informed me my charge carried a maximum penalty of 30 years I am now serving a 40-year sentence under O.C.G.A 17- 10 - 7 (c) when Mr Drake failed to object to the state presenting officer testimony are the evidence the state produced the testimony the officer gave contradict the evidence and the evidence contradicts the documentation of that evidence if this would have been brought up at trial in front of the jury the jury would have seen the case a lot different Mr Drake misrepresented the penalty of my charge when he notified me that I'm maximum of 30 years after being found guilty the judge notified me that my maximum charge was the last sentence I will send it to 40 years the state relied on three prior convictions to enhance my sentence under 17 - 10-7 and Mr Drake did not object or require the state to produce credible evidence of those prior convictions I am now in the process of a habeas corpus that I have filed him ineffective I would not recommend this attorney for anyone that cares about their freedom Scott Drake failed to show up at 2:00 hearings he did refund $500 of the $10,000 I was charged for not showing up I hired Mr Drake because someone had recommended him at trial three officers testify against me I informed Drake that I had never seen one of the officers and the state claims he was the booking officer the night I was arrested the transport officers report shows a different officer as being the booking officer his second report also shows that it was a different officer he testifies at trial that it was a different officer and Mr Drake failed to even cross-examine this witness

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 Shawn | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer in the city of lawrenceville

When I say you wouldn’t want to spend your money on no other lawyer than Mr.Drake himself I mean that. This man will go to the bat for you he will do everything in his power to have you a free man/women instead of behind bars. I’ve had Drake as my lawyer for 3 years now and I wouldn’t change him for ...anyone great man and you honestly feel comfortable talking to him about everything, he has gotten me out of probation violation, duo’s etc man drake is that guy I can’t thank him enough me and my family appreciate him and I’m sure you will too.. great man

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."

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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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