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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

130 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Kayla | February 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Great lawyer!

Scott Drake was beyond what my husband and I expected. Very strong in the court room and knows his stuff! I can’t recommend him enough, please hire him for any of your legal issues. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to handle your case in front of the jury and judge. Thanks for everything Scott!...

Posted by Rebecca | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He is the man!

Mr.Drake is a very hard worker from the very moment he is hired. He gets to work right away & is very knowledgeable about what he is doing! I totally recommend him to be your defense attorney! I heard his wife Tracy Drake is very good as well!! I can’t thank this man enough!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU

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 Bryan | October 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer Hands Down

Mr. Drake has been my attorney for several cases but after getting arrested for my 3rd DUI, I thought my license was gone for years and I was going to have to pay high fines to try and get it back or even do jail time. Mr. Drake got the charge reduced and got my license reinstated . I am so glad I de...cided to hire Mr. Drake as my attorney. He always has great advice, great attitude, very upfront and honest, and has your best intrest at heart. I couldn’t have done it without him. His office has been very efficent on every case he’s worked with me on. I wouldn’t hire anyone else. Thank you again!

Posted by Anna | September 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best lawyer in GA

In span of 10 years, Scott Drake represented us two difficult cases. Both cases have been dismissed. If you are looking for a sincere and capable lawyer, choose Mr. Scott Drake as your lawyer. He is one of the best lawyer that anyone can have. I highly recommend him.

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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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