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Zachary Walter Procter

also known as Procter Law, P.C.
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  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Licensed for 12 years
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About Zachary

Zach is a former DUI prosecutor in Gwinnett County.  Zach was the lead prosecutor in Division Six of the State Court of Gwinnett County where he prosecuted thousands of DUI cases. Having passed the Georgia Police Standardized Field Sobriety Training course as well as attending the Prosecuting Attorney Council's DUI Training, Zach has the unique ability to view DUI cases from the prosecutor's perspective. Rick Ryczek recognized Zach's professionalism and excellent trial skills as a prosecutor and eventually invited Zach to join the Ryczek Firm, P.C. in October of 2011. In September 2012, Zach realized a lifelong dream by opening his own solo practice, Procter Law, P.C..

Growing up in an Air Force family, Zach called 7 states 'home' before high school when his family settled in Gainesville, Georgia. Zach earned dual degrees at Georgia Tech and ran for the State House of Representatives while attending college. After graduation, Zach worked on Capitol Hill in Washington DC as a legislative assistant to Congressman Max Burns. Zach earned his law degree from Florida State University (Juris Doctorate) in 2008, and he continues to work in politics by consulting for local judicial campaigns. 

Zach lives in Lawrenceville with his wife, Ashley, a high school English teacher, their infant daughter, Kaelyn, and their beagle, Callie.  Zach’s hobbies include brewing his own beer and playing hockey. 

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Practice areas

OtherMediationPersonal injuryDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 35%

    Nothing prepares you for a criminal defense practice like prosecuting. My years of prosecuting in Gwinnett County and prior experience in Forsyth and DeKalb counties and in Florida have left me with a wealth of knowledge and strong set of skills that I use to help reach the right conclusion to my clients' cases.

  2. DUI and DWI: 30%

    I spent two and a half years as an Assistant Solicitor-General in Gwinnett County where I handled literally hundreds of DUI cases. My experience prosecuting these cases is invaluable in evaluating and defending you.

    13 years, 500 cases

  3. Personal injury: 25%

    Auto accidents, slip and falls, and other such cases can leave you with a lot of questions and a lot of aches and pains. A good legal team can alleviate a lot of your worries by taking on the insurance companies on your behalf.

    8 years, 25 cases

  4. Mediation: 5%

    Helping people find middle ground and solve their problems has been a natural skill that I have been developing all my life. Now that I am in private practice, I look forward to putting that skill to use to help people resolve their disputes without the high cost of trial proceedings.

    10 years

  1. Animal law: 5%

    Whether it is a civil lawsuit issue or an ordinance violation, you want an animal lover handling your case; someone who understands that your pet is family.

    10 years, 2 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

242 S Culver Street
Suite 200
Lawrenceville, GA, 30046

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      GAActive Member in Good Standing 200907/25/2021
      TNInactive200907/18/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers995
      Legal guides3
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Top 40 under 40National Trial Lawyers Association2014
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
      Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2013
      Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2013
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      OwnerProcter Law P.C.2012 - Present
      AttorneyThe Ryczek Firm2011 - Present
      Assistant District AttorneyGwinnett County Solicitor General's Office2009 - 2011
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Federalist SocietyMember2012 - Present
      State Bar of GeorgiaMember2009 - Present
      State Bar of TennesseeMember2009 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Florida State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2008
      Georgia Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Science2002
      Oxford Universityn/aN/A
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      General MeetingPractice of Law2011
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Not Guilty DUI TrialAcquitted at Trial
      Athens DUI DismissedDUI Dismissed
      Gwinnett DUI Drugs/AlcoholDUI Dismissed
      Checkpoint in CherokeeDismissed
      .102 DUINot Guilty at Jury Trial
      .16 DUIDUI Dismissed, plead to Reckless Driving
      .103 DUI DismissedDUI Dismissed; Plead to lesser charge
      North Fulton DUI DismissedDUI Dismissed; Plead to lesser charge
      .11 DUI DismissedDUI Dismissed

      Reviews

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      5 Star
      		83%
      4 Star
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      3 Star
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      2 Star
      		8%
      1 Star
      		8%
      Review Zachary Procter

      Seriously thank you!

      Posted by

      I greatly appreciated the quick and helpful advice. Makes me feel much calmer about my situation!
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
      Consulted attorney

      Professional, courteous, honest and proficient !!!

      Posted by

      Mr. Proctor repereated me in a dog bite case and he got ALL of my fines dismissed with only CS to be served. He was always on top of my case and gave it the attention it called for. I will highly recommmend him to anyone facing criminal charges. He will get the job done!
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      A Very Straight Forward - No nonsense approach- Appreciated His Honesty

      Posted by

      When it comes to help with a Traffic Violation, Zach is your man. I had a difficult situation, and I appreciated the immediate help I received from Zach Procter. Where other attorney's just gave me a long list of choices, Zach gave me the short list and some very good suggestions on how to proceed. His approach was spot-on and his counseling worked as planned. I am happy with our out-come and endorse Zachary whole-heartedly. Good luck with your situation, as you are researching lawyers.... but have confidence in working with Zach.

      DUI

      Posted by

      I would definitely recommend Zack for your case. I was able together my DUI reduced to a Reckless Driving. He was willing and able to go to trial but I felt the risk and expenses were not worth it. Choose Zack and you will be very satisfied!!!

      Easy to Talk To

      Posted by

      I recently spoke to Zachary and he was patient, kind and very easy to talk to. I am maneuvering my way through a Shoplifting charge and his written guides helped me understand the process. When I spoke to him, he patiently walked me through the steps and guided me to the best of his ability. I wholeheartedly recommend contacting him and contracting his services if you are in need. Lawyers have a bad reputation and I was hesitant to reach out to one, but he made the process easy and painless. Highly recommended!

      Review for Attorney Zachary Procter

      Posted by

      Mr. Procter was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Even when things got a little tricky he worked to get it all resolved very quickly. I felt confident having him represent me and my case.

      Great representation

      Posted by

      I feel that I was excellently represented by this lawyer, and I ended up pleading guilty to a DUI--obviously not the outcome I wanted. My case involved an accident resulting from bad weather. No one was injured, but when the police arrived I admitted to having a few drinks. I refused a breathalizer and was arrested. Basically, it was a case that could have easily gone either way. Throughout the process, Zach explained every detail of what was going on, and what was likely to happen, answering all my questions about implications for various decisions. Zach worked hard to get it reduced to a reckless driving, but in the end the prosecution felt that they had a solid case. I pleaded guilty, but I have the piece of mind that I made this decision with full knowledge of the possible outcomes, namely what I would have risked by going to trial, and that I got the best possible outcome given the situation. In addition, Zach was able to work with the prosecution to minimize the penalties. None of that would have happened without his representation. Each case is unique, and it's good to know that your attorney takes into account all variables, including personal circumstances and wishes. (It's not often as simple as winning or losing.) I feel like I got that from Zach. In short, I would definitely hire this attorney if I had to do it all over again.

      Great Lawyer!

      Posted by

      First Zach Procter is an amazing lawyer!! He was very helpful and a very nice guy who know his work, VERY understanding and caring. He helped me handle all of my issues and concerns. He got my DUI charge reduced and I am so thankful for that. I HIGHLY recommend him as a lawyer for anyone who needs one. You cant go wrong and you will be satisfied! Thanks! Zach you're the best!!!

      couldnt ask for anything more

      Posted by

      Zach was recommended to me by one of my customers that came into my restaurant for lunch one day. I over heard her conversation with her lunch-mate and realized very quickly that she was a lawyer. I just received my second dui at the time and very stressed out and confused.i didn't know what lawyer to go with so I asked for her recommendations. She gave me the ryzick firm`s number and I set up a consultation. I came in an spoke to zach. He made me feel so much better about my situation and told me not to give up but fight this case as hard as I can.i really didn't have that much money and didn't even think I would be able to afford a lawyer. Zach informed me that they can put me on a payment plan. So i signed the contract. My case was a little complicated and I knew Zach would have his hands full. We prolonged the case for almost a year and there wasn't a month that I didn't hear from zachs office.they kept me informed with everything that was going on and I was never in the dark about my case. Zach was real honest with me since day one and told me that this might be a difficult case to beat with it being my second dui within five yrs. But he never once gave me the impression that he wasn't giving it his all and trying his hardest to beat this. We finally went to court yesterday morning and my dui got dropped to reckless driving. I couldn't be happier and am so grateful to Zach. He saved my life. I was looking at 90 days in jail and two yrs of license suspension including the classes and probation and the fines and everything else. I owe Zach so much for his efforts and his hard work with my case. He's not just a lawyer he's a human being and he understood exactly have scared I was if I got convicted and he was there for me to answer an questions and help with any concerns. He's a wonderful lawyer and if anyone experiences what I did with my dui, Zach is the one to go with. Thank you so much for everything zach , words cant explain how grateful I am to you.

      Compassionate and Knowledgeable Attorney

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      Back in December 2011 I was arrested for a DUI. I called and made several office visits with over 10 attorneys. There was something about Zach that just made it feel like the best decision and I retained him. I am very glad that Zach represented me for this charge. He is very compassionate, knowledgeable about DUI's and the laws and is GREAT with following-up and answering any questions during the process. His office always forwarded me correspondence via email and hard copy to keep me in the loop. Zach was able to get my DUI dropped down to a Reckless Driving Charge. He was able to do this in record timing. I am very happy with the outcome of the case. I would highly recommend Zach to anyone looking for an attorney who cares about his clients and knows the law.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Richard Armond, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 16, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer. I have known since we worked together as prosecutors as well as opposing counsel on matters. He is always a diligent and prepared attorney. He is a very effective advocate for his clients and has a successful track record of achieving results.

      Benjamin Goldberg, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 15, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Having read his frequent responses to the questions people post here on AVVO, Mr. Procter is obviously a sharp lawyer who does everything he can to help his clients achieve the best possible outcomes of their cases.

      Michael Fitzpatrick, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Hovanes Margarian, Appeals Attorney on Aug 4, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Andrew Fiddes, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 15, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Zach for several years and have worked with him on several legal matters. I have always found him to be very knowledgeable and professional. He is also a very strong advocate willing to fight for his client's best interests. I strongly endorse Zach as a criminal defense attorney who fights for his clients and does the absolute best he can for them.

      Juan Milanes, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Andrew Lynch, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 8, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Zach is a wonderful Attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

      Talal Ghosheh, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 10, 2013
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Zach is a zealous advocate for his clients and is an expert in the area of criminal defense. Highly recommend his work.

      Fareesh Sarangi, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 5, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I reached out to Mr. Procter for advice regarding a client and it proved to be a wise choice. He was very generous with his time and provided good insight into the Court in which I would be appearing, and the issues surrounding my situation. I would recommend clients to Mr. Procter without hesitation.

      William Towe, DUI and DWI Attorney on May 23, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Zachary's understanding and knowledge of criminal law is spot on. He is well-respected in the community by judges, peers, and clients alike. I happily endorse Zachary.

      John Steakley, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Procter is a frequent Avvo contributor and colleague. I cannot find a single Avvo entry where I'd disagree with him. People in need of a criminal defense attorney in Georgia should definitely consider him among their top choices.

      Jesse Kent, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. I've known Mr. Procter since he was a Gwinnett County prosecutor. Even then Mr. Proctor was compassionate in his representation and zealous in his advocacy. Now a private attorney, I've seen Mr. Proctor carry this zeal to his defense practice, and I know his clients are getting the very best legal representation.

      Sumner Riddick, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 25, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Zachary is a skilled and able lawyer.

      Angela Kinley, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 4, 2013
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      Mr. Procter and I worked together on several matters when he was a prosecutor in Gwinnett County. Mr. Procter is extremely knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense and DUI law. He is always professional in his dealings with opposing counsel and the Court and is a zealous advocate for his clients.

      Herbert Ellis

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Charles Crowe, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 28, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Zach is a hardworking and dedicated attorney with a reputation for going the extra mile to see that each of his clients receives the best representation possible. You cannot go wrong with this attorney

      Howard Lewis, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 24, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Procter is an outstanding criminal defense/ DUI attorney. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.

      Matisyahu Wolfberg, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 18, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Gary Kester, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 23, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer, Mr. Procter is a top notch attorney, litigator and is highly respected in our community.

      S. Rouse, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 23, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Zachary has a great reputation for fighting for his clients. I recommend him for any one who needs a DUI attorney.