Zachary Walter Procter

Zachary Walter Procter

also known as Procter Law, P.C.

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lawrenceville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +2 more

242 S Culver Street, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

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.

35%
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.

18 years | 500 cases

30%
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.

13 years | 25 cases

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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.

15 years | 2 cases

5%
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.

15 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2009

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Zachary Walter Procter

242 S Culver Street, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046

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Zachary Walter Procter's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Great representation

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 breathalize...r 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.

Posted by kristina | July 19, 2012 | DUI & DWI

couldnt ask for anything more

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 lawye...r 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.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Compassionate and Knowledgeable Attorney

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, knowledge...able 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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Zachary Walter Procter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Armond

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

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."

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Benjamin Goldberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 15

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."

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Michael Fitzpatrick

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Appeals lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Fiddes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 15

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."

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Juan Milanes

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Lynch

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach is a wonderful Attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Talal Ghosheh

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 10

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."

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Fareesh Sarangi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 05

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."

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William Towe

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 23

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."

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John Steakley

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 03

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."

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Jesse Kent

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 13

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."

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Sumner Riddick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Angela Kinley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

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."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Crowe

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 28

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"

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Howard Lewis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 24

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."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Kester

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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S. Rouse

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 23

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."

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Richard Armond

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Efstration

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Fiddes

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Lentine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephanie Carman

General practice lawyer

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Talal Ghosheh

Personal injury lawyer

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Fareesh Sarangi

Personal injury lawyer

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William Towe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jesse Kent

Personal injury lawyer

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Sumner Riddick

Family lawyer

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Angela Kinley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Crowe

Family lawyer

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S. Rouse

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer

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D. Sessions

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Evan Watson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Norman Cuadra

Criminal defense lawyer

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G. Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Rhoades

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Lawson

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Procter Law P.C.

2011 - Present

Attorney, The Ryczek Firm

2009 - 2011

Assistant District Attorney, Gwinnett County Solicitor General's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Tennessee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Not Guilty DUI Trial

Acquitted at Trial

Athens DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

Gwinnett DUI Drugs/Alcohol

DUI Dismissed

Checkpoint in Cherokee

Dismissed

.102 DUI

Not Guilty at Jury Trial

.16 DUI

DUI Dismissed, plead to Reckless Driving

.103 DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed; Plead to lesser charge

North Fulton DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed; Plead to lesser charge

.11 DUI Dismissed

DUI Dismissed

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Education

2008

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Georgia Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science

N/A

Oxford University

n/a

Speaking Engagements

2011

General Meeting

Practice of Law

Languages

English

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