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David Joseph Koontz

Criminal defense Attorney at Marietta, GA

4.6   56 reviews
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  • Licensed for 26 years
    State GA
    Acquired 1997
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About David

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HARVARD LAW GRADUATE - 24 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE - REASONABLE FEES - CALL 678-336-5560 TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!

When someone is arrested or gets a ticket, having to deal with the legal system can be a difficult experience to go through.  I have dedicated my adult life to helping people get through that experience successfully. 

As a Harvard Law graduate and local criminal defense attorney with 19 years of experience practicing in Georgia, my "back yard" is primarily Cobb, Douglas, Paulding, and Cherokee counties. 

I am dedicated to working hard to resolve criminal cases, ranging from felonies to misdemeanors and traffic court.  While I respect that some attorneys specialize in certain specific charges only, I have always embraced the idea of being "cross-trained" and gaining valuable experience by handling and trying different kinds of criminal cases.

No matter the situation, I have a passion for defending individuals' rights, and for making sure you have an advocate in your corner at the courthouse.  I offer free consultation, personal service, and reasonable fees.

I believe you should insist on hiring a local attorney who:

  • Cares first and foremost about your rights and working hard for you;
  • Knows the law and can keep you informed about the legal process;
  • Has years of experience with the local judges and prosecutors; and
  • Will give you the personal service and commitment you deserve.

In your free consultation, we can discuss your situation thoroughly and privately.  The best way to reach me is on my cell phone  or by email.  I will return your message promptly, and I will provide you with the high level of personal service that you deserve.

Please do not hestiate to contact me and see how we can resolve your matter successfully.  I look forward to hearing from you!

Awards

Client's Choice 2023,2022,2021
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021

Contact David

David Joseph Koontz
305 Lawrence Street
Suite 300
Marietta, GA, 30060

Reviews

4.6 / 5.0
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Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2021
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Excellent Attorney
Mr. Koontz is an excellent Attorney that assisted in helping understand my charges and my options. He helped to get my charges dismissed with Diversion. Everything worked exactly how he explained from the beginning and the process went smoothly.
Posted by J.B. | August 24, 2021
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Georgia BEST Lawyer
I have never met a more dedicated attorney that cares about the clients the way Mr Koontz does. He felt more like a friend then my attorney. I never had to worry about communication issues. He always kept it 100% with me even if it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. I was really fortunate to have him in my corner because I knew he was fighting for me. Very dedicated to his job and I would recommend him to anyone who want a fighting chance to win your case. I hope I won’t need to use him again, but believe me, he is saved in my phone. Thank you for everything that you have done for me and my family.
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Posted by William | August 10, 2021
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Mr. Koontz is the attorney you need
David has been a God send in my case. Due to the pandemic the case was carried over and rescheduled several times and at no time did I feel like he lost interest or that my situation was on the back burner with him. He is not just a very good attorney he is something that is rare to find in any profession these days, he is a decent caring person. He treated me like a real live breathing human being and not just a case number. I highly recommend him if you need his assistance.
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Posted by Rick | August 29, 2023
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Great guy, wonderful follow up.
David was a real pleasure to work with during a difficult time for me after a bad decision. No judgement from him, just a "Get to Work on this" attitude. David kept me updated as often as needed and also was kind enough to hear me out at any time regarding my case. I was very pleased with his service and his follow up to make sure things progressed as we expected. Even though my case required a little extra work, David never let me down and we had a good result. Highly recommended!
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Posted by Tori | August 29, 2023
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THE BEST LAWYER IN GEORGIA
If you’re looking for a lawyer who will help you every step of the process, he’s the one. His fee is reasonable and he’s extremely helpful. He responded to every question I had and he was able to answer as well. Professional and timely. He was respectful and willing to work. I have dealt with attorneys in the past and he by far exceeded my expectations. The best of the best!
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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2023
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AMAZING ATTORNEY!
MR.KOONTZ IS THE BEST !!! GOT MY CASE DISMISSED WITHOUT ME HAVING TO STEP FOOT IN THE COURTROOM. COMMUNICATED EVERY UPDATE WITH ME ON THE CASE, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND 10/10 !!
Posted by kevin | June 19, 2023
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above and beyond expectations
We interviewed 6 lawyers in the Marietta GA area and my son and I decided to hire David. We hired him because he was the one who we felt most comfortable with and an individual who was truly on our side. David was encouraging, gave us a great path to follow on our end. In addition he dug in and got to work. As a person who likes to be in control, David did a great job of keeping me informed throughout the process, and the process wasn't short to say the least. In addition he was exceedingly patient with me when I would get exasperated and wonder why the darn legal system moves as slow as the slowest snail. At the end of the day, David exceeded expectations, we were hoping for diversion and instead got dismissal. The sword that was hanging over my sons head is gone and David removed it. I can't say enough...Thank you David J Koontz you are the best out there.
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Posted by Justin | March 22, 2023
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Professional, friendly, and a pleasure to work with.
I had the pleasure of working with David on my DUI case, and I could not be more impressed with his professionalism, dedication, and legal expertise. From our first consultation, I knew that I was in good hands. David took the time to explain the legal process to me thoroughly and answered all of my questions in a way that was easy to understand. Throughout the entire case, David kept me informed of any updates and was always available to speak with me whenever I had any concerns. He was incredibly thorough in his investigation of the case and found evidence that helped to dismiss the charges against me. In the courtroom, David was confident, poised, and professional. Overall, I would highly recommend David to anyone needing legal representation for a DUI case. He is a top-notch defense lawyer who is dedicated to his clients and will fight tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2023
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Fantastic Attorney
David was able to get my case dismissed and was a great help throughout a difficult time. Help me understand each step of the process and was extremely patient. Very affordable as well.
Posted by Trish | February 15, 2023
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Fantastic lawyer!
Well, let me get straight to the point. Brooklyn girl here visiting Atlanta, things got a bit wild. I got myself into some trouble while on vacation, and found myself in a situation I couldn’t get out of. I was not familiar with Georgia law AT ALL, In fact, I was a bit intimidated by it. I needed to come home and find myself a lawyer, after many phone calls and consultations with several lawyers, I came across David. After one conversation, I knew it was a go! David reassured me that not only will my case be fully dismissed, he will attend my court appearances for me as well! I was so relieved! I had many questions and would randomly send him text messages. David was super responsive, even on his family vacations! He was very thorough, and stuck to his word. My case is dismissed and I am at peace! I am forever grateful for David, and will gladly recommend anyone I know!!
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Posted by Savannah | January 4, 2023
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Amazing lawyer
May of last year i found myself getting arrested for cannabis gummies. My mom hired Mr. Koontz and he was very helpful and friendly. If i had any questions he was a text away and gave me thorough details about my questions so i could understand fully. I highly recommend him!! I couldn’t do it without him.
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2022
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Great Lawyer
I'm glad I hired David Koontz! He was able to get my case dismissed and I didn't even have to go to court. He is affordable, dependable and determined.
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2022
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Great Lawyer
Great job!! Was easily reached, got the best possible outcome for me, and affordable.
Posted by Britt | October 12, 2022
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Excellent Attorney
David's knowledge, communication, and negotiation skills are unmatched. There was never a time that he couldn't be reach. He was always available for all questions and concern along the way. I always felt informed and important through out the process. David's work ethic and research was always superior. I will never forget how kind he was as this was a hard case to process. He will always be my recommended attorney!
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Posted by Lex Luger | September 22, 2022
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Elite level Attorney
Having been a World Heavyweight Champion Pro Wrestler I recognize top level performance when I see it. David came highly recommended from a friend and exceeded my every expectation. I hired David to help a friend who was languishing in jail and couldn’t bond out. He was incredible!! He took charge the next morning and got my friends case in front of a judge and settled by lunchtime. Incredible!! My nickname in Wrestling was”The Total Package”. I know refer to David as”The Total Package” of Attorneys. Thank you David Lex Luger “The Total Package”
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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2022
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Trucker
Gotta major violation 100% dismissed Great communication and understanding of processes
Posted by Joseph | September 7, 2022
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Thorough and a Marathon Man
David is tried and true when it comes to lawyers. Has been by my side keeping me updated on a weekly basis for over a year now through uncountable cobb county prosecutors. Stood up for me when other lawyers wanted to turn my domestic violence case away at the beginning. Currently on a path to dismissal of the entire case thanks to him. I couldn't be more satisfied with my results. Appreciate you as always David.
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Posted by Mathew | September 7, 2022
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The Help You Need When Your In Trouble
Everyone makes mistakes. Especially when driving on GA highways. Mr. Koontz was there to help me out when I made that mistake. Mr. Koontz took the time to talk with me personally, to understand the issue, and then discussed my options with me. He even explained backup options in the event that the first plan did not work as expected. It was that confidence and willingness to talk things out that lead me to select Mr. Koontz as my attorney. Due to COVID, courts were still holding virtual trials. Due to the backlog these trials were several months after the incident. Mr. Koontz worked during that time to gather information and never lost interest in my case. He ultimately worked with the Prosecuting Attorney to get the incident reduced to a non-points violation. Overall, Mr. Koontz has a exceptional understanding of the Law and the jurisdictions. He was great to work with, very communicable. prompt and willing to help in any way. Over the several months working on this case, I was able to spend some time talking with David about his experience at Harvard and why he chose to do criminal defense. Through these conversations I have a better appreciation and understanding of his passion to truly help people.
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Posted by Jim | September 5, 2022
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Great Lawyer for DUI
I read David's reviews and selected him for a DUI case. His one bad review is obviously a mistaken identity, since David doesn't do family law cases. AVVO should remove that review and find the lawyer where it does belong. David worked long and hard on my DUI case that lasted for 18 months. I was very satisfied with the outcome. He communicated promptly. His fees were reasonable. He is the attorney that you need.
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Posted by Andre | August 16, 2022
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Great DUI defense attorney
David is a great DUI attorney. I got arrested for drinking and driving a few months back. The case was very provable so I probably wouldn't of beat the case. David ended up getting it reduced all the way down to reckless driving with a small fine and a small amount of community service. Great deal compared to what a DUI conviction carries. Very understandable and friendly guy too would refer him to anyone in that situation. Thanks David.
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AVVO RATING 7.3 (Very Good)

Education

  • Harvard University Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1996

Associations

  • Georgia State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present

Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2021

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Marietta Criminal defense Lawyer David Joseph Koontz
David Joseph Koontz
Criminal defense Attorney
Marietta, GA
Licensed for 26 years
Virtual consultation available