We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
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:
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!
5
Practice Areas
29 years
We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
305 Lawrence Street, Suite 300, Marietta, GA, 30060
davidjosephkoontz.com/63 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 24 of 24 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Brian | June 05, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Professional, knowledgeable and timely
I was referred to Mr. Koontz on my son's behalf to help resolve an outstanding warrant issued from neighboring Gwinnett county. Mr. Koontz was very professional, knowledgeable and timely in bringing the situation to resolution. I have also consulted Mr. Koontz on Family Law issues concerning my ...
Posted by carolyn | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Keep searching
If you are looking for a good lawyer my advice to you is to KEEP LOOKING!!!! David Knoonz has good credentials but did absolutely nothing in this case. Please don't stop with this one keep searching
While I always appreciate feedback and the opportunity to address any concerns, this is a very frustrating review to receive. This is not the 47-year-old client, who was smiling and gave me a hug and a thank you when we resolved the case. This is his mother, who never came to court and was angry at the alleged victim and the DA for not dismissing everything. When I took the case, my client was in jail on two separate warrants which included family violence battery (with very serious injuries), pimping, and felony witness tampering. He also had a restraining order keeping him away from his own home. We were able to get him out of jail and back home. I stood ready to try the case if he wanted, but he insisted on taking the plea deal for release on time served and probation. Throughout this process, I kept his mother informed and had numerous calls and texts with her at all hours. For her to provide this review after all the time and effort spent in his case, I would say her anger is misplaced, to put it kindly. I fought for her son and we got a good result that he wanted.
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2022 | Family
Poor representation
Did a poor job in representing me in a family law case. Using profanity and other inappropriate comments in handling my case. Fired him immediately thereafter.
Throughout my 25 years of practice, I have prided myself on maintaining my composure in difficult circumstances, and dealing with clients and all legal matters with dignity and professionalism. I most definitely do not use profanity or make inappropriate comments. I would invite anyone to contact me for even just a short conversation, and you will see that I treat clients and potential clients with compassion and empathy, not judgment or harshness. I am here to help. Also this matter does not sound familiar to me, as I practice exclusively criminal defense, not family law. If any client or potential client has an issue, or if there is any possible miscommunication, I always invite them to sit down with me so I can discuss it with them directly. I give them my cell phone number and make myself available on weekends if necessary. The client's goals and communication are my number one concern.
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Will not fight for you.
I was involved in a domestic dispute. Accused of charges I didn’t commit. The victim, my wife, who recanted her statement to police couldn’t even help. Took a lie detector test and passed. Sat in court for a year forced to take a plea deal. Was in court all day on some events because David was late...
I do fight for my clients, and I fought for this one after the prosecutor originally wanted prison time. As the reviewer admits, he is angry because I declined to represent him for a new matter---a petition to terminate probation early---after it became apparent to me that this would create a conflict of interest. He chose to take the plea deal in the original case, and there had never been any indication of dissatisfaction with his decision or my representation. In fact, now two years later he sought my representation again. It was only after I respectfully declined representation, due to the conflict, that he wrote this review. Sometimes people second-guess their original decision later on, whether it's a plea deal or a trial. That's human nature, and understandable. But I have always fought, and will continue to fight, for each and every client.
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
1997 - Present
Georgia State Bar AssociationMember
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
2023
Litigation Ethics: Rules, Real Stories, and Regrets
2023
Trust Me, I'm a Lawyer: Handling Trust Accounts Plus Finances, Fee Splitting, and Freelancing
2023
What I Wish I'd Learned In Law School: Running The Ethical Office
2023
Ethics Of Advocacy
2023
Psychology Of Settlement: Behaviors That Encourage Opportunities For Resolution
2023
Conflicts, Contracts & Costs
2023
Sign Right Here!- A Survey Of Provisions For Your Attorney Client Agreements From Must Haves To Optional Clauses