David Joseph Koontz

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David Joseph Koontz

4.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

305 Lawrence Street, Suite 300, Marietta, GA

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About David

Biography

Harvard Law Graduate - 24 Years of Experience - Reasonable Fees - Call 678-336-5560 Today for a Free Consultation!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

29 years

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

20%
Cannabis Law 10%

10%
Expungement 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 28 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1997

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David Joseph Koontz

305 Lawrence Street, Suite 300, Marietta, GA, 30060

davidjosephkoontz.com/

David Joseph Koontz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 36 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

very helpful

David represented me in a criminal case which was a very embarrassing and shameful time for me. He was knowledgeable, helpful, comforting, and very reasonable with his fees. I am very pleased with his work and would hire him again or refer him to a friend if necessary.

Posted by John | June 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense

compassionate as well as professional, well received within his professional community

We've been represented by David several times for traffic violations (illegal turn, failure to stop, speeding) and came away each time very satisfied with the outcome (case dismissed or reduction in fines with no points). We've been so happy with the results in fact that we've recommended him on thre...e separate occasions to friends/co-workers (Paulding and Douglas counties as well as Cobb); two of these were traffic violations and the third was a much more sensitive case with the possibility of jail time looming for the child of a family friend. All three reports we've gotten back about David have been overwhelmingly positive, confirming for us that we made the right choice both in having him represent us and in recommending him to our friends. Thank you David.

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 ...daughter. He appears well connected in the local lawyer community as he did offer a referral for a Family Law lawyer should we need one. As it turns out, his insightful advice helped her to resolve the issue without going to court. Mr. Koontz provided excellent services in his representation of my families legal needs and I would confidently recommend him to family and acquaintances.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Review

He was very caring. However, I did not feel like he gave it his all. He depended on his relationship with prosecutor to get my dui reduced instead of actually fighting for potential evidence. I feel let down and pushed to the side. I had to reach out to find out court dates and updates on footage. As... a first time offender, I got every repercussion possible

David Koontz

Replied last September 22, 2024

While I have had many DUI cases reduced or dismissed, no lawyer can guarantee that kind of result. I am very up front with prospective clients that DUI cases are different, even for first-time offenders. The First Offender Act does not apply to DUIs, and diversion programs will not accept them. If the evidence is strong and the prosecutor will not agree to reduce or dismiss, and the client does not want to go to trial, the plea deal for a first-time DUI is the bare minimum conditions required by Georgia law, including no further jail time and a limited permit to drive. And I do appreciate the client saying that I am very caring, which is why I’m puzzled that she didn’t come to me with these concerns before. I gave my all on this case as I do for all of my clients. I treat everyone the way I would want to be treated, so I will take this to heart and be sure going forward that my clients know that I’m working as hard as I can for them to get the best result.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Got us what a public defender would of got us for 2500

We hired this attorney 2 years ago And he got us the worst deal possible ! Exactly what a public pretender would of got us for 2,500 and what’s 500$ more to file a petition for early termination of probation!

David Koontz

Replied last July 25, 2021

This client appears to be upset that I quoted him a fee to handle a petition to terminate his probation early, even though my representation of him ended two years ago when he accepted the plea deal. He never gave me any indication he was upset with me, and instead wrote this review. Also, he never gave me any indication that he was ever dissatisfied with my services previously, and did not write anything negative about me before. In fact, both he and his family expressed gratitude at the time, and as you can see, he came back to me, wanting me to handle the petition to terminate probation. As for the plea agreement, it was actually a very good deal that consolidated several incidents into one case and most charges were dismissed. If he had taken the time to discuss his concerns about the new fee, and if I had known it made him that upset, I'm sure he and I could have worked something out. I would always encourage clients to sit down with me and work through any issue, rather than handle it this way. But I do appreciate the opportunity to respond here.

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

Associations

1997 - Present

Georgia State Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2023

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Litigation Ethics: Rules, Real Stories, and Regrets

2023

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Trust Me, I'm a Lawyer: Handling Trust Accounts Plus Finances, Fee Splitting, and Freelancing

2023

Association for Continuing Legal Education

What I Wish I'd Learned In Law School: Running The Ethical Office

2023

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Ethics Of Advocacy

2023

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Psychology Of Settlement: Behaviors That Encourage Opportunities For Resolution

2023

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Conflicts, Contracts & Costs

2023

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Sign Right Here!- A Survey Of Provisions For Your Attorney Client Agreements From Must Haves To Optional Clauses

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