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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!
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 1997
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305 Lawrence Street, Suite 300, Marietta, GA, 30060
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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...
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 anonymous | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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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...
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!
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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1997 - Present
Georgia State Bar AssociationMember
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
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