Reid Thompson

Reid Thompson

4.3
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

236 Washington Ave NE, Marietta, GA

About Reid

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

22 years | 1,000 cases

90%
DUI and DWI 10%

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Berry-Thompson Law Offices

236 Washington Ave NE, Marietta, GA, 30060

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Reid Thompson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by LuckyV | January 11, 2024 | Criminal Defense

LuckyV

I put my trust into this man the very first time I met him. I listened to every thing he told me cause I was in a very bad situation, lol he talk a good game to a fool but if you’re not a fool he’s game not so good. With Mr.Reid you have to know what you want for yourself realistically and it seems l...ike he try’s to get you as close as possible to what you want but he didn’t go the extra miles I thought he would go , maybe cause he was court appointed I feel if i would’ve of paid out of pocket I would’ve had a better outcome and I hope people really read this I felt like he tried to trick me at the end , we end up getting a plea I was willing to take it was 10 years parole edible and he says to me “part of your plea is that you testify on your codefendant if he goes trial”. I told him no I will not, he told me i was making a big mistake and said he’ll try to work it out before court. The day come he asked if I was ready and I straight told him I won’t be signing if I have to testify and said I didn’t have to so deep down I felt he tried to play both sides 2020-2022

Posted by Kyree | August 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer, Caring and Professional

Reid Thompson is a life saver! I was facing over 30 years for my case. Mr. Thompson was my appointed lawyer by the state and I’m thanking God all mighty for blessing me with such a superb lawyer. He’s highly trustworthy, professional, caring, and fought for me as if I paid him upfront! He truly have ...a heart for people. He listened to my concerns and he gives great advice. As I stated before I was facing 30 years and after his phenomenal closing arguments I only received 2 years with the possibility of parole. Thank you, thank you, thank you Mr. Thompson. I am so grateful for you and I highly recommend this lawyer to everyone.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Not a criminal defense attorney

Mr Thompson failed us on many levels. He did not file motions on time, did not take into account our requests, said he would visit his client on many occasions and didn't show up. He was also very condescending and didn't clearly explained to us what was going on in court. He might be good for small ...claims but he sure isn't putting any work into criminal cases. Or he may just not be knowledgeable in that area. We thought that because he had been a D.A. in that county, he would do a better job than someone who wasn't familiar with this court but we ended up wondering if he wasn't still working for the D.A ! Because of his incompetence, we are now in a worst position than before.

Reid Thompson

Replied last December 18, 2014

Avvo has refused to identify this reviewer or to even confirm they were actually a client. Avvo has acknowledged this review may in fact be a scam or prank, but they still refuse to remove the review. Since I have no idea who posted this review, it is impossible for me to intelligently respond to it, other than to point out the stark contrast between this review and those of my actual clients.

Posted by Thomas | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Winner

Reid Thompson is a man of few words but when he does speak watch out! He is a lawyer that is unlike any lawyer I have ever know. He is someone who stuck by me through five years of a long drawn out trial. I would highly recommend Reid to anyone who needs a lawyer who knows what the hell they are doin...g. He has a great back ground in law!

Posted by DEBI | April 18, 2014 | Criminal Defense

perjury... DISMISSED!

nice guy.... very straight forward.... anyone needing an attorney call Reid.... even gave my fiancée' free advice..... oh... and by the way..... my charges were DISMISSED!

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Reid Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Hubbard

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Reid Thompson. He is a very friendly and approachable person and is well thought of throughout the legal community. Reid understands the value of forming relationships and uses these relationships to properly and ethically achieve great results for his clients. I wouldn't hesitate to send a close friend or family member to Reid for representation."

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Andrew Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Reid is a well respected lawyer in the community. He knows the law and has a sharp mind. I endorse and recommend this lawyer."

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R. Starrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Reid for many years. Reid is a former prosecutor whose knowledge and experience in the courtroom would make him a great attorney to have in your corner. Reid is an honest and hardworking attorney who will fight hard for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Charles Clapp

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Reid is an excellent defense attorney and well respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracey Gibson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Reid's stellar ethics, honesty, values and belief in the justice system have been evident to me since we were on opposite sides of the courtroom in Douglas County (he as a DA and me acting as a defense attorney). Even then, in his role as an Assistant DA in a tough, he treated opposing counsel and defendants with courtesy every single day. More importantly, he kept fairness, justice and respect as the major focus in his cases. As a defense lawyer and advocate with so much experience in law and law enforcement, I know that he will go the extra mile to make sure that his clients get the best possible result and that they are well informed and are comfortable with the judicial process from beginning to end..."

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Matthew McNally

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Reid since he was a prosecutor. Now that he is on the criminal defense side, he does a great job using his knowledge of the prosecution to get the best results for his clients. I have worked with him on cases and he is very adept in the courtroom. A great trial lawyer."

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James Altman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgable and experienced. If I needed a criminal defense lawyer, I'd hire Reid."

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Maxwell Schardt

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyer is very hardworking and knowledgeable of the law. He is willing to fully investigate your case and take it to trial if necessary."

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Evan Watson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the chance to observe Reid in numerous jury trials around the Fulton County Courthouse, and frequently pick his brain about my own cases. Reid is both a criminal defense attorney and a true trial attorney- a hard to find combination. I would take any problem of my own, or of my family's straight to Reid. He knows the law, knows the players in the courthouse, and gets results."

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Michael Hubbard

Criminal defense lawyer

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R. Starrett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Wynn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Swindle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Clapp

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gerald Griggs

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tracey Gibson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew McNally

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maxwell Schardt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Evan Watson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Todd Boyce

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

New Prosecutor of the Year, Fulton County District Attorney's Office

2003

Litigation Honors, Georgia State University School of Law

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Reid Thompson, LLC

2008 - 2009

Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney's Office

2005 - 2008

Assistant District Attorney, Douglas County District Attorney's Office

1991 - 2002

Police Lieutenant, Detective - Major Crimes, Fulton County Police Department

1985 - 1988

Military Police, United States Army

Associations

Cobb County Bar Association

Member

F.B.I National Academy Associates

Member

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. T.W., 14CR2101

Not guilty verdict.

State v. S. Lewis, 14-9-3023-51

Dismissed two days prior to trial.

State v. C.L. in Fulton County, 11SC97992, Double Homicide

All Murder charges dismissed 3 days prior to trial in double homicide case.

State vs. J.R. in Cobb County, 10M4115

Not Guilty Jury Trial

State v. J.A. in Fulton County, 10SC96677

Murder warrant dismissed prior to indictment.

State v. D.S. in Fulton County, 10SC92960

Murder charges dismissed prior to trial !

State v. Timothy Thomas in Fulton County, 09SC87953

Murder Trial - Not Guilty on ALL Charges !

State v. M.R. in Dekalb County, 08CR3496

Murder Trial - Not Guilty on all Murder counts !

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Education

2004

Georgia State University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

F.B.I. National Academy

Graduate

1990

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2016

Fox5 Atlanta Not Guilty Verdict

2010

Atlanta Journal Constitution Murder Trial Begins

Languages

English

Activity

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