Sandra G. Dawson

Sandra G. Dawson

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Marietta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Expungement ... +2 more

166 Anderson Street, Ste. 100, Marietta, GA

About Sandra

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Experienced in all areas of felony and misdemeanor representation, including complex white collar and racketeering defense.

27 years

50%
Appeals 40%

Certified to appear before the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the Georgia Court of Appeals. Areas of practice include Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus, motions for new trial, and appeals.

27 years

40%
DUI and DWI 3%

Misdemeanor DUI cases accepted.

27 years

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 26 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1999

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Sandra Dawson, LLC

166 Anderson Street, Ste. 100, Marietta, GA, 30060-1984

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Sandra G. Dawson's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A True Professional

After a terrible revocation hearing with a smug, non-caring and biased public defender who wanted me to take a 3 years prison sentence, I requested, to the judge, a postponement during my hearing to hire an attorney that will have my best interest in hand and dismiss the public defender. Surprisingly..., my request was granted by the judge. I was afterwards referred (by someone who was in the jail with me) to attorney Sandra Dawson. He said that she was an exellent attorney who will fight for her clients with all fairness and she had an excellent track record. I asked for her card so that I could call her to set up a consultation at the jail... Surprisingly, she came to the jail within a few days. We discussed my case and my options. I was sold that she would fight for my best interest in this case so I told her that a relative would contact her on the outside to handle the finances to begin my representation. Attorney Dawson met with me a few more times to go over our case and plan. We disagreed a few times on issues with my case because I felt that the attorney should do as the client says and not the reverse, I just wanted to get out of jail ASAP and I wasn't thinking clearly. She is the PROFESSIONAL... She could have let me ruin my chances of avoiding prison if she would have let me take the case to trial, as I wished . But no... Ms Dawson, being the legal expert and attorney, shot down my ideas for a trial defense, got me to buy into her strategy with sound legal reasoning and plain old common sense. Attorney Dawson got my sentence reduced to where I didn't have to serve prison time. I served 90 days and the case was closed. Attorney Dawson won't steer you wrong! Thank you Counselor!

Posted by Cory | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!

Mrs. Dawson kept me from going to prison against all odds. She cared and argued my case like she was family. She always kept me and my family updated with what was going on. I am truly blessed to have had her as my attorney!

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great!!!

All I can say is I was happy with the results of my case!!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Classy Bull Dog Intensity

Sandra G. Dawson knows her field well. During the frightening ordeal I encountered, Ms. Dawson informed me with the knowledge of what could happen to me and a plan of action we will take to resolve my case victoriously. My case lasted a lengthy time to me and during this time Ms. Dawson, took very... good care of me and to my surprise said some wonderful things to me that was a true blessing to me. Those things kept me calm and my head on straight. Nearing the end of my ordeal, Ms. Dawson was able to get my case completely resolved with a phone call. A PHONE CALL! What a tremendous bless that was to me. Yes, I recommend Sandra G. Dawson highly. She is a beautiful person. Thank you for the opportunity to write this review.

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Sandra G. Dawson's Lawyer Endorsements

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J Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Head

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandy and I met when she was a Cobb prosecutor. I have followed her career path since those days, and she has built quite a reputation for being a zealous advocate for her clients and a tenacious negotiator. I have openly told her that I want to see her as a Judge one day, because she has such a diverse background and good barometer of what is right and what is wrong. Hire her with confidence."

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Jill Stahlman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Klein

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Dawson is an excellent Attorney and will fight for her clients rights!"

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Diana Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sandra G. Dawson for many years, including when she was a prosecutor and now for many years as a criminal defense attorney. She is a very well respected and skilled attorney."

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Kimberly Frye

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandy Dawson is a lawyer who has a real passion for her work and her clients. Her extensive experience as a prosecutor has served her well as a defense attorney. You are well served by an attorney as capable and caring as Sandy Dawson."

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Elizabeth Lane

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sandy Dawson for years. When she was a prosecutor she was a formidable opponent. As a defense attorney she is always well prepared and represents her clients with the utmost professionalism. She is a credit to the defense bar."

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Angela Brown

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Admitted before USSCt, United States Supreme Court

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Sandra Dawson

2007 - 2007

Senior Assistant District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney

2004 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Cobb County District Attorney

1999 - 2004

Assistant Solicitor, Cobb County Solicitor General

Associations

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Member

2007 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Supreme Court of Georgia

Admitted to Practice

2000 - Present

Georgia Court of Appeals

Admitted to Practice

1999 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Parnell v. State 280 Ga.App. 665, 634 S.E.2d 763 Ga.App.,2006.

The conviction I obtained at trial was upheld on appeal.

Roberson v. State 277 Ga.App. 557, 627 S.E.2d 161 Ga.App.,2006.

Convictions of all Defendants upheld, so I won this appeal.

Reeves v. State 262 Ga.App. 801, 586 S.E.2d 708 Ga.App.,2003.

The Defendant's appeal was denied. My conviction stood.

Vonslep v. State 253 Ga.App. 881, 560 S.E.2d 752 Ga.App., 2002.

The case was not dismissed.

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Education

1999

Duquesne Univ. Law School (PA)

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

Douglas County Superior Court Civil Rights Suit filed Against Douglas County

2003

North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy

Case Law Update for Police Officers

2002

North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy

Update on DUI Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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