Dustin Wayne Hightower

Dustin Wayne Hightower

4.5
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Douglasville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

8424 Adair Street, PO Box 1823, Douglasville, GA

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Biography

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Miller & Hightower, Attorneys at Law

8424 Adair Street, PO Box 1823, Douglasville, GA, 30133-1823

Miller & Hightower, Attorneys At Law

301 Bradley Street, Carrollton, GA, 30117

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Dustin Wayne Hightower's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Professionalism and Conduct!

Mr. Hightower provided me with outstanding legal counsel and saw me through my case with great integrity and a strategic mindset that was clearly apparent in the positive outcome. Both Mr. Hightower and his staff were very caring and responsive to my needs and concerns, and I am grateful for his w...ork on my behalf. Highly recommend!!!

Posted by Gina | February 23, 2015

Exceeded My Expectations...

Dustin Hightower was recommended to me durring the worst time of my life. I will be honest, going to meet with him I had my doubts how anyone could make my situation any better. However, after meeting with Dustin just one time, he already had me & my husband at ease. Like he said "Let me do your worr...ying for you." I was falsely accused of first degree forgery, which is a felony. I have never, EVER, been in any sort of trouble in my life so this entire situation was not only terrifying for me, it was humiliating. All I wanted was for this unbelievable nightmare to go away. When I retained Dustin's services, he made sure that I was aware of how serious this charge was against me, and that he would do everything he could do to protect me. He told me that we would work together no matter how long it took. Well, I am thrilled to say that 2 months after I was charged with this, Dustin met with the DA and had this felony charge DISMISSED completely. He did what I needed. He made this go away. The best possible outcome. I was shocked that I didnt even have to go to court for any of this, and he did everything in such a timely manner. I couldn't thank him enough. He is amazing at his job. I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Adrian | February 19, 2015

DUI

Dustin Hightower and staff got great personality nice and good people Dustin very great lawyer The first day I met him I know this was my lawyer over the last three years they really became like family to me Thanks to Ms.Holly for telling me how great Dustin Hightower was my first court date t...he way he came out represent me I know that everything go be ok that second day I was not guilty So I told friends and family how a great lawyer he is I said if y'all looking for a lawyer I got Dustin Hightower number on speed dial just let me know Thanks Dustin and Holly

Posted by T. Thompson | June 23, 2014

Highly Recommended !!!!

Not that it matters, but for the record, I am an African American female in my early 50s. Three years ago, I was charged and arrested for DUI in Douglas County. After meeting with several lawyers in Atlanta, Smyrna and Douglasville, I decided to go with Mr. Hightower, mainly becauseI my spirit scre...amed that I could trust him, and that he would do everything that he could to fairly try my case in court. Mr. Hightower always returned my calls, was on time, and fought viciously for my acquittal. With that said, I was found not guilty of DUI in October of 2013!!! I highly recommend Mr. Hightower! He is one of the BEST!

Posted by Shane | June 20, 2014

Great guy, even better attorney

Mr. Hightower handled my first divorce modification that started in June of 2010 and ended in April of 2011. In this modification he was able to get me more visitation with my son with an increase from 10 days a month to 15 days. He was able negotiate to have my child support to be reduced by about... 25%, along with some decision making when it comes to education and extra curriculum activities for my son. My case was not one that I would call easy as it took almost a full year to complete, and the defendant was not always easy to work with. Mr. Hightower always remained calm and professional during all mediations and meetings. Upon arrival of the court date, Mr. Hightower met with me late the evening before, well after business hours and made sure that I was prepared to take the stand; explaining to me what I should expect to happen. (As I have never been involved in a court case before) Now it is June of 2014, and I have rehired Mr. Hightower for another modification to my divorce decree, and as always Mr. Hightower has already went above and beyond with his customer service. Mr. Hightower has my recommendation for any family law matter. For me; he has been fair, honest, and dependable three hard qualities to find in any attorney.

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Dustin Wayne Hightower's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Hubbard

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dusty Hightower is an attorney that I don't hesitate to endorse. He is experienced, well prepared, and knowledgeable in the law. He has a great court room presence and demeanor."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Maloof

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enjoyed meeting Dusty and a seminar for defense of driving under the influence charges. Since we met I see him every time I go to Carroll and Douglas County. He has provided me with very insightful information, and I can tell the prosecutors have a lot of respect for him. I would recommend him for anyone charged with a crime especially in those counties."

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Ernest Napier

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dusty is a great attorney that works hard for his clients. I do not hesitate to recommend him to others."

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Lance Tyler

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dusty and I met while attending the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Standardized Field Sobriety Evaluation Course last year. He has worked hard to complete advanced training and gain specialized expertise to give him the edge to achieve success for his clients in pre-trial negotiations and at trial. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Hubbard

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Legislator Of The Year, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Legislator of the Year, Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Legislative Leadership Award, Georgia Commission On Family Violence

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Defender Of Liberty, American Conservative Union

2012

Legislative Leadership Award, Georgia Commission on Family Violence

2012

Outstanding Alumnus Award, University of West Georgia

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Legislator, State House Of Georgia

2006 - Present

Partner, Miller & Hightower, Attorneys At Law

Associations

2008 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section

Member

Education

2008

John Marshall (Atlanta)

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of West Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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