Zachary Justin Burkhalter

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Zachary Justin Burkhalter

also known as Zach Burkhalter, Zack Burkhalter

4.8
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 15 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Rome, GA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Drug Crime ... +5 more

334 Broad St, Rome, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

DUI alcohol, DUI drugs, DUI prescription drugs, ALS suspension, ALS appeal, license suspension, habitual violator (hv)

16 years

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

DUI, Armed Robbery, Assault & Battery, Criminal Trespass, Felony, Misdemeanor, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, Public Drunkenness, Probation Violation, Weapons Charges, Fleeing Police, Violent Crimes, Obstruction of Justice, Hit & Run, Expungement,

16 years

20%
Drug Crime 10%

Manufacturing, possession, intent to distribute, trafficking, marijuana, meth, cocaine, prescription drugs, opiates, heroin, ecstasy, fentanyl, shrooms / psilocybin, LSD, PCP

16 years

10%
Federal Crime 5%

Aggravated identity theft, asset forfeiture, bank fraud, bomb offenses, currency smuggling, credit card fraud, environmental violations, firearm offenses, gambling offenses, possession with intent to distribute, money laundering, RICO, racketeering

16 years

5%
Violent Crime 5%

5%
Cannabis Law 4%

marijuana, edibles, vape cartridges, CBD, concentrates, wax

4%
Gun Law 3%

Form transfers, firearm trusts, ATF negotiation

3%
Personal Injury 3%

Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bus Accident, Train Accident, Uninsured Motorists, Boating Accidents, Limousine Accidents, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury

16 years

3%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2019 2018
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Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 15 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2010

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Zachary J Burkhalter, PC

334 Broad St, Rome, GA, 30161

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Zachary Justin Burkhalter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Josh | July 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Very Competent and Good Attorney

I have hired Zach twice and both times he has helped with my legal issues, immensely. I would hire him again in a skinny second. I recommend his help to anyone needing a competent attorney! My Thanks to Zach for all his help, he's a very good attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dedicated honest lawyer

Zack did a great job representing me in a legal issue I had and really got the best outcome possible for the situation. He and I both hadhoped for better, and we had a really strong case that I really feel we could have won, but nothing is a certainty. The stakes were very high if I had ben found gui...lty and the prosecution offered a deal that dismissed 3 of 4 charges. Ultimately I decided to take the deal since it wasn’t worth risk of all charges sticking vs agreeing to the plea deal. This was I was able to move on and put this behind me. However Zack has still ready to go to trial and was very prepared and the state saw that and offered the plea deal. The offer shocked Zack and I since the Prosecutor wasn’t willing to offer any type of reasonable deal before. So the integrity Zack has for his clients and the fight that he had ultimate what pushed the state to offer a deal. It wasn’t the outcome we had hope for given the situation but I really appreciate how Zack laid out the possibly outcomes of what could happen in any direction the case took. He wasn’t pushy just gave his advice and reassured that we as behind me and would fight with me in any direction I took but left it up to me to continue to trail or take the deal since I was the one assuming the risk of going to trail. I could tell it really bugged him that we didn’t get a better outcome, but that wasn’t his fault the prosecutor really held me at ransom since he knew how high the stakes were if I was to get a guilty verdict. I was glad to have an lawyer like Zack with me though this process. I had a terrible experience with a lawyer in the past and Zack was 180 degree opposite from him and the was refreshing knowing that I had a knowledge honest lawyer behind me that wasn’t afraid of a fight I would recommend Zack to anyone having the misfortune of having to navigate the legal system to get a favorable outcome for themselves.

Posted by Andrew | February 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hiring Zach is one of the best choices I’ve ever made (seriously!)

Zach is a knowledgeable, effective, and efficient attorney who will take your case seriously and work diligently on your behalf. As soon as I hired Zach as my attorney, he immediately took action to get my case in motion and helped negotiate a favorable settlement. He’s also a genuine and down to ear...th guy who you can talk to without feeling judged or intimidated. If I ever find myself in need of legal services in the future, I would hire him in a heartbeat!

Posted by Mark | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great job!

Zachary was able to use his knowledge, training, and experience to win my case. You want him on your side of the case.

Posted by Danielle | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Without a doubt they are the best!

Zach and Amanda Burkhalter of the Zachary Burkhalter Law Offices got our family through a very trying time in family court, and continue to be there to support and help no matter what is going on. I honestly can’t say enough good things about them. They are professional, responsive, honest, reliab...le and kept me informed throughout the entire process. The knowledge, care and time they put into their cases are impeccable, and they have gone above and beyond to help our family continual even if it’s after office hours. Without a doubt they are the best!

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Zachary Justin Burkhalter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Seifert

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"In a close knit legal community, we all have our favorite opposing counsel that we just know will get the job done with you and be accommodating while still acting as a zealous advocate for his client. Zach is one of my favorite opposing counsel."

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Joseph Colston

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Zach my entire life, and have had the privilege of serving as co-counsel with him on many cases. Zach has always been an exemplary model of ethics in our profession and cares deeply and personally for each of his clients. His expertise in many areas of law and zealous advocacy for his clients make him an excellent choice for legal representation. I have personally witnessed Zach fight, through trial, for criminal clients most other attorneys would have strong armed into taking unfavorable plea deals. His trial work is creative, intelligent, and personable, giving his clients a fighting chance to have their day in court. If you are looking for a tenacious lawyer who will make a personal investment in your case, you won't go wrong hiring Zach Burkhalter to fight for you."

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Stewart Bratcher

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Zach and I were opposing counsel on a criminal matter. He did an excellent job in the courtroom and at all times comported with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. I look forward to working with and against him in the future."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Member, National College for DUI Defense

2018

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2018

Member, National College for DUI Defense

N/A

Scholar of Merit, Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney and Owner, The Law Offices of Zachary J Burkhalter PC

Associations

2010 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2010 - Present

Rome Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

Member

Education

2009

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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