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Derek M. Wright
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Licensed in Georgia for 30 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006
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Derek M Wright
P.O.B. 143265, Fayetteville, GA, 30214
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Drug Crime
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2013 | Drug Crime
Best Attorney In ATL
He has handled cases for me in cobb and fulton. Got trafficking case dismissed for my buddy. He recently got me away from a life sentence I was facing in Clayton, where now I just had do a few months. In the street, we call him "The Truth". He is the best attorney in ATL.
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2009 | Drug Crime
Awsome Attorney - Would NEVER use another!
I used this attorney to handle a criminal matter on behalf of my son. He was charged with trafficking and faced life in prison if convicted. Mr. Wright not only won the case for my son, but for his co-defendants as well! (their lawyers were HORRIBLE). As we left the court...everyone who witnessed...
Derek M. Wright's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Derek has an unmatched and unparalleled work ethic. He is nothing short of an absolute perfectionist. He cares deeply about those he represents - he is more than just a zealous advocate for his clients, he is also a confidant and friend, and he ensures that his clients obtain only the absolute best result in their case. Derek is extremely knowledgeable and versed in his field of expertise, and is always up for a battle. Derek never accepts "no" for an answer, and he never backs down from a challenge, no matter how daunting the task."
"I endorse Derek. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Felicia Johnson
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.
Review Panel Reprimand issued in GA, 2006
updated on 05/19/2010This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case, the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2012
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Derek M. Wright, LLC
1996 - 2010
Managing Partner, The Wright Law Firm, P.C.
Associations
1994 - Present
HR Butler Lodge #23
1989 - Present
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
Education
1995
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Princeton University
BSE- Civil Engineering & Systems Management
Languages
English
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Q&A
If given a 15 year sentence in federal case do you spend 100% the time?
28 Nov 2013
Q&A
I have a warrant, but my fiancee wants to drop the charges. Is that possible without having to sit in jail with no bond?
15 Nov 2013