$ 140-200 per hour
David Cooper Abbott
About David
Biography
I have lived in Georgia since 2003 and practiced in Henry County since 2007. My biggest professional passion is sentencing. Many criminal sentences are too harsh, and treatment is often more effective at preventing crime than incarceration. I have argued sentencing issues before dozens of trial court judges, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Georgia.
In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, history, statistical analysis and spending daddy time with my two year old son.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
20 years | 450 cases
Appeals
5%
23 years | 150 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 20 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2005
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Location
The Abbott Law Firm, P.C.
18 Atlanta St., McDonough, GA, 30253
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Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
None Better!
Mr. Abbott was hired to handle a criminal charge for my son. He kept us informed throughout the process and was successful in negotiating a fair deal for my son with the District Attorney. He and his assistant always responded in a reasonable amount of time to any inquiry we had. I would highly re...
David Cooper Abbott's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is an outstanding attorney. He is remarkably intelligent and well-versed in the law. He consistently provides excellent defense representation for his clients, regardless of how difficult a case may be. I know this because he and I handled many criminal cases as opposing counsel while I was a prosecuting attorney. Through the years, I grew to greatly respect David's legal skills. For these reasons, I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"David Abbott is an exceptionally capable attorney. He is highly intelligent and a persuasive speaker. He is also an energetic and determined advocate for his clients. He is cares about getting good results and is always well prepared. David has the experience which is often essential to protecting a criminal defendant's rights effectively. He has an exceptional memory for the precise details of our often-complicated system of constitutional criminal procedure. But he never neglects the big picture for legal technicalities, i.e., he works just as hard to help the client make his or her best personal impression on the judge or jury and he is well equipped to assess the importance of every witness and every piece of evidence realistically and with a view to protecting his client. I strongly recommend this attorney."
"I recommend Mr. Abbott. He has a brilliant legal mind, and is worth having in your corner when you need someone with experience to fight for you in and out of court."
"David is a very knowledgeable and capable attorney. I have worked with him and across from him on several matters and found him to be a great lawyer who is passionate about the rights of his clients. It is primarily due to David that the jury pool in Henry County reflects the current citizenship."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2003 - 2005
Staff Attorney, U.S. Court Of Appeals For The 11th Circuit
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Virginia
Associations
2005 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
JB v. State
Reversed on Appeal
JVT v. State
Pending
Education
2001
University of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Virginia
B.A. with highest distinction
Publications
2016
Attorney Blog
Williams v. State is Overrated
2013
AVVO Legal Guides
DUI in Henry County: What You Need to Know
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Three strikes laws in Georgia - 4 separate misdemeanor charges - does this trigger mandatory minimum sentences or felony status?
06 Nov 2013
Q&A
Is there such thing as a conditional threat?
16 Oct 2013
Q&A
Is there any way to reopen a closed misdemeanor case the charge was prostitution in Georgia.
15 Oct 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
How to Test Drive a DUI Lawyer
15 Dec 2016
Legal Guide
How to Survive Probation (Even if You are Poor)
30 Mar 2015
Legal Guide
Sentences for Common Offenses in Georgia
12 Aug 2013