Ricky W. Morris Jr.

Ricky W. Morris Jr.

4.5
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mcdonough, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

78 Atlanta Street Suite 101, Mcdonough, GA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 27 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1998

Disbarment

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Ricky W. Morris, Jr., P.C.

78 Atlanta Street Suite 101, Mcdonough, GA, 30253

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Ricky W. Morris Jr.'s Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kelly | December 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I was one of his very first divorce cases……

I hired him in 98 to handle my divorce, he worked we me on his ENTIRE fee… he was the breath of fresh air And I need him help again. Today. Right now. This one is urgent. Wrongful death. My sisters. Thinkinghubbydidit

Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best to ever do it

Very aggressive in the court room and well experienced attorney can’t wait till Ricky Morris is back he changed my life fighting for my life on multiple occasions not once promised me an outcome but every outcome was in our favor

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Past Admirer & Client

I've known Mr. Morris for many years and He WAS one of the finest attorney's in the South Metro area, I say this based on observation. However over the past year finding myself in need of his services I've never been so disappointed with the representation I personally received. Luckily my case worke...d itself out with only some minor issues to address that Mr. Morris said he would take care of for an additional fee. Now keeping in mind other than one appearance for about 15 minutes I never entered a court room again, but with the original monies I paid and monthly payments I felt the remaining issues would be well worth him getting them addressed by paying a additional large sum. After 5 additional months with NO action on his part toward addressing the issues we discussed and many attempts on my part to talk with him and remind him of them I GIVE UP! Mr. Morris I truely pray you will get your life together so that you may restore your good name and reputation cause mine never will be; as well as for your current clients.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Horrible do NOT hire !!!

Horrible "attorney"!! I have never delt with such a childish, unprofessional person in my life, especially in the field of law. I spend thousands of dollars on the lawyer for a misdemeanor charge. I have attempted to contact him multifarious times while my case was pending. He never answered phone ...calls, I left messages to his secretary. NO response back from Ricky. At all!! He says he has a "personal life outside of work" for these reasons... Even though I called and tried to set up meetings during office hours multiple different times! I wanted to do one thing in court, he wouldn't listen and tried to force decisions on me resulting in no need for my begged conference with him for weeks. I have never in my life have seen such unprofessional business in the courtroom; back and forth arguing and telling between Ricky and the solicitor trying to show who is the better and bigger man.. Everyone was in awe, by this crazy unexpected behavior in a courtroom. In result of Ricky's unprofessional outrageous behavior in the courtroom and the lack of effort of communication to his own client for weeks at a time because of his big-headed arrogant careless behavior, thousands of dollars spend on this horrible person to represent me and also because of his behavior, I got 10 days in jail. If I would have hired NO attorney I would have saved thousands of dollars and would not have spend 10 days in jail. Do not hire this attorney, unless you pay him for him to not talk to you or reply to your various messages, and for him to go crazy in the courtroom resulting in a very harsh punishment! (I wouldn't have gotten jail time if I didn't even hire him or any attorney at all!! But if you murdered or raped someone, you should hire him... Because he has no sense of morals and would fight a case knowing a poor innocent family member got murdered.. Just like a few weeks ago when he lost his murder case. He would still fight for it and try to make you found innocent. So if you kill someone or even probably rape someone or do something very unethical, he's your man. He simply has no time for his clients, everyone in the courtroom that hired him hasn't heard from him in days and was pissed: also the lawyers, solicitors, sheriffs, and judge was pissed off for his unprofessionalism. He keeps you out of the loop, and then acts childish and screws you over resulting probably with unneeded jail time and harsher punishments for his childish, arrogant behavior and lack of communication to his clients. DO NOT EVER HIRE HIM!!!!!! You will get treated horribly and probably get a harsher punishment than not even having any attorney in the first place. Better off not even having an attorney. I still can't believe his behavior to his own client and how he acted and made a hissy fit yelling in front of the entire courtroom!

Ricky Morris

Replied last July 11, 2015

Of course there are always unsatisfied clients in every practice. I don't attempt to squelch comments by any client as "freedom of speech" is the bedrock of our society!" I am sorry that this individual was dissatisfied with my representation and I certainly represented him as zealously as all my clients. I always give my clients my best and I did no differently in this particular case. I cannot ever promise a result or an outcome for any client and I am sorry that this individual was unhappy. I gave the case my full attention and treated this matter with the same aggressive approach I do in any case I have.

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Extremely Knowledgeable!!!!

Ricky is a take charge kind of attorney who will interrupt you and will correct you when and if necessary, he will give you the BEST EXPERT ADVICE and he KNOWS the LAW! We were looking at a Felony and he got it dropped. There is no price for freedom. Ricky is Worth every cent. However he is ver...y fair, will work with you and you will not regret retaining him. His staff is extremely patient, professional as well as very knowledgeable.

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Ricky W. Morris Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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John Geraghty

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very experienced As a Trial Lawyer and zealously represents his clients. He is about the best defense Lawyer I have witnessed and always gives his very best effort."

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Adam Younker

Unknown lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ricky is a spectacular trial attorney and isn't afraid of a single judge or prosecutor in the state. Working with him has been a pleasure and a wealth of knowledge. As with other endorsements, Ricky Morris is the best in the South Metro area, bar none."

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Allison McCarthy

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ricky is an EXCELLENT defense attorney, who puts up with NOTHING! He always has his clients back. He is approachable and never turns another attorney away when they ask his opinion. I am proud to call him a friend and fellow attorney."

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Christine Koehler

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are in trouble in Henry or Clayton County, or anywhere in the South Metro area your first call should be to Ricky Morris in McDonough. He is an Officer for the GA Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. More importantly for you, Ricky is an ass kicker. When lawyers are in legal trouble Ricky is usually their first call. Do not hestitate to call Ricky whether you are charged with DUI or capital murder.."

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Peter Zeliff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ricky is an excellent lawyer. I know this because I have seen him in court and observed how he skillfully wins his cases. He has a great courtroom demeanor and knows the law better than anyone. I highly recommend Ricky Morris."

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Joseph Key

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ricky and I have tried cases together all over the state. He has a great courtroom presence, connects well with juries, and is excellent at direct and cross-examination."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Disbarment issued in GA, 2018

updated on 03/12/2018

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Georgia State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension issued in GA, 2016

updated on 05/13/2016

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2010

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner, Ricky W Morris Jr. Law P.C.

Associations

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Henry County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1997

John Marshall Law School, Atlanta

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Georgia State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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