Zachary F. North
also known as Zachary North
About Zachary
Biography
I take great pride in standing-up for my clients and obtaining outstanding results.
I’m dedicated to helping people through what are often among the worst events of their lives. It’s an unfortunate reality that innocent people are charged with crimes everyday. Far too many simply capitulate to the State and plea guilty. That’s not good enough. I know how to fight back. Let me fight for you.
Before going into private practice, I defended the less fortunate citizens of Henry and Clayton County as an indigent defender. I intentionally maintain a limited caseload, so that I can maintain the extremely high professional standards, which lead to the best possible results.
With my clients, I strive to be compassionate, knowledgeable, and approachable. In court, I employ a combination of cutting-edge, modern advocacy and time-honored logical, emotional, and personal persuasive techniques. My first priority is always protecting his clients’ rights and fighting for them like no one else can.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 17 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Miller & Key, P.C.
79 Lawrenceville Street, McDonough, GA, 30253
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Zachary F. North's Reviews
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9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
Posted by Andrew | August 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
TERRIBLE
Zach was a terrible lawyer- I had a case that the police never investigated me nor the other witnesses that were there better yet Zach never did either and we were 3 days before "trial." He was so adamant about taking a plea even though I told him I was innocent. I have emails where he stated "if you...
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Replied last August 14, 2023I do my absolute best for every single one of my clients, and so I'm always unhappy if they end up unhappy. Sometimes, when a person is charged with a crime, there's no way to come out of the situation completely satisfied. This former client was charged with a life-altering felony. I was able to get that charge dismissed. He received probation on a greatly reduced charge, with the chance for even that to be off his record if he can keep out of trouble for a few years. Like I said, I'm always unhappy when a client is unhappy, but I stand by my representation in this case.
Posted by Paul | March 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thanks for all of your help
Attorney North was great, he was very honest throughout the entire process. Returned all my calls and made himself available for meetings when I or family members needed to speak with him. He even called me a week before my case was to be heard in court to make sure I was feeling ok about moving on. ...
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer
Does great work! Couldn't be happier!
Posted by Michael Morgan | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great reasonable lawyer that fights for you
Mr North handled my case and did everything I asked of him. He would frequently call me just to check on me and make sure I was doing good. He took my case and won my case when nobody else would help. I highly recommend Mr North to anybody who needs a lawyer who will fight and get stuff done in the i...
Posted by ELB | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
VP/COO
We could not believe that Fulton County could take up to 2 years to bring our son's case to court. The thought of it taking that long brought a lot to anxiety and frustration into our family. We needed a lawyer who could assist us in expediting the case. We turned to Zach! Zach held our hands throu...
Zachary F. North's Lawyer Endorsements
"Zach is a hard-working, intelligent lawyer who fights diligently for his clients and gets great results."
"Zach is a fantastic attorney. He is knowledgeable and a fierce litigator. Criminal defense changes case by case and Zach is exactly the type of advocate you need to give your case the individualized and personal attention. Do yourself a favor and hire this guy!"
"Zach is an excellent lawyer! He is very experienced in the area of Criminal Law and knows the Judges and Courts very well. I trust that he is able to negotiate a favorable "plea bargain" and I am confident that he can "try a case" if necessary."
"Zach is a great attorney and a great person. He served as a mock trial coach/professor at Emory during my time in the program. Zach is very knowledgable about the law and is an amazing orator. He is also someone I always consult when looking for professional advice about my own career."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney North. He is an experienced and effective lawyer who is well-equipped to handle a wide-range of litigation matters, including serious personal injuries. He is able to understand the motivations and prejudices of the other side, which helps him be an effective advocate for his clients.I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. North is an amazing lawyer. He has no fear in the courtroom and fights hard for each and every client he has."
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"I recommend Mr. North as a capable attorney who will fight for his clients vigorously in court."
"I enthusiastically endorse and highly recommend Zach North as a competent and zealous criminal defense attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with Zach and can attest to abilities to defend those charged with criminal offenses in the courts of Georgia."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Zach is a fearless advocate and a skilled trial lawyer."
"Zachary is well-respected in the legal community as a criminal defense attorney who gives 100% for his clients. Therefore, I am happy to endorse him."
"I endorse Zachary. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2007
Best Advocate, Cathy Bennett Annual Trial Competition, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Senior Associate, The Law Office of Miller & Key, P.C.
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Emory Law School
2017 - 2019
Assistant Public Defender, Flint Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office
2012 - 2017
Attorney, The Law Offices of Zachary North
2008 - 2012
Lead Attorney, Lister & Holt, LLC
Associations
2016 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLegistlative Committee
2016 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersFaculty - Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program
2015 - Present
National Criminal Defense CollegeGraduate
2014 - Present
Bil Daniel Trial Advocacy ProgramGraduate
2014 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Emory LawTrial Techniques instructor
2009 - Present
Emory LawMock Trial Coach
2015 - 2017
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersDistrict Vice President
2013 - 2017
Rotary ClubMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Use of Technology in the Courtroom
2017
Field Sobriety Tests
2015
Advanced Cross Examination
Publications
2016
2016
2015
Languages
English