Larry David Wolfe

Larry David Wolfe

also known as L. David Wolfe

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Centennial Tower, Suite 3325, 101 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA

About Larry

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 85%

State and Federal Criminal Defense.

45 years

85%
Personal Injury 15%

Catastrophic Personal Injury cases and Wrongful Death.

45 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 44 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1981

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Larry David Wolfe

Centennial Tower, Suite 3325, 101 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303-2711

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Larry David Wolfe's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 64 reviews

Posted by Lesley | September 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

On my side!

Wolfe is what I like to call him! I can honestly say, “ he’s the same person from the first time I met him, until my case was over!” Honest, no chaser, dedicated and compassionate! Wolfe, fought and stood with me to the very end of the worst time of my life! He kept me abreast to everything that was ...going on in my case. Wolfe, gave me 100% of him and his staff every time I called! For that, I’m forever grateful! Wolfe is the BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!

Posted by Cory | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best in or around Atlanta and probably the whole S.E.

Ok this guy I’ve gotten to know really well over the last few years. I’ll be honest it took me at least a year to like him personally. I realized he has my best interest at heart as my lawyer. Slowly but surly I did see everything he was trying to do or get through to me on day one. Over the course o...f the last few years I have gotten to be around David I’ve gotten to also be around and meet other influential folks such as the judges, who’d be deciding my fate, prosecutors and solicitors. The respect these important people gave me when I was around him was a beneficial experience for me in more than one aspect. I think when his way of working finally started to click with me was when I realized he’s one of the most well respected attorneys in Atlanta, and probably the entire southeast. I really don’t want to speak much on my case, but I will say I was in extremely deep s***. I had 17 rather large felonies with most having a minimum mandatory sentence of between 10 and 35 years in prison. On to the good stuff So, I just went before the judge today and got 10 years probation using my first offenders, and the charges will drop off my record as long as I continue to stay sober and away from my addiction. After I left today when I was outside the court room other folks with similar charges said to me, “damn, I can’t even believe how you came out so well with charges like that!” David’s reputation has certainly preceded him, which was obvious from the comments from other defendants in the court room”. Anyways, David is still the same person I met on day one. He’s a stubborn guy, who has more important to say than I may ever have to say, who demands the respect his reputation affords him. I understand something now I didn’t when I first met him which is I need to be the one listening and he needs to be the one talking and making decisions. I really appreciate all he's done for me me and hope to god I don’t need you ever again.

Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST GA HAS TO OFFER!!!

I was referred to this attorney by a retired police officer after another attorney took my money and didn't work on my case. He called the attorney out of respect and let him know I was seeking counsel elsewhere. If you're looking for an attorney that is actively working on your case and is very expe...rienced look no further. I had a temporary protective order and an aggravated assault charge and now I have neither. If I needed to reach him I could reach him. He explained things to me in a way that was easy for me to understand. I always came to him with a ton of concerns and questions and he was very patient with me. This was a very trying and stressful situation for me and he set me up with the tools necessary to get the charges dropped against me. He worked diligently on my case and did everything possible to make sure I could remain free. Something was always being done about my case in the background and he was always prepared to represent me. He is very knowledgeable about how the law works and he doesn't cut corners. This is an attorney you can trust. I'm glad he was put in my path. Now I can continue to follow my dreams and accomplish goals. Without him I don't believe I could say that. Thank you David Wolfe for believing in me and never giving up.

Posted by Shireen | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Genious & compassionate!

Mr Wolfe helped my mom several years ago when she had taken in her French Godmother to live with us for 5 years, her husband's greedy family who had never visited in 32 years that the couple where like parents to my mother got wind of this. They assumed my mom was in the will & all the way from New ...Jersey created havoc on our lives! My poor, hard working mother had to turn herself in for a few hours & subsequently Mr Wolfe had all charges expunged & she was never convicted & has a clear record. We were so thankful for him! But a few years later I was just studying, my sophomore year in high school and I googled my mom just for the fun of it because she's a very good professional and person that comes up with some luck shot this became our second nightmare even though she had a job for years and years upon changing jobs, she was very honest with the new people and they agreed that this was OK, made her quit her old job, Hired her but 2 weeks later told her she had30 days to take these pics down, once again we reached out to Mr. Wolf and by some miracle in a matter of five weeks he managed to have Twitter and Google realized their horrible mistake, and all the pictures as of today are gone he is truly a genius, but on top of being a very smart and intelligent attorney he has compassion, almost on a daily basis he would call or text my mother to give her support!

Posted by Haleh | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Diligent, compassionate, genious

My life turned upside down when as promised to my Godmother I didnt allow her greedy husbands family to put her in an old peoples’ home! They were horrible & created a case for me ! I had to turn myself in! Thanks to Mr Wolfe her had the case expunged & I was found innocent with no criminal record. ...A few years later my poor 14 year ild daughter ran to our living room crying as she had googled me & there was a mug shot on one of these ruthless sites! My job knew about this, and I have been with them for years so they really did not care, as they knew my character however upon wanting to change jobs a couple of months ago, in the interview I was very honest with the owner of the practice, Mitra Durham in Buckhead and he said he was fine with that and they appreciated my honesty, but so was provided them with all the evidence and letters proving such history as above. However within two weeks, for some reason the same owner who hurt now had me quit my job to start working for them, said I had to somehow get this picture down and I only had 30 days! Mr. Wolfe tried as hard as he could and we never thought this would happen and today all the pictures are gone from Twitter and Google, I cannot emphasize h my job knew about this, and I have been with them for years so they really did not care, as they knew my character however upon wanting to change jobs a couple of months ago, in the interview I was very honest with the owner of the practice, In Buckhead and he said he was fine with that and they appreciated my honesty, Mr Wolfe provided them with all the evidence and letters proving such history as above. However within two weeks, for some reason the same owner who had now had me quit my job to start working for them, said I had to somehow get this picture down and I only had 30 days! Mr. Wolfe tried as hard as he could and we never thought this would happen and today all the pictures are gone from Twitter And Google, I cannot emphasize how ow on a daily basis for 5 weeks he called & supported me with nothing but compassion! A true gentleman!Originally hired him years ago for the actual case, but this time around on a daily basis, for five weeks he spent time talking to me and working on this completely out of the compassion of his heart.

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Larry David Wolfe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tracy Dorfman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse David without hesitation. We have known each other in the legal community for 25 years at least! He was opposing counsel on many high profile criminal cases when I was a prosecutor. The best of the best!!!"

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Michael Hubbard

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Wolfe is hands down the best attorney I have ever worked with in my life. He and I worked together in a death penalty case and he was absolutely amazing. I consider him a mentor and a friend. He is simply an outstanding attorney."

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Joseph Habachy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse David. He is flat out hard working and highly ethical. He is an exceptional attorney and will work tirelessly to get his clients a good result."

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Andrew Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David West

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of the best damn criminal lawyers in Georgia. Period. I've known David for twenty years and he is one of the most intelligent, passionate criminal lawyers in our business. His ability to tear apart a case from indictment to trial is legend and he is feared by prosecutors for his tenacity and success. If you want one of the best criminal lawyers in town, call him. You'll be glad you did."

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Carl Cansino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Extremely competent lawyer! Zealous advocate for his clients. David one of the best in our profession!"

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James Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity and honor to work with this legal icon on a very serious juvenile mater where the custody of a child was at issue as well as the freedom of the parents. During almost a year of litigation, I watched David professionally squeeze every ounce of information possible out of expert witnesses during his skillful cross examination. David's reputation may proceed him to the courtroom, but his performance is even better. When you have David Wolfe as defense counsel, you have the very best. I look forward to working with David in the future. David is a lawyer's lawyer who is cut from the old school mix of law, common sense and courtroom skills. David is a tremendous asset to the legal community and to the preservation of every client's constitutional rights and freedoms."

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Donald Turner

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for 25 years he is one of the best Criminal Defense lawyers in Georgia"

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John Lovell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Wolfe is a premier Georgia attorney. He is smart, aggressive, and a damn likeable guy. He puts his decades of experience to work for each and every client. David tirelessly represents his clients in a diplomatic and zealous manner. I endorse David Wolfe wholeheartedly."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Larry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Musa Ghanayem

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wolfe is a one of a kind Attorney, as a prosecutor I feared and respected him and as a defense attorney he is the first call I make for advice. One would be remiss to find a better defense Attorney, it is without hesitation that I highly endorse this Attorney."

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Jason Swindle

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Friend

"David is a close personal friend and mentor. We have served as co-counsel on criminal cases in the past and his addition to the defense team was instrumental in achieving a favorable outcome in each case. He is certainly one of the very top criminal defense attorneys in the southeast."

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Scott Dawkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Wolfe is by all accounts the most feared and respected criminal defense attorney in the state of Georgia. If a member of my own family were to find themselves in trouble with the law, the first person I would tell them to call is Mr. Wolfe. He is an icon in the field."

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Cathy Alterman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He has acted as co-counsel in many cases with me and he is always knowledgeable, professional, passionate, and caring. Anyone who has been referred to him has always been more than satisfied with his results."

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Lawrence Zimmerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is top flight and loves being a criminal defense lawyer. He is also an all around good guy, and what you see is what you get. I highly recommend him to anyone."

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Elizabeth George

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is an excellent criminal defense attorney and among the most respected and experienced in his field. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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James Roth

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Deirdre O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met David when I was teaching a clinic at Emory Law School. David Wolfe is a truly a superb criminal defense lawyer. If I got in trouble in Georgia (and it could happen), I would want David to represent me. Any client of his can rest assured that he will provide the most zealous representation possible."

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Todd Larsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked with him on numerous matters, I can attest that you will not find a more zealous and detail-oriented criminal advocate than David Wolfe. As an attorney, if I were to find myself on the wrong side of the law, I would have no hesitation in placing my trust with Mr. Wolfe and his skilled team of associates to handle my case."

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Parag Shah

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"LDW is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the country. He has dedicated his life to the practice of criminal law and has founded his practice on fair play and honesty. He is highly respected in the legal community for working passionately to protect the rights of his clients. He has changed laws, freed the innocent, and taught the community what it means to be a criminal defense attorney. I, along with many others, endorse L. David Wolfe."

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Tracy Dorfman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Grossman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Hubbard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carl Cansino

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Turner

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Hardy

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Lovell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danny Naggiar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Swindle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Deirdre O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Parag Shah

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Susor

Appeals lawyer

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Todd Larsen

General practice lawyer

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Elizabeth George

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer

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James Roth

Personal injury lawyer

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Debra White

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Case of the Year - Garza v. State, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

N/A

Case of the Year - Botts v. State, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Criminal Court of Wilson County, TN

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Cout of General Sessions, County of Aiken, SC

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Superior Court Burke County, NC

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Court of Common Pleas, Burke County, PA

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Western District of Pennsylvania

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Southern District of Alabama

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Southern District of Mississippi

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Northern District of Texas

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Federal District Court for the Columbia Division, SC

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, General Court of Justice Cherokee County, NC, District Court Division

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, District Court of Ward County, Texas, 143rd Judicial District

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Southern District of Texas, McAllenDivision

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Middle District of North Carolina

2009 - Present

Pro Hac vice, Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Eastern District of Tennessee, Knoxville Division

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Southern District of Tennessee, Chattanooga Division

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Federal District Court, Asheville, NC

2009 - Present

Pro Hac Vice, Federal District Court, Columbia, SC

2009 - Present

Admitted, 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

2009 - Present

Admitted, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

2009 - Present

Admitted, Southern District of Georgia

2009 - Present

Admitted, Middle District of Georgia

2009 - Present

Admitted, Northern District of Georgia

2009 - Present

Admitted, Georgia Court of Appeals

2009 - Present

Admitted, Georgia Supreme Court

2009 - Present

Admitted, United States Supreme Court

1979 - 1982

, Hudson & Montgomery

Associations

2002 - Present

Georgia Innocence Project

Founding member

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Robert W. Hill, Jr.

Facing 45 years, sentenced to one year and one day

State v. Bair

Dismissal of 31 count criminal indictment upheld

State of Georgia v. BR

Acquitted on All Counts.

State of Georgia v. JW

Nolle Prosequi

Alexis Miller v. Shaquille O'Neal

The protective order was issued against Mr. O'Neal

Garza v. State

Defendant's kidnapping convictions were reversed.

Charlott Reaves v. State

Denial of motion to suppress evidence was reversed

Miller v. Martin

Affirmed

Adams, et al v. Carlisle

Summary judgement against civil plaintiff reversed

Botts v. State

Reversed

Lopez v. State

Affirmed in part, reversed in part

Miller v. State

Affirmed

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Education

1979

John Marshall L.S. (Atlanta)

Juris Doctor

1976

University of Georgia

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Georgia Public Defenders Annual Seminar

Declaring War on Sceintific Evidence in a Criminal Trial

2017

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Fall Seminar

Effective Motions Practice in a Criminal Case

2016

GACDL Winter Seminar

Cross Examination of Cell Phone Technicians and Experts

2009

GACDL Voir Dire Seminar

The Voir Dire Process

2009

Annual Criminal Practice Seminar

Effective Motion Practice

2005

Ethical Dilemmas and Professional Responsibilities

Special CLE Seminar

Publications

2009

Annual Criminal Practice Seminar Program Materials Effective Motions Practice

2009

2009 GACDL Voir Dire Seminar Program Materials The Voir Dire Process

Languages

English

Activity

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