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22 years | 750 cases
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Licensed in Georgia for 18 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2007
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Maxwell Schardt Law Group, LLC
170 Mitchell Street, SW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
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Posted by Misha | August 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Misha Williams
I couldn’t be more grateful for the outstanding work Max did on my case. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to getting the best possible outcome. Thanks to his expertise and persistence, my case was dismissed. A huge relief! I highly recommend him to an...
Posted by Tyrell | July 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent
Got two of my cases dismissed very professional, sharp, and truly reliable!!
Posted by demetrius | October 24, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding Performance
My experience with the way that maxwell handle my case and the way he defended my character words could not describe. The information that he provided me with in the court room of the process of what was going to happen and making sure i was apart of every decision as far as picking the jurors and p...
Maxwell Schardt's Lawyer Endorsements
"Max is an excellent advocate, with the courtroom savvy and knowledge necessary to provide you with excellent legal representation."
"Maxwell is a fantastic defense attorney who has a reputation as a smart, tough trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Maxwell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have worked on numerous criminal cases with Maxwell and have found him to be exceptionally talented in the courtroom. He knows the law and is always prepared. He is a real fighter."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Reid Thompson
Criminal defense lawyer
Parag Shah
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Demetrius M.
Not guilty of all felonies. Guilty of misdemeanor battery
State v. Marco U.
Not guilty of home invasion charges. Guilty on aggravated assault for using excessive force.
State v. Qwame N.
Case dismissed by the State
State v. Newton G.
Not Guilty
Education
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Duke University
law
Languages
English
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Can I get off felony first offender probation?
16 Aug 2011
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Can you get your court case moved from the municipal court to the state court without a lawyer? What is this process called?
16 Aug 2011
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Arrested or detained?. Whats difference, if you are handcuffed, and given yellow arrest citation but no photos and fingerprint
31 Oct 2010