Michael Patrick Jacobs
About Michael
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
22 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 21 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael Patrick Jacobs
100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2060, Atlanta, GA, 30303
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Michael Patrick Jacobs's Reviews
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34 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 34 reviews
Posted by Cameron | February 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Best Attorney in Atlanta
Mike was an excellent attorney throughout my 3-year legal process. He was always attentive and very quick to respond to my texts and emails. Mike was very knowledgeable and was always able to provide excellent input and advice to every obstacle we faced. One thing that was unique about Mike in my opi...
Posted by Wyatt | July 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Got My Case Sealed Early Highly Recommend
Mike Jacobs was everything I needed in a defense attorney: knowledgeable, straightforward, and genuinely looking out for me. He never overpromised but he delivered. Nothing ended up on my record, and he helped get my case sealed earlier than expected. Throughout the whole process he was responsive, e...
Posted by Rick | July 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Ultra Professional and Completely Successful
I met Mike through a friend who he had attended law school with but practices in another area not relevant to my need - so the introduction was made. I needed help with a traffic issue that was likely minor in the relative scheme of the big things Mike normally deals with (after I got to know him an...
Posted by Christina | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
GOAT
I first want to start out by saying Mike Jacobs was very responsive, answered every question as needed, responded to every phone call, text message, email no matter the time of day. He never seemed agitated. Usually as a support person, we’re usually pushed aside and ignored, but with Mike cares. Ev...
Posted by Ruby | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Attorney for my Family
My past experiences with lawyers were none. I am a huge fan of lawyers shows and could never image that I would need one or my family. Jacobs was recommended to me and I'm soooo glad he was. He was kind, responsive, knowledgeable and just plain great. First meeting him was at trail recently in ...
Michael Patrick Jacobs's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is one of the top criminal lawyers in Georgia, and his results speak for themselves. Highly trained, Mike brings the big guns out for his clients. I would not hesitate to hire mike Personally and I enjoy our many opportunities to work together."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an effective trial lawyer who goes to bat for his clients. His record of successful outcomes speaks for itself."
"Mike is hard working, honest and he cares about his clients. Mike is a bulldog. Once he begins something, he is likely to finish it."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jacobs is a giant in the community and quite expert at what he does. He cares for every one of his clientele."
"Mike is the best. You would be lucky to have him. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mike Jacobs is a fantastic attorney and highly knowledgeable about the current state of DUI law in Georgia. I've seen him at work many times and would trust him with any type of criminal defense matter."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a wonderful defense attorney who works tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients."
"Mike Jacobs is a talented, experienced, and zealous advocate for his clients. Mike is experienced in representing his clients in pretrial and trial matters, and works to aggressively advance his client's legal interests. Just as importantly, Mike is a person of good character and is someone who you and your family can trust with your legal issues. I unequivocally endorse Mike Jacobs to represent you for your legal needs."
"Mike is a fantastic criminal defense attorney. He works hard for every client."
"Mike and I tried a case against one another very early on in my legal career and it was a pleasure to work with someone as professional and friendly as him. He is an excellent attorney who clearly works very hard for his clients and works well with prosecutors and has the respect of his fellow defense attorneys."
"Mike is a rising star in the areas of criminal defense and DUI defense for the Atlanta area. He takes every case seriously. No question that he will be better prepared than any prosecutor he goes up against."
"Whenever a client or contact asks me for a criminal attorney, Mike is my go-to answer. I refer him all my criminal and DUI cases because he is a skilled attorney who is sincerely passionate about the law and his clients."
"I unequivocally endorse Mike Jacobs as an Attorney. Not only is he very committed to being a great Lawyer, he is one. He has a knack for communicating complex issues in a simple way. This is very important in his line of work. His work deals with people whose very liberty is at stake, and for this he can be absolutely trusted to do what is right."
"I strongly recommend Mike Jacobs. Not only do I have the privilege of working with Mike, I have the honor of calling him my friend. More importantly, when I need legal advice, I go see Mike. Already a rising star in the Atlanta legal community, Mike takes every opportunity to become a better attorney which translates to the great results he obtains for his clients. After spending three weeks honing his craft at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College, Mike returned to Atlanta on top of his game ready to achieve only the best outcomes for his clients."
"I know Mike from Trial Lawyers College. Mike has great compassion for his clients and professionally champions their individual perspective in court. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known many criminal defense lawyers in over 20 years of practicing law, and Mike Jacobs is one of the finest lawyers I have ever met. Mike is incredibly smart, and he is tough as nails. Mike knows the law better than his opponent, and he truly cares about his clients. Mike fights for his clients, and he fights for them with the highest skills, integrity and passion. My first choice of criminal attorneys when referrring one of my clients on a criminal matter is Mike Jacobs."
"Mr. Jacobs is a professional DUI lawyer. By that I mean that he takes his craft seriously. He spends the time, the money and the effort to achieve excellence for his clients."
"Great lawyer. Motivated, effective, knows the law and is ready to try a case. Clients are in good hands with Mike."
"I recommend Mike highly. He's an intelligent and aggressive attorney, who's impressed me greatly. He goes above and beyond for his clients, and achieves excellent results."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Georgia, Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, W. Scott Smith, P.C.
2006 - 2010
Associate, Harvey T. Siegel & Associates
2005 - 2006
Assistant Solicitor General, Dekalb County Solicitor General's Office
Associations
2011 - Present
Trial Lawyers College
2010 - Present
National College of DUI Defense
2006 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
Reversed
Dismissed
Education
2011
F Warrior
2004
Juris Doctor
1999
MBA
1998
B.A. in Finance
Speaking Engagements
2014
How to win a criminal case
2011
How to testify in a DUI case
Languages
English