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R. David Botts
also known as David Botts, Robert David Botts
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Member of Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as many other local and State Bar organizations.
Atlanta native with 40 years experience in Criminal Law. Owns an office building next to Centennial Olympic Park in the heart of downtown Atlanta.
Selected by peers as Georgia Legal Elite and Georgia Super Lawyer in Criminal Law.
Selected by peers as Martindale-Hubbel highest rating of AV preeminent lawyers and National Trial Lawyers's Top 100 Trial Lawyer.
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Licensed in Georgia for 51 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1974
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R. David Botts
152 Nassau Street N.W., Atlanta, GA, 30303-2010
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Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Saved my life
I was facing 30 years for a marijauna trafficking charges, and there was no way out. He told me what to do, I did my time and came home. His negotiations had this past me in an amazingly period of time and I am now living my life free! Thank You again Mr. Botts
Posted by J. Arnold | February 15, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Miracle Worker
Mr. Botts is superb. He's handled both of my DUI cases and was able to get my 2nd DUI reduced to Reckless Driving. This is extremely rare, but he pulled it off. He has great connections throughout the city and will do his very best to negotiate your best possible outcome. I've recommended him to othe...
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015
Truly a fantastic lawyer
Just give him a listen during his free consultation and you'll be sold. Mr. David saved me a bunch of money and helped me with exactly what I needed help with. Highly recommended
Posted by Steve | November 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Atlanta Family
I was referred to David by a large ATL law firm. Our son had gotten into some trouble and we needed help and guidance. David did a GREAT job of explaining the ins & outs of what would happen and what we needed to do. His advice was right-on. It played out as he said it would and we got the desired, p...
Posted by Rusty | November 04, 2014 | Drug Crime
He always gets you the best representation
David is extremely knowledgeable and great at negotiating what's best for his client. He got me straight probation and no community service for being arrested with 3 pounds of pot. I think anyone in a similar situation to mine should hire David Botts to defend them.
R. David Botts's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known David for a few years and have litigated against him when I was a prosecutor. David is great advocate for his clients. He is always well prepared and well versed in the legal issues pertinent to his case."
"I endorse R. Botts. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I've known David since law school. He is industrious and hard working. His legal skills are fine tuned and he cares about his clients. He's an all around good lawyer."
Edward Garland
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Special Judicial Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated for 25 Years, Martindale-Hubblell
2014
Highest AV rating, Lawyers.com
2014
AV Peeminent Top Rated Lawyer, ALM & Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated for 25 Years, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Georgia, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Georgia's Top Rated Pre-eminent Lawyer, Martindale Hubble
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2005
Georgia Super Lawyers, Georgia Super Lawyers
2005
Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
Work Experience
1974 - Present
Lawyer, R. David Botts
2016 - 2016
Criminal Justice Reform Council 2016 - State of Georgia, Board Member
Associations
2014 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
1980 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1980 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1978 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1975 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember
1975 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1974 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Education
1974
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
University of Georgia, Athens
B.B.A.
Languages
English