Andrew Santos Fleischman

Andrew Santos Fleischman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Appeals Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

3155 Roswell Rd, Suite 20, Atlanta, GA

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Appeals 70%

I have a strong track-record of winning appeals both at the trial level and at the Supreme Court of Georgia. I've withdrawn pleas, reduced sentences, reversed murder convictions, and added clients to the National Registry of Exonerations.

14 years | 90 cases

70%
Criminal Defense 20%

After winning an appeal, I often stay on to capitalize on the win by arguing that Double Jeopardy precludes retrial, moving for immunity, or getting additional evidence suppressed.

14 years | 35 cases

20%
Administrative Law 10%

The State often uses administrative processes to punish people. If you've been registered as a child abuser, lost a professional license, or had your property taken, I can help provide you the due process you're entitled to.

9 years | 2 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 14 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2011

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Ross & Pines, LLC

3155 Roswell Rd, Suite 20, Atlanta, GA, 30305

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Andrew Santos Fleischman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brilliant

Andrew is a brilliant attorney, very well respected amongst his colleagues. Phenomenal work he did on my behalf. What he and Rachel Kaufman did was SPECTACULAR. He’s so mild mannered and just gets right to it. No hesitation. So knowledgeable of the law. Watch oral arguments March 18 th 2025 Wilson v ...State which the Supreme Court reversed the conviction.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strong advocate for clients!

While our case is still ongoing, Andrew has been a superstar. After not feeling supported by previous representation, I reached out to Andrew and he reviewed the case. He was well versed and understood the concerns I had and despite having a heavy caseload, graciously took me on. I can be pretty pesk...y interjecting and asking questions but Andrew has always answered them fully and taken the time to make sure I understand what’s going on and next steps. In briefs, responses, and in the court room he is not afraid to stand up and say the hard thing, respectfully stands up for his clients, is prepared, and makes such an impact the court shushes and listens. I would recommend him over and over.

Posted by Ashley | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

AWESOME LAWYER

I want to start by saying that Andrew is a passionate lawyer when it comes to his job. He sees beyond the surface when it comes to representing his clients. Upon meeting him for the first time (over the phone) I can tell he was really interested in learning who I was as a person. It didn't matter wh...at I was accused of, his goal was to represent ME and not what I was displayed to be in public eye. I commend him, his drive, and determination to ensure that I was represented with the best care possible. He listened to me and he always made sure my feelings and thoughts were validated. Andrew included me every step of the way, explaining things to me in layman's terms so that I could understand what was happening as things progressed or transpired. THANK YOU ANDREW, for seeing the HUMANITY in EVERYONE! JOB WELL DONE!

Andrew Fleischman

Replied last April 27, 2021

It was an honor to represent you, and it's hard to overstate how much you helped.

Posted by Rayven Goolsby | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I feel sorry for the other guy!

Andrew Fleischman is an excellent attorney and highly regarded by his peers. When I was referred to Andrew by a fellow acquaintance of his. I honestly thought I was going to find myself with a 1-800-call-now kind of operation. It was the exact opposite. Andrew checked in on my health daily and kept m...e informed. When it came down to negotiating terms with the opposition, Andrew was matter of fact and his personality was unlike any attorney I have ever talked with, or for that matter ever wanted to hold a discussion with. I found Andrew’s straightforward demeanor to be like that of an excellent doctor with a good bedside manor. No matter how stupid the questions, he answered them, encouraging me to learn more about my lawsuit, and clarifying things that average people might not understand. Andrew in under a week had the other party dismiss their own case with prejudice and without a NDA. He made national news with my case in 24 hrs on 7 different outlets and rallied behind helping me find assistance. To say that “Andrew is a good attorney” would be an understatement! Andrew is a trailblazer and strategized every movement he made. He under sold himself to me in the beginning. I finally had lawyers calling me back, and when I told them who I decided to hire, their reply was “I feel sorry for the other guy!” https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/capitol-riots-georgia-family-sues-local-grocery-clerk-for-defamation-2021-3%3famp

Andrew Fleischman

Replied last March 18, 2021

Thank you so much. This made my day.

Posted by John | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

TRUST IN GOD to send who you need in time of great need!

On July 23, 2016, my son was driving home from college to his home to goto sleep in Fulton County when he was followed and attacked at our home by corrupt Forsyth County Police. They attacked and injured my son when he committed no traffic violation or any crime whatsoever! This is/was clear and simp...le a hate crime against a person of Cherokee heritage. In cooperation with the JCPD (Jim Crow Police Department), the Forsyth County Police department made up charges on my son, stole important personal property out of my car! (Broken into on my property without permission), change the location of my home to Forsyth County, even took down roads signs on a State Road to illegally prosecute my son in Forsyth County court when my son was NEVER EVER in Forsyth County. The JCPD has and continues to refuse police service to me (I had to leave the state because of terroristic threats from the police!) and my son,.They even went so far as to tell me "Your kind does not belong here". My son was illegally put in Forsyth County jail for 15 days when he committed ABSOLUTELY NO CRIME! My previous defense lawyer sarcastically told my son that he had to serve jail time like "Martin Luther King"!! The police are very powerful and that kind of power in the wrong hands, like the evil/corrupt leadership that exist now!, makes it unsafe for everyone!! Everything was closing around us, I could still hear my sons quivering voice in court when they sentenced him to 15 days in jail asking me "Daddy what did I do wrong?" You absolutely have no idea the "extreme hatred and contempt" I hold for ALL that wrongfully attacked my son and threaten me and my family!!! The police departments even have control of the Superior Court of Fulton County! I flew in from out of town and with my son went to court to put the Forsyth cop in jail for a felony assault/attempted murder and felony theft. The "absolute first words" out of the so called impartial judge's mouth was "Well you weren't there". My son and I immediately knew that Judge/Court was corrupt and in the back pocket of the police departments!!! A Bible versed that I live by and is sooo true... "Yea thou I walk through the valley of the shadows of death, I fear NO EVIL for thou art with me, thy rod and staff they comfort me." When everything seem all but lost, 2 things happened. The corrupt judge in Forsyth County that I vehemently hated wasn’t so corrupt…. And I hired Andrew to take on my son’s case. Andrew is an "HONEST" smart compassionate lawyer that could hear the injustice through my emotional outrage and hatred of the evil police that attacked my son physically and psychologically for over 2 years!! But more importantly unlike most of the corrupt defense lawyers in Atlanta, Andrew is not afraid to take on big corrupt police departments! To put it simply, It was an absolute pleasure to watch Andrew shred the forsyth county prosecutor in the forsyth county court courtroom! It was well worth the money I spent on hiring Andrew. The prosecutor NEVER EVER ESTABLISHED JURISDICTION OF FORSYTH COUNTY COURT!!! (This is happening in America today??!??)“ As a direct result of the domestic terrorism inflicted upon my family by the leadership of both corrupt police departments, my mother prematurely passed because we (I) didn't at a moment in time have the funds needed for medical treatments. Their domestic terrorism DIRECTLY contributed to my dear dear mother's premature death! Something that I will NEVER forget or forgive…. My sons case in forsyth county court has been restricted because it was BUILT ON TOTAL LIES FROM a corrupt Forsyth cop. Lies cannot stand against GOD and the truth! When it comes to defense attorneys there is a whole lot of corrupt garbage there in Atlanta. Andrew is a super smart lawyer, but more importantly he is an honest/very good person that fights for what is right. And well worth the money. YOU WILL NOT GO WRONG IN HIRING ANDREW! FYI, Do not trust JCPD and Forsyth County Police!

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Andrew Santos Fleischman's Lawyer Endorsements

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D. Sessions

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is one of the smartest, most hard-working, and most caring lawyers that I know. He has proven time and time again that he will not be out worked, and he usually comes up with an exceptional answer for his clients. If Andrew is on your side, you have a great lawyer. I recommend him without hesitation. Ben Sessions"

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Erin Gerstenzang

Appeals lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andrew is one of the best and brightest attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He is a brilliant speaker and advocate, and a tremendous legal thinker and writer. He has had incredible success overturning wrongful convictions, on some of the toughest cases in Georgia. Whether arguing at trial, or at the appellate level, Andrew is a star. He is exceptionally well respected in the legal community and is known as the "go-to" guy for complex issues and appeals. I regularly rely on Andrew for his expertise. I could not recommend him more highly."

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Allen Lightcap

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is one of the best appellate advocates in the State of Georgia. He has encyclopedic knowledge of law and procedure, and he is always reading new cases to broaden his understanding. This voracious appetite for the law translates to great results for Andrew's clients. He often spots winning issues at the beginning of the case and sees them through to victory in our appellate courts. He has personally exonerated many, many people because of his advocacy and knowledge of the law. Along with appeals, he is a very effective trial lawyer. Recently, he won two jury trials in one week. Some lawyers don't win two jury trials ever. Along with his many exceptional professional qualities, he is a generous and helpful colleague to fellow lawyers, myself included. I have gotten so much fantastic advice from Andrew over the years on how to better represent my own clients. He is generous and gracious every time. I don't think there is a better lawyer in Georgia to take your criminal case."

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Paul Mooney

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clifford Turner

Appeals lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Friend

"Andrew is the brightest attorney I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. HIs understanding and analysis of complex legal arguments is second to none, and his personal investment in his client's future shines through in every aspect of his work."

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Stephen Brown-Bennett

Appeals lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Friend

"I've been relying on Andrew's legal opinions since we were in law school together, so it comes as no surprise to me that he has achieved stunning successes in his career thus far. His knowledge of criminal procedure is encyclopedic, and he leverages every bit of it to his client's advantage every time."

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Andrew Muchmore

Litigation lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andrew is one of the most brilliant attorneys I know. I tried to hire him to join my law firm in New York, but was unable to persuade him to leave Georgia. For anyone litigating an appeal in Georgia, I could not imagine a better choice of attorney."

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Steven Ward

Appeals lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Having witnessed Andrew successfully handling intricate legal issues at the highest level of legal domains, attending seminars at which he spoke, and knowing him on a personal level, I highly recommend Andrew."

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Jennifer Gerstenzang

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Other

"The main words that come to mind when describing Andrew are "FREEDOM FIGHTER!" As an alumnus of the California Innocence Project and former Public Defender, I know a true defender of the meek and unheard when I see one. Andrew matches his enthusiasm for his craft with raw and unmeasured talent in advocacy. He volunteers his excellence to help other attorneys win their case, and attorneys accept his offer as they know their chances of success have multiplied exponentially with him on their side. Look no farther. If you have Andrew on your side, you have already started winning!"

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Joseph Gerstenzang

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Other

"I know a lot of Georgia Attorney's and have heard great things about Mr. Fleischman."

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Noah Pines

Appeals lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There is no question that Andrew is one of the best appellate lawyers in the State of Georgia. I’ve read his briefs, I’ve watched him argue before the Supreme Court of Georgia and I am impressed by his ability to spot issues that result in getting convictions overturned."

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Christopher Deneve

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Friend

"A highly knowledgeable and effective advocate with an impressive list of legal accomplishments."

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Ibrahim Awad

Appeals lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an outstanding attorney who cares deeply about his clients. Couple that with a highly sophisticated grasp of the law makes Andrew the attorney you would want on your side! I highly endorse Andrew without reservation."

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Anne Turner

Appeals lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is one of the most intelligent and thorough lawyers that I have ever met. He is uniquely suited to appeals both because of his dedication to his clients and to continuously learning more about the law. Andrew takes on the most difficult cases and somehow manages to turn things around for his clients. If you are in need of an appellate attorney, I cannot imagine that you will find a better lawyer to represent you."

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Anna Kurien

Appeals lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an engaged, intellectually curious, committed, passionate lawyer. Anyone who hires him will value his keen mind and zealous advocacy."

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Ian Sansot

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Friend

"Mr. Fleischman is without question one of the smartest, most well-informed and well-researched attorneys I know. No one stays as current on the ever-changing case law of our state. He has a genuine passion for his work and his clients. If Mr. Fleischman is your attorney, you are in capable hands."

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Cynthia English

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is relentless in the pursuit of justice. He is smart and determined -- necessary qualities for a brilliant defense attorney."

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Eric Coffelt

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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R. Starrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a sharp lawyer who will work hard on a case."

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Laura Wester

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew knows the law and is always available to help. He is a smart, caring, and incredibly hard working attorney. He gets great results and definitely goes the extra mile."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Ni Scholarship Award, Paul S. Milich

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Associate, Ross & Pines, LLC

2015 - 2017

Staff Appellate Attorney, Georgia Public Defender Council

2013 - 2015

Appellate Attorney, Paulding County Public Defender's Office

2011 - 2011

Law clerk for Judge Wendy Shoob, Fulton County Superior Court

2011 - 2013

Associate, Head Thomas Webb & Willis, LLC

2010 - 2011

Public Defender Intern, Atlanta Municipal Public Defenders

Associations

2018 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Amicus Chair

2018 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

2017 - Present

Young Lawyer's Division

Member

2013 - Present

Georgia Appellate Practice Section

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2015 - 2017

Fault Lines Editorial Board

Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Rape conviction reversed

Reversal

Rape conviction reversed

Reversal

Habeas granted

Reversal and release

Aggravated assault conviction reversed

From conviction to acquittal

Rape/Agg Battery Sentence Reduction

Sentence reduction

Murder conviction reversed

Murder conviction reversed

Murder sentence reduction

Sentence reduction

Murder Wiretap Reversal

Evidence in murder case suppressed

Cruelty to Children Conviction Reversed

From conviction to acquittal

Robbery acquittal

Acquittal

Murder Conviction Reversed

From conviction to acquittal

Newnan Municipal Court Second in Five DUI

Reduction to Reckless

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Education

2011

Georgia State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Georgia State University

Bachelor's

Speaking Engagements

2018

Post-Conviction Practice Seminar

Legal Writing

2018

GACDL Annual Conference

Amicus Chair Annountcment

2017

Transition Into Law Practice Program Rules of Evidence

2017

Transition into law practice program Trial advocacy

2016

Transition into legal practice program Trial advocacy

2016

DUI Defense Trial Strategies Error Preservation

2015

DUI Defense Trial Strategies Roadblocks

2014

DUI Defense Trial Strategies Error Preservation

2013

DUI Defense Trial Strategies Error preservation

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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