Pat Dutcher

PAT DUTCHER is a partner of Hollberg & Weaver, LLP with more than 15 years of litigation experience and a record of excellence in trial advocacy. Pat graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law and obtained his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in philosophy and political science from Lynchburg College. Pat has significant experience handling complex felony criminal cases and high profile special matters in Georgia’s busiest and most demanding courtrooms.

Before joining Hollberg & Weaver, Pat served as Deputy District Attorney of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office Major Case Division, where he successfully litigated hundreds of felony cases.  Several of Pat's trials have been featured on national television.  In addition to his outstanding personal achievements in trial practice, Pat also led a team of ten highly skilled trial attorneys in the Major Case Division who litigated all of the homicide and high profile criminal matters in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit.

During Pat’s rise through the District Attorney’s Office, he was consistently recognized for his exceptional trial skills, receiving numerous awards including Trial Division Lawyer of the Year in 2009, Major Case Lawyer of the Year in 2014, and the Lewis Slaton Highest Achievement Award in 2016. The Fulton Daily Report also selected Pat as one of the Top Ten Lawyers to Watch in 2010.

Pat now employs his litigation experience, courtroom prowess, and personal tenacity to serve victims of personal injury and those who have been accused of serious criminal charges.

Featured on:

Snapped - Season 12 episode 4

Fatal Attraction - Season 3 episode 12

ATL Homicide - Season 2 episode 7

Court TV - State v. Devonni Benton

Bar Memberships:

Georgia Supreme Court
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Superior Court
Northern District of Georgia
Middle District of Georgia

Reported Cases:

Ginn v. State, 293 Ga. App. 757 (2008) (felony reckless conduct)
Potter v. State, 283 Ga. 576 (2008) (murder)
Manley v. State, 281 Ga. 466 (2007) (murder)
Fields v. State, 283 Ga. App. 208 (2007) (armed robbery)
Helton v. State, 284 Ga. App 777 (2007) (obstruction)
Florence v. State, 282 Ga. App 31 (2006) (cocaine distribution)
Brewer v. State, 280 Ga. App 582 (2006) (aggravated assault)
Davenport v. State, 278 Ga. App 16 (2006) (child molestation)
Burdette v. State, 276 Ga. App 695 (2005) (burglary)
Roses v. State, 276 Ga. App 513(2005) (cocaine trafficking, authored brief)
Fetter v. State, 271 Ga. App 652 (2005) (burglary, authored brief)