W. Coleman Sylvan

W. Coleman Sylvan

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

3495 Piedmont Rd NE, Bldg 10 Suite 110, Atlanta, GA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 11 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2014

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Sylvan Firm, LLC

3495 Piedmont Rd NE, Bldg 10 Suite 110, Atlanta, GA, 30305

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W. Coleman Sylvan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Lawyer

Me Sylvan is one of the Best Lawyers in Atlanta Hands Down.I was facing some serious charges and he got it dismissed with no problem!I will highly recommend Him to anyone.He is a Without a Doubt a Great Lawyer

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hard to reach at times, but DEFINITELY handles his business!

I will admit, there were times that I was discouraged because Mr. Sylvan can be a hard man to reach at times, but by the time we got to court, he had his facts together, had a plan together, and KILLED it in the courtroom! He had tactics, he had facts, he had researched the officer, knew the characte...ristics of the judge and the prosecutor, and knew exactly what to do. Outcome of my case? THREE SEPERATE CHARGES- FOUND NOT GUILTY OF ALL THREE! Not any ol' lawyer can do that. He is good; VERY GOOD! Do yourself some justice while getting justice--hire this guy, lay back, and let him do what he does best. He is truly an awesome attorney...

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Thank you

I was charged with DUI and needed someone who would keep this off my record because I was afraid of losing my job if my license go suspended. Mr Sylvan go the charges dropped to a reckless driving and saved my license. I can't thank him enough for all the hard work he did as well as all the hand hold...ing he had to do with me. I hope to never need him again but if I do I will definitely be hiring him to help me.

Posted by Lisa | December 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Scared

Being in trouble and scared to death I was afraid my life was over even though I was innocent of my charge and up against a local Police dept.I owe him my life he was the best and he belived in me I highley recommend this man .Thanx amillion

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed

Mr. Sylvan was able to review my case and figure out that the cops screwed up. He was able to get the evidence thrown out and my case was dismissed. I highly recommend Mr. Sylvan

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W. Coleman Sylvan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Peveto

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"There are many former prosecutors practicing criminal defense. But very few are as good as Coleman. His great reputation as a skillful and compassionate local attorney are well deserved."

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Derk Wadas

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Peveto

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, The Sylvan Firm, LLC

2012 - Present

Partner, Sylvan & Duke, PC

2005 - 2012

Chief Prosecutor, Collin County District Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Georgia v D.O.

Dismissed

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Education

2005

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Languages

English

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