Howard J. Weintraub

Howard J. Weintraub

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

1355 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1250, Atlanta, GA

About Howard

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

GA DUI attorney, Howard J. Weintraub, has represented hundreds of individuals charged with a Georgia DUI, DWI driving under the influence. A full-service GA-CriminalDefense Law Firm defending charges ranging from Federal white collar crimes to State felony charges including: Drug Trafficking, Theft, Fraud, Forgery, Arson, Domestic Violence, Battery, Kidnapping, Child Abuse, Robbery, Rape, Assault, Drug Possession, Weapons, Conspiracy, Probation Violation, 2241 Appeals and Federal 2255 Appeals.

51 years

50%
Federal Crime 20%

Federal Defense Attorney, Howard J. Weintraub, has represented hundreds of individuals within southeast regional states of GA, TN, NC, AL, SC, FL, DC and also throughout the USA in federal cases that include: money laundering, fraud, extortion, trafficking, homeland security, white collar crimes, kidnapping, bribery, counterfeiting, tax fraud, embezzlement, kickbacks, manslaughter, homicide, murder, drug trafficking, SEC fraud, insider trading, fraud, conspiracy, Ponzi, 2255 and federal appeals.

51 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

As a criminal defense attorney, Howard J. Weintraub has represented hundreds of individuals charged with a wide range of criminal ranging from a Georgia DUI, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to white-collar crimes. Mr. Weintraub's practice consists of primarily defending those individuals charged with violations of the federal criminal laws and those individuals charged with DUI driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, as well as with other state crimes.

51 years

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White Collar Crime 10%

Federal Defense Attorney, Howard J. Weintraub, has represented hundreds of individuals within southeast regional states of GA, TN, NC, AL, SC, FL, DC and also throughout the USA in federal cases that include: money laundering, fraud, extortion, trafficking, homeland security, white collar crimes, kidnapping, bribery, counterfeiting, tax fraud, embezzlement, kickbacks, manslaughter, homicide, murder, drug trafficking, SEC fraud, insider trading, fraud, conspiracy, Ponzi, 2255 and federal appeals.

51 years

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Consumer Protection 5%

Federal Defense Attorney, Howard J. Weintraub, has represented hundreds of individuals within southeast regional states of GA, TN, NC, AL, SC, FL, DC and also throughout the USA in federal cases that include: money laundering, fraud, extortion, trafficking, homeland security, white collar crimes, kidnapping, bribery, counterfeiting, tax fraud, embezzlement, kickbacks, manslaughter, homicide, murder, drug trafficking, SEC fraud, insider trading, fraud, conspiracy, Ponzi, 2255 and federal appeals.

51 years

5%
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion 5%

Federal Defense Attorney, Howard J. Weintraub, has represented hundreds of individuals within southeast regional states of GA, TN, NC, AL, SC, FL, DC and also throughout the USA in federal cases that include: money laundering, fraud, extortion, trafficking, homeland security, white collar crimes, kidnapping, bribery, counterfeiting, tax fraud, embezzlement, kickbacks, manslaughter, homicide, murder, drug trafficking, SEC fraud, insider trading, fraud, conspiracy, Ponzi, 2255 and federal appeals.

51 years

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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 50 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1976

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 50 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1975

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Howard J. Weintraub

1355 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1250, Atlanta, GA, 30309

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4.9 /5.0

163 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 58 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Fraud Case

  “HOWARD WEINTRAUB AND BENJAMIN ALPER ARE FANTASTIC CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS   I have been charged in two Georgia Superior Courts with felony fraud prosecutions. I retained The Law Offices of Howard J. Weintraub, P.C. and the firm's team of accomplished Atlanta criminal defense lawyers Howa...rd Jarrett Weintraub and Benjamin Black Alper. As to my felony prosecution of income tax evasion, my attorneys convinced the prosecutor to dismiss my case! As to my other fraud case, that case is still ongoing but I know that I am in the best hands I can ever have prayed for. These attorneys are very compassionate, are always available to discuss my two cases (now the remaining one case) with my parents and me, and are completely dedicated to do their very best for their clients. If you need great criminal defense lawyers I strongly urge you to hire Howard

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense

THE TEAM OF ATTORNEYS HOWARD JARRETT WEINTRAUB AND BENJAMIN BLACK ALPER SAVED MY LIFE

Attorneys Howard Jarrett Weintraub and Benjamin Black Alper saved my life. In 2012, I had made a terribly stupid decision with another person to distribute kilograms of cocaine. Before this extremely foolish decision I had never been in trouble. In fact, the only violation I had ever done was runn...ing a stop sign. At the time I decided to distribute cocaine I was employed by the United States Postal Service as a mailman. The way the cocaine was to be transported to Georgia was to have my drug trafficking partner ship the cocaine from California in packages addressed to fictiously named persons at genuine home addresses on my mail route. The plan was that I would see the packages in my mail delivery bin and I would retrieve the packages before I left the post office building for my daily delivery of the mail and I would at the end of my work shift hand deliver the packages to the other person in Georgia. In 2012 I was arrested by federal law enforcement officials. Somehow my granmother through her prayers to God, guided me to Attorney Howard Jarrett Weintraub and Attorney Benjamin Black Alper. When I first met with Attorneys Weintraub and Alper, part of our discussion included my attorneys advising me that under the United States Sentencing Guidelines and the criminal federal drug statutes I was looking at a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 months and a possible maximum sentence of 97 months. Under the brilliant and vigorously fought representation by Attorney Weintraub and Attorney Alper, where my attorneys won all three of their critically important objections to the Presentence Investigation Report, I was sentenced to just 12 months and 1 day in prison! This meant that I would serve no more than 10 months and 7 days of incarceration! If anyone had told me when I got arrested that instead of a maximum of 97 months Attorneys Weintraub and Alper would get me a sentence of only 10 months and 7 days I would think they were out of their mind. Now, I am telling anyone who needs a great criminal defense team that if you are charged with any federal or state criminal offense you must hire Attorney Howard Jarrett Weintraub and Attorney Benjamin Black Alper. They are miracle workers who really saved my life and I am confident they would do the same for anyone else facing a criminal prosecution. Thank you Howard and Ben! God bless the both of you!

Posted by Robin | November 27, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Attorney

Howard is an amazing lawyer. We've been dealing with our particular legal issue for years. After it was mishandled by previous attorneys, we finally came to Howard's office in very dire circumstances that required fast, aggressive, and thorough action. He delivered on all of these and more. Our case ...seemed hopeless and even making bail seemed like an impossibility. It felt like we had been thrown around by the prosecution and had no recourse whatsoever but Howard really knew his way around the drug charges that we were faced with. The prosecution had over a year from when they started acquiring evidence and building a case against my family. but Howard built a stronger case for the bond hearing within less than a week. The prosecution initially moved to deny bail for my family on the basis of their allegedly "strong" evidence but Howard was able to build a remarkably stronger argument within a few days of even being on the case. He was able to get my family members out on bail- which felt like a huge victory in light of how hopeless things were before we hired him. It's reassuring to know that he is on our side and we see this perpetual legal battle finally drawing to a close because of it. He’s a brilliant man and a hard worker that gets the job done.

Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense

He will fight for you to the very end!

Howard represented me during a criminal case that could have landed me in jail for 10 years. Knowing this, it was imperative to have the best criminal defense attorney and after my first conversation with Howard, I knew he was the one! From the start, he was very informative and spent an incredible a...mount of time detailing what I should expect in the months to come. He was very upfront anout the possible outcomes of my case, none of which seemed appealing at the time, but he said he would do everything in his power to keep me out of prison. He did just that and, although the odds were stacked against me, he kept his promise and worked his legal "magic" to persuade the District Attorney and tje judge to sentence me only to probation and did so under the first offender umbrella. So, when I complete all of the terms of my probation, I can have my record expunged. Howard, along with his amazing colleague, Ben Alper and his extremely compassionate assistant, Debby, made an awful and extremely scary situation much better than I could have ever hoped for. The three of them, with Howard's leadership are, in my mind and heart, the true "Dream Team". Howard and his team will absolutely work tirelessly on getting you the best outcome for your case and they do it with heart. I hope to never need the services of a criminal defense attorney again, but if I do, he is my only choice. He is amazing and his team is amazing!

Posted by CCM | February 21, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Absolutely Fantastic Attorney

In life, it doesn't matter if you are competent, wealthy, healthy, or if you have opportunities when you are not lucky. In my life, fortunately, I could count on luck many times and one of those times was when I was referred to Howard Weintraub and his team, Debbie and Ben. After that I didn't need t...o worry about any of my problems, they were all solved! Howard is a fantastic criminal attorney with much experience in all levels. He is not intimidated by anyone, any judge. Not only is he there to take care of you, Debbie and Ben are there for you as well. Debbie is incredibly good also and will assist you with all legal and emotional support needed. She will make sure you will do and provide all documents necessary for your case and even after, if you end on probation or some kind of agreement that you made in court, she will help and make sure you did everything correct and on time until you accomplished all the steps and close your case. Ben is also a fantastic attorney, still young, but he has Howard leading him and giving him all his experience which gives you another fact you don't have anywhere, you have Howard two times. Another fact that makes Howard Weintraub Law Office the best, is that they are independent, so you are not "dealing" with a corporate office treating you like "a number" and charging you to "walk inside their own office, with Howard you know at the first meeting how much will be the cost, how long will probably take to resolve your case and a "good guess" of how it will end. Believe me, it happens exactly as you are told, no less, no more, no BS. Another fact that is very important to me, no matter if it's day or night, you need Howard, you have Howard. My wife called him once, when I had a situation, and left him a message at the office around 11pm on a holiday. Guess what? Howard called her in less then 5 minutes and, before anything, he spent a good amount of minutes calming her down, understanding what happened and began preparing to take action to provide the best assistance I needed. Where could I have the same? I don't know... Today Howard, Debbie and Ben became my friends, more than that, they are like family. As the best professionals I know here, if I need them, they will be there again taking care of their client.

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Howard J. Weintraub's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Galanides

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Determined and dedicated. I endorse this attorney."

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Guy Haskell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Weintraub without reservation."

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Eric Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having worked together on a case with Mr. Weintraub, it is evident that he knows his way around a courtroom. Mr. Weintraub's knowledge of the law and eloquence of the tongue are what sets him apart from other attorneys. He also has a multitude of experience in state and federal manners. I would recommend him for any criminal or traffic matters."

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Brady Larrison

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Weintraub was the first attorney I ever worked for, and he emphasized the importance of always staying ahead of your opponent. Mr. Weintraub also possesses a commanding presence in the courtroom. These two qualities along with his years of experience best exemplify why he is such a successful criminal defense attorney. He was a great mentor to me and an even better attorney. I absolutely recommend Mr. Weintraub to anyone who is considering hiring him."

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Donald Turner

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Howard really fights for his clients and gets amazing results"

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leigh Schrope

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Howard on a number of cases and I am very impressed with the passion he has for defending his clients. Howard thoroughly investigates each case and thinks about the issues from every possible angle in order to secure the best possible outcome for his client. The result is that his clients receive superior representation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Howard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Howard Roitman

Tax fraud and tax evasion lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William McKenney

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is one of Atlanta's premiere attorneys. He has the passion to fight for the rights of his clients with the knowledge and skill to achieve successful results in the most difficult cases. He also honors our legal profession by assisting less skilled attorneys with his years of trial experience. He is an asset to the profession."

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Richard Grossman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Howard is a highly skilled and experienced attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and achieves great results for them."

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J Salata

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is who you want on your side when charged with a crime. He is very attnetive to each client's needs and concerns."

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Christopher Conowal

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I was most fortunate to have had the opportunity to work for Howard while studying law in Atlanta. During my internship, I personally observed Howard vigorously defend a DUI matter, which led to an acquittal. What’s more, beyond the courtroom Howard’s strategic case management and expert legal draftsmanship were something to behold. I can truly say that my tenure with Howard prepared me more for the practice of law than any other experience in my education. I highly endorse Howard Weintraub."

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Thomas Barton

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer enthusiastically because I have known Howard for almost 20 years and handled a number of cases with him. Howard is an extremely smart Emory grad who worked for several years as a Federal prosecutor. His effort and attention to detail on every single case is outstanding. For criminal defense cases ranging from Federal and White Collar all the way down to DUI cases in our local State and City Courts, Howard is an excellent choice!"

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Robert Susor

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Howard J Weintraub is a talented and passionate trial attorney with over 35 years of experience. I recently had the pleasure of working closely with Howard and his staff on post-conviction habeas challenge in a very difficult homicide case, and throughout that process I was very impressed with his depth of understanding the legal issues, his attention to detail, his desire for smart and nuanced legal arguments, and most importantly, his concern for our client and his family. I respect Howard for his talent and intellect and look forward to working with him again in the near future."

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James Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Howard Weintraub for 15 years. I opposed Mr. Weintraub in many cases when I was prosecutor so I have first hand knowledge of his exceptional trial skills, his tenacity in court, and his outstanding work in representing his clients. Mr. Weintraub has always been an excellent advocate for his clients which is why I endorse him and highly recommend him to serve your legal needs."

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Julie Kert

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Howard for fifteen years and he is an attorney I greatly respect. I have worked as opposing counsel on cases with him and was always impressed with his preparation and advocacy. Regardless of the seriousness of the charge, Howard relentlessly pursues every avenue of defense for his clients. His clients are well served by his wealth of experience and sharp intellect."

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Benjamin Alper

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Howard Jarrett Weintraub is by far the most dedicated and talented criminal defense attorney around. Whether he is handling a complex federal criminal matter or a DUI case, Howard never stops fighting for his clients. Working with Howard Weintraub has allowed me to see first-hand what it takes to become a truly great criminal defense attorney. Howard analyzes every case from all angles before determining a course of action and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. No other attorney can match Howard in experience and determination. It has been an honor and a privilege to be a part of Howard’s legal team. I wholeheartedly endorse Howard Weintraub and will continue to recommend him to anyone needing help, whether it is a federal criminal case, DUI, or any other criminal matter."

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Alan Lubel

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With impeccable credentials and over 35 years of trial experience, Howard Weintraub is a well-respected criminal defense attorney known for his courtroom skills, intellegence and integrity. Mr. Weintraub is a "go to" lawyer for the defense of criminal charges in both state and federal court. HIs pedigree includes service in the Honors Program with the United States Justice Department in Washington ,DC., several years as an Assistant US Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia prosecuting criminal cases and a successful private practice.He has successfully represented criminal defendants in a number of high profile cases. Mr.Weintraub is tireless and tenacious for his clients, and has a good rapport with prosecutors, judges and fellow criminal defense lawyers. He is also a family man with two grown daughters"

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Marcia Shein

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Howard Weintraub was a former Assistant United States attorney before he became a premier criminal defense attorney in Georgia. From this experience he has developed a successful federal and state criminal practice in state criminal matters in Georgia and federal cases throughout the United States. I have worked with Attorney Weintraub on several federal cases and know him to be detailed in his work leaving no stone unturned that might help his client get favorable results in their case."

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Robert Kaufman

Litigation lawyer

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William McKenney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Barton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Susor

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Alper

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marcia Shein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alan Lubel

Litigation lawyer

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Evan Altman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Julie Kert

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Martindalle Hubbell, Bar Register Preeminent Lawyers

2010

The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2009

2008

AV Rated Atlanta, GA Criminal Defense Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Super Lawyers, Georgia Criminal Defense,White Collar, DUI, DWI, Super Lawyers Magazine, http://www.superlawyers.com

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1984

Commendation, Federal Bureau of Investigation

1984

Internal Security Division, Commendation, Internal Revenue Service

1983

United States Secret Service, Commendation, Department of Treasury

1982

SBA Commendation, United States Small Business Administration

1981

United States Attorney General Commendation, United States Attorney General William French Smith, Commendation

1981

Federal Aviation Administration, Commendation, Federal Aviation Administration, Southern Regional Office

1981

United States District Judge Commendation, United States District Judge James Lawrence King, Commendation

1981

Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2 Commendations, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Atlanta, Georgia

1974

American Jurisprudence Awards, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Georgia, The Law Offices of Howard J. Weintraub, PC

1978 - 1985

Assistant United States Attorney, Northern District of Georgia

1975 - 1978

Federal Prosecutor, Appellate Section of the Criminal Division, United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

Associations

1990 - Present

Practitioners Advisory Group for the United States Sentencing Commission

Member, Practitioners Advisory Group U.S. Sentencing Commission

1987 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member, Board of Directors

1985 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

Lawyers Club Association.

Member

1977 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1975 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

1975 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1975 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1990 - 1991

Atlanta Bar Association, Criminal Law

Chairman, Criminal Law Section

1990 - 1992

American Bar Association White Collar Crime Committee

Member, Health Care Fraud Subcommittee

1985 - 1986

Peachtree Atlanta Kiwanis Club

Membership Chairman

1984 - 1985

Metropolitan Atlanta Crime Commission

Member, Ad Hoc

Sample of Legal Cases

CASH v. The STATE No. A08A1310 Court of Appeals of Georgia

JUDGMENT REVERSED ON APPEAL

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Education

1975

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

State University of New York

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, GA, Trial Techniques Program

Trial Techniques, Faculty Member

1993

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Winter Seminar

Criminal Defense Lawyers

1993

Defense Of Drinking Driver Institute Seminar

DUI / DWI Seminar, Defense Of Drinking Driver Institute

1990

Atlanta, Georgia 1990 Corporate Criminal Defense Seminar

Corporate Criminal Defense

1985

United States Department of Justice, Office of Legal Education, Washington D.C

Legal Education, Instructor

1984

United States Department of Justice, Office of Legal Education, Washington D.C

Legal Education, Instructor

1983

United States Department of Justice, Office of Legal Education, Washington D.C.

Legal Education, Instructor

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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