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Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2011

HOWARD WEINTRAUB SAVED MY LIFE: I WAS FACING 20 YEARS, HE GOT ME 18 MONTHS!

Howard Weintraub did a phenomenal job representing me in a federal criminal case involving a drug conspiracy ring to distribute methamphetamine in Tennessee. I was arrested in February, 2010. When we hired Mr. Weintraub I was facing 20 years in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.... All of his decisions in representing me proved to be 100 % correct. He was able to get me a bond, so after I was arrested I stayed in jail for less than one day and Iwas back home with my family. Over several months, Howard Weintraub analyzed and thoroughly reviewed the government’s evidence against me and planned the strategy on how to defend me. The decision was made by Mr. Weintraub and our family to have me plead guilty to conspiracy. I pled guilty in June, 2010. In this Tennessee federal court, everyone who pleads guilty is then immediately incarcerated to await sentencing. Miraculously, and to this day I don’t know how, Howard Weintraub was able to convince the Federal Judge to allow me to remain free. Of all the Defendants, it was Howard Weintraub’s client, myself, who remained out of jail free on bond after being convicted. At sentencing in February, 2011, instead of the mandatory 120 months and the maximum of 240 months, Howard Weintraub convinced the Judge to sentence me to 18 months. Incredibly, Howard Weintraub also convinced the Judge to allow me to voluntarily surrender to the place of my incarceration no sooner than June of 2011. So I continues to remain free on bond. I highly recommend Howard Weintraub to represent anyone charged with federal criminal offenses. He is highly dedicated to his clients, tenacious in representing his clients, thoroughly prepared for court, and in the courtroom he is a very effective and convincing attorney as he fights from the heart. On behalf of myself and my entire family I humbly take this opportunity to publicly thank Howard Weintraub for saving my life. Without Howard, I would not be able to watch my daughter grow up. Now I can be a part of her life. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Posted by JR | May 27, 2011

Best DUI Lawyer In Atlanta

My daughter was arrested for DUI and given numerous traffic citations three days after graduating from high school. After searching for an attorney that specialized in representing minors charged with alcohol /drug related offenses, I was referred to Howard by a friend of the family. At our first m...eeting, Howard agreed to represent my daughter and immediately put together a defense strategy including a 15 point action plan. The action plan included doing community service, writing a court essay, completing a psychological evaluation, and attending AA meetings. All the action items were to be completed prior to the hearing. It became very clear to me that Howard had a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience defending minors charged with DUI. He expressed a genuine concern for my daughter’s physical and mental health. While awaiting the hearing, my daughter was arrested again for minor in possession three weeks after entering her first year of college. Howard recommended we go to court; face this charge and plea bargain as soon as possible. My daughter was fined and sentenced to one year probation. One month later, she was arrested (the third time in less than six months) for minor in possession. Now in violation of probation, she should have been sent right to jail. Howard was able to convince the court to delay jail time until the break between semesters and limit the time served so she wouldn’t miss any time from school. Needless to say, this situation became very complex as it spread across multiple counties and courts within the state. As I watched him negotiate with prosecutors and speak with the court’s administrative staff, I realized how highly respected he is within the state’s judicial system. Howard was able to get the third arrest for MIP dismissed and the DUI reduced to reckless driving. I am forever grateful to Howard and highly recommend him to anyone charged with DUI or MIP. Not only did he vigorously defend my daughter as if she were his child; he provided leadership, guidance, and counsel to me through this period of time. My daughter has turned her life around! She is completing her college education, receiving the Hope scholarship, and sober while doing so.

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2011

“MY DAUGHTER WAS FACING 20 YEARS, HOWARD WEINTRAUB GOT HER 18 MONTHS”

Howard Weintraub did a phenomenal job representing my daughter in a federal criminal case involving a drug conspiracy ring to distribute methamphetamine in Tennessee. My daughter was arrested in February, 2010. When we hired Mr. Weintraub my daughter was facing 20 years in prison with a mandatory... minimum sentence of 10 years. All of his decisions in representing my daughter proved to be 100 % correct. He was able to get my daughter a bond, so after she was arrested and stayed in jail for less than one day she was back home with her family. Over several months, Howard Weintraub analyzed and thoroughly reviewed the government’s evidence against my daughter and planned the strategy on how to defend her. The decision was made by Mr. Weintraub and our family to have my daughter plead guilty to conspiracy. My daughter pled guilty in June, 2010. In this Tennessee federal court, everyone who pleads guilty is then immediately incarcerated to await sentencing. Miraculously, and to this day I don’t know how, Howard Weintraub was able to convince the Federal Judge to allow my daughter to remain free. Unlike all of the of the Defendants, it was Howard Weintraub’s client, my daughter, who remained out of jail free on bond after being convicted. At sentencing in February, 2011, instead of the mandatory 120 months and the maximum of 240 months, Howard Weintraub convinced the Judge to sentence my daughter to 18 months. Incredibly, Howard Weintraub also convinced the Judge to allow my daughter to voluntarily surrender to the place of her incarceration no sooner than June of 2011. So my daughter continues to remain free on bond. I highly recommend Howard Weintraub to represent anyone charged with federal criminal offenses. He is highly dedicated to his clients, tenacious in representing his clients, thoroughly prepared for court, and in the courtroom he is a very effective and convincing attorney as he fights from the heart. On behalf of my daughter and my entire family I humbly take this opportunity to publicly thank Howard Weintraub for saving my daughter. Atlanta, Georgia - Federal Case

Posted by Marsha | January 11, 2011

"Howard Weintraub: The Best Lawyer To Fight The United States Government"

I retained Howard J. Weintraub to represent me in my case versus the United States government that dealt firsthand with the infamous McDonald's Monopoly game scandal. With this being said, I needed counsel that was competent and trustworthy to handle the case that could determine the outcome of the ...rest of my life. I researched attorneys thoroughly in the Atlanta area and found Howard with the best credentials from not only experience as a well known defense attorney, but also as a federal prosecutor. Throughout the course of this extensive litigation with the federal government, dealing with U.S. Marshalls and U.S. District Courts, Weintraub showed nothing short of tenacity and professionalism. Howard was always there to assist me and ensure there would be a positive outcome to my case. His expertise and comprehensive knowledge of both state and federal laws, allowed me to persevere and close my case efficiently. Furthermore, I would wholeheartedly and highly recommend Weintraub's representation as counsel.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2011

HOWARD WEINTRAUB BROUGHT ME THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT I EVER RECEIVED

I was under investigation by the Internal Revenue Service and the United States Department of Justice for allegedly preparing thousands of false tax returns. If I were to be indicted and convicted, I was facing over five years in prison and the payment of restitution of between $200,000.00 - $300,000....00. I was desperate and fearful over losing my freedom, being branded a convicted felon, owing the government over one quarter million dollars and losing my life as I had known it. I prayed to God for a hard fighting, aggressive and highly respected attorney who would defend me and prevent the government from ruining my life and the lives of my children. There were so many lawyers to go to but I thank God for directing me to Atlanta Attorney Howard Weintraub. Through Mr. Weintraub’s efforts, knowledge and reputation he convinced the government that I was innocent and not to bring any charges against me. I learned of Mr. Weintraub’s victory and of the government’s decision not to indict me just 8 days before Christmas, 2010. This is the greatest Christmas present I have ever received. I highly recommend Howard Weintraub to anyone in the country in need of a fantastic, hard fighting, aggressive and highly respected criminal lawyer. Thank you Howard, and Merry Christmas to you Howard Weintraub and your family.

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