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Julie Anne Kert

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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed for 25 years
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Julie Anne Kert
Julie Anne Kert
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About Julie

A highly successful and effective criminal law attorney, Ms. Kert has handled more than 1,000 DUI cases, and served for eight years as a DUI Prosecutor and is intimately familiar with all the maneuvers and strategies prosecutors and police officers use in Georgia DUI cases. Ms. Kert is someone you can be confident walking into the courtroom with.

Practice areas

OtherDomestic violenceViolent crimeCriminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 55%

    26 years, 4,000 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 15%

    26 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Violent crime: 10%

  4. Domestic violence: 10%

  1. Speeding and traffic ticket: 10%

    26 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

1170 Peachtree Street, NE
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1170 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA, 30309

Website
http://www.atlantaduilawyer.com/julies-credentials/

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    GAActive Member in Good Standing 199502/18/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers2
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Drugs That Impair DrivingNHTSA2011
    Field Sobriety Testing CertifiedNHTSA2010
    Advanced DUI Detection and Vehicular Homicide TrainingGeorgia Public Safety Training Center1997
    Exemplary Public Service Project AwardNational Association for Public Interest Law1993
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerYEARGAN, BARBER & KERT2014 - Present
    Assistant SolicitorFayetteville Municipal Court2011 - Present
    PartnerKim & Kert2005 - 2014
    Senior Assistant SolicitorOffice of Solicitor General, City Court of Atlanta1997 - 2005
    AssociateLaw Offices of Henry Toler1994 - 1997
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    South Fulton Bar AssociationSecretary2016 - Present
    Municipal Court of Atlanta, DUI Advisory TaskforceChair2010 - Present
    Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember2003 - Present
    Georgia Supreme CourtMember1999 - Present
    Georgia Court of AppealsMember1999 - Present
    State Bar of GeorgiaMember1995 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Municipal Court of Atlanta DUI Advisory Taskforce Final ReportMunicipal Court of Atlanta DUI Advisory Taskforce Final Report2011
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1994
    University of VirginiaBA - Bachelor of Arts1991
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank MDAddiction and the Court system2015
    Successful Mediation Techniques From the MastersNegotiations2013
    Advanced DUI Vehicular Homocide TrainingClosing Argument2002
    Judicial Continuing Legal EducationCriminal Law Update2001
    Criminal Law UpdateDUI Caselaw Update2001
    Continuing Legal EducationExpert Witnesses2001
    Advanced Field Sobriety TrainingCross Examination2001
    Advanced Standardized Field Sobriety TrainingCross Examination2000
    Advanced Standardized Field Sobriety TrainingCross Examination1999
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    State v. R.H.All charges dismissed by the State after a successful motions hearing suppressing most of the evidence
    State v. AustellSuppression of chemical test upheld
    Jones v. StateFavorable jury verdict upheld
    Noble v. StateFavorable trial verdict upheld
    Sagenich v. StateFavorable jury verdict upheld
    Evans v. StateFavorable jury verdict upheld
    Savage v. StateFavorable jury verdict upheld
    Parker v. StateFavorable jury verdict upheld
    Sillman v. StateFavorable trial verdict upheld
    Vanorsdall v. StateFavorable jury verdict upheld
    Jones v. StateFavorable verdict upheld
    Horner v. StateFavorable jury verdict upheld
    Pinchon v. StateFavorable jury verdict upheld

    Reviews

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    Exceptional Service!

    Posted by

    I contacted Julie and inquired with her to see if I had a case and if she could assist. Although she couldn’t assist Julie was able to refer me to another lawyer. You can definitely tell Julie is all about helping and not based solely off of money. There are other lawyers that try to charge a fee just to speak with you. I appreciate Julie’s professional service and would refer her to anyone that’s in need of a criminal defense attorney based off of my first impression.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    Julie is Amazing!

    Posted by

    Ok to start I have literally been using Julie Kert's services for years now, and since I found her she has NEVER let me down! I first hired Julie for a dui that I received in Cobb County almost 10 years ago. I was praying to beat the charges but because I had heard of how strict cobb County can be I knew I needed a really good attorney. I never had hired a top tier attorney at the time but because of the circumstances I knew it would be the best decision for me to do so. I received a ton of letters via mail from all sorts of attorneys and for some reason Julie's stood out to me. I went and met with her for the initial free consultation. I felt very confident with her and I could tell that she was extremely knowledgeable to the point that I decided to hire her that day. I apparently had made the correct decision because Julie was able to get the charges totally dismissed which was amazing, and at that point I knew that she was worth every single penny that I had paid her. Fast forward down the line I had a a situation come up with an ex that I had been living with who had acquired a small misdemeanor marijuana charge at the home that we shared, however even though I was not there when the incident happened the police decided to charge me as well along with the ex who had already admitted to the marijuana. I found out later that I had a warrant from those charges that I didn't know of and was arrested. I called Julie and hired her and when we went to court she was able to have all charges dropped due to the fact that the charges had already been previously charged to someone else. What I have learned in my experience is when hiring attorneys you are paying for the experience and knowledge which is what will win cases. A lesser experienced attorney might not know all of the intricacies of the law to be honest. Given Julie's history and prior work experience as a prosecutor I have no doubt that she knows both sides of the field which is what I think has been very successful in helping me with my cases. I received another DUI years later and decided to go with a friend because I thought that it was a simple case. At the time I technically had never been convicted with a DUI and it was a refusal to blow so I knew there wasn't any hard evidence. Needless to say I went to court and lost that case which should have been a very simple case. The reason being is the attorney was inexperienced. Years later I received another DUI and I decided to hire another attorney again because I didn't think I could afford Julie, however I lost the case and wound up spending more money after the case than what I would have spent if I would have just hired her. And now, what brings me to this review, I hate to admit it but for the sake of this review I will expose that that I have caught the third and final DUI I will ever catch in my lifetime and I made sure to hire Julie because I did not need this DUI to stick because three would be very bad, as if the 2 prior wasnt bad enough. This time however I really felt that I was innocent. Let me tell you that Julie Kert was able to get the DUI thrown out by the judge due to circumstances that only she in my opinion would have been able to execute due to her exemplary knowledge and experience and legal intelligence in the courtroom. It is an honor to watch her work and witness her masterful execution in the courtroom. She has literally saved my life this time around. The earlier situations I was very young and making stupid decisions and this time I really did get caught up in a bad place at the wrong time and she saved my life for me and my family! Thank you Julie Kert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    She's the best attorney in the world, in my opinion!

    Posted by

    When I was in college at Morehouse, I was facing a dui plus assault on an officer, which was complete bs. Ms, Kert, who was a prosecutor at that time, didn't just go along with the cops account of what happened. She took the time to investigate and find out what really happened. As a result, I did get the dui charge because I deserved it, but she did not try to charge me with assault on an officer, which could've sent me to prison and destroyed my life. I owe her my life and would do anything for her.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    Five Star

    Posted by

    She was open and honest from start to end. As long as you listen to her, you will be fine . I would highly recommend her as an attorney. She did everything she said she would and I am so grateful that I hired her for my case.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Highest Recommendation!

    Posted by

    Julie is simply fantastic. She's patient, compassionate and a very honest straight-shooter. She took the time to explain my situation and options, and to answer all of my questions fully. Julie also has experience as a prosecutor, so she's seen and been on both sides. Highly recommended!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Five Star Attorney

    Posted by

    Attorney Julie Kert was very professional, knowledgeable and informative regarding my case. She was efficient and timely in returning any calls or questions I had. I recommend her for your legal needs.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Above & Beyond Expectations

    Posted by

    Julie and I spoke about my cases on the phone in a matter of hours from my initial contact. She promptly told me the likely outcomes given the jurdisdictions and charges against me once I explained my situation. Always available by phone, text, or email, we regularly communicated prior to the two court dates. The day of court - she delivered exactly what was promised. Two charges that went from point bearing tickets on my DDS record to non-reportable offenses. She collaborated with me on exactly what evidence I needed to provide her and promptly after court informed me of the outcome. Bottom line - worth every penny spent. A true gem in the Atlanta legal community. Thank you Julie for everything you did!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Above and Beyond

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    Julie was a life saver! She went above and beyond in my case and ensured I got the results I was after. She was patient, honest and very endearing which are traits that I find are rare in this field. She successfully defended my case and got me the outcome I deserved! I was so pleased with her services and would recommend her to anyone looking for above par defense. She is beyond a defense attorney, she is a lifesaver!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Most honest lawyer ever

    Posted by

    From day one of working with Julie I really felt she had my best interest at heart. Couldn't of gotten through this with out her ! Thank you very much and highly recommend her to anyone !
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Best Lawyer Ever

    Posted by

    Earlier this year I was driving to work and another driven started harassing me after I motioned that I was not interested. The end result was him chasing me and both of us got pulled over for speeding. Even though I explained to the officer in great detail what happened I still got a ticket. The ticket was so bad everyone suggested I get a lawyer and that's when I found Ms. Kert. From the very beginning she was very helpful. She made this experience as painless as possible. This ticket could of cost me 100's of dollars, 6 points on my license, and mandatory driving classes. Ms. Kert was able to get the points dropped and the ticket will not be reported. I'm very pleased with the results and the professional manor Ms. Kert maintained throughout the entire process. So thankful that I found her.
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    Joseph Habachy, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 8, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known Julie for 14 years and I've always been sincerely impressed with her skills as an attorney. She works tirelessly to obtain the right result for her clients and genuinely cares about each of them. I strongly endorse her as an attorney.

    Ralph Guerra, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 29, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Kert is the go-to lawyer for DUI and Criminal Defense. She has years of experience to handle every aspect of your case and as a former prosecutor she knows the tactics used by the state. She is known for providing her clients with a relentless defense and favorable outcomes. Her superior knowledge of the law allows her to find even the smallest details in a case that can result in dismissals, reduction of charges, and acquittals. If you are looking for a DUI or Criminal Defense attorney in Atlanta, you can find no better. Highly recommended.

    Sean McIlhinney, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 10, 2020
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I 100% endorse Julie Kert as a criminal defense and DUI attorney. I have known Julie for close to 30 years. She is one of the best DUI defense attorneys in GA and equally a great person. Her knowledge of the law is excellent and she has great trial skills! You are in great hands if you are a client of Julie Kert's!

    Pat Dutcher, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 28, 2019
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Julie is an excellent lawyer. She has a passion for her work and truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend her.

    Leif Howard, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 4, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Julie Kert is an exceptional attorney who works tirelessly for her clients. She has a complete understanding of criminal law and is fantastic in a courtroom.

    Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 29, 2015
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Joseph Habachy, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 8, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known Julie for 14 years and I've always been sincerely impressed with her skills as an attorney. She works tirelessly to obtain the right result for her clients and genuinely cares about each of them. I strongly endorse her as an attorney.

    Brandon Rosenbloom, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Julie Kert works hard for her clients, and the results of her cases shows that determination!

    Michael Barber, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 24, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. I have known Julie for quite some time. She works hard and is extremely dedicated to her clients. I would highly recommend her.

    Zebulon Chandler, Criminal defense Attorney on May 13, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Ralph Guerra, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 29, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Kert is the go-to lawyer for DUI and Criminal Defense. She has years of experience to handle every aspect of your case and as a former prosecutor she knows the tactics used by the state. She is known for providing her clients with a relentless defense and favorable outcomes. Her superior knowledge of the law allows her to find even the smallest details in a case that can result in dismissals, reduction of charges, and acquittals. If you are looking for a DUI or Criminal Defense attorney in Atlanta, you can find no better. Highly recommended.

    Michael Burnett, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Dec 6, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have the highest level of confidence in Julie Kert's legal knowledge, work ethic, and abilities as an attorney. I have referred clients to her on many occasions over the last few years and she is always professional and diligent.

    Eric Dunaway, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 3, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Julie. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

    Christian Lassen

    I endorse this lawyer.

    James Yeargan, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 6, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known Julie for 8 years now. I have worked with her when we were both prosecutors, and I am still close with her now that we are both defense attorneys. I would not hesitate to send someone I care about to Julie for legal advice and help.

    Dawn Belisle-Skinner, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have know Julie Kert for over ten years. We worked together as prosecutor's doing DUIs years ago. Mrs. Kerts has a very strong work ethic. She is well knowledgable in any area she chooses to practice in but has an expertise in DUI law. She is an exceptional trial attorney and is well known in the Metro Atlanta area. I would recommend her to anyone needing a criminal defense attorney to fight on their behalf.

    James Miller, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 29, 2010
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse Julie Kert. I have known Ms. Kert professionally for more than fifteen years. She was a hard working, tenacious DUI prosecutor with a vast knowledge of the law and with a keen intellect to match. She is using those same traits to now effectively represent DUI defendants. If I were ever charged with DUI, Ms. Kert is exactly the type of lawyer I would want to represent me and I cannot recommend her highly enough for anyone who is charged with this very serious offense. James M. Miller Attorney at Law

    Michael Doko, Criminal defense Attorney on May 17, 2010
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known and worked with Julie Kert for several years. Ms. Kert is a tenacious and zealous advocate who will work hard to achieve the best result for her client. Ms. Kert has worked as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney in Georgia for several years, and brings a depth of knowledge to her practice. She is also well known in the legal community. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Julie Kert.

    Adam Hames, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 11, 2009
    Relationship: Friend

    If I were arrested for DUI the first call I would make would be to Julie. She is an excellent attorney.

    Peter Odom, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 9, 2008
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a delightful person who enjoys a great reputation in the legal community.

    Howard Weintraub, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 3, 2008
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known Julie Kert for several years both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. She is a great lawyer.

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