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
26 years, 4,000 cases
26 years, 1,000 cases
26 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
1170 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA, 30309
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1995 | 02/18/2021 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Drugs That Impair Driving | NHTSA | 2011 |
Field Sobriety Testing Certified | NHTSA | 2010 |
Advanced DUI Detection and Vehicular Homicide Training | Georgia Public Safety Training Center | 1997 |
Exemplary Public Service Project Award | National Association for Public Interest Law | 1993 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | YEARGAN, BARBER & KERT | 2014 - Present |
Assistant Solicitor | Fayetteville Municipal Court | 2011 - Present |
Partner | Kim & Kert | 2005 - 2014 |
Senior Assistant Solicitor | Office of Solicitor General, City Court of Atlanta | 1997 - 2005 |
Associate | Law Offices of Henry Toler | 1994 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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South Fulton Bar Association | Secretary | 2016 - Present |
Municipal Court of Atlanta, DUI Advisory Taskforce | Chair | 2010 - Present |
Lawyers Club of Atlanta | Member | 2003 - Present |
Georgia Supreme Court | Member | 1999 - Present |
Georgia Court of Appeals | Member | 1999 - Present |
State Bar of Georgia | Member | 1995 - Present |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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Municipal Court of Atlanta DUI Advisory Taskforce Final Report | Municipal Court of Atlanta DUI Advisory Taskforce Final Report | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
University of Virginia | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank MD | Addiction and the Court system | 2015 |
Successful Mediation Techniques From the Masters | Negotiations | 2013 |
Advanced DUI Vehicular Homocide Training | Closing Argument | 2002 |
Judicial Continuing Legal Education | Criminal Law Update | 2001 |
Criminal Law Update | DUI Caselaw Update | 2001 |
Continuing Legal Education | Expert Witnesses | 2001 |
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Advanced Field Sobriety Training | Cross Examination | 2001 |
Advanced Standardized Field Sobriety Training | Cross Examination | 2000 |
Advanced Standardized Field Sobriety Training | Cross Examination | 1999 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. R.H. | All charges dismissed by the State after a successful motions hearing suppressing most of the evidence |
State v. Austell | Suppression of chemical test upheld |
Jones v. State | Favorable jury verdict upheld |
Noble v. State | Favorable trial verdict upheld |
Sagenich v. State | Favorable jury verdict upheld |
Evans v. State | Favorable jury verdict upheld |
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Savage v. State | Favorable jury verdict upheld |
Parker v. State | Favorable jury verdict upheld |
Sillman v. State | Favorable trial verdict upheld |
Vanorsdall v. State | Favorable jury verdict upheld |
Jones v. State | Favorable verdict upheld |
Horner v. State | Favorable jury verdict upheld |
Pinchon v. State | Favorable jury verdict upheld |
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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.
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.