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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.
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31 years | 4,000 cases
31 years | 1,000 cases
31 years | 1,000 cases
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
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1170 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Posted by Garrett | December 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I am extremely grateful for the outstanding representation Julie Kert provided me in my criminal case. From the very beginning, I was treated with professionalism, respect, and clear communication. The legal knowledge, attention to detail, and dedication shown throughout the process gave me confidenc...
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Atty Kert represented my family member and went above and beyond to help is in and out of court. She is honest, patient, and she knows how to effectively present the facts. She even assisted us in locating medical and mental health resources for our family member.
Posted by Marquavious | May 28, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
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 jus...
Posted by Nick | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Damon | August 22, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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 ge...
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"Julie is an excellent lawyer. She has a passion for her work and truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend her."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julie Kert works hard for her clients, and the results of her cases shows that determination!"
"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."
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"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"
"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."
"If I were arrested for DUI the first call I would make would be to Julie. She is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is a delightful person who enjoys a great reputation in the legal 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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2011
Drugs That Impair Driving, NHTSA
2010
Field Sobriety Testing Certified, NHTSA
1997
Advanced DUI Detection and Vehicular Homicide Training, Georgia Public Safety Training Center
1993
Exemplary Public Service Project Award, National Association for Public Interest Law
2014 - Present
Partner, YEARGAN, BARBER & KERT
2011 - Present
Assistant Solicitor, Fayetteville Municipal Court
2005 - 2014
Partner, Kim & Kert
1997 - 2005
Senior Assistant Solicitor, Office of Solicitor General, City Court of Atlanta
1994 - 1997
Associate, Law Offices of Henry Toler
2016 - Present
South Fulton Bar AssociationSecretary
2010 - Present
Municipal Court of Atlanta, DUI Advisory TaskforceChair
2003 - Present
Lawyers Club of AtlantaMember
1999 - Present
Georgia Supreme CourtMember
1999 - Present
Georgia Court of AppealsMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
All charges dismissed by the State after a successful motions hearing suppressing most of the evidence
Suppression of chemical test upheld
Favorable jury verdict upheld
Favorable trial verdict upheld
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1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
2013
Negotiations
2002
Closing Argument
2001
Criminal Law Update
2001
DUI Caselaw Update
2001
Expert Witnesses
2001
Cross Examination
2000
Cross Examination
1999
Cross Examination
2011
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