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Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
55%
31 years | 4,000 cases
Criminal Defense
15%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Domestic Violence
10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 30 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Julie Anne Kert
(404) 994-8539
Mobile
(404) 920-3244
Fax
1170 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Julie Anne Kert's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Five Star Attorney
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.
Posted by Jack Hyman | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Above & Beyond Expectations
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 cou...
Posted by Jovanne | November 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Above and Beyond
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 se...
Posted by Ahmed | February 23, 2015
My First Recommendation Every Time
I had the Pleasure of Hiring Mrs. Julie Kert as my Legal Representative roughly 2years ago. At our First meeting she got to bedrock facts about the situation and counselled me professionally and will a legal competence that made me feel completely confident that she knew exactly what would happen and...
Posted by D | November 30, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Highly Recommended
Julie helped walk me through a DUI charge last year and I can say I am so thankful she was there as my attorney. Not only did she handle my case with expertise and professionalism, she also was patient enough to hear my story and showed empathy for my situation. I considered one attorney before dec...
Julie Anne Kert's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Michael Burnett
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 06
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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Julie. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
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
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
Education
1994
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Virginia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank MD
Addiction and the Court system
2013
Successful Mediation Techniques From the Masters
Negotiations
2002
Advanced DUI Vehicular Homocide Training
Closing Argument
2001
Judicial Continuing Legal Education
Criminal Law Update
2001
Criminal Law Update
DUI Caselaw Update
2001
Continuing Legal Education
Expert Witnesses
2001
Advanced Field Sobriety Training
Cross Examination
2000
Advanced Standardized Field Sobriety Training
Cross Examination
1999
Advanced Standardized Field Sobriety Training
Cross Examination
Publications
2011
Municipal Court of Atlanta DUI Advisory Taskforce Final Report
Municipal Court of Atlanta DUI Advisory Taskforce Final Report
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers