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Saraliene has devoted 100% of her career to assisting clients in criminal cases. She's not concerned with divorce, personal injury, or bankruptcy cases. She wants to help you win your criminal case and stay of out of jail. Call today for a free consultation.
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Chat withState: Georgia
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
1800 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Posted by Karteau | September 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Sarah is definitely a 5star attorney, I have a federal case out of the southern district of Georgia. She did my direct appeal and oral arguments. We did not win, she fought tooth and nail through the entire process. Her brief allowed me to have a great foundation for the Supreme Court (acquitted cond...
Posted by Rayne | July 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Mrs. Saraliene Durrett for your attorney needs. Mrs. Durrett will put up a fight and she doesn't make any promises she won't keep. She is always there when you need her unlike some attorneys that don't return calls but she does. She has all the skills and knowledge and will tell yo...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Durrett’s was a good Lawyer she represented me like I was a family member. She made sure everything was taken care of when it came to me. I had a federal case I was looking to do Prison time and I ended up doing three years of probation. I will always recommend her she is a very good person and l...
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I would recommend Saraliene to any and every one and I will forever keep her contact information on hand for if I come across someone in need. I was being charged in a case that did not involve me. Due to COVID-19, the case was prolonged and from the very beginning in 2019 to now in 2022, Saraliene w...
Posted by Desima | October 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
When I was going through my federal case, there was a lot of confusion from open state cases, and other sensitive matters outside of my case that Ms. Durrett passionately stepped out to help with concern. She was not only proficient with my case, but she extended her services where help was needed. Y...
"Ms. Durrett and I have worked together on a number of criminal matters. She possesses a keen, analytical legal mind. I respect her work and I highly recommend her."
"Saraliene is a fantastic criminal lawyer and has a wealth of knowledge about federal criminal practice. I have consulted with her on various issues, and have enjoyed brainstorming with her, which has also been a great benefit to my clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. My first interaction with Ms. Durrett was watching her in court argue a self-defense hearing in front of a very pro-prosecution judge. Ms. Durrett presented her case concisely and with skill. At the end of the hearing, even the D.A.s were acknowledging the facts presented were the way that Ms. Durrett presented them. The DA however maintained the law was on their side. It was only later that I found out that the Judge agreed with not only facts that were presented during the self-defense hearing but also with the law that Ms. Durrett argued and that her client received a dismissal of the case."
"Ms. Durrett assisted me with a federal sentencing which involved a complicated international legal matter. Her advise and experience provided the needed push to get the AUSA to agree to a particular sentence range. I endorse this lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Saraliene for criminal defense work and appeals. She is patient, effective, and detail-oriented, but she's also ready to fight for her clients. She truly cares about her clients and how their cases effects their lives. Whether you need representation on a new case, or you want her to work the appeal on an older matter, she will provide excellent representation."
"Saraline is a hard working lawyer who truly cares for her clients. Her clients are fortunate to be represented by an experienced and talented advocate."
"Saraliene is intelligent, hard working and an overall great person and attorney. She is well liked in the Criminal Defense and Appellate Community and very well respected. I feel fortunate to call her a colleague and a friend."
"Saraliene is great! Our firm consults with Saraliene frequently about cases, and she is super smart and thoughtful. It's obvious she cares about her clients and works really hard for them."
"I had the honor and privilege to work with Saraliene Smith Durrett for approximately four years at Chesnoff & Schonfeld. Saraliene is incredibly motivated, intelligent, hard-working, diligent, patient, and dependable. Saraliene exhibits an enthusiasm, commitment, and perseverance far superior to the average lawyer. Saraliene's writing abilities are nothing short of a scholar, and her winning arguments are a true testament to her devotion to her clients, and commitment as an officer of the Court. Saraliene strives to do the best in her endeavors, and she is diligent researcher. Saraliene demonstrates model integrity and manifests professionalism in all legal matters. I personally endorse Saraliene Smith Durrett as an advocate and counselor of law."
"Saraliene Durrett is one of the most competent and effective lawyers In Atlanta. She is thorough, learned and sensitive to her clients, bringing a mixture of legal prowess and compassion to every case she handles. I recommend her most highly!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Durrett is one of the finest attorneys in her state. I highly recommend her legal services."
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2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Jake Waldrop Crispin Star, Federal Defender Program
2007
Walter Hiersteiner Outstanding Service Award, University of Kansas School of Law
2013 - Present
Owner, Saraliene Smith Durrett, LLC
2009 - 2013
Criminal Defense Attorney, Chesnoff & Schonfeld
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, United States Federal District Court - Nevada
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Kansas Court Of Appeals
2013 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of Georgia - Criminal Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
conviction vacated
All federal charges dismissed
The court found the client acted in self-defense and dismissed the case.
Pending opinion from the court
NOT GUILTY ON ALL EIGHT COUNTS
Two consecutive life sentences reversed
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
2007
2006
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