Justin L. Goodman

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Justin L. Goodman

4.8
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 19 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Unit 190, Atlanta, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

I have been practicing law since 2006 when I became a prosecutor. Between 8 years of DUI prosecution and over 2 years of DUI defense, I have seen almost every conceivable DUI fact pattern including 2 DUI appeals.

20 years | 5,000 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 15%

I was a felony prosecutor for 3 years and handled thousands of cases as well as 50 non-DUI criminal defense cases.

20 years | 10,000 cases

15%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

As a prosecutor in the State Court of Clayton County, I literally handled thousands of traffic tickets every year. Nobody knows speeding and traffic tickets better than I do.

20 years | 20,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2019 2018

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 19 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

George C. Creal, Jr., P.C.

480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Unit 190, Atlanta, GA, 30312

georgecreal.com

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Justin L. Goodman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Lucy | April 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

RESPONSIVE, PROFESSIONAL, SO HELPFUL!!!

Justin and his team were amazing to work with. I reached out in a pinch on a traffic ticket. He was able to provide his expertise as it came to the situation, advise on next steps, and worked with the court to get my case date moved- which ended up saving me hundreds of dollars. 10/10 experience and ...definitely will use Justin or recommend to a friend in need. If you're looking for a lawyer with a professional approach, and someone who's extremely responsive, even on a smaller ticket, he's your guy.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Lawyer in Atlanta Georgia

My case was in Rockdale County Superior Court. My case was originally a felony and was reduced to a traffic violation, thanks to Justin king eye and knowledge of the law. I was very happy with the out come. He went toe for toe , head to head he didn’t bend nor fold and got me the results that Iam ha...ppy with today. Thank you Justin, thank you.

Posted by Robert | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Extremely knowledgeable.

There are few things more stressful and despairing than being introduced to the justice system via a DUI arrest. Unfortunately, I was introduced this way. I started making phone calls almost immediately after my long weekend in jail, met with several lawyers, but quickly chose Justin Goodman to repre...sent me. In our initial meeting, Justin walked me through the workings of the entire process, reviewed my case, and discussed possible defenses and realistic outcomes. He took note of my criteria for an "ideal" situation, understood my priorities, answered my questions, and lifted the burden of what seemed like impending doom. Throughout the negotiation process, Justin and his staff were available if I had questions or concerns, and kept me informed on key dates, events, and new information. He took the time to make sure I understood every step of the process and spelled things so that I could make informed decisions. He was truly at my disposal, often answering questions that I had already asked 5 times. Business is obviously good, but in any given conversation, you are the center of his attention. Justin was able to successfully negotiate my DUI, Hit & Run/Failure to Render Aid, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Improper Lane Change down to a Reckless charge, general moving violation and community service. Justin not only far exceeded my initial expectations, but also left the judge impatiently waiting as he negotiated a (literal) last minute change to my deal as I requested it. He owned the courtroom. I hired Justin to get me the best deal possible, and not only did he do that, but he also gave me peace of mind throughout the entire process. In my opinion, that is invaluable. This process is so overwhelming and complicated, looking back, I can't imagine not having Justin at my defense. If you find yourself in legal trouble, no matter your financial situation, your skepticism, I recommend you at least have a consultation with Justin about your options.

Posted by Meghan | October 09, 2018 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly recommend!

Although I (thankfully!) won't have to use his services, I want to recommend Juston Goodman. I gathered he does traffic violations, car accidents, & criminal cases. He was timely in returning my call (again, I'm not a paying client), informative, incredibly friendly, and very honest. During our consu...ltation, Justin gave me a very clear path to what steps I need to take, and what recourse that I have.

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Anthony Kozycki

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is a fantastic lawyer!"

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David Schnipper

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is a smart and knowledgeable attorney. But even more important, he works hard and is dedicated to his clients and their cases. He is passionate about winning and making sure all of his clients are able to fully comprehend their legal situations. I would confidently recommend Justin and his firm to handle any case."

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John Frazier

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Other

"As I am a Florida attorney, Justin Goodman was able to answer some questions about GA law regarding a client's driver license suspension in GA. Justin is knowledge in his area of practice and if I knew someone in his area that needed a DUI attorney in GA I would recommend they give him a call."

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Adam Kemmerick

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked against Mr. Goodman when he was a prosecutor and found him to be a worthy opponent as well as easy to work with and resolve cases with. It is nice to see him on the other side of the aisle, and I would recommend him to anyone facing a DUI or other criminal charge in the metro Atlanta area."

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Justin Spizman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Justin is a former prosecutor and very talented DUI lawyer. He is experienced, well trained, and one of the smartest guys around. If you have the need, you cannot find a better and more knowledgable lawyer. I would confidently suggest you Justin's services."

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George Creal

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Justin is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced, caring, and hardworking DUI attorney. He was exceptional as a prosecutor for 8 years and continues to be an excellent advocate for persons charged with DUI."

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Frank Gomez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Justin was perhaps one of the finest, professional, intelligent, honest and hardest working prosecutors that I have dealt with in the practice of law. He is extremely well-liked and respected by judges, juries and his fellow attorneys. George Creal is very lucky and fortunate to have Justin working for him now."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2004

Public Service Award, Georgia State University College of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate Attorney, George C. Creal, Jr., P.C.

2010 - 2015

Senior Assistant Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, Clayton County

2007 - 2010

Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, Middlesex County, MA

2006 - 2007

Assistant Solicitor, Office of the Solicitor General, Clayton County

Associations

2017 - Present

Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers

Member

2015 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2007 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Education

2011

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

NHTSA Certificate DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Training

2006

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Emory University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

ICLE Georgia 2013 DUI Update

How the State and the Defense Can Ethically Do a Better Job

2011

Solicitor General's Conference

Use of Electronic Evidence in the Courtroom

Languages

English

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