Richard A. Grossman

Richard A. Grossman

3.5
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime ... +3 more

66 Lenox Pointe, NE, Atlanta, GA

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Representation in federal and state court

34 years

20%
Federal Crime 20%

34 years

20%
Sex Crime 15%

34 years

15%
Violent Crime 15%

34 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 33 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1992

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard A. Grossman

66 Lenox Pointe, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324-3170

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Richard A. Grossman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews

Posted by J. C | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst lawyer in Atlanta

This is the worst lawyer I have ever retained. My son is currently serving 20 years for a case that could have been fought. Illegal search and seizure to start. He was not all all prepared for trial. He saw my son once in the months he was incarcerated. Run from this lawyer or you or your loved one ...is going to jail. Maybe for years.

Richard Grossman

Replied last July 22, 2025

You stated there was an illegal search that presumably showed your son was in possession of illegal narcotics. Therefore before a trial there would have been an evidentiary hearing on a motion to suppress evidence and a trial judge made a ruling the narcotics were admissible at trial. At that stage it’s usually unwise to proceed to a trial-the jury hears evidence you’re in possession of the drugs. I regret your son received 20 years for a drug crime however I disagree it was due to my being unprepared for trial

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lost case…..Run

Mr Grossman did not do his due diligence and cooperated with the DA to cause son to lose a trafficking case. We now have two young girls that will not see their father for many years. Run as far away and fast as you can.

Richard Grossman

Replied last March 03, 2024

Sorry you feel that way. Don’t know who this is so don’t know whether the case ended in a trial or a plea. Since I don’t know who the defendant was I am not able to comment on facts or circumstances. I do know that whoever your son is I handled his case to the best of my ability and I don’t “cooperate with the DA” to the detriment of my client

Posted by Constantine | June 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I wish I could leave zero Stars

My ex-wife and I hired Grossman to defend our son who caught a ride from some questionable people in you from Pensacola to Atlanta where I live. He was asleep in the backseat of the car when he was rudely woken to being in the middle of a high-speed chase from the police. The driver and his wife were... throwing drugs out the window my son was telling them the whole time to pull over and to let him out. Of course they were all arrested and drugs were confiscated picked up alongside the road along with some weapons and other items. None of the evidence that was picked up had my son's fingerprints on it or DNA or any physical connection to him. And yet my son is now sentenced to almost 30 years in a federal prison thanks to the inability of Grossman to object to things like the video of the car chase. Why was that even submitted into evidence when he was in the backseat of sleep. The wife of the driver even said that in a recorded statement. She also said a bunch of other stuff that went along with my son's side of the story and yet no one but Grossman could have gotten him almost 30 years and a federal prison. Now I know Christmas is going to have a response to this and how he did everything he could and what I'm saying is not true. Well if anybody's lying it's him. I'm not calling him a liar but if he contradicts what I'm saying then he's lying. Don't waste your money on Richard Grossman.

Richard Grossman

Replied last June 09, 2023

A jury heard the evidence and returned a guilty verdict. It was a difficult case to defend because there was a large quantum of evidence against this man’s son. Also his co-defendant pleaded guilty, accepted responsibility and testified against my client. The jury clearly found her testimony believable. I agree my client received an unduly harsh sentence. That said had he taken my advice he would have accepted a plea agreement whereby the gun charge would have been dismissed and he would have received a far more lenient sentence

Posted by Frank | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

highly professional and understanding

Mr. Grossman is an excellent lawyer and we cannot recommend him highly ENOUGH! He answered our plea for a lawyer on a Sunday afternoon and helped us navigate the legal system smoothly. We had never had need for a lawyer before and Mr. Grossman worked several months on our behalf, keeping us informed... the whole way, and got the case dismissed. His knowledge, concern and experience were greatly appreciated!!

Posted by Melissa | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Best drug trafficking attorney in Atlanta

I hired Mr.grossman after previously having hired another attorney to represent me in a drug trafficking case . My previous lawyer didn't not give much effort to my case and made me feel very hopeless about my future . after many sleepless night of constantly second guessing my decision of keeping th...at lawyer to represent me I decided to get a second opinion and started to search for the best attorneys of Atlanta , in my search I came across Mr. Grossman's law firm I read many reviews and saw cases similar to mine and decided to give him a call only having three days until I had to present myself in court. Mr. Grossman met with me outside of business hours on a Sunday to review my case. From the beginning I knew he was someone who really did care about my future and how A minimum sentence of 10 years to serve could affect my life. He asked many questions and answered many of my questions as we reviewed my options and spoke about the details of my case. He reassured me many times that he would do all that he could to get me the best result possible. Mr. Grossman was very patient and took my case very serious . He listened closely to every detail of my case to help prove my innocence and on July 7, 2016 I was found not guilty thanks to Mr. Grossmans knowledge and expert advise during my trail . Mr. Grossman dedicated much time and effort into my case , which I will appreciate him for the rest of my Life .

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Richard A. Grossman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pat Dutcher

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When I was an Assistant District Attorney I handled a few cases with Mr. Grossman. He was always very professional and able negotiate on behalf of his clients to obtain the best result possible. If the case had to go to trial you could rest assured he had a good trial strategy in place to give his clients a chance at the best possible out come."

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Larry Wolfe

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Richard for 20 years and have had the opportunity to work with him as co counsel on many cases over those years. Richard is an incredibly skilled trial lawyer and is intimately familiar with the law as well as the State and Federal rules of criminal procedure. He is an asset to every joint defense agreement I have ever entered into with him and I would choose him to help in any matter where one of my family members was in need of experienced and more than competent counsel. I endorse him with the highest regard. LDWolfe"

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Christine Koehler

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is smart and hard-working and he gets good results for his clients. If you are considering hiring him- you have come to the right attorney."

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Lawrence Korn

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known worked with Richard Grossman for nearly 20 years. One could not find a more conscientious, devoted lawyer. He is relentless in the pursuit of his client's interests. If I were in trouble, I'd want him in my corner."

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Jay Abt

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Hames

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is a passionate lawyer that cares deeply about his clients and the tremendous pressure they face when charged with a crime. I recommend Richard Grossman as a criminal defense lawyer."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason McLendon

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Grossman is a hardworking, professional, and respected lawyer. I would, without question, endorse him."

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Jill Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity over the past nearly fifteen years to observe Richard Grossman diligently representing his clients and achieving great outcomes for them. He's one of the good guys."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Ibrahim Awad

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Grossman and I have known each other for over a year, working out of the same office building. I have approached Mr. Grossman on numerous occasions questioning him about criminal matters, and he has always steered me in the right direction. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Issa

Federal crime lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard is a hard working, honest attorney that does not shy away from a fight. He speaks to his clients and does a great job representing them."

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John Lovell

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is a very well qualified criminal defense attorney. Richard is knowledgeable in both federal and Georgia law. He puts great effort into his work for every client and takes every case seriously. i enthusiastically endorse Richard Grossman!"

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Bruce Harvey

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Richard on many serious and complex matters for over 15 years and have always been impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. I highly recommend Richard to any prospective client!"

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R. Spencer

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I believe in Mr. Grossman's method of practicing law. He is thoughtful, well-prepared, and keeps the client's interest first. I strongly endorse Richard Grossman."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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George Creal

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I tried a five day armed robbery multi-defendant trial with Richard several years ago in Fulton County. We both obtained not guilty verdicts after 5 days of trial. The only way to really judge a lawyer is by trying a case with him. I can say without hesitation that Richard is a great trial lawyer."

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Bernard Brody

Federal crime lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is an experienced federal criminal defense attorney whom I've had the pleasure of working with on numerous occasions throughout the years. He has an excellent reputation amongst prosecutors and judges alike and, as a result, obtains outstanding results."

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Jeffrey Manciagli

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard Grossman is a dedicated, knowledgeable, creative, and hard-working attorney who has many years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer. This has resulted in many very favorable outcomes for his clients. I recommend him wholeheartedly."

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John Garland

Criminal defense lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard is a very skilled, thoughtful and intelligent lawyer, who is always able to come up with creative solutions to the difficult problems faced by his clients. Richard cares about his clients and it shows in his work."

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Pat Dutcher

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Teri Thompson

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David Jones

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Mark Van Spix

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Jill Cohen

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Richard Rice

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Ibrahim Awad

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Mark Issa

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R. Spencer

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John Lovell

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Christopher Adams

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Death Penalty Defense Training, Georgia Capital Defender

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Trial Attorney, Law Office of Richard A. Grossman

1996 - 1998

Supervisor/Trial Attorney, Fulton County Conflict Defender's Office

1992 - 1996

Trial Attorney, Fulton County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2005 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia

Admitted

1998 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Admitted

1998 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Admitted

1993 - Present

Georgia Court of Appeals

Admitted

1993 - Present

State Bar of Illinois

Member

1993 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1992 - Present

Georgia Supreme Court

Admitted

1992 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. F.L.

case dismissed

State of Georgia v. S.D.

case dismissed

State of Georgia v. R.M.

Acquitted

State of Georgia v. M.B.

Dismissed

State of Georgia v. D.G.

Dismissed

United States v. A.P.

Acquittal all 37 charges

State of Georgia v. M.J.

Dismissed

State of Georgia v. M.F.

Dismissed

State of Georgia v. B.R.

Acquittal

State of Georgia v. T.P.

Acquittal all charges

State of Georgia v. P.P.

Dismissed

State of Georgia v. G.M.

Acquittal all charges

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Education

1992

Emory University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1989

Northeastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Goddard College

Languages

English

Activity

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