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Richard Scott Lawson
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Don't Trust Your Future To A "General Practitioner." Call an Expert (24/7) 404-816-4440

My practice is focused on aggressive DUI and Criminal Defense.   Most attorneys are "general practitioners" that take a variety of cases.  I focus my practice on DUI and Criminal Defense.  As a former prosecutor, I am trained by the same people who are prosecuting your case.  I will use my experience to get you the best possible result.  The DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers in our office serve all of greater Metro-Atlanta and all of North Georgia.

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Practice areas

Criminal defenseDUI and DWI
  1. DUI and DWI: 75%

    Contested DUI Cases and Marijuana Cases Top-Rated and Most Reviewed DUI Lawyer in Georgia

    26 years, 4,800 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 25%

    Contested Criminal Cases. Top-Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Georgia

    26 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson

3455 Peachtree Rd NE.
Suite 500
Atlanta, GA, 30326

Website
https://www.dui.info 

    The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson

    1827 Powers Ferry Road Bldg. 5
    Marietta, GA, 30339

    The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson

    300 Colonial Center Pkwy, Suite 100
    Roswell, GA, 30076

    The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson

    1755 North Brown Road
    Suite 200
    Lawrenceville, GA, 30045

    The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson

    487 Morrision Moore Parkway West
    Dahlonega, GA, 30533

    The Law Offices of Richard S. Lawson

    131 Prominence Court, Suite 100
    Dawsonville, GA, 30534

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    GAActive Member in Good Standing 199506/20/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers156
    Legal guides5
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Featured SpeakerDUI Investigations LLC2013
    Mentor VolunteerSupreme Court of Georgia2012
    Fee Arbitration JudgeState Bar of Georgia2009
    Investigations in DUI Cases Highlighted SpeakerGeorgia Association of Private Investigators2007
    ICLE Speaker- Teaching Lawyers DUI DefenseICLE2006
    ICLE Teaching Lawyers DUI DefenseICLE2004
    US District Court Northern District of Georgia AdmissionUnited States District Court Northern District of Geogia2001
    Instructor Defending a DUI CaseGeorgia Indigent Defense Council2000
    DUI / DWI NHTSA Field Sobriety InstructorNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration2000
    SpeakerGeorgia Indigent Defense Council2000
    NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety InstructorNHTSA2000
    DUI and Vehicular Homicide CourseProsecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia1996
    Supreme Court of Georgia AdmissionGeorgia Supreme Court1995
    Georgia Court of Appeals AdmissionGeorgia Court of Appeals1995
    Emory Mock Trial Program Winning AttorneyEmory University Law School1994
    Phi Theta Kappa AwardPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society1990
    Canoe / Small Craft InstructorAmerican Red Cross1988
    Advanced LifesavorAmerican Red Cross1986
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    SpeakerInstitute of Continuing Legal Education2002 - Present
    Attorney / OwnerLaw Office of Richard S. Lawson1997 - Present
    Court Appointed "A" rated AttorneyGwinnett County Court Appointed "A" List1997 - 2001
    AssociateLaw Office of Turner and Willis1997 - 1997
    Court Appointed Felony Defense AttorneyEnotah Judicial Circuit1997 - 2004
    Assistant District AttorneyEnotah Judicial Circuit District Attorney1995 - 1997
    Court Appointed Public DefenderCity of Roswell Georgia1995 - 2003
    Court Appointed Public DefenderCity of Alpharetta Georgia1995 - 2000
    Assistant Solicitor GeneralGwinnett County Solicitor General's Office1995 - 1995
    Summer AssociateFriedman and Montalto1994 - 1994
    Summer AssociateWayne County Michigan Prosecutor1993 - 1993
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    United State District Court Northern District GeorgiaAdmitted2001 - Present
    Georgia DODD GroupMember1997 - Present
    Georgia Defense of Drinking DriversMember1997 - Present
    State Bar of GeorgiaActive Member1995 - Present
    Georgia Court of AppealsAdmitted1995 - Present
    Georgia Supreme CourtAdmitted1995 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    DUI Super SymposiumPlea Negotiations Powerpoint2013
    www.dui.infoGeorgia DUI Information Website2012
    Navigating DUI Drug CasesThe Inside Minds2012
    Thomson ReutersNavigating DUI Drug Cases2012
    Georgia DUI AttorneyGeorgia DUI Lawyer2012
    Atlanta DUI LawyerAtlanta DUI Attorney2012
    Georgia Association of Private InvestigatorsInvestigations in DUI CASES2007
    Defense of Drinking Driver's InstituteOpening Statement and Voir Dire2006
    Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)Voir Dire and Opening Statements2006
    Georgia Association of Private InvestigatorsDUI Investigations2005
    Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute"It's Only a DUI"2004
    Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)Only a DUI2004
    Defense of Drinking Drivers InstituteLegal Ethics2002
    Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)Ethics2002
    Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Georgia)Client Intake Form2001
    Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)Fee Agreements2001
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationCertified DUI / DWI Field Sobriety Instructor2000
    Emory University School of LawLaw1995
    University of MichiganBA - Bachelor of Arts1992
    Northwestern Michigan CollegeAssociate of Arts1990
    American Red CrossSmall Craft Instructor Certification1988
    Wayne County School of LawN/AN/A
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    DUI Super SymposiumPlea Negotiations2013
    Georgia Private Investigators AssociationInvestigations in DUI Cases2007
    Institute for Continuing Legal EducationICLE2006
    Georgia Association of Private InvestigatorsDUI Investigations2005
    Institute for Continuing Legal EducationDUI Defense2004
    Georgia Private Investigators AssociationInvestigations in DUI Cases2004
    ICLE Defense of Drinking Drivers InstituteLegal Ethics in a DUI Case2002
    Defense of Drinking Drivers GroupUsing an Investigator in DUI Cases2002
    Defending at DUI CaseCross Examination2000
    Forsyth County Sheriff's ReserveDUI Investigations1999
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    State v. DSNo Jail!
    State v. BCReckless Driving on 2nd DUI
    State v. SHCase Reduced to Reckless Driving
    State v. YSCase Reduced to Reckless Driving
    State v. RACase Reduced to Reckless Driving
    State v. FFCase Reduced to Reckless Driving
    State v ABCase Reduced to Reckless Driving
    State v. KDDUI reduced to Reckless Driving
    State v. AZCase Reduced to Reckless Driving
    Contested Cherokee County DUI JURY TRIAL"Not Guilty"
    State v. CCReduced Sentence
    State v. JPCase Reduced to Reckless Driving
    State v. MWCase Reduced to Reckless Driving

    Reviews

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    Review Richard Lawson

    Professional and gets things done

    Posted by

    Mr Lawson was ready to answer any questions I had and knew exactly what needed to be done to get me the best result. He was ready to go to court as many times as it took to get me the desired result. He is very approachable, knowledgeable and generally cares. Mr. Lawson made what could have been a horrible experience a pleasant one. Follow his advice to the T and he will get you there.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    A+++

    Posted by

    Highly recommend. Richard and his team are the absolute best! They were always available to me and lightening quick to respond to and answer all my questions and concerns . I truly felt I was in the VERY BEST hands as my case was handled discreetly and expertly. The final ruling in my case was a miracle and all credit goes to Richard and his team. If you have gotten a DUI and need high quality representation, Richard is number one in the game. Truly look no further.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Awesome

    Posted by

    Richard and his team were nothing short of outstanding. As an active member of the military I made the right choice hiring him. He was always available and professional and got my case reduced like we wanted. Thank you.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Great Job

    Posted by

    Richard did an amazing job. He was always reachable and extremely professional. He was able to reduce my charge to two counts of reckless and reduce probation from 36 to 24 months. My case was very difficult but Richard did an exceptional job.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Best DUI Attorney in Atlanta

    Posted by

    Richard and his team are great to work with. They were available 24/7 for any questions or concerns I had. Richard got my charge dropped to a lesser charge and walked me through every step of the way.
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    Excellent Attorney

    Posted by

    Mr. Lawson was knowledgeable, honest, efficient and direct. He was easily accessible and answered all of my questions promptly. He was able to get my criminal charge (willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer) reduced to a local ordinance (disorderly conduct) that shouldn’t show up on any background checks, which was most important to me. I appreciate his advisement and truly felt he had my best interest in mind. Thank you!
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    CS

    Posted by

    Mr Lawson and his team are the best in the business. I was facing some serious charges and he managed to reduce all charges with minimal consequences. Mr Lawson went above and beyond my expectation. Thank you Mr Lawson
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    If you have a DUI, don't think twice about hiring Mr. Lawson

    Posted by

    Out of state resident, charged w/ DUI and two other driving infractions in Northern GA. After multiple calls and less than optimum response from multiple DUI lawyers in the area I was charged, I reached out to Mr. Lawson's offices on a Sunday afternoon and to my surprise I received a return call within an hour. Richard Lawson and his team were able to take care of my case without my continuous travel back and forth and kept me abreast of updates and reminder dates. In my case I believe that I received the best possible outcome, with DUI dropped to a lesser charge and no probation. Was able to wipe my hands clean of this situation and owe a great deal of gratitude for that ability to Mr. Richard Lawson and his legal team. Thank you
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    Excellent Result.

    Posted by

    Mr Richard did a good job in my case and I will highly recommend him, he got my case reduced and was able to handle all other problems I had. I’m thankful to him.
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    July 4th 2019

    Posted by

    Not to be explicit but I was faced with charges unimaginable. Before I hired Richard I searched for attorneys not knowing what the outcome with be. Although Richard didn't disclose the outcome until my court date was relevant, (i.e plea agreement) that outcome was favorable and I thank him for that. He's a good attorney with a sensible understanding. I felt he had my best interest in court and that means the most to me.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Frank Gomez, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 24, 2010
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard is an awesome trial attorney that gets the job done in court and behind the scenes for his clients.He has a tremendous dedication for the practice of law and cares deeply about providing zealous representation to his clients. I constantly contact Richard to get his perspective about my cases and various legal issues pertaining to DUI law. I cannot think of a finer person of good ethical character than Richard Lawson to be your attorney if you need help with a criminal matter.

    Allison McCarthy, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 13, 2009
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    As a fellow attorney in the Atlanta/Athens area, I have known Richard Lawson for a long time. He has a fantastic presence in the courtroom. He defends and is behind his client 110%. I have seen him conduct hearings and trials in DUI cases, with great confidence. He is extremely knowledgeable and keeps up with current law.

    Gabriel Winters, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer. Richard is not only the best DUI attorney in Georgia - the way he treats his clients is second to none. If you're looking for the best possible outcome and client experience - then you need Richard Lawson.

    Christina Champagne, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 27, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Richard is professional, patient, and unmatched in the courtroom. He has tried an enormous number of cases, and he has the wisdom to prove it! He is a fantastic mentor and leader within the attorney community. If you or a loved one find themselves in a bind with a DUI or other criminal case, look no further than this exceptional attorney – he has my full endorsement.

    Thomas Wallin, DUI and DWI Attorney on Dec 21, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I had a chance to speak with Richard Lawson and I can tell you he is an expert on DUI cases. He cares about his clients and is on top of the latest developments in DUI law. If stopped for a DUI in the Atlanta area you would be wise to call him and get the facts about your case.

    Christopher Ivory, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 25, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Richard Lawson is not only a superb attorney, but a superb case manager and the ultimate leader. Not only does he handle his own cases with precision and perfect strategy, but he grooms other attorneys to do the same. Richard was instrumental in my early career and I can never repay him for the experience he gave me. It is with the utmost respect and admiration that I endorse Mr. Lawson.

    Daniel Callahan, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 10, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Jonathan Lacour, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 27, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. One of the absolute best for DUIs.

    Michael Zoldan, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Judd Nemiro

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Robert Cohen, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 7, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. He really knows his stuff.

    Jeffrey Ivashuk, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.

    Stephen Riexinger, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 21, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Excellent job and a very good result.

    Blake Marcus, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    David Abels, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 28, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. He is dedicated to his practice and to his clients, and the fact that over 100 lawyers have already endorsed him says a lot. Excellent client reviews as well.

    Daniel Stone, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 16, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer knows his stuff.

    Bretton Barber, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    I whole-hardheartedly endorse Richard Scott Lawson. His knowledge in the area of DUI is clearly unparalleled in Atlanta, and probably in all of Georgia. Anyone with him on their side has a fighter!

    William Ebsary, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Richard is a respected Georgia DUI Lawyer, whose publications are extremely helpful to DUI Defense Attorneys throughout the country. Check out his DUI news blog here: http://www.dui.info/blog

    Scott Lewis

    This lawyer has my endorsement.

    Julia Dolman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 8, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Richard Lawson is the premier DUI/DWI defense attorney in Georgia. He has dedicated his career to ensuring that the rights of those accused of a DUI/DWI are protected. Mr. Lawson possesses vast experience in handling all aspects of DUI cases. The depth of his experience ensures that his clients are provided an even playing field when competing with the resources of the prosecution. Mr. Lawson remains at the forefront of trends and new developments within the areas of criminal law and DUI defense in order to best serve the needs of his clients. His dedication to the profession is unmatched. If you find yourself struggling with the uncertainty that accompanies receiving a DUI, Richard Lawson is the attorney you need to demystify the process and protect your rights. I endorse this lawyer.

    Alan Eisner, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    DUI attorney Richard Lawson has track record of success defending his clients against any type of driving under the influences charges in Georgia. He has also earned the respect of his peers in the legal industry. I fully endorse him.

    Thomas Huguenor, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 29, 2014
    Relationship: Other

    I am an attorney in California and I've followed the legal posts of Richard S. Lawson. Since he was a former DUI prosecutor and now DUI defense attorney, he is the one to call. I endorse this lawyer.

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