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Reviews consistently praise the lawyer's exceptional knowledge, responsiveness, and professionalism. Many clients report successful outcomes, frequently noting DUI charges reduced to reckless driving, often avoiding jail time and license suspension. The lawyer and their team are highly regarded for their effective communication and dedication.

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Showing 331 - 335 of 475 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by H.S. | November 21, 2012

An Excellent Attorney

Richard was the first lawyer I called after being arrested for DUI. He was very professional and answered every question that I had. He was also very upfront with me, and recommended one of his associates for my particular case. He was a great consultant in my DUI case, and I strongly recommend him a...s a DUI attorney.

Posted by FY | October 29, 2012

Miracle Worker

.I was arrested at a DUI checkpoint while visiting the Atlanta area last summer. This would have been my second DUI offense, but Mr. Lawson was able to get the charges reduced to reckless driving and I received no probation or community service. The negative impact to my life had I been convicted o...f a second DUI would have been staggering. His professional approach and diligent effort most likely saved me from losing my job and the negative spiraling effects that could have followed. I cant thank him enough for his effort in this matter, and would recommend anyone facing a serious legal charge such as mine, to give Mr. Lawson a call so he can put his experience and legal acumen to work for you.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2012

Ideal attorney for anyone

Mr. Lawson is outstanding. He was professional, attentive to any requests, and got the outcome I wanted but thought was unachievable. I had been arrested for a DUI. The case was very difficult, intricate, and was seemingly without hope, but Mr. Lawson was able to get the charges drastically reduced.... His staff was everything I could have asked for. I have word with a few attorneys in the past that left me feeling that I was just a client to them. Mr. Lawson made me feel like I had hired a friend to represent myself and my interests. If you are looking for ideal representation, then Mr. Lawson is the attorney for you. I will recommend him to all of my friends and family in the future.

Posted by N.B. | October 12, 2012

DUI WITH HIGH BAC (.112) LOWERED TO RECKLESS DRIVING!

Richard was not the first lawyer I spoke with after my DUI charge, but he was the last when searching for representation. This was my very first time encountering any sort of legal dispute so I had no idea what I was doing and I was very scared. Richard was very friendly, down to earth and consoling ...over the phone. He was the first attorney I spoke with that assured me he and his team of associates could help me and would be determined to get the best results possible for me and my case. Other attorneys I had spoken with before Richard offered me no hope and acted very negative, even going as far as stating that having an attorney wouldn’t help me in my case and that there was no way I could walk away with anything less than a DUI. One attorney I spoke to before Richard even advised me that I didn’t need ANY representation, but that he could stand next to me in court if it’d make me feel more comfortable! WOW. I cannot express enough how relieved I am that I decided to work with Richard and his team. Richard got me in touch with his associate immediately (with NO hesitation) who was able to lower my DUI with a high BAC (.112) to reckless driving. Working with Richard and his associates has resulted in nothing less than a miracle for me. I so appreciate all of their hard work, dedication, and more so faith in resolving my case when other lawyers saw me as nothing but a loss.

Posted by Faith | October 11, 2012

Miracle Worker!

Not only did Richard Lawson and his very capable associate get my DUI reduced to reckless driving with parole, but he did something that I didn't think was possible. I was stopped for a moving violation recently. The police arrested me because they showed my driver's license had been suspended. His a...ssociate; who handled my DUI case, was going to a court case at the time of my arrest. She immediately got me in contact with Richard and explained what had happened to me. Richard pulled my file and made phone calls confirming all paperwork had been filed correctly by his office and also by the court; which should have prevented my license from getting suspended. The State of GA DDS; failed to status my driving record correctly. Not only is he knowledgeable and professional, but truly cares about what is right and wrong. The thought of one of his clients (me) being arrested in error started the wheels in motion. I do not know how he did it, but he got the state to correct their admitted error and reactivate my license, within a few hours of my initial call! He told me he wasn't a "Superman", but I disagree. Apparently to get the state to correct any of its mistakes can take days, weeks or longer. I do have to go to court, but he told me he and his associate would help me with this court case... AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE! I am strapped for money and that was music to my ears. He told me he wanted to make this right; even though his law office did everything correctly. By the state making such an error, it has caused me more lost time at work, and a lot of stress that I don't need. On top of all of this, he personally made the trip to the local police department that had arrested me for my DUI to ensure there would be no parole violation warrant issued against me. I am divorced with two kids and two jobs. Saying that Richard and his associates have gone beyond the call of duty is the understatement of the year! You cannot get any type of help unless someone answers their phone and that is something that Richard and his associates are very good at doing. If they can't answer the phone, they return calls quite promptly. There are not enough thank yous for what Richard and his team have done for me; but I will say it anyway... THANK YOU!

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