Attorney Julia Holley is an Atlanta native with a reputation for creative problem solving in negotiations and fearless grit in the courtroom. Passionate about criminal defense and social justice, Julia is known for her laid back and shoot-straight attitude with her clients. She always works to resolve cases as quickly as possible while still protecting her client's rights - prioritizing their abilities to get their lives back.
Attorney Holley started her career in Walton and Fulton County Public Defender's offices, before joining the Willis Law Firm team in 2024. She practices in all areas of criminal defense, but specializes in DUI law, with over 91% of her cases resolving with no conviction to DUI. Julia is fluent in both Spanish and English, giving her a special leg up in cases with language barriers and communication issues.
Julia was a selected speaker at the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2024. She has also given presentations at Georgia State University College of Law and at the Fulton County Public Defender's officer on defending your rights and challenging administrative hearings. She notably presented at the United Nations during the Many Languages One World Conference in 2014, the youngest person chosen to speak.
Julia graduated with a B.A. from Eckerd College double majoring in International Business and Spanish in 2016. She then returned to her hometown of Atlanta to pursue law, graduating with her J.D. from Georgia State University, graduating in 2020. She lives in Roswell with her cat, dog, and rescue husband. When she's not at the office, you can find Julia getting creative in the kitchen or enjoying the outdoors hiking, fishing, or scuba diving.
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750 Hammond Dr, Building 10, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30328
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Posted by Braela | April 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The Lawyer that’s truly for the People & Women!
Wow. I will truly never forget Attorney Julia Holley. She stepped in during one of the most difficult and overwhelming times in my life, when I felt like no other attorney fully understood what was happening with my case. Within minutes of speaking with her, she immediately grasped the situation some...
Posted by Fredisha | February 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney
True Calling
Compelling was the exact words that the judge used to describe Julia’s defense. From the first time ,that I spoke with Julia,I knew that she was the attorney that I needed, fighting, in my loved ones corner as we fought a DUI probation revocation case. She’s compassionate about what she does. She’...
Posted by Alan | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best results with Julia as your lawyer
Julia is extremely passionate, patient, great listener and pays extreme attention to detail. I felt very confident right after we talked about my case. She was able to get me the best results and my DUI was overturned!!! She is the best
Posted by Hendley | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Trust in her
Recently hired Julia through a recommendation of a family friend. She was outstanding from start to finish in helping me close out a tricky case. Kind, diligent, punctual and great at her craft. If asked I would recommend!
Posted by Daniel | June 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer
I can’t thank Julia Holley for the outstanding job she did handling my DUI case.From the very beginning,she was clear,honest,and completely professional,she walked me through every step of the legal process and always made sure I understood my options and what to expect. I highly recommend her
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2024 - Present
Attorney, The Willis Law Firm
2022 - 2024
Assistant Public Defender I, Fulton County Public Defender's Office
2021 - 2022
Public Defense Attorney, Walton County Public Defender
2020
Juris Doctor
2016
BA - Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & International Business
2024
Inspirational 5! Improving Perspectives on Criminal Defense Attorneys
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Spanish