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Michael David Barber Jr.
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Biography
Although my practice consists of both criminal trial work and Civil trial Work our firm focuses on DUI defense as evidenced by my focus and training below. I began my apprenticeship under the family law firm in Dunwoody, Georgia. Initially, that law firm familiarized me with concepts under Debt Collection, Contracts and Agreements, Family Law and Real Estate. After working at the family firm for 20 years, as first a legal assistant and then an attorney, I decided to go out on my own. I obtained a position with the City of Atlanta Municipal Court and that foray into criminal law led to my criminal expertise including almost exclusively traffic, DUI and drug cases. As a legal assistant, former prosecutor and now a defense attorney I have spent alot of time in the courtroom. As a Defense attorney I am extremely dedicated to my clients which makes my practice so unique and sought after (including a 24 hour contact line).
Both before and after completing law school and passing the bar I received a lot of experience first hand as a legal assistant and then defense attorney. During that time I obtained my Standardized Field Sobriety training and my Advanced Roadside impaired driving enforcement training from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. After spending 3 years fighting for people's rights I thought that I should learn how the other side works their cases so that I could better prepare as a defense attorney. At that point, I spent the next 3 years with the City of Atlanta Solicitor's/Prosecutor office in the special DUI Courtroom where I prosecuted DUI and Drug offenses. As a prosecutor I learned how the other side prepares for prosecuting their cases. This is extremely helpful and useful for my clients as I have the ability to interpret what the other side is considering and thinking in regards to my clients case.
After excelling in the courtroom, I trained at the Georgia Public Safety and Training Center (GPSTC). By training at this location I was able to learn exactly what both the police and State Troopers learn to make their DUI cases. In fact, the Georgia Public Safety and Training Center is where State Troopers receive their training and where all police officers supplement their training. While training there at the police training ground I received certifications in DUI Field Sobriety Testing, and various other programs for speeding, accident and basic moving violations.
After completing this training, I was invited by other county prosecutors to be a guest instructor for a DUI courses at both the Georgia Public Safety and Training Center and county locations. I also had the opportunity to design and teach a class at the Atlanta Police Department Training Center. I also assisted in redesigning the current DUI court system with the City of Atlanta Municipal Court.
Now my time is spent using my knowledge gained in defending the innocent in court against wrongful prosecution. If you’re faced with a DUI, drug, or other traffic charge it’s very important that you hire a lawyer. While you can hire any attorney wouldn’t you rather hire one who knows both sides of prosecution and defense? Wouldn’t you rather hire an attorney who not only knows the cops, but has also trained them? Wouldn’t you rather hire an attorney who has spent all night on the road working with the officers in your case? Wouldn’t you rather hire an attorney who has worked with and trained the prosecutor in your case?
- Former DUI Prosecutor
- Assigned to Atlanta’s DUI Prosecutorial Task Force
- Atlanta DUI Task Force
- Georgia State Patrol Task Force
- Police Academy DUI Instructor
- DUI Prosecutor Instructor
- Atlanta DUI Advisory Task Force Committee Chairman
- Certified NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing
- Certified DUI and Drugs
- Certified DUI Detection
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
70%
19 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
5%
19 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 185-300 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 17 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
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Michael D. Barber & Associates, P.C.
1842 Independence Square, Suite A, Dunwoody, GA, 30338
Michael D. Barber & Associates, P.C.
1170 Peachtree St NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA, 30309
Michael D. Barber & Associates, P.C.
1700 North Brown Road, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA, 30046
MICHAEL D. BARBER & ASSOCIATES
1 West Court Square, Decatur, GA, 30030
MICHAEL D. BARBER & ASSOCIATES
100 Hartsfield Center, College Park, GA, 30354
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (45)
DUI & DWI (20)
Lawsuits & Disputes (15)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (7)
Employment & Labor (3)
Administrative Law (1)
Animal Law (1)
Car Accidents (1)
Child Custody (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Divorce & Separation (1)
Expungement (1)
Juvenile (1)
Litigation (1)
Real Estate (1)
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Case Results (63)
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Recommendation (25)
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2014 | Litigation
Keep on looking for someone else and DO NOT hire this guy
I feel like he has lied to me in order to get me to sign the contract. He even said "this will be a piece of cake the judge is my mothers best friend and I know him pretty well." Anyway, he explained to me what the situation would look like going to pre trial and what it would be if we were to go to...
Michael Barber
Replied last July 31, 2014Thank you for your comment. I feel that it is necessary to point out some important facts in your case that you neglected to mention in your comment section. The contract you signed stated under section 3 that we, my firm, were not making any promises in the outcome of your case. In fact, at no time did I ever make you any promises as to what would happen with your case. The most important portion of your case came at your license suspension hearing. When we attended your license suspension hearing, the officer that arrested you wanted to suspend your driving privileges. This would have resulted in a 12 month HARD SUSPENSION of your license meaning you would not have any type of limited permit for work, school, etc. You told me you had to have your driver's license due to family concerns, and this was the most important aspect of the case to you. The arresting officer wanted to suspend your license regardless of what we were going to do with the case due to your aggressive and uncooperative behavior that night. In fact, the officer wasn't even interested in working anything out with you regarding your ability to drive a car in the State of Georgia. It was only after I spoke with the arresting officer that I was able to work out a way for you to keep your license. Which brings us to the key part of your whole case, your license. You informed me several times that you absolutely could not lose your license. Had we set your case down for a trial that officer would have suspended your driving privileges for one year and it would have been a suspension where you would not have been able to get a temporary driving permit. That being said, I would be more than happy to help you withdraw your plea and set your case for trial. My offer of course, no longer stands that I was willing to waive the trial fees. Those fees were set out in section 8.1 of the contract, a section that you also knew about when the contract was signed. I specifically remember telling you, that you had an excellent case for trial, even with the portion where the officer claimed you resisted arrest. In fact, I remember telling you that I would have tried your case without the trial fee but you had to be willing to lose your license since the officer would have suspended your driving privileges if we went to trial.
Michael David Barber Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Barber is one of the finest attorneys in his state, I highly recommend his legal services."
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"7 years of practicing criminal law with 4 as a former prosecutor adds up to very court experienced. As a former prosecutor he has a huge advantage over many defense attorneys. "They know that he knows what they know". Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions here. Client reviews are the best judge of an attorneys worth to the paying public and his are numerous and stellar. READ THEM! Endorsements from his peer attorneys are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him ASAP."
"I endorse this lawyer. A great advocate and fights for clients in court."
"I highly recommend this lawyer he is a true professional.I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Barber is a giant in the community and quite expert at what he does. He cares for every one of his clientele."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"He is a great lawyer who is very knowledgeable of DUI law."
"I have known Michael for years! He is a passionate and exuberant litigator and truly cares about his clients. He is great at identifying problems with the prosecutor's case and he is able to negotiate great deals for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a great and dedicated lawyer. His personality, presence in the courtroom, and impressively exhaustive preparation make him remarkably hard to beat. If you want a lawyer that will literally leave no stone unturned in your case, this is the guy."
"Michael Barber is an upstanding attorney in the community. He is always on time, well prepared and up to date with the law"
"Michael is an extremely talented and respected attorney in the legal community with a well earned reputation for being a fierce warrior in the courtroom. He truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Mr. Barber is a knowledgable, experienced, energetic, smart, hard-working attorney. I would refer any client to him for a DUI charge."
"Responsible and respected member of the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"As a former prosecutor, Michael brings priceless experience and determination in defending his clients. As a defense attorney, I find him to be one of most knowledgable and well prepared attorneys I have come across. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Skilled litigator. Tough. Talented."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Recognized Attorney Legal Services, Global Directory of Who's Who
2014
Graduate Harvard University DUI School, National College for DUI Defense
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
2012 DUI Lethal Weapon, Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia
2012
DUI Field Sobriety Update, Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia
2011
2011 Basic DUI and Crash Investigation Course, Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia
2010
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), NHTSA
2010
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, NHTSA
2008
Supreme Court of Georgia Admission, Georgia Supreme Court
2008
Georgia State Bar Admission, State Bar of Georgia
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Senior Partner, Yeargan, Barber & Kert, L.L.C.
2013 - Present
Attorney, Yeargan & Yarbrough, LLC
2015 - 2018
Senior Partner, Michael D. Barber & Associates, P.C.
2010 - 2013
Assistant Solicitor/Prosecutor, Municipal Court Of Atlanta
2010 - 2013
Guest Educator, City of Atlanta Police Training Center
2010 - 2013
Administrative Counsel Liaison, City Of Atlanta Solicitor General
2008 - 2010
Attorney, MICHAEL D. BARBER P.C.
2007 - 2008
Legal Intern, Michael D. Barber, P.C.
2000 - 2007
Clerk, MICHAEL D. BARBER, P.C.
1995 - 1999
Clerk, M & J Title, Inc.
Associations
2015 - Present
Global Directory of Who's WhoLegal Services
2014 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2014 - Present
DeKalb County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 100Member
2010 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Georgia Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2008 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaAdmitted to Practice
2008 - 2010
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2008 - 2013
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. D. Ellis
DUI dismissed and reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. T. Bowen
DUI Dismissed and reduced to reckless driving
State v. R. Ingram
DUI Dismissed and reduced to reckless driving
State v. C. Robinson
DUI Dismissed and reduced to reckless
State v wells
DUI Reduced to reckless
State v. Kevin D.
Dui and all charges Dismissed
State v. Grunberg
Reduced to local ordinance
State v. W. Carter
Reduced to local ordinance
State v. T. Perrymond
DUI and all charges Dismissed
State v. J. Senn
DUI reduced to Reckless
State v. C. Wilson
DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v Calfee
Dui and all charges Dismissed
State v. J. Johnson
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. M. Vandersluys
Case reduced to local ordinance
State v. B. Bougard
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. Todd P
DUI and all charges dismissed
State v. A. Walker
Speeding reduced to Local ordinance all other charges dismissed
State v. C. Calfee
all charges dismissed
State v. C. Meyers
DUI and all charges dismissed
State v Irwin
Dui and all charges Dismissed
State v. A. Shaw
DUI and all Charges dismissed
State v. J. Glaze
DUI Dismissed
State v. S. Johnson
DUI and all charges dismissed
State v. S. Deitz
DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
Education
2007
John Marshall Law School, Atlanta
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Georgia
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Dekalb County DUI Hosting at GPSTC
DUI overview and analysis
2012
Atlanta Police Training Center
DUI construction and analysis
Publications
2012
Training Manual Supplement Atlanta
DUI Investigation and Technique
Languages
English
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