Gregory Keith Schwarz

Gregory Keith Schwarz

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

5555 Glenridge Connector Suite 435, Atlanta, GA

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 85%

I practice in all areas of criminal defense, from DUI to serious violent felonies. Prior to my years as a defense attorney, I was a Deputy Chief Assitant District Attorney in the DeKalb County DA's Office and I was an Assistant District Attorney in the Clarke County DA's Office.

33 years

85%
Personal Injury 15%

My firm represents those injuried due to the fault of others. We consistently achieve large recoveries for our clients.

21 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 32 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1993

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Schwarz Law Firm, LLC

5555 Glenridge Connector Suite 435, Atlanta, GA, 30342

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Gregory Keith Schwarz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer in Atlanta!

Mr. Schwarz is very professional and extremely personable. My husband and I contacted him regarding felony fraud charges against my husband. We were never aware of these charges until my husband was detained; causing hardship on our family and causing a slew of other legal problems for my husband; in...cluding being able to obtain a driver's license, on which our livelihood is dependent. From the beginning, Mr. Schwarz approached our case with genuine concern and desire to help us. (We had contacted another attorney prior to him who had not been as amicable with his response during our consultation), but Mr. Schwarz was very personable and understanding and got to work from the moment we left his office after having retained him. This was a nightmare for us to go through and we feared the worst; thinking we were looking at months of court appearances before the issue was resolved; however, thanks to Mr. Schwarz' diligence and professionalism, the charges against my husband were dismissed and he was able to get a license in less than two months with no court appearance. He even helped us have a minor traffic violation dismissed indirectly related to the case during the process!! I can not thank Mr. Schwarz enough and would recommend him wholeheartedly to help anyone with their legal troubles! You will not be disappointed and more importantly, will be treated like a human being, not just another client!

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Expert in the Process....

Greg represented me in a family domestic violence case. I cannot recommend Greg enough for many reasons. He really cares. Greg is an expert in the nuances of the justice system and how to negotiate the details of a plea with a DA. These types of cases are extremely serious and after my initial a...ttorney had not reviewed my final sentence properly I spent months of heartache, not seeing my children due to a court procedural error. I departed from my local attorney and took Greg fulltime. In 48 hours negotiating with the DA Greg got the sentence corrected with no court appearance and the initial plea spirit of seeing my kids corrected which the other attorney was not able to do in 6 months. Most importantly I found him to be an exceptional human being. He will give you 100%. Greg is responsive and communicates in a timely manner. I highly recommend him to help you get the best outcome on your case. I wish I had started earlier on the case with him. It would have saved me a lot of stress and time.

Posted by Tom | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Traffic Court Case

Greg defended my daughter in a traffic violation case that could have caused her to have points on her driving record. Greg gave us perfect advice concerning what needed to please the court to lower the charge and bring it to a conclusion. He was courteous and well informed; he showed up in court o...n time and worked well to see us on our way from the courthouse in short order. I would recommend him highly.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

A Lawyer You Can Trust

Greg is an excellent attorney that you can have confidence in. I had never been in court before, and had no idea how it really worked. Greg knew exactly how each step would unfold, and I took his advice at every turn. In the end he was able to get the charges dismissed, partly due to a suspect case b...y the prosecution, but also because of his confidence and presence in the courtroom. Thank you, Greg!

Posted by Jeanette | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Accident Case

Greg represented me in the most professional manner. This was my first time ever having to appear before a judge, I was neverous and scared. He assured me that I would be fine, he would speak for me when it was necessary. Thank you Attorney Greg!

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Gregory Keith Schwarz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Clifford Weiss

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred criminal cases to Greg for many years. Greg has always done an excellent job. Clients like him and lawyers respect him."

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Emily Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Greg is a well-respected and knowledgeable attorney who works tirelessly to get his clients a good result. Having worked for many years as a prosecutor, Greg has a comprehensive understanding of the law which allows him to thoroughly analyze any criminal issue. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking top level criminal defense representation."

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Steven Chen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Greg is an excellent trial attorney, with a comprehensive knowledge of the law. As a former prosecutor, he knows how the other side thinks and now he uses that to provide his clients with the highest level of representation."

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Carlos Solomiany

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Greg is truly an outstanding lawyer. I refer my criminal case to him and my clients are always extremely pleased. Greg knows the law, he knows criminal procedure, he knows the courts and the judges, but best of all he fights for every client and has a great track record of success. I highly recommend Greg."

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Todd Alley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Moulton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Greg is a colleague and friend who I have referred multiple clients to involving serious trucking accidents. Greg is intelligent, thorough, always available, and the consummate professional."

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Lori Duff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Greg is smart and capable and knows the system inside and out. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone."

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Jonathan Aurelia

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A fantastic lawyer with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

1999

Trial Attorney of the Year, DeKalb County District Attorney

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Partner, Schwarz Law Firm, LLC

2006 - 2016

Attorney, Ross and Pines, LLC

2001 - 2006

Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney, Dekalb County District Attorney

1996 - 2001

Assistant District Attorney, DeKalb County District Attorney

1993 - 1996

Assistant District Attorney, Clarke County District Attorney

Associations

2007 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association

member

2006 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

2006 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

member

2006 - Present

DeKalb Bar Association

member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Ashley Goode

motion granted, case dismissed

State v. Jaimie Fajardo

murder charges dismissed, probation on drug charges

State v. Adrian Zaraut Garcia

jury verdict of not guilty

State v. James Rast

jury verdict of not guilty in 10 minutes

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Education

1993

University of Georgia

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Washington University in St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Parent/Student Forum

Juveniles and Juvenile Law

1999

Layman's Laywer

Criminal Offenses - Rape

1995

WGAU Radio

O.J. Simpson Trial

Publications

1990

Washington Ripple The Death Penalty

Languages

English

Activity

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