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Greg was was born and raised in Atlanta. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1990 and his law degree from the University of Georgia in 1993. While in law school, Greg clerked for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office, and an United States District Court Judge. Upon graduation, Greg immediately went to work for the Clarke County District Attorney’s Office in Athens, Georgia. He handled the Asset Forfeiture Division of the office, while also trying all types of felony jury trials. Greg was then asked to take over the “High Priority” caseload, which included high profile cases, such as murder and rape, and especially difficult cases, such as arson and child molestation.
In 1996, Greg joined the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. He continued to handle every type of felony case, including drug cases, robberies, assaults, child molestations, and murders. In 1999, DeKalb District Attorney J. Tom Morgan named Greg as the Trial Attorney of the Year for his outstanding advocacy. In 2001, District Attorney Morgan again honored Greg by promoting him to Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney and naming him the Solicitor of the DeKalb County Juvenile Court.
In these dual roles, Greg handled all cases of juveniles being tried as adults in DeKalb County for the crimes of murder, rape, armed robbery, and voluntary manslaughter, and he managed an office of twenty-one people, comprised of prosecutors, investigators, and staff, who handled thousands of cases a year in juvenile court.
Throughout his career, Greg has been asked to speak at schools, at universities, on radio programs, on television programs, on the local news, to prosecutor training groups, and to police agencies as an expert in the field of Criminal and Juvenile Justice.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2009
Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine
1999
Trial Attorney of the Year, DeKalb County District Attorney
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
2007 - Present
Cobb County Bar Associationmember
2006 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
2006 - Present
Atlanta Bar Associationmember
2006 - Present
DeKalb Bar Associationmember
motion granted, case dismissed
murder charges dismissed, probation on drug charges
jury verdict of not guilty
jury verdict of not guilty in 10 minutes
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003
Juveniles and Juvenile Law
1999
Criminal Offenses - Rape
1995
O.J. Simpson Trial
1990
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