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4.7 /5.0
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Jay Abt
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Mr. E. Jay Abt has 20 years of legal experience in criminal defense of all serious felony charges and major crimes, including over 50 jury trials to verdict in major felony cases for charges such as murder, rape, child molestation, armed robbery, drug trafficking, kidnapping, and other aggravated felonies. Mr. Abt has also represented individuals who are inexperienced to the criminal justice system who lead good and productive lives. These people make a simple mistake in their lives which can be emotionally costly, damaging to their reputation, and permanently affect their livelihood, family affairs and professions. We strive to undo this damage and return them to their state of normalcy through effective, dedicated and professional representation.
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
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Fees and Rates
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Awards
2023 2020 2019
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Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 30 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 30 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
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Posted by Aaron | September 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Greatest lawyer
Abt and his team did a fantastic job,andsaved my life. I could've gone to prison, and that is exactly what the DA asked the judge to do, send me away to prison, for years. But Jay Abt stopped that from happening. He convinced everyone I was a good person,who just made a bad mistake. I had drugs, guns...
Posted by Montel | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
WON MY TRIAL
I hired Abt because my crazy ex girl (who falsely claims I am her baby's daddy) accused me of beating her up, body slamming her on the head, giving her a concussion, and ripping her hair out. Abt took the case in front of a jury and did all that amazing lawyer stuff . . .and poof . . . NOT GUILTY! ...
Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Beyond wonderful!!
A true professional what's the team of professionals Jay helped me out majorly. Pretty much saved my life. Falsely accused of something that about tuined me. "When you need a lawyer, you need one is toughest Muhammad Ali and just as smart if not smarter than Albert Einstein." Thank you Jay! You sa...
Posted by Vicki | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome Attorney
Mr. Abt was absolutely amazing. My son is from Florida and was facing multiple serious charges including drug trafficking. I am so thankful and happy i found this man! He and his whole team Mr Ware and Allison we beyond wonderful. He was always honest and up front, fought the long fight. Got my son's...
Posted by Cassarah | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Murder dismissed
April 2016 in Clayton county I was charged with murder and Possession of an firearm. My family hired Jay Abt was my lawyer. He got me a bond fast and out of jail fast. He told me to be patient and I listened because he is an experienced lawyer. The end result was case dismissed, I was exonerated on a...
Jay Abt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. As the former District Attorney I know firsthand that Jay is a fierce and zealous advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer."
"I endorse Jay! He is an excellent attorney who appeared before me several times when I was a Judge. He's very experienced and ethical. Jay was always well prepared."
"I highly endorse Mr. Abt. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
"Jay Abt is an outstanding criminal defense attorney who consistently blends his vast knowledge of the law with his extremely good courtroom skills for the benefit of his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal assistance in this area."
"I have known Jay for more than 15 years. In my former role as a prosecutor, Jay consistently was the most formidable adversary I encountered in my work. He was the most versed on current case law, always demonstrated the highest degree of professionalism and was a zealous advocate for his clients. Now, as a fellow defense attorney, I continue to find his skills and achievements for his clients equally impressive."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I strongly endorse E. Jay Abt's skill and expertise as one of metro-Atlanta's premier criminal attorneys. I have known Jay for quite some time and his drive to achieve the best possible result for each of his clients is matched by few and his track record shows it. A+"
"I endorse Eliot. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known and worked with Jay for years. I endorse him whole-heartedly. Jay's dedication to his clients is unparalleled."
"Jay Abt has been a friend and mentor to me as a fellow criminal defense attorney. The cases we have worked on together have been opportunities for me to learn, from a seasoned and skilled litigator, how to vigorously and ethically defend our clients. I have seen him get amazing results for defendants facing very serious charges."
"I have personally known Jay Abt for over 15 years and can not only attest to his legal abilities but also know him to be an honest and caring member of the legal community. Mr. Abt will represent his clients to the utmost of his abilities."
"Jay Abt is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. He is smart,knowledgeable, and highly experienced in the criminal defense field. I have referred him a number of clients to defend and they all have been highly complimentary of Counselor Abt's work for them. I endorse this lawyer's work wholeheartedly.."
"Jay has been a great help to our practice. He knows his criminal law and is a master in court."
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Experience
Honors
2025
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Best Lawyers, Georgia Trend
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Founder, Abt Law Firm, LLC
Associations
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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Sample of Legal Cases
• DISMISSAL OF INCEST CHARGES:
CASE DISMISSED
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT FOR MURDER
NOT GUILTY
• MURDER CHARGES DISMISSED:
CASE DISMISSED
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT DRUG TRAFFICKING:
NOT GUILTY
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT FOR MURDER:
NOT GUILTY
• DISMISSAL OF RAPE CHARGES:
CASE DISMISSED
• DISMISSAL OF CHARGES FOR SHOOTING:
CASE DISMISSED
• DISMISSAL OF CHARGES FOR SHOOTING IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
CASE DISMISSED
• NOT GUILT VERDICT FOR RAPE:
NOT GUILTY
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT DRUG TRAFFICKING:
NOT GUILTY
• DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES DISMISSED:
CASE DISMISSED
• DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES DISMISSED:
CASE DISMISSED
• NO PRISON FOR AGGRAVATED CHILD MOLESTATION:
NO PRISON TIME
• DISMISSAL OF CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES:
CASE DISMISSED
• DISMISSAL OF CHILD MOLESTATION CHARGES:
CASE DISMISSED
• DISMISSAL ARMED ROBBERY CHARGES:
CASE DISMISSED
• DISMISSAL OF EMBEZZLEMENT, THEFT AND FRAUD CHARGES:
CASE DISMISSED
• NOT GUILTY VERDICT FOR MURDER:
NOT GUILTY
Education
1995
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Emory University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
“The Recent Trends involving the law of arrest, search and seizure in Georgia”
“The Recent Trends involving the law of arrest, search and seizure in Georgia”
Publications
2015
www.abtlaw.com
“Severance in Criminal Trials”
Languages
English
Activity
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