Arturo Corso

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Arturo Corso

also known as The Corso Law Center, The Washington International Law Center

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Gainesville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Business ... +2 more

427 Green Street, NW, Gainesville, GA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Arturo

Biography

A Skillful, Winning, Passionate Defender of Your Rights.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Criminal defense has always been my passion and therefore my specialty. Believe it or not, defending your client is as much about relationships as it is about your command of the law. Carefully cultivated relationships with judges, prosecutors and police officers over the years is what I first draw upon to get the best results for my clients -- results that other lawyers without those relationships could never achieve.

25 years | 3,000 cases

75%
DUI and DWI 10%

This specialized subset of criminal defense is somewhat unique in its application of suppression law to limit evidence that will slay a defendant in front of a jury simply because of the nature of the layman's preconcieved notions of impairment and the stigma which attaches to anyone accused of driving under the influence.

25 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Appeals 5%

Clients who feel they made the wrong selection of an attorney at the trial phase of their criminal case are coming to this firm more and more for appellate relief. Whether it is a motion for new trial, a direct appeal, or -- the granddaddy of them all -- the Petition for Habeas Corpus, we stand ready to assist the defendant who has been left behind when the wheels of justice grind past them.

25 years | 50 cases

5%
Business 5%

Over the years, clients who have been happy with my work in their one-time exposure to the criminal justice system have come back needing a business lawyer. I have been able to draw on my experience over the years in real estate litigation, construction disputes and contract law to provide our clients with an ally that is as comfortable in a negotiation as we are in front of a jury.

21 years | 500 cases

5%
Immigration 5%

Because there are so many immigration consequences of criminal conduct, my criminal practice necessarily involves navigating the immigration process, be it in avoiding removal or sometimes even hastening an unavoidable deportation such as to minimize incarceration times.

25 years | 200 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-1500 per hour

Contingency

33%-50%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2017 2013
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 6 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2019

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 7 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2018

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The CORSO LAW CENTER, LLC

427 Green Street, NW, Gainesville, GA, 30501

corsolawcenter.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Arturo online.

Arturo Corso's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

5 star (47)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Devin | March 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST ATTORNEY

Arturo is hands down the most compassionate attorney for his clients. He takes the time to understand your situation and genuinely cares about what you are going through. Even outside of legal representation, if there is a way he can help you, he will do it without any questions. I myself am a crimin...al defense attorney and worked cases alongside Arturo, so I know firsthand that he is an excellent attorney that provides excellent representation. And the Corso Law Center also has the best support staff. Rosie, Mr. Corso's paralegal, is hands down the best paralegal in the State!

Posted by Max | May 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you so much!

Arturo was super nice, professional, and had great attention to detail. Glad he could help me with my tricky traffic ticket!

Posted by Betsy | April 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service

Arturo was compassionate, kind, and professional. A divorce case that had been in the courts for over a year was solved within a few weeks with Arturo. I can not thank him enough!!

Posted by Willie Wilson | September 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney! The best around!

Words doesn’t do him justice! I don’t what to really say but he is well worth hiring for your needs! Very easy to work with and Rosie ! They done me a wonderful job and got everything dismissed ( some serious charges) he does his job like no attorney I’ve ever used for anything, so with that said , i...f you need a great attorney that does his job give the a call!!!!!

Posted by Vivian | November 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Clearing of Our Son’s Name

As recent clientele of Arturo Curso, we want to share some of the thank-you letter we wrote to him and convey our highest recommendation of his services. Here is some of our letter: Arturo, we want to give you proper thanks for your work, faith and dedication resulting in the clearing of our son’s n...ame and bringing about the Judicial Declaration of his innocence from false accusations. We are ever grateful to have been guided to you to handle his case; words aren’t insufficient to express our gratitude! It is clear that you have a gift, passion, and dedication to your profession and especially to do right before God and those you are given to represent. Through this experience, we have come to realize the tough job GOOD lawyers have and the difficult positions they are put in. We want to accredit you for being a major part in returning peace to our entire family so that we can all once again move ahead in our lives with peace, joy, hope, and forgiveness. This was a traumatic and very difficult ordeal for our son and family. It was crucial for him to have such a good lawyer and defender to literally save his life!! The work of a good lawyer is far-reaching and far beyond what anyone can see in this life! We take nothing for granted recognizing the hand of God in our daily lives and throughout this case. Because of your faith too, he was able to work through you to free our son! Sincerely and Ever Grateful

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Arturo Corso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua McCall

Violent crime lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I send my clients who have serious criminal charges to Arturo without hesitation. He is diligent, passionate, and bold - exactly what you need when facing prosecutors. He is not afraid to go to trial if he has to to protect his clients, and he is also great at coming to the best plea deal on the table if that's what's best for the client. He also carefully reviews his cases involving immigrants so that once their criminal case is over they can avoid, if possible, deportation. If there is a miracle to be had in a case, Arturo will make it happen. Recomiendo a mis clientes con cargos penales graves a Arturo sin dudarlo. Es diligente, apasionado y audaz: justo lo que se necesita al enfrentarse a la fiscalía. No teme ir a juicio si es necesario para proteger a sus clientes, y también es experto en lograr el mejor acuerdo posible si eso es lo mejor para el cliente. Además, revisa cuidadosamente sus casos de inmigrantes para evitar deportacion si sea posible."

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Abbi Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Arturo is one of the smartest, hardest working lawyers I have had the privilege to know and work with on matters. He is well respected by clients, prosecutors and fellow defense lawyers. I never hesitate to send clients to him or work with him. He is a tireless advocate and a compassionate counselor for his clients. I give him my highest endorsement without hesitation."

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Devin Rafus

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of the best attorneys in Georgia. The compassion he has for his clients and his tenacity is unmatchable. I have seen his passion first hand when I personally worked with him on cases, and I would trust him to represent me if I ever needed it."

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John Warr

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arturo is a very knowledgeable and tenacious attorney. He doesn't shy from any case or from helping any client or fellow attorney."

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Jake Shapiro

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Arturo Corso because it's as simple as he gets the job done! He works and fights for his clients and is an amazing advocate in and out of the courtroom!"

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Ryan Swingle

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Talented, meticulous, forceful. Arturo is one of the best lawyers in the state of Georgia. A great lawyer."

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Jacob Summer

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Fantastic Attorney, Mentor and Friend."

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Brett Willis

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arturo is a gifted, and dedicated advocate for his clients."

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Sierra Kimbrell

Immigration lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arturo has assisted me several times with tough immigration questions I have come across in my family law practice. He is very knowledge of the immigration laws and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Arturo Corso for your immigration law needs."

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Mark Begnaud

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arturo is a gifted advocate who fights tooth-and-nail for his clients. I have had the pleasure of seeing him fight for his clients in court on numerous occasions and his tenacity is unmatched. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Jennifer McCall

Unknown lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Arturo is brilliant, caring, hardworking, zealous - everything you could hope for in an attorney. He fights harder for his clients than anyone I've seen because he truly cares. He is a wonderful professional who is well-respected in the legal community. He has been a wonderful teacher and mentor to me."

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Charles Kuck

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Arturo is a terrific attorney, one who zealously represents his clients. He has been a wonderful advocate for his clients in all matters we have referred him. I heartily recommend him for your criminal defense needs."

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Jacob Stidham

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arturo is a compassionate, skilled attorney who aggressively defends the rights of his clients, and is not afraid to fight for those rights in court."

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David Boyle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Arturo is an excellent advocate and a very skilled litigator. We represented co-defendants in a case and worked very well together to get our clients the best possible results."

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Eric Crawford

Immigration lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you have an immigration issue, Arturo is the attorney for you. He knows the ins and outs of immigration law and how to guide a criminal case to completion in order to have a minimal impact on immigration status. Arturo has helped answer questions for me on several occasions, and I don't hesitate to send anyone with immigration issues to hire him!"

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Ramon Alvarado

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the pleasure to see Arturo in court on a couple of occasions; he is very aggressive in his defense of clients. Arturo is passionate about his work and strives to be the best that he can be. I would not hesitate to have Arturo represent a friend or family member. I endorse Arturo Corso."

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Douglas Rohan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Arturo on several cases as co-counsel. His aggressive approach to defense work ensures that his clients are receiving the best representation possible. I strongly endorse Mr. Corso."

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Benjamin Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arturo is a bulldog of a lawyer devoted to protecting his clients' constitutional rights. His litigation skills are unmatched. If I were ever arrested, I would undoubtedly want Arturo in my corner!"

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Parag Shah

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arturo is honest, brilliant, and a passionate attorney. He is well-respected and considered in the legal community to be one of the best. I highly recommend him."

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Kimberly Frye

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arturo Corso is the consummate professional. I have seem him argue very difficult cases with skill and finesse. He truly cares about his clients and their cases. He is tenacious and dedicated to case at hand. Attorney Corso is well respected with the lawyers and judges. You are in very good hands when you pick Arturo Corso to be your attorney."

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Brett Willis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Samuel Bagwell

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jennifer McCall

Unknown lawyer

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Clinton Teston

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Natalie Teston

Family lawyer

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Noah Thompson

Family lawyer

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Ramon Alvarado

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Vanessa Narea

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Rohan

Workers compensation lawyer

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Benjamin Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Purvis

General practice lawyer

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Parag Shah

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kimberly Frye

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathanael Horsley

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Breakfield

Mediation lawyer

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Christine Koehler

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Georgia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Georgia Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Georgia Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Georgia Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Georgia Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Media

2009

Georgia's Outstanding Young Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Senior Washington Counsel, The International Law Center

2013 - Present

Founder, The CORSO LAW CENTER, LLC

2001 - Present

Principal, Arturo Corso, Attorney at Law, A Professional Corporation

2007 - 2013

Managing Partner, Corso, Kennedy & Campbell, LLP

1998 - 2000

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney's Office, Northeastern Judicial Circuit

1997 - 1998

VISTA Attorney, Greater Boston Legal Services

Associations

2010 - Present

E. Wyclif Orr, Jr. American Inn of Court

Member

2006 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs. Mosby

Reversal

State vs. Acosta

Acquital, of course!

State vs. Escando

Not Guilty

State vs. Davila

DA Dismissed Charges Mid Trial

State of Georgia vs. Ismael Chirinos Velasquez

Conviction vacated

State vs. Salazar

Under Appeal

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Education

1996

Georgia State University College of Law

J.D.

1996

Johannes Kepler University

1992

Emory University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2019

GACDL Winter Conference

Handling Stress

2018

Georgia - Alabama Chapter Conference

Pressing Motions to Suppress in Immigration Proceedings

2014

Institue of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia

International Law and Domestic Relations: Immigration Issues You Must Know When Handling Divorce

2011

The Dreamers

Ga Immigration Laws

2011

2011

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity Seminar

Immigration and Criminal Activity

2011

Freedom School

Immigrant Education

2010

GACDL Spring Conference

Economic Consequences of 287G Program

2010

Federal Defender Cinco de Mayo Event

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2008

Federal Defender: St. Crispin's Day Seminar

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Defense

2006

2006 State Senate Campaign

Democratic Candidate for State Senate District 49

Publications

2009

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Listserve Sentencing of Persons Convicted of Driving without a License

2001

Harvard Business School Publishing Sexual Harassment Law and Policy

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Arturo earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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