William Starr Hardman Jr.

William Starr Hardman Jr.

also known as Bill Hardman, Bill Hardman Jr.

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 12 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Gainesville, GA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, General Practice

210 Washington Street, N.W., Suite 104, Gainesville, GA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

We specialize in representing clients that have been charged with DUI in the State of Georgia. We also represent clients with all criminal charges in the State of Georgia.

13 years | 300 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 10%

Criminal defense of DUI, BUI, Drug Offenses, Probation Revocation, Speeding, Driver's License Suspensions, and other misdemeanor and felony criminal charges

13 years | 200 cases

10%
General Practice 10%

Car accidents and personal injury cases in the State of Georgia

12 years | 20 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 12 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2013

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

William S. Hardman, Jr., P.C.

210 Washington Street, N.W., Suite 104, Gainesville, GA, 30501

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William Starr Hardman Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

102 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Must have lawyer

If you’ve been arrested on a criminal charge—even for a serious traffic offense like DUI—don’t go anywhere else but to Bill Hardman. Law enforcement doesn’t always get it right, and you may feel pressured, especially if you’re not a habitual offender. Bill Hardman comes from a family with a lo...ng tradition of defending good people against unfair treatment and wrongful charges. He and his dedicated legal assistant, Jeanne, make a powerful team committed to protecting your rights and representing your best interests in court.

Posted by Mark | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

36 year old DUI from out -of-state dismissed in the end!

This was a ticket issued as a young man living on the west coast that was neglected and was never going to fall off the books. Once I spoke with Bill he felt like a person I could trust from the start. Over the next couple months he built a professional relationship inside the Gwinnett court system... and delivered phenomenal results. I would hire Bill S Hardman for any Law problems in Georgia. Sincerely, Mark

Posted by Jon | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

BEST OF THE BEST!!!

Bill is the best attorney in the metro Atlanta area. He answered his cell phone to my calls at 11:00 pm! He will work up and down on your case. He has knowledge and pull with several county courthouses and personnel (my cases were in different counties). If Mr. Hardman says he'll get it done, I can a...ssure your it will happen. The man is a legend and for a very fair price! I can go on but no one would read it lol! Thanks Bill for every thing! 5 STARS FOR SURE

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with

"My experience with Hardman Law was excellent. Hands down the best law firm out there. My attorney, William Hardman, gave my case all the time and attention that was needed to achieve the outcome that I wanted. During COVID-19 I understood that it would be a difficult process because communicatio...n was so difficult with the court system due to everyone working remotely etc. but Mr. Hardman never wavered in his determination to get this frivolous case thrown out. He was a calming and confident presence during a very difficult time for me. I live in a different part of the country and have never met Mr. Hardman. I chose his firm solely on the merits of countless reviews across several platforms that stated time and time again the type of passion he has for providing the best possible outcomes he can for his clients. He contacted me several times late at night still working my case on weekends. He has your best interest in mind and will always have your back. I am extremely grateful that Mr. Hardman agreed to represent me and after my experience with him over these past few months I can only tell you this. There is no better choice for legal representation in the state of Georgia. Thank you, Mr. Hardman, for your tireless work on my case. It was/is greatly appreciated.” A.

Posted by Dustin | August 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

Great lawyer. Great responsiveness and good communication about my case. Delivered on what he promised. Definitely recommend!

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William Starr Hardman Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Foss Hodges

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Bill is a smart, hard working, serious lawyer who understands his practice area as well as anyone in the state. Bill cares about his clients, thoroughly investigates all of his cases, and obtains incredible results. He is respected by the courts and by his peers because of the kind of lawyer he is, and because of his character."

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Nicholas Cantrell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I truly enjoy seeing Bill around the courthouses in the metro area. He is incredibly knowledgable in the area of criminal defense, especially DUI law. I will openly admit that he walked me through my first solo ALS hearing in Gwinnett. It was something that a lot of attorneys probably wouldn't have had the time or patience for and I believe it speaks volumes about his character. That same type of knowledge, character and willingness to go the extra mile is evident in how he goes about representing his clients at all stages of a case. I strongly endorse Bill Hardman and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone in need of a superb DUI attorney."

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Douglas Butler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bill both personally and professionally for over 20 years and know him to be an intelligent, honest and hard working person. His ability to combine quick and critical thinking makes him a formidable attorney and one that I would endorse to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney in the Atlanta area."

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Michael West

Unknown lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a hardworking and honest man. He is dedicated to serving the needs of his clients. I will gladly refer clients to him. I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Bill to be a hard working and intelligent attorney who truly cares about the outcome of his client's cases. I've seen him in court and worked with him on cases. He is capable of turning on the charm to close a deal or putting on his armor to gear up for a fight. Simply put, Bill has a way of communicating effectively with prosecutors and police officers to get what he wants. The results he obtains for his clients speak for themselves."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Client's Choice Award 2017, Avvo

2014

graduate, Bill Daniel Trial Advocacy Program

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, William S. Hardman, Jr., P.C.

2013 - 2015

Attorney, George C. Creal, Jr./Trial Attorneys

Associations

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

2014 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education

2013

John Marshall (Atlanta)

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Georgia

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

Languages

English

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