Gus McDonald Jr.

Ralph Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gus is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. I was a prosecutor for many years in the Athens area and Gus was on the other side in a number of cases I prosecuted. Gus was always prepared and was passionate in his representation of his clients. He was a consummate professional and obtained good outcomes for his clients."

Donald Turner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Morton Wiggins

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Roger Dodd

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This is a hardworking, serious, and creative lawyer. Always good to have him on your side of the case. r"

Morris Wiltshire

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. McDonald knows his business....I met Gus when I was the Solicitor-General in Athens and my office prosecuted his clients. He is skilled, persistent and professional. As a former prosecutor I can state that when Gus comes to court for a client the prosecutors know he will be prepared and that they are in for a fight. He handles cases all over North Georgia and achieves outstanding results for his clients."

Jason Cerbone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I learned from Mr. McDonald all about blood alcohol testing, and the investigation and preparation to win DUI cases. Saw him in Atlanta teaching two different DUI seminars. I've met people all over Georgia who like him. He's real good. I back the man. I endorse this lawyer."

Richard Lawson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Gus McDonald for 17 years. He is well-known as one of the best attorneys in all of Georgia. He is a true fighter, an excellent litigator, and a great negotiator. I met Gus when I was a prosecutor and learned early on that he was an extremely skilled and dedicated litigator. He has my complete respect and admiration."

Kevin Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gus is an excellent attorney, plain and simple. Gus is not only an excellent attorney but also an amazing teacher of law. He is trustworthy and hardworking. He is easily approachable and always willing to help his colleagues both in and out of court. His breadth of knowledge of criminal law , specifically DUI law, is superb. He brings this knowledge and experience to each of his client's cases getting only the best possible outcome."

Patrick Kunes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gus is a skilled defender of those accused of DUI and other criminal offenses. We have referred numerous clients to his firm and all have been completely satisfied with his work. One client even called me back personally to praise Gus' work after he was able to get a huge reduction on a tough case in an unfriendly jurisdiction. If you're looking for a tenacious criminal defender in northeast Georgia, Gus is your man."

Melanie Ellwanger

Unknown lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gus has a stellar reputation in the DUI Defense community. Everyone, including prosecutors, knows that Gus FIGHTS for his clients and gets results!"

Michael Waddington

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Douglas. He is a nationally known criminal defense lawyer with a reputation for aggressively defending his clients."

Justin McShane

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Attorney McDonald. He has earned a national reputation for effectively representing motorists accused of a crime. He has the necessary reputation, knowledge and experience to eliminate or minimize the consequences of the government's accusation. He is a very effective and skilled litigator who has the guts to stand up to the government and their accusations to demand evidence, not simply an accusation. He is highly ethical and trustworthy. I trust him. You should too."

William Head

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gus McDonald has established a great reputation across NE Georgia as being one of the best defense attorneys out there. I have sent cases to him to handle, and have never heard anything but praise for his courtroom skills. Recently, his firm ramped up its civil litigation practice, and has been achieving top-dollar case results in these cases, too. Gus is tenacious, savvy and well-connected."

Nelson Tyrone

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gus is fearless. I have personally seen Gus take on the government and walk out of the courtroom with his client after leaving the government flat on their back. If I were facing a criminal charge Gus would be my first telephone call."

John Breakfield

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There is none better. Gus has established a statewide practice in DUI, vehicular homicide and wrongful death. Gus has seen it all from the criminal defense side and the plaintiff's injury side. Out of Habersham County, his roots allow him to go anywhere in the State of Georgia to try a case."

Evan Watson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gus is considered one of North Georgia's best DUI and criminal defense attorneys, and for good reason. Gus has both the passion and knowledge in the courtroom to always get his clients the best possible outcome, no matter what the situation. I have personally told potential clients about Gus if I know the case they are fighting is in his neck of the woods. Gus keeps on top of all of the latest DUI developments, and that knowledge enables him to obtain results unmatched by others. I will continue to confidentially refer people Gus' way."

D. Sessions

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I got into trouble in the northern part of Georgia, there is no doubt in my mind who I would call: Gus McDonald. I think that is the highest compliment you can give a lawyer. Gus has received all the awards, special training, and all of the other stuff that you want your lawyer to have, but at the end of the day, he gets results in the courtroom that other lawyers can't. That is what really matters. If Gus will take your case, you are in great hands."

Frank Gomez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply put, Gus is one of the best attorneys in this State. Whether going against Gus in a civil or criminal case, you better be ready because Gus thoroughly prepares his cases for trial. He knows how to win cases at every level of the trial process. He has a demeanor that translates well with juries, judges, prosecutors and his fellow colleagues. What I most respect about Gus is that he will be brutally honest with you on how you can do a better job for your client on a criminal case. If you are in need of a quality attorney in the North Georgia area, Gus McDonald is your weapon of choice."

Jerry Webb

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gus goes to war for each and every client. His knowledge of the law and procedure is truly excellent. One of the best."

Patrick Ferris

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was a DUI prosecutor until 2003. During that time, I prosecuted several DUI cases against Gus. Gus is the only lawyer that I ever went up against that I never could beat in a jury trial. He is a very, very good DUI lawyer."