Jeffery Alan Rothman

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Jeffery Alan Rothman

also known as Jeff Rothman, Jeffrey Rothman

4.7
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 33 years

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

150 East Washington Street, Suite B, Athens, GA

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About Jeffery

Biography

Athen's only local DUI choice. Call today for a consultation.

Athen's only local DUI choice. Call today for a consultation.

Athen's only local DUI choice. Call today for a consultation.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 90%

34 years

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 100 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2015 2014

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 33 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1992

Active Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998

Location

Daniels and Rothman PC

150 East Washington Street, Suite B, Athens, GA, 30601-4544

danielsrothman.com/DUI-Criminal-Defense/DUI/

Jeffery Alan Rothman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer

100% professional in every way! I'd recommend Rothman to any and everybody who needs a lawyer for DUI!

Posted by thomas | August 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good lawyer

Mr Rothman was a very good communicator, I never was in the dark about my case.My outcome was successful and I would not hesitate to use him if needed. I highly recommend him without reservation.

Posted by Tyler | July 28, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Best DUI lawyer, Highly Recommended

Jeff will go above and beyond for your case. It really shows how much he cares when he enters a courtroom to fight for you and your rights. He has the ability to channel that passion into a fantastic defense for you and has a terrific courtroom presence. He will draw the attention of the jurors and c...ontain it. With his help I was able to rightfully have my charges dismissed. Great person to hire, you might be kicking yourself if you don't.

Posted by Calvin | June 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Alledged DUI

Jeff did an excellent job of thoroughly reviewing the facts of my case and identifying the details that ultimately got my case reduced substantially and keeping a very bad blemish off of my record.

Posted by Amy | February 15, 2015 | DUI & DWI

The ONLY lawyer for a DUI

In June of 2014 I was pulled over and charged with a DUI. Mr Rothman and his paralegals were nothing short of amazing. I was continually informed of any changes in my case and Mr Rothman made himself available to me whenever I had questions or concerns. I received copies of dashcam videos, Bloodwork ...results and court documents. While naturally nervous, Mr Rothman assured me he had my case under control and he came through. My DUI was dropped and in the off chance I am ever in the same situation- Rothman is my guy, and he should be yours too!! I couldn't have asked for better!

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Jeffery Alan Rothman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robbie Ballard

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is one of the most effective DUI/DWI lawyers around today. His work ethic and dedication has been proven time and again through his many victories for his clients. Jeff's extensive trial experience and knowledge of DUI/DWI law in Georgia is unmatched by most attorneys today. I highly recommend Jeff."

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Ernest Montgomery

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cory Yager

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a very capable DUI lawyer. He is talented at both getting positive plea deals resulting in non-dui dispositions before trial and in litigating DUI matters at trial. Jeff's knowelge of the DUI laws and his friendly manner make him very effective in front of juries."

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Eric Crawford

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is the DUI guru of Athens and has been for a number of years. He's always in court and on every trial calendar helping someone with their DUI case. I highly recommend consulting with him if you get a DUI in Athens!"

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Philip Holloway

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is the go-to guy to get it done and I highly endorse him."

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Lance Tyler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff was first introduced to me by several of Georgia’s leading DUI defense attorneys as the “go to” attorney for DUI defense in Athens. He is an incredibly skilled trial attorney who ethically and zealously represents his clients. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in DUI defense and the amazing results he obtains for his clients. I know that he will take extremely good care of any referral I send his way."

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Justin McShane

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Attorney Rothman. He has truly earned not simply a local reputation for being a true advocate for the motorist accused, but has earned a well-deserved national reputation for successfully defending motorists accused of a crime by the government. When the full force and power of the government comes barreling down on you, you need a true trial lawyer in your corner, and not simply a pleader. Attorney Rothman is a true trial advocate of high ethics and high competence. When the Leviathan that is the government comes for you or your loved one, you would do well to have him in your corner because he brings experience, knowledge, training, and most importantly guts."

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Patrick Kunes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is one of the very top DUI lawyers in Athens, GA. He knows the personnel in the courtrooms, clerks, and judges offices and uses these relationships to skillfully navigate clients through a frightening and confusing process. Jeff is up to date with scientific defenses, and knows DUI field sobriety testing procedure better than most of the police officers who administer them. Jeff is a tireless defense attorney who takes DUI cases to trial week in and week out in Athens/Clarke County and surrounding areas. I strongly endorse this attorney's work."

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Michael Hawkins

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If a friend or family member needs a DUI lawyer in or around Athens, Georgia there is only one lawyer I recommend - Jeff Rothman. I have referred several cases to him over the last several years, all with positive reviews. It is widely know in the courthouse that Jeff can get things done that no other lawyer can, both in and out of the courtroom. He has excellent working relationships with the judges and prosecutors, and police officers know he means business when he takes on a case. More importantly, Jeff has a genuine caring attitude for each of his clients. I recommend you call him to see if he will take your case."

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Gus McDonald

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is perhaps the busiest lawyer in the Athens Clarke County area and that is by choice. Several years ago Jeff dedicated his practice to trying cases to verdict. Out of the 83 cases tried in court last year in Athens-Clarke county Jeff tried 63 with over 80% not guilty verdicts. What better results than a complete acquittal? Definitely worth the time to visit with his firm."

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Norman Cuadra

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a well-respected criminal defense lawyer practicing in the Athens area. He fights for his client's rights and is not afraid to think outside of the box. I endorse this attorney."

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James Sullivan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff is not afraid to stand up for his client's rights. He is a bulldog in in the courtroom achieves fantastic results on very difficult cases where other lawyers would give up and plea. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Sean Black

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff Rothman knows what he is doing when it comes to the aggressive defense of DUI cases in the Athens Area. He really goes after the issues to try to obtain the best result for his clients."

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Nina Svoren

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Few lawyers have the courage to stand up to the system like Jeff does. The results he delivers put him among the very top criminal defense lawyers in the State of Georgia. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any criminal case."

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George Wright

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff Rothman is the lawyer for you in the Athens area. His case of Clapsaddle vs The State is a milestone in the establishment of rights for DUI defendants in Georgia. You'll be in very good hands."

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Thomas Barton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff is at the top of the dui defense profession."

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Frank Gomez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff Rothman is the DUI attorney to go to if you get into trouble in Athens, Georgia. He is awesome trial attorney and gets great results for his clients."

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Timothy Healy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff is among the legal elites in DUI defense. There are many good and very good lawyers who represent people charged with DUI and work very hard on their cases. Jeff, however, takes his work to another level. I have personally seen Jeff develop case strategies that not many others in our profession have the capacity to even consider. Jeff is a winner."

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Jessica Towne

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Jeff Rothman for over 15 years. Jeff knows all the ins and outs of the Athens-area courts. If you must win your Athens-area alcohol, drug or DUI case, you must hire Jeff Rothman."

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Ramon Alvarado

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently had a chance to meet Jeff at a DUI seminar where he was a speaker and I was very impressed. He is one of only a handful of DUI attorneys who have an amazing grasp of the everchanging DUI laws here in Georgia. Great legal mind. Despite only meeting Jeff recently, I've known "of him" for several years and know that he is the "go to guy" in Athens. Jeff recently won a jury trial in a DUI case that was very amazing and earned him praise among other well respected DUI attorneys. Jeff is a great attorney and I highly recommend his work."

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Robbie Ballard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Swingle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Samuel Barth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keenan Howard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Ward

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Anna Bolden

Criminal defense lawyer

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Philip Holloway

Criminal defense lawyer

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T. Kevin Mooney

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Patrick Kunes

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Karzen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gus McDonald

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gregory Daniels

Family lawyer

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Woodrow Smith

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Nina Svoren

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Norman Cuadra

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Cory Yager

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Lawson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Frank Gomez

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Kilgo

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ramon Alvarado

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.

Interim Suspension issued in GA, 1998

updated on 12/12/2011

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2014

2014 DUI Lawyer of the Year, Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers

2012

Georgia DUI Lawyer of the Year, Georgia Defense of Drinking Drivers

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Partner, Daniels & Rothman, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Founding Member

2008 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

General Member

2001 - Present

Georgia D.O.D.D. (Defense of Drinking Drivers), a statewide [GA] network of dedicated DUI defense attorneys

Member

2000 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Clapsaddle v. State

Appeal Victory

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Education

1992

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

General Practice for the New Lawyer DUI Cases and How to Handle Them

2014

General Practice for the new lawyer DUI Cases and how to handle them

2014

4th annual DUI Super Symposium Handling DUI Roadblock Cases

2010

Driver's License Suspension and Revocation Appealing an Adverse decision

2009

Handling Administrative License Suspension hearings

Appealing an adverse ALS ruling

2009

2008

Handling Administrative License Suspension Hearings

Post Hearing Remedies

2007

Defense of Drinking Drivers Institute

The Art of Direct Examination:Preparing Your Client to Testify

2006

Handling Administrative License Suspension Hearings

Winning Within The Scope of the Hearing

Publications

2010

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) Appealing an Adverse ALS Ruling

2009

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) How to Qualify an Expert Witness and Attack the Opposing Expert

Languages

Spanish

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