Morton M. Wiggins III

Morton M. Wiggins III

also known as Mark M. Wiggins

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

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

264 N Jackson, Athens, GA

About Morton

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 60%

Evaluation and representation in Court and in administrative matters to eliminate or reduce driver's license suspension, criminal penalties, driving and criminal records protection.

41 years | 1,000 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 40%

All felony and misdemeanor cases in all Courts in Western Judicial Circuit and surrounding counties.

41 years | 1,000 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 40 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1985

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Wiggins Casto Barrow PA

264 N Jackson, Athens, GA, 30601

Wiggins Casto Barrow PA

1551 Jennings Mill Rd Unit 3300, Watkinsville, GA, 30677

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Morton M. Wiggins III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great attorney Great man

When my child made a mistake as a college student I needed the best attorney in Athens to represent us. I started by checking with a lot of folks about who'd they recommend and Mark Wiggins name came up nearly every time. So I contacted him and met with him the day I called. I knew from the moment... I met him that he was the right person to help us through this difficult situation. Mark is extremely smart, compassionate, faithful and competent. He just kept reassuring us that things were going to be ok. It was a long process but without him I truly feel the results would have been different. If you are in need of good representation I 100% recommend Mark Wiggins.

Posted by Will | January 13, 2014 | Criminal Defense

DUI Lawyer who gets things done!

I found Mark via the helpful reviews here on Avvo.com. Once I reached out to him about my case, he scheduled a same day sit down to go over the details and then explained how he would handle my case. After I retained him, he was aggressive with getting all motions filed and then, later in the process..., he put consistent pressure on the prosecutor to get my charges reduced and partially eliminated. At all times he and his staff were professional and respectful to me and my situation. I would highly recommend him!

Posted by Julie | August 19, 2013 | Drug Crime

Excellent attorney and paralegal!

Mark represented my son on felony drug possession along with a DUI and several other charges. He came highly recommended from a friend whose son had experienced very similar circumstances. I knew that Mark’s reputation and respect within the legal community was also a valuable asset. Needless to say ...as a mother I was a nervous wreck and full of anxiety with the thoughts of dealing with this situation. Mark was great from day one. When we met with him he listened with genuine concern, understood what was important to us, and provided us with realistic expectations. His calm demeanor and confidence was reassuring during such a stressful time. He was responsive to our questions, kept us abreast of matters in our case and always kept us informed of what had transpired and what to expect next. His paralegal Karen was always helpful and a pleasure to deal with as well. We felt confident in Mark and he did not disappoint us!

Posted by Rachel | July 22, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

When you need help, this is the man you want fighting in your corner!!

Mr. Wiggins is one of the most decent men I have ever met. Mr. Wiggins dropped everything he was doing after receiving my first call and immediately began working to help me. He kept in constant contact with me and continued to keep me updated mostly because he knew how upset I was and actually car...ed and wanted to ease my anguish. He worked tirelessly for days and was determined that justice be done. And he managed to have my very complicated case dismissed. There is much more to this story, but figuratively speaking...I feel that he saved my life.

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"Highly respected and overall a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Allison McCarthy

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

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"Mr. Wiggins is a well respected attorney and is always willing to fight a case. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

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"I endorse Morton. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Georgia Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Senior Lawyer, Wiggins Casto Barrow PA

1998 - 2018

Partner, Wiggins Norris Coffey PA

1987 - 1998

Partner, Cook, Noell, Tolley and Wiggins

1987 - 1990

Instructor, Athens Technical College

1985 - 1987

Associate Attorney, Cook, Noell, Tolley and Aldridge

1983 - 1985

Law Clerk, Cook, Noell, Tolley and Aldridge

Associations

1988 - Present

Rotary Club of Oconee County

Past President

1985 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Past Vice President

1985 - Present

Western Circuit Bar Association

Past President

1988 - 1990

Athens Technical College Paralegal Advisory Board

Member

Education

1985

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Georgia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Winter Meeting

Attacking Intoximeter Results in DUI cases

Languages

English

Activity

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